Li Auto: This Year Will Adjust and Close a Small Number of Inefficient Stores

Published: Jan 28, 2026 17:46

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【Li Auto: This Year Will Adjust and Close a Small Number of Inefficient Stores】On January 27, in response to reports that Li Auto is expected to close approximately 100 inefficient retail stores in H1 2026, Li Auto responded that it will adjust and close a small number of inefficient stores this year. This move is a normal operational adjustment and does not affect the company's normal operations. The online claim of "closing 100 stores" is false information. Li Auto stated that this action is based on the actual needs of business development to reasonably plan the channel layout and does not involve changes in the company's actual operating conditions.

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