Mei Ri Jing Ji Xin Wen·2026-01-23 10:30Core Viewpoint - The company, Li Auto, plans to close underperforming stores to enhance overall operational efficiency and reallocate resources to more promising areas [1] Group 1: Store Operations - Li Auto will shut down some low-efficiency stores that were opened during its expansion phase to quickly capture market share [1] - The closures are attributed to factors such as poor site selection, market saturation, and intense competition, which have led to low operational efficiency [1] - By closing these stores, the company aims to concentrate resources in core markets or high-potential areas, thereby strengthening its market competitiveness and brand influence [1] Group 2: Store Growth Data - Over the past five years, Li Auto has seen a year-on-year increase in the number of its stores [1] - As of December 31, 2025, Li Auto will have 548 retail centers across 159 cities, along with 561 after-sales service and authorized repair centers covering 224 cities [1]