Li Auto has revealed an ambitious plan to expand its supercharging station network this year, although the number falls short of earlier media reports.
In a Weibo interaction today, Li Auto stated, “Supercharging station network layout of 2,000 planned for 2024, stay tuned.”
The company’s statement was somewhat ambiguous in Chinese, leaving it unclear whether they intend to add 2,000 new supercharging stations this year or reach a total of 2,000 by year-end.
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However, during an analyst call following the fourth-quarter earnings announcement, Li Auto’s management clarified that their goal is to have a total of 2,000 supercharging stations operational by the end of the year.
As of February 20, Li Auto had 343 supercharging stations across China, spanning 114 cities.
During the Shanghai auto show on April 18, 2023, Li Auto announced its aim to have 3,000 charging stations by 2025, covering 90 percent of China’s highway mileage and major cities.
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In a report on February 18, local automotive media Yiche cited Li Auto’s supercharging station partnership program plan, stating the company aims to have over 10,000 supercharging stations by 2025, capturing a 20 percent market share.
The report also mentioned Li Auto’s goal of exceeding 4,000 supercharging stations by 2024, covering 90 percent of China’s first-, second-, and third-tier cities, with an 11 percent market share.
Li Auto currently offers three models for sale: the Li L7, Li L8, and Li L9, all of which are extended-range electric vehicles (EREVs), essentially plug-in hybrids.
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On March 1, the company will introduce the Li Mega MPV (Multi-Purpose Vehicle), its first entry into the battery electric vehicle (BEV) market.
The Li Mega will be powered by the Qilin Battery supplied by Chinese power battery giant CATL, which was released on June 23, 2022. CATL claims it’s the world’s most highly integrated battery pack.
