Li Auto exemplifies what "safety first" truly means.

Looking back at Li Auto's launch events over the past six months—the Intelligent Driving Summer Launch in July, the Intelligent Tech Show at the Chengdu Auto Show in October, and the Intelligent Tech Showcase at the Guangzhou Auto Show in November—the content of all three presentations was strikingly consistent, focusing squarely on the latest advancements and future plans in three key areas: intelligent driving, intelligent space, and proactive safety. While intelligent driving and intelligent space are widely regarded by most automakers as the cornerstones for standing out in the race toward automotive intelligence—and also the areas where consumers feel the most tangible benefits, increasingly becoming decisive factors in their vehicle-buying decisions—Li Auto has elevated proactive safety to an equal footing with intelligent driving and intelligent space. This bold move underscores Li Auto's unwavering commitment to prioritizing safety above all else.
At the 2024 Guangzhou Auto Show, Li Auto unveiled two groundbreaking active safety features—Rear Automatic Emergency Braking (R-AEB) and Rear Misacceleration Mitigation (R-MAI)—during its brief 20-minute press conference. In addition to announcing that it will become the world’s first automaker to fully roll out parking-to-parking intelligent driving capabilities by the end of November, the company also provided an extensive overview of these innovative technologies.

“Safety is the cornerstone of every experience,” said Fan Haoyu, Senior Vice President of Li Auto’s Product Department, as he kicked off the presentation on proactive safety features. He explained that the R-AEB function can detect targets within a 100-degree range behind the vehicle—and it operates across the entire speed spectrum. Meanwhile, the R-MAI feature builds upon R-AEB, extending its capabilities to handle even more extreme scenarios. For instance, during sharp-angle reversing maneuvers, if the driver accidentally steps on the accelerator while encountering pedestrians outside the car, R-MAI will immediately alert the user to release the accelerator pedal and, crucially, proactively cut off power delivery, automatically initiating emergency braking to bring the vehicle to a stop. These two newly added proactive safety features are poised to significantly reduce the frequency of one of the most common real-life incidents: rear-end collisions during reversing.

Long before developing all-scenario, all-around proactive safety capabilities, Li Auto had already categorized nearly one million real-world safety hazard cases—based on user feedback—according to their frequency of occurrence and level of danger, and subsequently built the industry’s first high-frequency, high-risk driving scenario database. This scenario library serves as Li Auto’s "compass" in exploring the upper limits of its proactive safety technologies, and the company has repeatedly showcased this comprehensive database during external sharing sessions focused on its safety innovations. The continuous advancement of proactive safety features underscores Li Auto’s unwavering commitment to delivering maximum value to its users. Even before the OTA 6.5 update brought enhanced safety capabilities, Li Auto had already pioneered several groundbreaking functions, such as introducing the industry’s first AEB system capable of activation across all speed ranges, the fully automated Emergency Steering Assist (AES), AEB solutions tailored for complex urban intersection scenarios involving mixed pedestrian and vehicle traffic in multiple directions, and a night-time AEB system that can safely bring the vehicle to a complete stop at speeds up to 120 km/h—even in near-total darkness. Meanwhile, while many consumers and the market remain largely unaware, Li Auto continues steadfastly pushing the boundaries of proactive safety technology.

Leveraging the fully automatic steering AES feature rolled out at the end of July, Li Auto has expanded its active safety capabilities into both lateral and longitudinal dimensions. This groundbreaking upgrade transforms the traditional brake-based emergency avoidance system into a more dynamic "decelerate-and-steer" lateral evasion approach, providing a solution even for scenarios where complete stopping is impossible. A prime example of such a situation is when drivers on highways suddenly encounter a "disappearing vehicle ahead"—for instance, when the car in front abruptly changes lanes to avoid an obstacle. In these high-risk, low-frequency situations, Li Auto’s AES technology enables the vehicle to safely evade the threat by combining deceleration with precise steering, offering a reliable response when AEB alone wouldn’t suffice. Third-party media conducted 20 real-world tests across diverse scenarios, and the AES feature achieved a 100% activation rate, demonstrating exceptional stability and reliability. Looking ahead, Li Auto is already working toward enhancing AES with continuous evasion capabilities, equipping it to handle secondary risks as well as tackle challenging driving scenarios like close-range cut-ins, two-wheeled vehicles darting unexpectedly around corners, and general obstacles—ultimately preparing the system for an even wider range of extreme driving conditions.
In the OTA 6.2 update rolled out at the end of August, the all-around low-speed AEB feature represents Li Auto's innovative solution tailored for high-frequency, low-risk scenarios—precisely the kind of functionality that drivers feel most strongly in their daily driving experience. At low speeds, especially when parking in underground garages, drivers often encounter obstacles like pillars or bollards, as well as pedestrians or children hidden in blind spots. Thanks to its 360-degree coverage, the low-speed AEB effectively prevents minor scrapes and bumps, safeguarding not only other road users but also significantly cutting down on unnecessary repair costs.
As of the end of the third quarter, Li Auto has already invested more than 8.6 billion yuan this year. By independently developing core technologies, the company continues to enhance its intelligent driving, smart cockpit experiences, and vehicle safety systems—investments that have genuinely translated into tangible value for users. Currently, Li Auto’s proactive safety features have helped users avoid over 3.6 million traffic accidents, including more than 600 severe potential incidents prevented in the past six months alone. Each time such a critical accident is averted, it may mean safeguarding the happiness of multiple families.

Ideal Auto’s approach to safety is "refusing to settle for mere compliance-driven education." The company is committed to creating products that are "safer, more convenient, more comfortable, and more refined," with safety firmly prioritized above all else. In developing the performance and features of its vehicles, safety consistently remains the top priority. Whether it’s in active or passive safety technologies, or during the development of both software and hardware functionalities, Ideal Auto’s safety standards consistently exceed industry benchmarks. Currently, while the domestic automotive industry publicly develops testing scenarios totaling over 50, Ideal Auto’s comprehensive, enterprise-level crash-test standards encompass more than 90 distinct scenarios—nearly double the industry average.
In today’s increasingly competitive automotive industry, Li Auto stands out thanks to its exceptional active safety capabilities. From development principles that exceed industry standards, to proactive safety technologies covering every possible scenario, and further to a user-centric safety philosophy coupled with rigorous testing protocols, Li Auto has crafted a comprehensive, multi-layered safety protection system tailored for consumers.

Translated from Sina Auto

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