Li Auto Inc. Announces Unaudited Second Quarter 2025 Financial Results
Li Auto (NASDAQ: LI) reported its Q2 2025 financial results, delivering 111,074 vehicles, a 2.3% year-over-year increase. Total revenues reached RMB30.2 billion (US$4.2 billion), down 4.5% YoY but up 16.7% QoQ.
The company achieved a vehicle margin of 19.4% and gross margin of 20.1%. Operating income surged 76.7% YoY to RMB827.0 million, while net income remained stable at RMB1.1 billion. The company expanded its retail presence to 530 stores across 151 cities and operates 2,851 super charging stations.
In July 2025, Li Auto launched the Li i8, a six-seat battery electric SUV priced at RMB339,800, featuring a 720 km CLTC range and advanced assisted driving system powered by their proprietary VLA Driver large model.
Li Auto (NASDAQ: LI) ha comunicato i risultati del secondo trimestre 2025, consegnando 111.074 veicoli, con un aumento del 2,3% su base annua. I ricavi totali sono stati di RMB30,2 miliardi (US$4,2 miliardi), in calo del 4,5% su base annua ma in crescita del 16,7% rispetto al trimestre precedente.
L’azienda ha registrato un margine per veicolo del 19,4% e un margine lordo del 20,1%. Il reddito operativo è salito del 76,7% annuo, raggiungendo RMB827,0 milioni, mentre l’utile netto si è mantenuto stabile a RMB1,1 miliardi. La rete commerciale è stata ampliata a 530 negozi in 151 città e sono operative 2.851 stazioni di ricarica rapida.
Nel luglio 2025 Li Auto ha lanciato la Li i8, un SUV elettrico a batteria a sei posti al prezzo di RMB339.800, con un’autonomia CLTC di 720 km e un avanzato sistema di assistenza alla guida basato sul modello proprietario VLA Driver.
Li Auto (NASDAQ: LI) presentó sus resultados del segundo trimestre de 2025, entregando 111.074 vehículos, un aumento interanual del 2,3%. Los ingresos totales alcanzaron RMB30.200 millones (US$4.200 millones), una caída del 4,5% interanual pero un aumento del 16,7% respecto al trimestre anterior.
La compañía obtuvo un margen por vehículo del 19,4% y un margen bruto del 20,1%. El ingreso operativo creció un 76,7% interanual hasta RMB827,0 millones, mientras que el beneficio neto se mantuvo estable en RMB1.100 millones. Ampliaron su presencia minorista a 530 tiendas en 151 ciudades y operan 2.851 estaciones de carga rápida.
En julio de 2025, Li Auto presentó la Li i8, un SUV eléctrico de seis plazas con un precio de RMB339.800, una autonomía CLTC de 720 km y un avanzado sistema de conducción asistida impulsado por su modelo propietario VLA Driver.
Li Auto (NASDAQ: LI)는 2025년 2분기 실적을 발표하며 111,074대를 인도해 전년 대비 2.3% 증가를 기록했습니다. 총매출은 RMB302억(미화 42억 달러)로 전년 대비 4.5% 감소했으나 전분기 대비 16.7% 증가했습니다.
회사 차량 마진은 19.4%, 총마진은 20.1%를 기록했습니다. 영업이익은 전년 대비 76.7% 증가한 RMB8.27억을 달성했고, 순이익은 RMB11억으로 안정세를 유지했습니다. 소매망은 151개 도시의 530개 매장으로 확장되었고, 슈퍼차저 스테이션은 2,851개를 운영 중입니다.
2025년 7월 Li Auto는 6인승 배터리 전기 SUV인 Li i8을 출시했으며, 가격은 RMB339,800이고 CLTC 기준 주행거리는 720km, 자체 개발한 대형 모델 VLA Driver가 탑재된 고도화된 운전자 보조 시스템을 특징으로 합니다.
Li Auto (NASDAQ: LI) a publié ses résultats du 2e trimestre 2025, livrant 111 074 véhicules, soit une hausse de 2,3% en glissement annuel. Les revenus totaux se sont élevés à RMB30,2 milliards (4,2 milliards USD), en baisse de 4,5% sur un an mais en hausse de 16,7% par rapport au trimestre précédent.
La société a enregistré une marge par véhicule de 19,4% et une marge brute de 20,1%. Le résultat d'exploitation a bondi de 76,7% en glissement annuel pour atteindre RMB827,0 millions, tandis que le bénéfice net est resté stable à RMB1,1 milliard. Le réseau de distribution a été étendu à 530 points de vente dans 151 villes et l'entreprise gère 2 851 stations de recharge rapide.
En juillet 2025, Li Auto a lancé la Li i8, un SUV électrique à batterie six places au prix de RMB339 800, offrant une autonomie CLTC de 720 km et un système d'assistance à la conduite avancé propulsé par son grand modèle propriétaire VLA Driver.
Li Auto (NASDAQ: LI) veröffentlichte seine Finanzergebnisse für Q2 2025 und lieferte 111.074 Fahrzeuge, ein Plus von 2,3% im Jahresvergleich. Die Gesamterlöse beliefen sich auf RMB30,2 Milliarden (US$4,2 Milliarden), ein Rückgang von 4,5% gegenüber dem Vorjahr, aber ein Anstieg von 16,7% gegenüber dem Vorquartal.
