Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer Li Auto has revised its second-quarter vehicle delivery guidance, citing short-term disruptions from a recently implemented sales system upgrade. The company now expects to deliver approximately 108,000 vehicles in Q2, down from the previously projected range of 123,000 to 128,000 units.
The updated outlook indicates June deliveries will total around 33,205 vehicles, following April and May figures of 33,939 and 40,856 units, respectively. Li Auto attributed the downgrade to temporary limitations in sales operations, which it said are being addressed as part of a broader organizational overhaul.
The automaker is undertaking a structural shift to better prepare for its upcoming product cycle, which includes the launch of the battery electric Li i8 and Li i6 models. As part of this effort, the company has adjusted internal leadership responsibilities, consolidating R&D, supply chain, production, and sales functions under a unified management structure.
The reorganization coincides with increased competition in China’s EV market, notably following the launch of Xiaomi’s YU7 electric SUV, which reportedly received over 240,000 locked-in orders within its first 18 hours. Li Auto’s new BEV models are positioned to compete in a similar market segment, prompting the company to focus on operational efficiency and readiness.
The company maintains confidence in its long-term growth strategy, expecting the internal upgrades to improve coordination across key departments and support the effective launch of its next-generation electric vehicles.
Source: CNEVPOST