Li Auto (Nasdaq: LI) delivers 41,053 vehicles and grows network

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Li Auto Inc. reported strong operating metrics for March 2026, delivering 41,053 vehicles and bringing cumulative deliveries to 1,635,357 as of March 31, 2026. With a resolved production bottleneck, Li i6 monthly deliveries surpassed 24,000 units in March.

The company plans to launch the all-new Li L9 in the second quarter of 2026 and highlighted technology progress with its MindVLA autonomous driving foundation model and 3D ViT Encoder. As of March 31, 2026, Li Auto operated 517 retail stores in 160 cities, 552 servicing centers and authorized shops in 223 cities, and 4,057 super charging stations with 22,439 charging stalls across China.

Insights

EV sector analyst

Li Auto shows solid March deliveries, easing bottlenecks and scaling its EV ecosystem.

Li Auto delivered 41,053 vehicles in March 2026, with cumulative deliveries reaching 1,635,357 as of March 31, 2026. Management also noted that Li i6 deliveries exceeded 24,000 units in March after resolving a production bottleneck, indicating improved manufacturing throughput.

The company continues to broaden its product and technology stack, preparing to launch the all-new Li L9 in the second quarter of 2026 and unveiling its MindVLA autonomous driving foundation model with a 3D ViT Encoder. Its network now includes 517 retail stores, 552 servicing centers and authorized shops, and 4,057 super charging stations with 22,439 stalls in China, underscoring a focus on infrastructure to support future vehicle sales.

Key Figures

March 2026 deliveries: 41,053 vehicles Cumulative deliveries: 1,635,357 vehicles Li i6 March deliveries: Over 24,000 units +4 more

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March 2026 deliveries 41,053 vehicles Vehicles delivered in March 2026

Cumulative deliveries 1,635,357 vehicles Total deliveries as of March 31, 2026

Li i6 March deliveries Over 24,000 units Li i6 monthly deliveries in March 2026 after bottleneck resolved

Retail stores 517 stores Retail locations in 160 cities as of March 31, 2026

Servicing centers and shops 552 locations Servicing centers and authorized shops in 223 cities

Super charging stations 4,057 stations Super charging stations in China as of March 31, 2026

Charging stalls 22,439 stalls Charging stalls across Li Auto’s super charging network

Key Terms

new energy vehicle, extended-range electric vehicles, battery electric vehicles, autonomous driving foundation model, +2 more

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new energy vehicle financial

"Li Auto Inc. (“Li Auto” or the “Company”) ..., a leader in China’s new energy vehicle market"

A new energy vehicle is a car or light vehicle powered wholly or partly by non‑traditional fuels or electric power — commonly battery electric vehicles, plug‑in hybrids, or hydrogen fuel‑cell vehicles — intended to reduce reliance on gasoline or diesel. For investors, NEVs represent a major shift in consumer demand, government policy and supply chains; think of it as a market‑wide engine upgrade that reshuffles winners and losers as battery costs, charging networks and regulations change.

extended-range electric vehicles financial

"Li Auto is a pioneer in successfully commercializing extended-range electric vehicles in China"

battery electric vehicles financial

"it builds platforms for battery electric vehicles in parallel"

Battery electric vehicles are cars and trucks that run entirely on electricity stored in rechargeable batteries, with no gasoline engine or fuel tank. Think of them like an electric appliance on wheels that must be plugged in to recharge; this affects costs, resale value, and how consumers use the vehicle. Investors care because BEVs change demand, production costs, supply chains (battery materials and charging infrastructure), regulatory exposure, and capital needs for manufacturers and suppliers.

autonomous driving foundation model technical

"the Company unveiled its next-generation autonomous driving foundation model, MindVLA"

Safe Harbor Statement regulatory

"Safe Harbor Statement This press release contains statements that may constitute “forward-looking” statements"

A safe harbor statement is a disclaimer that companies include in their public disclosures to limit legal liability if future results differ from what was forecasted or expected. It acts like a protective shield, helping companies avoid lawsuits if their predictions don’t come true, and gives investors a clearer understanding that certain statements are forward-looking and involve risks.

forward-looking statements regulatory

"This press release contains statements that may constitute “forward-looking” statements"

Forward-looking statements are predictions or plans that companies share about what they expect to happen in the future, like estimating sales or profits. They matter because they help investors understand a company's outlook, but since they are based on guesses and assumptions, they can sometimes be wrong.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 6-K

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER

PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 UNDER

THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the month of April 2026

Commission File Number: 001-39407

Li Auto Inc.

(Registrant’s Name)

11 Wenliang Street

Shunyi District, Beijing 101399

People’s Republic of China

(Address of Principal Executive Offices)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover Form 20-F or Form 40-F.