Das Unternehmen erzielte eine Fahrzeugmarge von 19,4% und eine Bruttomarge von 20,1%. Das Betriebsergebnis stieg jahresübergreifend um 76,7% auf RMB827,0 Millionen, während der Nettogewinn mit RMB1,1 Milliarden stabil blieb. Das Vertriebsnetz wurde auf 530 Stores in 151 Städten ausgeweitet und es werden 2.851 Schnellladestationen betrieben.
Im Juli 2025 brachte Li Auto den Li i8 auf den Markt, einen sechssitzigen Batterie-Elektro-SUV zum Preis von RMB339.800, mit einer CLTC-Reichweite von 720 km und einem fortschrittlichen Assistenzsystem, das durch das firmeneigene große Modell VLA Driver angetrieben wird.
- Operating income increased 76.7% YoY to RMB827.0 million
- Vehicle margin improved to 19.4% from 18.7% YoY
- Gross margin increased to 20.1% from 19.5% YoY
- Operating margin expanded to 2.7% from 1.5% YoY
- Retail network expanded to 530 stores in 151 cities
- Received highest MSCI ESG rating of 'AAA' for third consecutive year
- Total revenues decreased 4.5% YoY to RMB30.2 billion
- Vehicle sales declined 4.7% YoY to RMB28.9 billion
- Net cash used in operations increased 607.1% YoY to RMB3.0 billion
- Free cash flow worsened to negative RMB3.8 billion, up 107.4% YoY
- Non-GAAP net income decreased 2.3% YoY to RMB1.5 billion
Insights
Li Auto shows operational resilience with 76.7% YoY operating income growth despite revenue decline, highlighting effective cost management amid competitive pressures.
Li Auto delivered 111,074 vehicles in Q2 2025, a modest 2.3% year-over-year increase, while total revenues declined 4.5% YoY to
Despite revenue challenges, Li Auto demonstrated impressive operational efficiency with vehicle margin improving to
This operational improvement stems from effective cost management, with operating expenses declining
Concerning cash flow trends, Li Auto reported negative free cash flow of
Li Auto continues its product expansion with the July launch of Li i8, its new battery-electric SUV, and plans to launch Li i6 in September, strategically positioning the company to strengthen its presence in China's premium BEV market. The company is also advancing its technological capabilities with proprietary large language models to enhance its driving systems and user experience.
The company's quarterly performance demonstrates operational resilience in China's competitive NEV landscape, effectively managing costs while continuing strategic investments in product expansion and technology development.
Quarterly total revenues reached RMB30.2 billion (US
Quarterly deliveries reached 111,074 vehicles
BEIJING, China, Aug. 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Li Auto Inc. (“Li Auto” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: LI; HKEX: 2015), a leader in China’s new energy vehicle market, today announced its unaudited financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2025.
Operating Highlights for the Second Quarter of 2025
- Total deliveries for the second quarter of 2025 were 111,074 vehicles, representing a
2.3% year-over-year increase.
| 2025 Q2 | 2025 Q1 | 2024 Q4 | 2024 Q3 | ||||||
| Deliveries | 111,074 | 92,864 | 158,696 | 152,831 | |||||
| 2024 Q2 | 2024 Q1 | 2023 Q4 | 2023 Q3 | ||||||
| Deliveries | 108,581 | 80,400 | 131,805 | 105,108 | |||||
- As of June 30, 2025, in China, the Company had 530 retail stores in 151 cities, 511 servicing centers and Li Auto-authorized body and paint shops operating in 222 cities, and 2,851 super charging stations in operation equipped with 15,655 charging stalls.
Financial Highlights for the Second Quarter of 2025
- Vehicle sales were RMB28.9 billion (US
$4.0 billion ) in the second quarter of 2025, representing a decrease of4.7% from RMB30.3 billion in the second quarter of 2024 and an increase of17.0% from RMB24.7 billion in the first quarter of 2025. - Vehicle margin2 was
19.4% in the second quarter of 2025, compared with18.7% in the second quarter of 2024 and19.8% in the first quarter of 2025. - Total revenues were RMB30.2 billion (US
$4.2 billion ) in the second quarter of 2025, representing a decrease of4.5% from RMB31.7 billion in the second quarter of 2024 and an increase of16.7% from RMB25.9 billion in the first quarter of 2025. - Gross profit was RMB6.1 billion (US
$846.9 million ) in the second quarter of 2025, representing a decrease of1.8% from RMB6.2 billion in the second quarter of 2024 and an increase of14.1% from RMB5.3 billion in the first quarter of 2025. - Gross margin was
20.1% in the second quarter of 2025, compared with19.5% in the second quarter of 2024 and20.5% in the first quarter of 2025. - Operating expenses were RMB5.2 billion (US
$731.5 million ) in the second quarter of 2025, representing a decrease of8.2% from RMB5.7 billion in the second quarter of 2024 and an increase of3.8% from RMB5.0 billion in the first quarter of 2025. - Income from operations was RMB827.0 million (US
$115.4 million ) in the second quarter of 2025, representing an increase of76.7% from RMB468.0 million in the second quarter of 2024 and an increase of204.4% from RMB271.7 million in the first quarter of 2025. - Operating margin was
2.7% in the second quarter of 2025, compared with1.5% in the second quarter of 2024 and1.0% in the first quarter of 2025. - Net income was RMB1.1 billion (US
$153.1 million ) in the second quarter of 2025, representing a decrease of0.4% from RMB1.1 billion in the second quarter of 2024 and an increase of69.6% from RMB646.6 million in the first quarter of 2025. Non-GAAP net income3 was RMB1.5 billion (US$204.9 million ) in the second quarter of 2025, representing a decrease of2.3% from RMB1.5 billion in the second quarter of 2024 and an increase of44.7% from RMB1.0 billion in the first quarter of 2025. - Diluted net earnings per ADS4 attributable to ordinary shareholders was RMB1.03 (US
$0.14) in the second quarter of 2025, compared with RMB1.05 in the second quarter of 2024 and RMB0.62 in the first quarter of 2025. Non-GAAP diluted net earnings per ADS attributable to ordinary shareholders was RMB1.37 (US$0.19) in the second quarter of 2025, compared with RMB1.42 in the second quarter of 2024 and RMB0.96 in the first quarter of 2025. - Net cash used in operating activities was RMB3.0 billion (US
$423.8 million ) in the second quarter of 2025, representing an increase of607.1% from RMB429.4 million in the second quarter of 2024 and an increase of78.5% from RMB1.7 billion in the first quarter of 2025. - Free cash flow5 was negative RMB3.8 billion (US
$536.3 million ) in the second quarter of 2025, representing an increase of107.4% from negative RMB1.9 billion in the second quarter of 2024 and an increase of51.8% from negative RMB2.5 billion in the first quarter of 2025.
