Li Auto Inc. September 2022 Delivery Update

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Li Auto announced that it delivered 11,531 vehicles in September 2022, reflecting a remarkable 62.5% year-over-year growth. The deliveries included 10,123 Li L9s, marking the model's success in the premium SUV market. Overall, their third-quarter deliveries totaled 26,524, up 5.6% year-over-year, contributing to a cumulative 211,015 vehicles delivered. The Company plans to start deliveries of the new Li L8 in November 2022, enhancing its innovation in the electric vehicle sector with a strong retail presence of 271 stores.

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• September 2022 deliveries reached 11,531 vehicles, a 62.5% increase year-over-year.
• The Li L9 achieved over 10,000 units sold in its first full month, a record for a domestic premium SUV.
• Third quarter deliveries totaled 26,524 vehicles, up 5.6% year-over-year.
• Cumulative deliveries as of September 30, 2022, reached 211,015 vehicles.

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BEIJING, China, Oct. 01, 2022 (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 11,531 vehicles in September 2022, up 62.5% year over year. The deliveries included 10,123 Li L9s, the Company’s six-seat, flagship smart SUV for families, in its first full month of deliveries. The September delivery brought the Company’s third quarter deliveries to 26,524, representing a 5.6% year-over-year increase. The cumulative deliveries of Li Auto vehicles reached 211,015 as of the end of September.

“Our delivery of over 10,000 Li L9s in September marks the first time a domestic branded premium model priced above RMB400,000 has achieved this monthly delivery milestone, establishing Li L9 as one of the top choices of full-size SUV for family users in China. As a full-size SUV priced at RMB459,800, Li L9’s outstanding sales performance is a testament to our ongoing efforts to build and refine our in-house research and development, supply chain, and intelligent manufacturing capabilities,” commented Yanan Shen, co-founder and president of Li Auto. “Thanks to these capabilities, we also have received positive user feedback on our two newest models, Li L8, a six-seat, large premium smart SUV for families, and Li L7, a five-seat, large flagship smart SUV for families, which debuted on September 30. Li L8 showroom models will start to arrive at Li Auto retail stores nationwide today, and we welcome everyone to visit our retail stores for a closer look. The delivery of Li L8 will commence in November.”

As of September 30, 2022, the Company had 271 retail stores in 119 cities, as well as 316 servicing centers and Li Auto-authorized body and paint shops operating in 226 cities.

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 (创造移动的家,创造幸福的家). 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 model lineup includes Li L9, a six-seat, full-size flagship smart SUV, Li L8 and Li ONE, both of which are six-seat, large premium smart SUVs, and Li L7, a five-seat, large flagship smart 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.

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: ir@lixiang.com

The Piacente Group, Inc.
Yang Song
Tel: +86-10-6508-0677
Email: Li@tpg-ir.com

Brandi Piacente
Tel: +1-212-481-2050
Email: Li@tpg-ir.com

FAQ

What were Li Auto's vehicle deliveries in September 2022?

Li Auto delivered 11,531 vehicles in September 2022, a 62.5% increase year-over-year.

What is the significance of Li L9's sales in September 2022?

The Li L9 became the first domestic branded premium model priced above RMB400,000 to achieve over 10,000 units sold in a month.

How many vehicles did Li Auto deliver in Q3 2022?

Li Auto's total vehicle deliveries in Q3 2022 amounted to 26,524, reflecting a 5.6% year-over-year increase.

What is the cumulative delivery figure for Li Auto as of September 30, 2022?

As of September 30, 2022, Li Auto had cumulative deliveries of 211,015 vehicles.

When will Li Auto start delivering the Li L8 model?

Li Auto plans to commence deliveries of the Li L8 model in November 2022.