Press Releases May 15, 2026 05:00 AM

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

Li Auto unveils the all-new Li L9 extended-range electric SUV with advanced embodied AI technology, starting deliveries May 17, 2026.

By Caleb Monroe LI

Li Auto Inc., a leading Chinese new energy vehicle manufacturer listed on Nasdaq and HKEX, officially launched the all-new Li L9 extended-range electric SUV with deliveries starting May 17, 2026. The Li L9, offered in Ultra and Livis trims, embodies advanced AI technologies and represents Li Auto's continued innovation in smart electric vehicle solutions. The company remains committed to expanding its product lineup and technological platform to meet growing consumer demand in the electric vehicle market.

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

  • Launch of the all-new Li L9 extended-range electric SUV with embodied AI technology starting deliveries May 17, 2026.
  • The Li L9 is offered in two trims, Ultra and Livis, priced competitively in the Chinese market.
  • Li Auto continues to focus on proprietary technologies including range extension systems and smart vehicle solutions, aiming to expand its user base and product lineup.

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.

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

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For investor and media inquiries, please contact:

Li Auto Inc.
Investor Relations
Email: [email protected]

Christensen Advisory
Roger Hu
Tel: +86-10-5900-1548
Email: [email protected]


Risks

  • Market competition and Li Auto's ability to maintain product quality and appeal to consumers in the rapidly evolving new energy vehicle sector.
  • Potential impact of changing consumer preferences, government incentives, and regulatory policies affecting electric vehicle demand in China and globally.
  • Operational risks related to production, delivery, and adoption of new vehicle models, including technical challenges of extended-range electric vehicles and battery electric vehicles.

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