| Key Financial Results (in millions, except for percentages and per ADS data) | |||||||||||
| For the Three Months Ended | % Change6 | ||||||||||
| June 30, 2024 | March 31, 2025 | June 30, 2025 | YoY | QoQ | |||||||
| RMB | RMB | RMB | |||||||||
| Vehicle sales | 30,319.7 | 24,678.6 | 28,885.1 | (4.7)% | |||||||
| Vehicle margin | 0.7pts | (0.4)pts | |||||||||
| Total revenues | 31,678.4 | 25,926.8 | 30,245.6 | (4.5)% | |||||||
| Gross profit | 6,176.9 | 5,318.5 | 6,067.0 | (1.8)% | |||||||
| Gross margin | 0.6pts | (0.4)pts | |||||||||
| Operating expenses | (5,708.9) | (5,046.8) | (5,240.0) | (8.2)% | |||||||
| Income from operations | 468.0 | 271.7 | 827.0 | ||||||||
| Operating margin | 1.2pts | 1.7pts | |||||||||
| Net income | 1,100.9 | 646.6 | 1,096.9 | (0.4)% | |||||||
| Non-GAAP net income | 1,503.1 | 1,014.3 | 1,468.2 | (2.3)% | |||||||
| Diluted net earnings per ADS attributable to ordinary shareholders | 1.05 | 0.62 | 1.03 | (1.9)% | |||||||
| Non-GAAP diluted net earnings per ADS attributable to ordinary shareholders | 1.42 | 0.96 | 1.37 | (3.5)% | |||||||
| Net cash used in operating activities | (429.4) | (1,701.0) | (3,036.2) | ||||||||
| Free cash flow (non-GAAP) | (1,852.7) | (2,530.6) | (3,841.8) | ||||||||
Recent Developments
Delivery Update
- In July 2025, the Company delivered 30,731 vehicles. As of July 31, 2025, in China, the Company had 535 retail stores in 153 cities, 527 servicing centers and Li Auto-authorized body and paint shops operating in 222 cities, and 3,028 super charging stations in operation equipped with 16,671 charging stalls.
Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Performance
- In July 2025, the Company received the highest MSCI ESG rating of “AAA” for the third consecutive year, reflecting its effective management of ESG risks and opportunities.
Li i8
- In July 2025, the Company launched Li i8, a six-seat battery electric family SUV. Built on a new high-voltage BEV platform, Li i8 comes standard with a dual-motor all-wheel drive system with a proprietary drive motor and adopts a 97.8 kWh ternary lithium 5C super charging battery pack to deliver a 720 km CLTC range. Li i8 supports a 500 km driving range with only ten minutes of charging, offering a range anxiety-free travel experience backed by the largest super charging network among Chinese automakers. Its yacht-inspired design offers low drag, spacious interiors, and panoramic visibility. As an SUV of the new era, Li i8 combines off-road versatility, sedan-like handling, and MPV-grade comfort. Additionally, Li i8 comes standard with LiDAR and features the Li AD Max advanced assisted driving system powered by its proprietary VLA Driver large model, as well as Li Xiang Tong Xue Agent supported by its proprietary foundation model, MindGPT. Li i8 is priced at RMB339,800, with deliveries having started on August 20, 2025.
CEO and CFO Comments
Mr. Xiang Li, chairman and chief executive officer of Li Auto, commented, “Our relentless pursuit of user-centric technological and product innovations solidified our position as China’s best-selling domestic automotive brand in the RMB200,000 and above NEV market. Following Li MEGA Home’s enthusiastic market reception, Li MEGA quickly became the top-seller among MPVs priced above RMB500,000 since May. We also further advanced our BEV and intelligence initiatives. In July, we launched Li i8, a six-seat battery electric family SUV, alongside our in-house developed VLA Driver large model and Li Xiang Tong Xue Agent, transforming our research and development breakthroughs into enhanced product experiences. Li i8 redefines what it means to be a modern SUV, with the versatility of an off-roader, handling of a sedan, and comfort of an MPV, driving widespread user recognition for its all-new driving and riding experience. Recently, we also announced our brand upgrade, aiming to provide a high-quality home, a premium private space for a diverse range of consumers, including family users. We will continue to invest in products and intelligence, and look forward to the September launch of Li i6 to expand our model lineup and further elevate our position in China’s premium BEV market.”
