Li Auto July 2026 Deliveries Decline Narrows With 30468 Vehicles Delivered

Li Auto reported deliveries of 30,468 vehicles in July, representing a marginal year-on-year decline of 0.86%, according to figures released by the company. Although deliveries remained below the level recorded a year earlier, the performance reflected a significant improvement compared with June's 14.84% annual decline, marking the third consecutive month of lower year-on-year deliveries while indicating that the pace of contraction has moderated. Monthly deliveries also slipped 1.38% from June's total of 30,895 units, highlighting relatively stable demand despite ongoing operational challenges.

Seven-Month Delivery Performance Continues Below Last Year

Between January and July, the automaker delivered 223,940 vehicles, representing a 4.57% decline compared with the same period of the previous year. Despite this reduction, cumulative deliveries since the company's establishment reached 1,764,155 vehicles as of July 31. The latest figures demonstrate that while overall annual performance remains under pressure, Li Auto continues to expand its installed vehicle base and strengthen its presence across the premium new energy vehicle market.

July Product Launches Supported Model Portfolio Expansion

July was an active month for new product introductions. The company unveiled the next-generation Li L6 on July 16 before beginning customer deliveries on July 20. The extended-range sport utility vehicle is offered exclusively in the Ultra trim and carries a price of 249,800 yuan (approximately $36,790), matching the starting price of its predecessor. The Li L6 remains the brand's entry-level offering and has become one of its strongest-selling models, accounting for 41% of deliveries during 2025.

During the same month, cumulative deliveries of the flagship Li L9 exceeded 300,000 units. The company also expanded internationally by introducing the all-new Li L9 in Kazakhstan on July 15 while confirming plans to begin localized vehicle production in the country, supporting its broader overseas manufacturing strategy.

Production Disruption Affected Li i6 Output

Production operations experienced temporary disruption during July after fluctuations in headlight component supply reduced planned production of the all-electric Li i6 SUV by approximately 4,000 units during the second half of the month. According to product line head Li Xinyang, supply conditions have since normalized, allowing vehicle manufacturing to resume regular operations while the company works alongside supply chain partners to recover lost production volumes.

The Li i6 continues to play a crucial role within the company's portfolio. In June, deliveries of the model reached 21,453 units, representing 69.44% of Li Auto's total monthly deliveries and highlighting its importance in maintaining overall sales performance.

Financial Challenges Continue Despite Product Refresh

Li Auto continues to face pressure on both sales performance and profitability. During the first quarter, the company reported an unexpected net loss of 2.3 billion yuan, while gross margin declined sharply to 7.9% compared with 20.5% recorded during the corresponding period a year earlier. To strengthen demand, the automaker has been refreshing its higher-margin L series extended-range lineup by launching updated versions of the Li L9, Li L8 and Li L6, with the Li L7 currently remaining the only L series model without an announced upgrade.

Retail Network and Charging Infrastructure Expansion

As of July 31, Li Auto operated 490 retail stores across 159 cities, compared with 495 stores in 160 cities at the end of June. The company also maintained 536 servicing centers and authorized body and paint facilities spanning 219 cities. In addition, its charging infrastructure continued expanding across China, reaching 4,141 super charging stations equipped with 22,841 charging stalls.

Li Auto July Operational Highlights

Frequently Asked Questions

How many vehicles did Li Auto deliver in July 2026?
Li Auto delivered 30,468 vehicles during July 2026, representing a year-on-year decline of 0.86% and a month-on-month decrease of 1.38%. Although deliveries remained lower than the previous year, the rate of decline narrowed substantially compared with June. The company also continued expanding its product lineup, overseas operations, retail presence, and charging infrastructure while working to recover production volumes following a temporary component supply disruption.

What affected Li Auto's July production and sales performance?
A temporary shortage of headlight components reduced planned production of the Li i6 electric SUV by approximately 4,000 units during the second half of July. The company confirmed that supply conditions have returned to normal and production has resumed. Alongside resolving supply chain issues, Li Auto continues refreshing its L series models, expanding internationally, and investing in retail and charging infrastructure to strengthen future sales performance.