Li Auto Inc. Announces Unaudited Third Quarter 2025 Financial Results

Core Viewpoint - Li Auto Inc. reported a significant decline in vehicle deliveries and financial performance for the third quarter of 2025, reflecting challenges in the new energy vehicle market and operational difficulties. Operating Highlights - Total deliveries for Q3 2025 were 93,211 vehicles, a 39.0% year-over-year decrease [2][3] - The company had 542 retail stores in 157 cities and 3,420 supercharging stations in operation as of September 30, 2025 [3] Financial Highlights - Vehicle sales amounted to RMB 25.9 billion (US$ 3.6 billion) in Q3 2025, down 37.4% from RMB 41.3 billion in Q3 2024 and down 10.4% from RMB 28.9 billion in Q2 2025 [4][13] - Total revenues were RMB 27.4 billion (US$ 3.8 billion), a decrease of 36.2% year-over-year [4][13] - Gross profit was RMB 4.5 billion (US$ 627.8 million), down 51.6% from RMB 9.2 billion in Q3 2024 [4][13] - Net loss was RMB 624.4 million (US$ 87.7 million), compared to a net income of RMB 2.8 billion in Q3 2024 [4][24] Cost and Margin Analysis - Cost of sales was RMB 22.9 billion (US$ 3.2 billion), a decrease of 32.0% from RMB 33.6 billion in Q3 2024 [18] - Vehicle margin was 15.5% in Q3 2025, down from 20.9% in Q3 2024 [4][18] - Gross margin was 16.3%, compared to 21.5% in Q3 2024 [4][18] Operating Expenses - Operating expenses were RMB 5.6 billion (US$ 793.1 million), a decrease of 2.5% from RMB 5.8 billion in Q3 2024 [4][18] - Research and development expenses increased by 15.0% year-over-year to RMB 3.0 billion (US$ 417.8 million) [18] Cash Flow and Financial Position - Net cash used in operating activities was RMB 7.4 billion (US$ 1.0 billion) in Q3 2025, compared to RMB 11.0 billion net cash provided in Q3 2024 [7][24] - Free cash flow was negative RMB 8.9 billion (US$ 1.3 billion) in Q3 2025 [7][24] - Cash position was RMB 98.9 billion (US$ 13.9 billion) as of September 30, 2025 [24] Recent Developments - The company launched the Li i6, a new battery electric SUV, in September 2025 [9] - In October 2025, Li Auto opened its first overseas authorized retail store in Tashkent, Uzbekistan [10] - The Li i8 achieved the highest score in the China-Automobile Health Index assessment [11] Management Commentary - The CEO highlighted strong momentum in the BEV portfolio and confidence in achieving long-term strategic objectives despite market challenges [12] - The CFO noted operational resilience with a gross margin of 20.4% when excluding recall costs [12]