Mr. Tie Li, chief financial officer of Li Auto, added, “In the second quarter, we remained focused on cost optimization and operational efficiency enhancement while navigating a dynamic market, achieving solid profitability that underscores our financial resilience and effective execution. Our quarterly total revenues reached RMB30.2 billion, with gross margin remaining healthy at
Financial Results for the Second Quarter of 2025
Revenues
- Total revenues were RMB30.2 billion (US
$4.2 billion ) in the second quarter of 2025, representing a decrease of4.5% from RMB31.7 billion in the second quarter of 2024 and an increase of16.7% from RMB25.9 billion in the first quarter of 2025. - Vehicle sales were RMB28.9 billion (US
$4.0 billion ) in the second quarter of 2025, representing a decrease of4.7% from RMB30.3 billion in the second quarter of 2024 and an increase of17.0% from RMB24.7 billion in the first quarter of 2025. The decrease in revenue from vehicle sales over the second quarter of 2024 was primarily attributable to lower average selling price due to different product mix, interest subsidies provided to customers and increased sales incentives, partially offset by increase in vehicle deliveries. The increase in revenue from vehicle sales over the first quarter of 2025 was primarily attributable to the increase in vehicle deliveries. - Other sales and services were RMB1.4 billion (US
$189.9 million ) in the second quarter of 2025, representing an increase of0.1% from RMB1.4 billion in the second quarter of 2024 and an increase of9.0% from RMB1.2 billion in the first quarter of 2025. The revenue from other sales and services remained relatively stable over the second quarter of 2024. The increase in revenue from other sales and services over the first quarter of 2025 was mainly due to increased provision of services and sales of accessories, which is in line with higher accumulated vehicle sales.
Cost of Sales and Gross Margin
- Cost of sales was RMB24.2 billion (US
$3.4 billion ) in the second quarter of 2025, representing a decrease of5.2% from RMB25.5 billion in the second quarter of 2024 and an increase of17.3% from RMB20.6 billion in the first quarter of 2025. The decrease in cost of sales over the second quarter of 2024 was primarily attributable to lower average cost of sales due to cost reduction and different product mix, partially offset by the increase in vehicle deliveries. The increase in cost of sales over the first quarter of 2025 was primarily attributable to the increase in vehicle deliveries. - Gross profit was RMB6.1 billion (US
$846.9 million ) in the second quarter of 2025, representing a decrease of1.8% from RMB6.2 billion in the second quarter of 2024 and an increase of14.1% from RMB5.3 billion in the first quarter of 2025. - Vehicle margin was
19.4% in the second quarter of 2025, compared with18.7% in the second quarter of 2024 and19.8% in the first quarter of 2025. The increase in vehicle margin over the second quarter of 2024 was mainly attributable to lower average cost of sales mainly due to cost reduction, partially offset by lower average selling price due to different product mix, interest subsidies provided to customers and increased sales incentives. The vehicle margin remained relatively stable over the first quarter of 2025. - Gross margin was
20.1% in the second quarter of 2025, compared with19.5% in the second quarter of 2024 and20.5% in the first quarter of 2025. The increase in gross margin over the second quarter of 2024 was mainly due to the increase in vehicle margin. The gross margin remained relatively stable over the first quarter of 2025.
Operating Expenses
- Operating expenses were RMB5.2 billion (US
$731.5 million ) in the second quarter of 2025, representing a decrease of8.2% from RMB5.7 billion in the second quarter of 2024 and an increase of3.8% from RMB5.0 billion in the first quarter of 2025. - Research and development expenses were RMB2.8 billion (US
$392.3 million ) in the second quarter of 2025, representing a decrease of7.2% from RMB3.0 billion in the second quarter of 2024 and an increase of11.8% from RMB2.5 billion in the first quarter of 2025. The decrease in research and development expenses over the second quarter of 2024 was mainly attributable to decreased employee compensation. The increase in research and development expenses over the first quarter of 2025 was mainly attributable to impact of pace of new vehicle programs and increased expenses to support our expanding product portfolios and technologies. - Selling, general and administrative expenses were RMB2.7 billion (US
$379.4 million ) in the second quarter of 2025, representing a decrease of3.5% from RMB2.8 billion in the second quarter of 2024 and an increase of7.4% from RMB2.5 billion in the first quarter of 2025. The decrease in selling, general and administrative expenses over the second quarter of 2024 was primarily due to decreased employee compensation, partially offset by increased marketing and promotional activities. The increase in selling, general and administrative expenses over the first quarter of 2025 was primarily due to increased marketing and promotional activities.
