Li Auto

What Li Auto is

Li Auto is a Chinese automaker that describes itself as a pioneer in commercialising extended-range electric vehicles in China ^[1]. In an extended-range electric vehicle, the wheels are driven by electric power and an onboard range extender generates electricity when the battery needs support; a battery-electric vehicle relies on its battery alone. Li Auto says it concentrates in-house development on range-extension systems, electric-vehicle technology and smart vehicle solutions ^[1]. It also states its mission as “creating a mobile home and creating happiness” ^[1], a phrase that frames its family-vehicle positioning.

Production and listings

The company says it began volume production in November 2019 ^[1]. It is listed on Nasdaq under the symbol LI and on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange under the stock code 2015 ^[1]. For a carmaker, volume production marks the move from engineering and validation into manufacturing and delivery, while public listings add access to equity markets.

Product lineup

Li Auto's model lineup comprises a flagship family MPV, four Li L series extended-range SUVs and one Li i series battery-electric SUV ^[1]. The lineup therefore spans a family MPV, extended-range SUVs and a battery-electric SUV. An MPV, or multi-purpose vehicle, is a body style designed around carrying several people and their luggage. The company said it would launch the Li i6 battery-electric SUV in September 2025, priced at about 250,000 to 300,000 yuan ^[1]. That model belongs to the Li i battery-electric line.

Deliveries and network

Li Auto delivered 30,731 vehicles in July 2025, when cumulative deliveries stood at 1,368,541 ^[2]. In August 2025 it delivered 28,529 vehicles, taking cumulative deliveries to 1,397,070 as of 31 August 2025 ^[1]. The August monthly total was lower than July's, while cumulative deliveries continued to rise ^[1][2]. As of 31 August 2025, Li Auto had 543 retail stores in 156 cities and 536 servicing centres and authorised body and paint shops in 222 cities ^[1]. It operated 3,190 super charging stations with 17,597 charging stalls in China ^[1]. These figures describe not only vehicle sales but also the retail, service and charging footprint needed to support owners.

Position

The cumulative delivery figure is close to 1.4 million vehicles, and the retail and service network reaches 156 and 222 cities respectively ^[1]. The company's stated focus on range-extension systems and smart vehicle solutions, together with its plan to launch the Li i6, shows a lineup that is not limited to one electric-vehicle format ^[1]. Li Auto describes itself as a pioneer in commercialising extended-range electric vehicles in China ^[1], and its own model range includes both extended-range and battery-electric vehicles. The delivery, retail and charging figures give a picture of a company operating at substantial scale in China.