BEIJING, June 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Li Auto Inc. ("Li Auto" or the "Company") (Nasdaq: LI; HKEX: 2015), a leader in China's new energy vehicle market, today announced that the Company delivered 35,020 vehicles in May 2024, up 23.8% year over year. The cumulative deliveries of Li Auto vehicles reached 774,571 as of the end of May 2024.
"We have delivered over 15,000 Li L6s since deliveries began on April 24, setting a record pace for our newly launched models. We are fully committed to securing the supply chain and ramping up production of Li L6 to ensure users receive their vehicles at the earliest possible opportunity. Sales of the 2024 Li L7, Li L8, and Li L9 continue to gain momentum, driven by the new pricing strategy we implemented," commented Xiang Li, chairman and chief executive officer of Li Auto. "Our market share in the RMB200,000 and higher NEV market continues to experience healthy year-over-year growth, expanding to 13.5% for the period between January to April and strengthening our top position among Chinese auto brands. We remain cognizant of the challenges we face and will proactively embrace changes, push the boundaries for growth, and continue to create better products and services for our users."
As of May 31, 2024, the Company had 487 retail stores in 144 cities, 374 servicing centers and Li Auto-authorized body and paint shops operating in 214 cities, and 426 super charging stations in operation equipped with 1,888 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: Create a Mobile Home, Create Happiness (??????,??????). 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 to successfully commercialize extended-range electric vehicles in China. The Company started volume production in November 2019. Its current model lineup includes Li MEGA, a high-tech flagship family MPV, Li L9, a six-seat flagship family SUV, Li L8, a six-seat premium family SUV, Li L7, a five-seat flagship family SUV, and Li L6, a five-seat premium family SUV. The Company leverages technology to create value for its users. It concentrates its in-house development efforts on its proprietary range extension system, next-generation electric vehicle technology, and smart vehicle solutions while expanding its product line by developing new BEVs and EREVs to target a broader user base.
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