Income from Operations
- Income from operations was RMB827.0 million (US
$115.4 million ) in the second quarter of 2025, representing an increase of76.7% from RMB468.0 million in the second quarter of 2024 and an increase of204.4% from RMB271.7 million in the first quarter of 2025. Operating margin was2.7% in the second quarter of 2025, compared with1.5% in the second quarter of 2024 and1.0% in the first quarter of 2025. Non-GAAP income from operations was RMB1.2 billion (US$167.3 million ) in the second quarter of 2025, representing an increase of37.7% from RMB870.1 million in the second quarter of 2024 and an increase of87.4% from RMB639.3 million in the first quarter of 2025.
Net Income and Net Earnings Per Share
- Net income was RMB1.1 billion (US
$153.1 million ) in the second quarter of 2025, representing a decrease of0.4% from RMB1.1 billion in the second quarter of 2024 and an increase of69.6% from RMB646.6 million in the first quarter of 2025. Non-GAAP net income was RMB1.5 billion (US$204.9 million ) in the second quarter of 2025, representing a decrease of2.3% from RMB1.5 billion in the second quarter of 2024 and an increase of44.7% from RMB1.0 billion in the first quarter of 2025. - Basic and diluted net earnings per ADS attributable to ordinary shareholders were RMB1.09 (US
$0.15) and RMB1.03 (US$0.14) in the second quarter of 2025, respectively, compared with RMB1.11 and RMB1.05 in the second quarter of 2024, respectively, and RMB0.65 and RMB0.62 in the first quarter of 2025, respectively. Non-GAAP basic and diluted net earnings per ADS attributable to ordinary shareholders were RMB1.46 (US$0.20) and RMB1.37 (US$0.19) in the second quarter of 2025, respectively, compared with RMB1.51 and RMB1.42 in the second quarter of 2024, respectively, and RMB1.01 and RMB0.96 in the first quarter of 2025, respectively.
Cash Position, Operating Cash Flow and Free Cash Flow
- Cash position7 was RMB106.9 billion (US
$14.9 billion ) as of June 30, 2025. - Net cash used in operating activities was RMB3.0 billion (US
$423.8 million ) in the second quarter of 2025, representing an increase of607.1% from RMB429.4 million in the second quarter of 2024 and an increase of78.5% from RMB1.7 billion in the first quarter of 2025. The change in net cash used in operating activities over the second quarter of 2024 and first quarter of 2025 was mainly due to increased payment related to inventory purchase. - Free cash flow was negative RMB3.8 billion (US
$536.3 million ) in the second quarter of 2025, representing an increase of107.4% from negative RMB1.9 billion in the second quarter of 2024 and an increase of51.8% from negative RMB2.5 billion in the first quarter of 2025.
Business Outlook
For the third quarter of 2025, the Company expects:
- Deliveries of vehicles to be between 90,000 and 95,000 vehicles, representing a year-over-year decrease of
41.1% to37.8% .
- Total revenues to be between RMB24.8 billion (US
$3.5 billion ) and RMB26.2 billion (US$3.7 billion ), representing a year-over-year decrease of42.1% to38.8% .
This business outlook reflects the Company’s current and preliminary views on its business situation and market conditions, which are subject to change.
Conference Call
Management will hold a conference call at 8:00 a.m. U.S. Eastern Time on Thursday, August 28, 2025 (8:00 p.m. Beijing/Hong Kong Time on August 28, 2025) to discuss financial results and answer questions from investors and analysts.
For participants who wish to join the call, please complete online registration using the link provided below prior to the scheduled call start time. Upon registration, participants will receive the conference call access information, including dial-in numbers, passcode, and a unique access PIN. To join the conference, please dial the number provided, enter the passcode followed by your PIN, and you will join the conference instantly.
Participant Online Registration: https://s1.c-conf.com/diamondpass/10048990-4d8gt5.html
A replay of the conference call will be accessible through September 4, 2025, by dialing the following numbers:
| United States: | +1-855-883-1031 |
| Mainland China: | +86-400-1209-216 |
| Hong Kong, China: | +852-800-930-639 |
| International: | +61-7-3107-6325 |
| Replay PIN: | 10048990 |
Additionally, a live and archived webcast of the conference call will be available on the Company’s investor relations website at https://ir.lixiang.com.
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
The Company uses non-GAAP financial measures, such as non-GAAP cost of sales, non-GAAP research and development expenses, non-GAAP selling, general and administrative expenses, non-GAAP income from operations, non-GAAP net income, non-GAAP net income attributable to ordinary shareholders, non-GAAP basic and diluted net earnings per ADS attributable to ordinary shareholders, non-GAAP basic and diluted net earnings per share attributable to ordinary shareholders and free cash flow, in evaluating its operating results and for financial and operational decision-making purposes. By excluding the impact of share-based compensation expenses and release of valuation allowance on deferred tax assets, the Company believes that the non-GAAP financial measures help identify underlying trends in its business and enhance the overall understanding of the Company’s past performance and future prospects. The Company also believes that the non-GAAP financial measures allow for greater visibility with respect to key metrics used by the Company’s management in its financial and operational decision-making.
The non-GAAP financial measures are not presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP and may be different from non-GAAP methods of accounting and reporting used by other companies. The non-GAAP financial measures have limitations as analytical tools and when assessing the Company’s operating performance, investors should not consider them in isolation, or as a substitute for financial information prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP. The Company encourages investors and others to review its financial information in its entirety and not rely on a single financial measure.