Form 20-F x     Form 40-F ¨

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit No.		Description
99.1		Press Release—Li Auto Inc. March 2026 Delivery Update

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

	Li Auto Inc.
	By		/s/ Tie Li
	Name	:	Tie Li
	Title	:	Director and Chief Financial Officer

Date: April 1, 2026

Exhibit 99.1

 

Li Auto Inc. March 2026 Delivery Update

April 1, 2026

BEIJING, China, April 1, 2026 — Li Auto Inc. (“Li Auto” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: LI; HKEX: 2015), a leader in China’s new energy vehicle market, today announced that it delivered 41,053 vehicles in March 2026. As of March 31, 2026, Li Auto’s cumulative deliveries reached 1,635,357.

With the production bottleneck resolved, Li i6 monthly deliveries surpassed 24,000 units in March. The all-new Li L9 is expected to launch in the second quarter of 2026. In March, at the NVIDIA GTC 2026, the Company unveiled its next-generation autonomous driving foundation model, MindVLA, alongside its 3D ViT Encoder. They form an architecture that can directly perceive the 3D physical world with unified geometric and semantic understanding, advancing towards human-level spatial cognition.

As of March 31, 2026, the Company had 517 retail stores in 160 cities, 552 servicing centers and Li Auto-authorized servicing shops operating in 223 cities. The Company also had 4,057 super charging stations in operation equipped with 22,439 charging stalls in China.

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 (主动积极,改变世界). 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.

For more information, please visit: https://ir.lixiang.com.

Safe Harbor Statement

This press release contains statements that may constitute “forward-looking” statements pursuant to the “safe harbor” provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as “will,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “aims,” “future,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “estimates,” “targets,” “likely to,” “challenges,” and similar statements. Li Auto may also make written or oral forward-looking statements in its periodic reports to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) and The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (the “HKEX”), in its annual report to shareholders, in press releases and other written materials, and in oral statements made by its officers, directors, or employees to third parties. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about Li Auto’s beliefs, plans, and expectations, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties. A number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement, including but not limited to the following: Li Auto’s strategies, future business development, and financial condition and results of operations; Li Auto’s limited operating history; risks associated with extended-range electric vehicles and high-power charging battery electric vehicles; Li Auto’s ability to develop, manufacture, and deliver vehicles of high quality and appeal to customers; Li Auto’s ability to generate positive cash flow and profits; product defects or any other failure of vehicles to perform as expected; Li Auto’s ability to compete successfully; Li Auto’s ability to build its brand and withstand negative publicity; cancellation of orders for Li Auto’s vehicles; Li Auto’s ability to develop new vehicles; and changes in consumer demand and government incentives, subsidies, or other favorable government policies. Further information regarding these and other risks is included in Li Auto’s filings with the SEC and the HKEX. All information provided in this press release is as of the date of this press release, and Li Auto does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement, except as required under applicable law.

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

Email: Li@christensencomms.com

FAQ

How many vehicles did Li Auto (LI) deliver in March 2026?

Li Auto delivered 41,053 vehicles in March 2026. This monthly result contributed to cumulative deliveries of 1,635,357 vehicles as of March 31, 2026, reflecting the company’s growing presence in China’s new energy vehicle market.

What are Li Auto’s cumulative vehicle deliveries as of March 31, 2026?

As of March 31, 2026, Li Auto’s cumulative deliveries reached 1,635,357 vehicles. This figure aggregates all vehicles delivered since volume production began in November 2019, illustrating the scale the company has built in China’s premium smart electric vehicle segment.

How did Li Auto’s Li i6 model perform in March 2026?

In March 2026, monthly deliveries of the Li i6 surpassed 24,000 units after the company resolved a production bottleneck. This suggests improved manufacturing capacity and strong demand for the Li i6 within Li Auto’s broader lineup of smart electric SUVs.

When will Li Auto’s all-new Li L9 be launched?

Li Auto expects to launch the all-new Li L9 in the second quarter of 2026. The Li L9 will extend the company’s premium smart vehicle lineup, which already includes Li L series extended-range SUVs and Li i series battery electric SUVs.

How extensive is Li Auto’s sales and service network in China?

As of March 31, 2026, Li Auto operated 517 retail stores in 160 cities and 552 servicing centers and authorized shops in 223 cities. This nationwide footprint supports customer acquisition, after-sales service, and brand building across China’s major urban markets.

How many charging stations and stalls does Li Auto operate?

Li Auto reported operating 4,057 super charging stations with 22,439 charging stalls in China as of March 31, 2026. This proprietary charging network is designed to support its extended-range and battery electric vehicles with convenient fast-charging access.

What autonomous driving technology did Li Auto present at NVIDIA GTC 2026?

At NVIDIA GTC 2026, Li Auto unveiled its MindVLA autonomous driving foundation model and a 3D ViT Encoder. Together, they form an architecture aimed at directly perceiving the 3D physical world with unified geometric and semantic understanding, moving toward human-level spatial cognition.

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