Li Auto May 2026 Delivery Breakdown Shows Li i6 Dominance and Li L9 Recovery

Li Auto reported total deliveries of 33,350 vehicles in May, reflecting an 18.37% decline compared with the same month last year and a modest 2.16% decrease from April. Despite softer overall volumes, the company's all-electric Li i6 continued to lead the sales mix by a substantial margin. The model accounted for more than three-fifths of all vehicles delivered during the month, reinforcing its position as the company's strongest-performing product and a key contributor to overall delivery volumes.

Li i6 Continues to Lead Monthly Deliveries

The Li i6 remained the top-selling vehicle in the lineup during May, with deliveries reaching 20,878 units and representing 62.60% of total monthly deliveries. Although volumes slipped slightly by 0.69% from April, the all-electric SUV maintained momentum by recording more than 20,000 deliveries for a third consecutive month. The model, introduced in September 2025, continues to be a major growth driver for the company and has established itself as the cornerstone of its battery-electric vehicle portfolio.

Between January and May, cumulative deliveries of the Li i6 reached 98,990 units. The strong performance demonstrates sustained market acceptance and highlights the growing role of battery-electric products within China's increasingly competitive electric vehicle sector. Consistent monthly volumes have enabled the model to remain significantly ahead of the rest of the company's portfolio in terms of customer demand.

May 2026 Model Delivery Performance

Li L6 and L7 Face Ongoing Pressure

The extended-range Li L6 delivered 4,983 vehicles during May, decreasing 73.47% from a year earlier and falling 10.38% from April. The model contributed 14.94% of total monthly deliveries. During the first five months of the year, cumulative deliveries reached 28,598 units, marking a 64.20% decline compared with the corresponding period last year. Its contribution to total deliveries during the January-May period also stood at 14.94%.

The Li L7 experienced similar pressure. Deliveries totaled 2,465 units in May, representing a 75.39% year-on-year decline and a 13.02% decrease compared with April. The model accounted for 7.39% of overall deliveries. These results indicate weaker demand across portions of the extended-range SUV lineup as customer attention increasingly shifts toward newer products and battery-electric alternatives.

Updated Li L9 Drives Strong Sequential Growth

The strongest month-on-month improvement came from the Li L9. Deliveries climbed to 2,570 units in May, a substantial 468.58% increase from April. Although volumes remained 55.33% below year-earlier levels, the rebound was supported by the arrival of the refreshed flagship SUV. The model represented 7.71% of the company's total deliveries during the month.

Demand for the updated vehicle appears encouraging. According to company information released earlier, the premium Livis variant secured more than 10,000 firm orders within two weeks of sales commencement. From January through May, cumulative Li L9 deliveries reached 6,701 units, accounting for 4.12% of total deliveries while remaining 69.18% below the prior-year period.

Li L8 Awaits New Generation Launch

The Li L8 recorded one of the sharpest declines within the portfolio. Deliveries fell to 421 units in May, down 92.07% year-on-year and 71.10% compared with April. The model represented only 1.26% of monthly deliveries. Market softness has largely been linked to consumers postponing purchases ahead of the arrival of an updated version.

The company plans to introduce the all-new Li L8 in late June. The upcoming vehicle will shift from a six-seat layout to a five-seat configuration, a change expected to broaden its appeal and potentially stimulate demand once commercial deliveries begin.

Performance of Other Electric Models

Within the pure electric lineup, the Li i8 delivered 1,564 units during May. Volumes were 25.10% lower than April, resulting in a 4.69% share of total deliveries. Meanwhile, the Li Mega MPV delivered 469 units, declining 30.00% from the previous month and accounting for 1.41% of overall deliveries.

The latest delivery mix illustrates a widening performance gap across the portfolio. While the Li i6 continues to provide strong volume support and the updated Li L9 gains momentum, several other models remain under pressure as product transitions and changing customer preferences reshape demand across the market.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which Li Auto model recorded the highest deliveries in May 2026?
The Li i6 was the highest-selling model during May 2026, delivering 20,878 units and accounting for 62.60% of the company's total monthly deliveries. The all-electric SUV maintained its leadership position despite a slight sequential decline from April. It also achieved deliveries above 20,000 units for the third consecutive month, demonstrating sustained customer demand and reinforcing its importance within the company's electric vehicle portfolio.

Why did Li L9 deliveries increase significantly in May?
The Li L9 experienced a strong recovery primarily due to the launch of its refreshed flagship version. Deliveries reached 2,570 units, representing a sequential increase of more than 468% compared with April. Interest in the updated vehicle was further supported by strong order intake, with the premium Livis trim reportedly securing more than 10,000 firm orders within two weeks of sales starting, indicating encouraging market reception.

What affected the sales performance of the Li L8?
The Li L8 saw a substantial decline in deliveries as many customers adopted a wait-and-see approach ahead of the introduction of a new-generation model. Deliveries fell to 421 units in May, significantly below previous levels. The company plans to launch an updated version in late June that will move from a six-seat configuration to a five-seat layout, a change expected to influence future demand patterns.