The Company mitigates these limitations by reconciling the non-GAAP financial measures to the most comparable U.S. GAAP performance measures, all of which should be considered when evaluating the Company’s performance.
For more information on the non-GAAP financial measures, please see the table captioned “Unaudited Reconciliation of U.S. GAAP and Non-GAAP Results” set forth at the end of this press release.
Exchange Rate Information
This press release contains translations of certain Renminbi amounts into U.S. dollars at a specified rate solely for the convenience of the reader. Unless otherwise noted, all translations from Renminbi to U.S. dollars and from U.S. dollars to Renminbi are made at a rate of RMB7.1636 to US
About Li Auto Inc.
Li Auto Inc. is a leader in China’s new energy vehicle market. The Company designs, develops, manufactures, and sells premium smart electric vehicles. Its mission is: Create a Mobile Home, Create Happiness (创造移动的家, 创造幸福的家). Through innovations in product, technology, and business model, the Company provides families with safe, convenient, and comfortable products and services. Li Auto is a pioneer in successfully commercializing extended-range electric vehicles in China. While firmly advancing along this technological route, it builds platforms for battery electric vehicles in parallel. The Company leverages technology to create value for users. It concentrates its in-house development efforts on proprietary range extension systems, innovative electric vehicle technologies, and smart vehicle solutions. The Company started volume production in November 2019. Its current model lineup includes a high-tech flagship family MPV, four Li L series extended-range electric SUVs, and one Li i series battery electric SUV. The Company will continue to expand its product lineup to target a broader user base.
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| Li Auto Inc. Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (All amounts in thousands, except for ADS/ordinary share and per ADS/ordinary share data) | |||||||||
| For the Three Months Ended | |||||||||
| June 30, 2024 | March 31, 2025 | June 30, 2025 | June 30, 2025 | ||||||
| RMB | RMB | RMB | US$ | ||||||
| Revenues: | |||||||||
| Vehicle sales | 30,319,728 | 24,678,585 | 28,885,133 | 4,032,209 | |||||
| Other sales and services | 1,358,668 | 1,248,229 | 1,360,480 | 189,916 | |||||
| Total revenues | 31,678,396 | 25,926,814 | 30,245,613 | 4,222,125 | |||||
| Cost of sales: | |||||||||
| Vehicle sales | (24,635,504) | (19,801,927) | (23,273,292) | (3,248,826) | |||||
| Other sales and services | (865,950) | (806,428) | (905,352) | (126,382) | |||||
| Total cost of sales | (25,501,454) | (20,608,355) | (24,178,644) | (3,375,208) | |||||
| Gross profit | 6,176,942 | 5,318,459 | 6,066,969 | 846,917 | |||||
| Operating expenses: | |||||||||
| Research and development | (3,027,581) | (2,513,854) | (2,810,170) | (392,285) | |||||
| Selling, general and administrative | (2,815,105) | (2,531,009) | (2,717,761) | (379,385) | |||||
| Other operating income/(expense), net | 133,773 | (1,942) | 287,980 | 40,200 | |||||
| Total operating expenses | (5,708,913) | (5,046,805) | (5,239,951) | (731,470) | |||||
| Income from operations | 468,029 | 271,654 | 827,018 | 115,447 | |||||
| Other (expense)/income: | |||||||||
| Interest expense | (43,231) | (48,220) | (49,776) | (6,948) | |||||
| Interest income and investment income, net | 370,034 | 516,261 | 496,454 | 69,302 | |||||
| Others, net | 383,237 | 34,730 | 15,288 | 2,135 | |||||
| Income before income tax | 1,178,069 | 774,425 | 1,288,984 | 179,936 | |||||
| Income tax expense | (77,129) | (127,780) | (192,048) | (26,809) | |||||
| Net income | 1,100,940 | 646,645 | 1,096,936 | 153,127 | |||||
| Less: Net (loss)/income attributable to noncontrolling interests | (1,653) | (3,679) | 4,365 | 609 | |||||
| Net income attributable to ordinary shareholders of Li Auto Inc. | 1,102,593 | 650,324 | 1,092,571 | 152,518 | |||||
| Net income | 1,100,940 | 646,645 | 1,096,936 | 153,127 | |||||
| Other comprehensive income/(loss), net of tax | |||||||||
| Foreign currency translation adjustment, net of nil tax | 12,444 | (69,994) | (173,612) | (24,235) | |||||
| Total other comprehensive income/(loss), net of tax | 12,444 | (69,994) | (173,612) | (24,235) | |||||
| Total comprehensive income | 1,113,384 | 576,651 | 923,324 | 128,892 | |||||
| Less: Net (loss)/income attributable to noncontrolling interests | (1,653) | (3,679) | 4,365 | 609 | |||||
| Comprehensive income attributable to ordinary shareholders of Li Auto Inc. | 1,115,037 | 580,330 | 918,959 | 128,283 | |||||
| Weighted average number of ADSs | |||||||||
| Basic | 994,833,579 | 1,004,099,494 | 1,005,986,033 | 1,005,986,033 | |||||
