Li Auto Inc. Launches the All-New Li L9, Pioneering Embodied AI in Mobility
Rhea-AI Summary
Li Auto (Nasdaq: LI; HKEX: 2015) announced the official launch of the all-new Li L9, described as pioneering embodied AI in mobility. Deliveries start on May 17, 2026.
The Li L9 is offered in Ultra and Livis trims, priced at RMB459,800 and RMB509,800, respectively.
Positive
- Launch of new Li L9 model with deliveries from May 17, 2026
- Two Li L9 trims priced at RMB459,800 and RMB509,800 disclosed
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- None.
News Market Reaction – LI
In the May 15 session, LI declined 3.94%, reflecting a moderate negative market reaction.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
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Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | 24h Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 12 | Earnings date notice | Neutral | -0.7% | Scheduled Q1 2026 results release and earnings call announcement. |
| Apr 30 | Delivery update | Positive | -1.5% | April 2026 delivery figures and Li L9 Livis debut with May 15 launch date. |
| Apr 30 | Debt repurchase | Positive | +0.5% | Completion of put right offer for 0.25% Convertible Senior Notes due 2028. |
| Apr 21 | AGM announcement | Neutral | -1.1% | Notice of Annual General Meeting and reference to 2025 Form 20-F filing. |
| Apr 10 | Annual report filing | Neutral | +5.0% | Filing of Form 20-F with audited 2025 financial statements. |
24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.
Recent operational and corporate updates often coincided with modest, sometimes negative, next-day moves, even when news was operationally constructive.
Over the past month, Li Auto released several updates, including an April 2026 delivery report highlighting 34,085 vehicles and cumulative deliveries of 1,669,442, plus network expansion. It also completed a put right offer on its 0.25% Convertible Senior Notes due 2028, with most principal repurchased. Administrative items such as its Form 20-F filing and AGM notice also featured. Today’s Li L9 launch follows the previously flagged debut and fits into this cadence of steady operational and corporate disclosures.
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BEIJING, China, May 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Li Auto Inc. (“Li Auto” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: LI; HKEX: 2015), a leader in China’s new energy vehicle market, today officially launched the all-new Li L9 with deliveries to commence on May 17, 2026. The vehicle is available in Ultra and Livis trims, priced at RMB459,800 and RMB509,800, respectively. For more details on the all-new Li L9, please visit Li Auto’s official website.
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: Be Proactive, Change the World. 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 two Li i series battery electric SUVs. The Company will continue to expand its product lineup to target a broader user base.
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For investor and media inquiries, please contact:
Li Auto Inc.
Investor Relations
Email: ir@lixiang.com
Christensen Advisory
Roger Hu
Tel: +86-10-5900-1548
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