BEIJING, China, Aug.  01, 2026  (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Li Auto Inc. (&#34;Li Auto&#34; or the &#34;Company&#34;) (NASDAQ:LI, HKEX: 2015)), a leader in China’s new energy vehicle market, today announced that it delivered

Li Auto Inc. July 2026 Delivery Update

Li Auto Delivers 30,468 in July; L9 milestone and Kazakhstan expansion

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    <p>BEIJING, China, Aug.  01, 2026  (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Li Auto Inc. (&amp;#34;Li Auto&amp;#34; or the &amp;#34;Company&amp;#34;) (NASDAQ:LI, HKEX: 2015)), a leader in China’s new energy vehicle market, today announced that it delivered</p>
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    <p>Li Auto reported 30,468 vehicle deliveries in July 2026, lifting cumulative deliveries to 1.764 million. The month featured the Li L6 launch and Li L9 surpassing 300,000 units, plus Kazakhstan expansion with localized production and a late-July OTA update improving ADAS. These factors collectively signal a stronger product cadence and expanding footprint that could support revenue growth and user engagement into 2H2026.</p>
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    <ul><li>July deliveries: 30,468; cumulative deliveries 1,764,155 as of July 31, 2026.</li><li>Li L6 launched in July; Li L9 deliveries exceed 300,000.</li><li>July 15: Li L9 launched in Kazakhstan with localized production.</li><li>Late-July OTA update upgrades intelligent assisted driving capabilities.</li></ul>
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    <ul><li><strong>Li Auto Inc. (LI)</strong>: Delivery cadence and new model launches reinforce growth trajectory; international expansion underway.</li><li><strong>NIO Inc. (NIO)</strong>: Peers&#039; performance may be influenced by Li&#039;s expansion pace and market share gains in China.</li><li><strong>XPeng Inc. (XPEV)</strong>: Competition dynamics could shift pricing and demand within China&#039;s NEV segment.</li></ul>
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    <p>Category: Corporate Developments. The update combines deliveries, product cadence, and international expansion, collectively signaling near-term momentum and potential margin expansion as scale grows.</p>
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    <ul><li>July deliveries of 30,468 reinforce a sustained demand trajectory for LI.</li><li>Li L9 milestone (&gt;300k) and Kazakhstan expansion may lift export potential.</li><li>OTA-driven ADAS upgrade could boost after-sales revenue and retention.</li><li>China network depth grows with 490 stores and 4,141 charging stations.</li></ul>
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    <ul><li>July 2026 deliveries: 30,468.</li><li>Cumulative deliveries as of July 31, 2026: 1,764,155.</li><li>Li L9 cumulative deliveries: &gt;300,000.</li><li>Launched Li L6 in July 2026.</li><li>Infrastructure: 490 retail stores in 159 cities; 4,141 charging stations with 22,841 stalls.</li></ul>
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    <p>Bullish over 3–6 months as model cadence, international expansion, and charging-network growth support momentum.</p>
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<link type="text/css" rel="stylesheet" href="https://www.globenewswire.com/styles/gnw_nitf.css"></link><p align="justify">BEIJING, China, Aug.  01, 2026  (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Li Auto Inc. ("Li Auto" or the "Company") (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/LI">LI</a>, HKEX: 2015)), a leader in China’s new energy vehicle market, today announced that it delivered 30,468 vehicles in July 2026. As of July 31, 2026, Li Auto’s cumulative deliveries reached 1,764,155.</p>  <p align="justify">In July 2026, the Company launched the new Li L6, while cumulative deliveries of Li L9 surpassed 300,000 units. On July 15, the Company introduced the all-new Li L9 to Kazakhstan and commenced localized production. A late-July OTA update for 2026 models also upgraded intelligent assisted driving capabilities, further elevating the user experience.</p>  <p>As of July 31, 2026, the Company had 490 retail stores in 159 cities, 536 servicing centers and Li Auto-authorized servicing shops operating in 219 cities. The Company also had 4,141 super charging stations in operation equipped with 22,841 charging stalls in China.</p>  <p><strong>About Li Auto Inc.</strong></p>  <p align="justify">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.</p>  <p align="justify">For more information, please visit: <em>https://ir.lixiang.com</em>.</p>  <p align="justify"><strong>Safe Harbor Statement</strong></p>  <p align="justify">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.</p>  <p align="justify">For investor and media inquiries, please contact:</p>  <p align="justify">Li Auto Inc.<br></br>Investor Relations<br></br>Email: ir@lixiang.com</p>  <p align="justify">Christensen Advisory<br></br>Roger Hu<br></br>Tel: +86-10-5900-1548<br></br>Email: Li@christensencomms.com</p> <img alt="" class="__GNW8366DE3E__IMG" src="https://www.globenewswire.com/newsroom/ti?nf=OTgwMjAxNiM3NzUyODM2IzIxOTk5Mjg="></img> <br></br><img alt="" src="https://ml.globenewswire.com/media/OWY2NTI0ZTktMDdhNy00OGI3LTlmNjktYTQ2YjVjZjY2ZDQ0LTEyMTE0ODEtMjAyNi0wOC0wMS1lbg==/tiny/Li-Auto-Inc-.png" referrerpolicy="no-referrer-when-downgrade"></img>

Li Auto reported 30,468 vehicle deliveries in July 2026, lifting cumulative deliveries to 1.764 million. The month featured the Li L6 launch and Li L9 surpassing 300,000 units, plus Kazakhstan expansion with localized production and a late-July OTA update improving ADAS. These factors collectively signal a stronger product cadence and expanding footprint that could support revenue growth and user engagement into 2H2026.

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