| Diluted | 1,062,428,185 | 1,069,104,610 | 1,071,261,046 | 1,071,261,046 | |||||
| Net earnings per ADS attributable to ordinary shareholders | |||||||||
| Basic | 1.11 | 0.65 | 1.09 | 0.15 | |||||
| Diluted | 1.05 | 0.62 | 1.03 | 0.14 | |||||
| Weighted average number of ordinary shares | |||||||||
| Basic | 1,989,667,158 | 2,008,198,987 | 2,011,972,066 | 2,011,972,066 | |||||
| Diluted | 2,124,856,370 | 2,138,209,219 | 2,142,522,091 | 2,142,522,091 | |||||
| Net earnings per share attributable to ordinary shareholders | |||||||||
| Basic | 0.55 | 0.32 | 0.54 | 0.08 | |||||
| Diluted | 0.52 | 0.31 | 0.51 | 0.07 | |||||
| Li Auto Inc. Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (All amounts in thousands) | |||||||
| As of | |||||||
| December 31, 2024 | June 30, 2025 | June 30, 2025 | |||||
| RMB | RMB | US$ | |||||
| ASSETS | |||||||
| Current assets: | |||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | 65,901,123 | 49,790,369 | 6,950,468 | ||||
| Restricted cash | 6,849 | 6,597 | 921 | ||||
| Time deposits and short-term investments | 46,904,548 | 57,128,448 | 7,974,824 | ||||
| Trade receivable | 135,112 | 85,698 | 11,963 | ||||
| Inventories | 8,185,604 | 11,732,340 | 1,637,772 | ||||
| Prepayments and other current assets | 5,176,546 | 4,793,124 | 669,094 | ||||
| Total current assets | 126,309,782 | 123,536,576 | 17,245,042 | ||||
| Non-current assets: | |||||||
| Long-term investments | 922,897 | 827,727 | 115,546 | ||||
| Property, plant and equipment, net | 21,140,933 | 22,031,465 | 3,075,474 | ||||
| Operating lease right-of-use assets, net | 8,323,963 | 9,100,442 | 1,270,373 | ||||
| Intangible assets, net | 914,951 | 933,707 | 130,340 | ||||
| Goodwill | 5,484 | 5,484 | 766 | ||||
| Deferred tax assets | 2,542,180 | 2,855,550 | 398,619 | ||||
| Other non-current assets | 2,188,888 | 1,995,054 | 278,499 | ||||
| Total non-current assets | 36,039,296 | 37,749,429 | 5,269,617 | ||||
| Total assets | 162,349,078 | 161,286,005 | 22,514,659 | ||||
| LIABILITIES AND EQUITY | |||||||
| Current liabilities: | |||||||
| Short-term borrowings | 281,102 | 6,391,223 | 892,180 | ||||
| Trade and notes payable | 53,596,194 | 49,967,321 | 6,975,169 | ||||
| Amounts due to related parties | 11,492 | 18,176 | 2,537 | ||||
| Deferred revenue, current | 1,396,489 | 1,405,462 | 196,195 | ||||
| Operating lease liabilities, current | 1,438,092 | 1,632,735 | 227,921 | ||||
| Finance lease liabilities, current | 95,205 | 100,971 | 14,095 | ||||
| Accruals and other current liabilities | 12,397,322 | 11,696,368 | 1,632,748 | ||||
| Total current liabilities | 69,215,896 | 71,212,256 | 9,940,845 | ||||
| Non-current liabilities: | |||||||
| Long-term borrowings | 8,151,598 | 1,834,260 | 256,053 | ||||
| Deferred revenue, non-current | 720,531 | 663,117 | 92,568 | ||||
| Operating lease liabilities, non-current | 5,735,738 | 6,354,236 | 887,017 | ||||
| Finance lease liabilities, non-current | 642,984 | 602,495 | 84,105 | ||||
| Deferred tax liabilities | 864,999 | 762,974 | 106,507 | ||||
| Other non-current liabilities | 5,696,950 | 6,228,174 | 869,420 | ||||
| Total non-current liabilities | 21,812,800 | 16,445,256 | 2,295,670 | ||||
| Total liabilities | 91,028,696 | 87,657,512 | 12,236,515 | ||||
| Total Li Auto Inc. shareholders’ equity | 70,874,884 | 73,122,309 | 10,207,483 | ||||
| Noncontrolling interests | 445,498 | 506,184 | 70,661 | ||||
| Total shareholders’ equity | 71,320,382 | 73,628,493 | 10,278,144 | ||||
| Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity | 162,349,078 | 161,286,005 | 22,514,659 | ||||
| Li Auto Inc. Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (All amounts in thousands) | |||||||||
| For the Three Months Ended | |||||||||
| June 30, 2024 | March 31, 2025 | June 30, 2025 | June 30, 2025 | ||||||
| RMB | RMB | RMB | US$ | ||||||
| Net cash used in operating activities | (429,397) | (1,700,968) | (3,036,219) | (423,840) | |||||
| Net cash used in investing activities | (3,839,308) | (10,959,789) | (226,724) | (31,649) | |||||
| Net cash (used in)/provided by financing activities | (104,743) | 61,406 | (70,037) | (9,777) | |||||
| Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash | 32,257 | (70,282) | (108,393) | (15,131) | |||||
| Net change in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash | (4,341,191) | (12,669,633) | (3,441,373) | (480,397) | |||||
| Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period | 85,129,987 | 65,907,972 | 53,238,339 | 7,431,786 | |||||
| Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period | 80,788,796 | 53,238,339 | 49,796,966 | 6,951,389 | |||||
| Net cash used in operating activities | (429,397) | (1,700,968) | (3,036,219) | (423,840) | |||||
| Capital expenditures | (1,423,332) | (829,597) | (805,544) | (112,450) | |||||
