Li Auto boasts 31.4% YoY jump in Oct. 2022 deliveries

Shanghai (Gasgoo)- Li Auto delivered 10,052 vehicles in October 2022, representing a year-on-year jump of 31.4%, the Chinese new energy vehicle (NEV) manufacturer announced on Tuesday.

As of Oct. 2022, the company's cumulative deliveries amounted to 221,067 units, 96,979 units of which were delivered this year, reflecting a 54.13% spike compared to the same span of last year.

Li L9; photo credit: Li Auto

"Since its launch, Li L8 has received positive user feedback and wide recognition, off to a strong start with continued increase in orders. We will officially commence delivery of Li L8 this month. Separately, orders for Li L9 remained robust and the level of its user satisfaction continued to exceed their expectations, further solidifying our market position in the 400,000 yuan and higher segment," commented Yanan Shen, co-founder and president of Li Auto.

By the end of Oct. 2022, Li Auto has deployed 274 retail stores in 119 cities, as well as 317 servicing centers and Li Auto-authorized body and paint shops operating in 226 cities, according to the company's latest monthly sales results.

On Sept. 30, Li Auto launched two new models–the Li L8 six-seater SUV and the Li L7 five-seater SUV, both of which comes with a Pro and a Max version.

Li Auto said the Li L8 vehicles for test drives will arrive at the company's 278 retail stores in 119 cities across China between Nov. 5 and Nov. 15. Test drives will commence on Nov. 5.