Li Auto delivers 37,679 vehicles in August 2026
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Li Auto Inc. (LI) reported that it delivered 37,679 vehicles in August 2026, bringing cumulative deliveries to 1,801,834 as of August 31, 2026. The company highlights continued expansion of its premium smart electric vehicle portfolio and operating footprint in China and abroad.
Li Auto plans to launch the new Li MEGA flagship MPV on September 2 and the Li i9 flagship family BEV SUV in mid-September, further broadening its BEV lineup. It also plans a product launch event in Dubai in September to commence sales in the Middle East.
As of August 31, 2026, Li Auto operated 487 retail stores in 160 cities, 533 servicing centers and authorized shops in 218 cities, and 4,162 super charging stations with 22,939 charging stalls in China, reflecting a sizable sales, service, and charging network supporting future growth.
Positive
- Li Auto reported strong operating momentum with 37,679 vehicles delivered in August 2026 and cumulative deliveries reaching 1,801,834, alongside upcoming launches of the Li MEGA MPV, Li i9 BEV SUV, and entry into the Middle East market via a Dubai product event.
Negative
- None.
Filing Explained
The filing separately discloses that Li Auto will roll out MACH VLA to vehicles on its Thor and Orin-X platforms in September; the rollout is planned, not reported as completed.
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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 September 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 o
EXHIBIT INDEX
| Exhibit No. | Description | |
| 99.1 | Press Release—Li Auto Inc. August 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: September 1, 2026
Exhibit 99.1
Li Auto Inc. August 2026 Delivery Update
September 1, 2026
BEIJING, China, September 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 37,679 vehicles in August 2026. As of August 31, 2026, Li Auto’s cumulative deliveries reached 1,801,834.
Li Auto will launch the new Li MEGA, a flagship MPV, on September 2, featuring upgrades in interior design, cabin experience, intelligent platform, and driving dynamics. In mid-September, the Company will further expand its BEV lineup with the launch of Li i9, a pioneering flagship family SUV. Also in September, MACH VLA will be rolled out to vehicles on the Thor and Orin-X platforms, and the Company will host a product launch event in Dubai to commence sales in the Middle East.
As of August 31, 2026, the Company had 487 retail stores in 160 cities, 533 servicing centers and Li Auto-authorized servicing shops operating in 218 cities. The Company also had 4,162 super charging stations in operation equipped with 22,939 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. 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. It offers high-tech flagship family MPVs, Li L series extended-range electric SUVs, and 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.
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