| Free cash flow (non-GAAP) | (1,852,729) | (2,530,565) | (3,841,763) | (536,290) | |||||
| Li Auto Inc. Unaudited Reconciliation of U.S. GAAP and Non-GAAP Results (All amounts in thousands, except for ADS/ordinary share and per ADS/ordinary share data) | |||||||||
| For the Three Months Ended | |||||||||
| June 30, 2024 | March 31, 2025 | June 30, 2025 | June 30, 2025 | ||||||
| RMB | RMB | RMB | US$ | ||||||
| Cost of sales | (25,501,454) | (20,608,355) | (24,178,644) | (3,375,208) | |||||
| Share-based compensation expenses | 7,652 | 7,196 | 8,135 | 1,136 | |||||
| Non-GAAP cost of sales | (25,493,802) | (20,601,159) | (24,170,509) | (3,374,072) | |||||
| Research and development expenses | (3,027,581) | (2,513,854) | (2,810,170) | (392,285) | |||||
| Share-based compensation expenses | 224,332 | 238,932 | 236,668 | 33,038 | |||||
| Non-GAAP research and development expenses | (2,803,249) | (2,274,922) | (2,573,502) | (359,247) | |||||
| Selling, general and administrative expenses | (2,815,105) | (2,531,009) | (2,717,761) | (379,385) | |||||
| Share-based compensation expenses | 170,129 | 121,511 | 126,413 | 17,647 | |||||
| Non-GAAP selling, general and administrative expenses | (2,644,976) | (2,409,498) | (2,591,348) | (361,738) | |||||
| Income from operations | 468,029 | 271,654 | 827,018 | 115,447 | |||||
| Share-based compensation expenses | 402,113 | 367,639 | 371,216 | 51,821 | |||||
| Non-GAAP income from operations | 870,142 | 639,293 | 1,198,234 | 167,268 | |||||
| Net income | 1,100,940 | 646,645 | 1,096,936 | 153,127 | |||||
| Share-based compensation expenses | 402,113 | 367,639 | 371,216 | 51,821 | |||||
| Non-GAAP net income8 | 1,503,053 | 1,014,284 | 1,468,152 | 204,948 | |||||
| Net income attributable to ordinary shareholders of Li Auto Inc. | 1,102,593 | 650,324 | 1,092,571 | 152,518 | |||||
| Share-based compensation expenses | 402,113 | 367,639 | 371,216 | 51,821 | |||||
| Non-GAAP net income attributable to ordinary shareholders of Li Auto Inc. | 1,504,706 | 1,017,963 | 1,463,787 | 204,339 | |||||
| Weighted average number of ADSs | |||||||||
| Basic | 994,833,579 | 1,004,099,494 | 1,005,986,033 | 1,005,986,033 | |||||
| Diluted | 1,062,428,185 | 1,069,104,610 | 1,071,261,046 | 1,071,261,046 | |||||
| Non-GAAP net earnings per ADS attributable to ordinary shareholders | |||||||||
| Basic | 1.51 | 1.01 | 1.46 | 0.20 | |||||
| Diluted | 1.42 | 0.96 | 1.37 | 0.19 | |||||
| Weighted average number of ordinary shares | |||||||||
| Basic | 1,989,667,158 | 2,008,198,987 | 2,011,972,066 | 2,011,972,066 | |||||
| Diluted | 2,124,856,370 | 2,138,209,219 | 2,142,522,091 | 2,142,522,091 | |||||
| Non-GAAP net earnings per share attributable to ordinary shareholders9 | |||||||||
| Basic | 0.76 | 0.51 | 0.73 | 0.10 | |||||
| Diluted | 0.71 | 0.48 | 0.69 | 0.10 | |||||
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1 All translations from Renminbi (“RMB”) to U.S. dollars (“US$”) are made at a rate of RMB7.1636 to US
2 Vehicle margin is the margin of vehicle sales, which is calculated based on revenues and cost of sales derived from vehicle sales only.
3 The Company’s non-GAAP financial measures exclude share-based compensation expenses and release of valuation allowance on deferred tax assets. See “Unaudited Reconciliation of U.S. GAAP and Non-GAAP Results” set forth at the end of this press release.
4 Each ADS represents two Class A ordinary shares.
5 Free cash flow represents operating cash flow less capital expenditures, which is considered a non-GAAP financial measure.
6 Except for vehicle margin, gross margin, and operating margin, where absolute changes instead of percentage changes are presented.
7 Cash position includes cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, time deposits and short-term investments, and long-term time deposits and financial instruments included in long-term investments.
8 Non-GAAP items have no tax impact for all the periods presented.
9 Non-GAAP basic net earnings per share attributable to ordinary shareholders is calculated by dividing non-GAAP net income attributable to ordinary shareholders by the weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding during the periods. Non-GAAP diluted net earnings per share attributable to ordinary shareholders is calculated by dividing non-GAAP net income attributable to ordinary shareholders by the weighted average number of ordinary shares and dilutive potential ordinary shares outstanding during the periods, including the dilutive effects of convertible senior notes as determined under the if-converted method and the dilutive effect of share-based awards as determined under the treasury stock method.
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