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Li Auto (Nasdaq: LI) debuts Li L9 SUV with embodied AI tech

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Li Auto Inc. filed a Form 6-K highlighting the official launch of its all-new Li L9, a premium smart SUV positioned as a pioneer of embodied AI in mobility. The company will begin deliveries on May 17, 2026, shortly after the launch date.

The Li L9 is offered in two trims, Ultra and Livis, priced at RMB459,800 and RMB509,800, respectively. Li Auto describes itself as a leader in China’s new energy vehicle market, with a lineup that includes a flagship family MPV, four Li L series extended-range electric SUVs, and two Li i series battery electric SUVs.

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Li L9 Ultra price RMB459,800 Price for Li L9 Ultra trim at launch
Li L9 Livis price RMB509,800 Price for Li L9 Livis trim at launch
Li L9 deliveries start May 17, 2026 Planned start date for Li L9 deliveries
Launch date May 15, 2026 Official launch date of the all-new Li L9
Extended-range SUV models 4 Li L series SUVs Number of Li L series extended-range electric SUVs in lineup
Battery electric SUV models 2 Li i series SUVs Number of Li i series battery electric SUVs in lineup
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"Li Auto Inc. Launches the All-New Li L9, Pioneering Embodied AI in Mobility"
Embodied AI is artificial intelligence built into a physical device or robot that can sense, move, and interact with the real world rather than just run in software on a server. For investors, it matters because adding a “body” turns AI into products that require manufacturing, maintenance, sensors and software updates, creating different revenue streams, capital needs, safety and regulatory risks, and clearer paths to recurring service income—like software that also sells the hardware it runs on.
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"Li Auto is a pioneer in successfully commercializing extended-range electric vehicles in China."
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"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.
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"pursuant to the “safe harbor” provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995."
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"a leader in China’s new energy vehicle market."

 

 

 

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 May 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. Launches the All-New Li L9, Pioneering Embodied AI in Mobility

 

 

 

 

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: May 15, 2026

 

 

 

Exhibit 99.1

 

 

 

Li Auto Inc. Launches the All-New Li L9, Pioneering Embodied AI in Mobility

 

May 15, 2026

 

BEIJING, China, May 15, 2026 — 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.

 

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

What did Li Auto (LI) announce in this Form 6-K?

Li Auto announced the official launch of its all-new Li L9 SUV. The model emphasizes embodied AI in mobility, with customer deliveries scheduled to start on May 17, 2026, in China.

When will Li Auto start delivering the new Li L9?

Li Auto plans to start delivering the all-new Li L9 on May 17, 2026. This follows the official launch dated May 15, 2026, as part of the company’s expanding premium smart electric vehicle lineup.

How much does the new Li L9 from Li Auto (LI) cost?

The Li L9 is offered in two trims: Ultra priced at RMB459,800 and Livis priced at RMB509,800. These prices position the vehicle in the premium smart SUV segment within China’s new energy vehicle market.

What trims are available for Li Auto’s new Li L9?

The all-new Li L9 is available in Ultra and Livis trims. Ultra is priced at RMB459,800, while Livis is priced at RMB509,800, offering customers differentiated configurations within Li Auto’s premium smart SUV range.

How does the Li L9 fit into Li Auto’s overall vehicle lineup?

Li Auto’s lineup includes a flagship family MPV, four Li L series extended-range electric SUVs, and two Li i series battery electric SUVs. The Li L9 expands the Li L series, reinforcing the company’s focus on premium smart electric vehicles.

Where can investors find more information about Li Auto (LI) and the Li L9?

Investors can find more information on Li Auto’s official website and investor relations site at https://ir.lixiang.com. Detailed Li L9 specifications and updates are available through these channels and related company press materials.

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