Li Auto Inc. (NASDAQ: LI, HKEX: 2015) will report its unaudited financial results for the second quarter of 2026 before the U.S. market opens on Wednesday, August 26, 2026. This filing informs investors and analysts of the timing for the company’s latest performance update in China’s new energy vehicle market.

The company’s management will hold an earnings conference call on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, at 8:00 A.M. U.S. Eastern Time or 8:00 P.M. Beijing/Hong Kong Time on the same day. Participants wishing to join the call must complete online registration prior to the scheduled start time to receive access information, including dial-in numbers and passcodes.

Conference Call Access Details

A replay of the conference call will be accessible through September 2, 2026. A live and archived webcast will also be available at the company’s investor relations website.

Li Auto Inc. designs, develops, manufactures, and sells premium smart electric vehicles. The company is a pioneer in successfully commercializing extended-range electric vehicles in China and builds platforms for battery electric vehicles in parallel. It offers high-tech flagship family MPVs, Li L series extended-range electric SUVs, and Li i series battery electric SUVs.

For investor and media inquiries, contact Li Auto Inc. Investor Relations at ir@lixiang.com or Christensen Advisory’s Roger Hu at Li@christensencomms.com .

Li Auto Inc. delivered 30,468 vehicles in July 2026, marking a 0.9% year-over-year decline from 30,731 units and a 1.4% drop from June’s 30,895 deliveries. Despite the monthly contraction, the rate of deceleration eased significantly from the 14.84% year-over-year decline recorded in June. As of July 31, 2026, cumulative deliveries reached 1,764,155 units, underscoring sustained market presence amid intense competition in China’s new energy vehicle sector.

The delivery figures coincide with strategic product launches and international expansion efforts. Li Auto introduced the new Li L6 in July, broadening its extended-range electric SUV lineup. Simultaneously, cumulative deliveries of its flagship Li L9 surpassed 300,000 units. The company also commenced localized production of the Li L9 in Kazakhstan on July 15, signaling a push beyond domestic borders to diversify revenue streams.

Competitive Landscape

Li Auto’s modest decline contrasts with stronger performance from key rivals. XPeng Inc. delivered 38,027 vehicles in July, up 4% year-over-year, while NIO Inc. posted a robust 71.0% year-over-year increase with 35,934 deliveries. This divergence highlights the varying trajectories within China’s premium EV segment as price wars and model refreshes reshape market share.

Operational and Technical Updates

To support its growing user base, Li Auto released an over-the-air software update in late July for 2026 models, enhancing intelligent assisted-driving capabilities. The company continues to scale its physical footprint, operating 490 retail stores across 159 cities and 536 servicing centers across 219 cities as of July 31.

What the Numbers Show

The easing of the year-over-year decline from 14.84% in June to 0.9% in July suggests stabilizing demand despite the absolute volume drop. This stabilization is critical as Li Auto navigates increased competition from XPeng and NIO, which posted double-digit growth. The launch of the new Li L6 and the milestone achievement for the Li L9 indicate that product cycle management remains a key driver for maintaining momentum. Furthermore, the expansion into Kazakhstan represents a strategic effort to mitigate reliance on the saturated domestic Chinese market, although immediate volume impact remains modest.

Li Auto shares traded lower in premarket sessions, closing at $13.50 above its 20-day simple moving average ($12.54) but below longer-term trend indicators. Analysts maintain a Hold rating with an average price forecast of $15.03, reflecting cautious optimism amid mixed delivery data.