理想汽车 (02015.HK、LI.US) 2026年第一季度业绩电话会
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会议摘要
Li Auto, a leading Chinese EV manufacturer, saw a rise in vehicle deliveries, reclaiming top sales position in China's NEV market. The Li L9's success with over 10,000 pre-orders and the upcoming Li L8 and Li I6 models showcase the company's product pipeline. Achieving milestones with M100 chip and VLA model deployment, Li Auto aims for a 20% sales growth, focusing on embodied AI and international markets, notably the Middle East, Southeast Asia, and Europe. Despite a Q1 net loss of RMB 2.3 billion, the company forecasts a 10% gross margin recovery in Q2.
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The meeting announced the company's financial and operational results for the first quarter of 2026. CEO and CFO and other senior managers shared the highlights of the performance and had a forward-looking discussion on future market strategies. The financial data presented at the meeting includes both pre-audit GAAP and non-GAAP measures and highlights the risks and uncertainties associated with forward-looking statements.
In the first quarter, Li Auto reclaimed the top spot in the over-200,000‑yuan new‑energy vehicle segment. Following the launch of the Li L9, it quickly captured 20% of the market above 500,000 yuan and plans to focus its marketing efforts on the L9 in June. The self-developed chip Mach M100 and Mach VLA models were successfully boarded, realizing soft and hard collaborative mass production, and plans to explain the progress of software and artificial intelligence in depth in June. Maintain the annual sales growth target of 20%, CFO will introduce the financial situation.
In the first quarter, the ideal car delivery growth, return to China's new energy vehicle market sales top. The release of the new models L9 and L8, equipped with self-developed chips and AI models, has strengthened product competitiveness. The company plans to achieve a sales growth target of 20% for the whole year through technological innovation and product upgrading.
Discussed Ideal Car's first quarter financial performance, including revenue, cost and profit declines, as well as L9 model orders, capacity arrangements and Q2 delivery expectations. L9 model orders are strong, production capacity is gradually climbing, Q2 is expected to deliver about 8000 units, Q3 production capacity after a full climb will exceed the average monthly sales of the old L9.
Discusses the impact of Ideal Auto's second-quarter profit margin expectations, rising raw material costs on earnings, and the impact of I6 model sales on the company's gross margin. At the same time, the gross profit margin target of L9 and subsequent models, as well as the capacity adjustment strategy of Chengdu base, ensure timely delivery.
The dialogue focused on the company's performance factors and future outlook, mentioning that model updates, product line optimization and other measures will drive gross margin recovery. In addition, the progress of intelligent driving technology is discussed, including the application effect of Mach M100 chip and Mach VLA large model, emphasizing data acquisition, algorithm optimization and execution efficiency improvement, with the goal of achieving a performance level similar to Tesla FSD in the second half of the year.
The store partner plan stimulates team vitality and improves management efficiency and user satisfaction by decentralizing business decision-making and profit sharing. Although the first quarter was the off-season for car sales, the pilot stores still exceeded their sales targets and emptied their old inventory, demonstrating the positive results of the initial stage of the plan. The company expects that with the accumulation of experience and the improvement of the training system, store operation capacity will continue to improve, the pull of sales will be further revealed, to help Q3 and subsequent performance growth.
Discussed the characteristics of the ideal L8 model to be launched, including 5-seat layout optimization, extended range system and large-capacity battery, etc., planned to be released at the end of June, at the same time, the AI industry competition pattern, emphasizing the self-research chip and large model depth joint design, the construction of technical barriers to ensure long-term competitiveness.
The application prospect of humanoid robot in various industries is discussed, and it is pointed out that it will become a standardized labor force, but the commercialization still needs to overcome technical problems, and it is expected that it will take at least three years to realize large-scale application.
Li Auto has outlined its internationalization strategy, which involves a phased expansion into overseas markets, with a focus on the Middle East, Southeast Asia, and Europe. The company plans to launch vehicle models tailored to local market needs and simultaneously ensure compliance with international regulatory requirements, thereby supporting its global growth ambitions.
要点回答
Q:What is the significance of the mass production of the full stack hardware software solution?What are the technical specifications and benefits of the new chip, the BAHAMA M100?
A:The mass production of the full stack hardware software solution is significant as it represents a key milestone for the company, making them the first in China to deliver full functionalities on a brand new chip in its first vehicle development deployment.The BAHAMA M100 chip is a fine nanometer, automotive-grade AI inference chip built on an AI native dynamic data flow architecture, offering superior computing power and a long-term technological advantage. It enables the deployment of the latest Mind V, L, A model with a tenfold increase in the number of parameters from the previous model, leading to an anticipated massive leap in autonomous driving experiences.
Q:What improvements does the new AI model introduce and what are the expectations for future autonomous driving experiences?
A:The new AI model, starting with Mind V, L, A, is expected to significantly enhance the autonomous driving experience with larger models, higher data training positions, and higher frame rates. These improvements are expected to contribute to a substantial advance in the field of autonomous driving technology.
Q:What is the purpose of the dedicated launch event mentioned in the transcript?
A:The purpose of the dedicated launch event in June is to provide an in-depth walk-through of the real-world experience across in-cabin interaction, foundational models, autonomous driving system agents, and the BAHAMA M100 chip.
Q:What financial performance results were highlighted for the first quarter?
A:For the first quarter, total revenues were 23 billion RMB, up 11.4% year over year and 20.1% to cost or a quarter. Vehicle sales contributed to 21.5 billion RMB, with a 12.7% year-over-year increase. However, profit decreased by 66.6% year over year to 1.8 billion RMB, and diluted net loss per share attributable to ordinary shareholders was 2.26 RMB, compared to a diluted net earnings of 0.62 RMB in the same period last year.
Q:What are the updated guidance figures for vehicle deliveries and quarterly total revenues for the second quarter of 2023?
A:For the second quarter of 2023, the company expects vehicle deliveries to be between 95,000 and 110,000 vehicles, and quarterly total revenues to be between 24.1 billion and 25.4 billion RMB. These figures reflect the company's current and preliminary review of the business situation and market conditions, which are subject to change.
Q:What is the order structure for the全新L9 and what does it signify for the brand?
A:The order breakdown for the all-new L9 indicates that the base‑level Levi’s version accounts for nearly 90% of orders, while the top‑tier Alpha variant makes up the remaining 10%. This shows that users recognize the value of high-end technology and are willing to pay for high-end configuration, reflecting the brand's solid position in the high-score market above 500000 and achieving a breakthrough in the brand.
Q:What is the current production capacity and delivery forecast for the全新L9?
A:The new L9 is located in the Changzhou production base, sharing flexible production capacity with the new L8, with strong long-term production guarantee capacity. May and June will be in the ramp-up phase, with monthly production capacity ranging from approximately 4,000 to 5,000 units. In response to the supply bottleneck of the Levi's version of the two-color body and exclusive innovative parts, the guarantee scheme has been completed in conjunction with the core suppliers. The OPPO version has sufficient capacity reserves and can be flexibly adjusted according to market orders. Q2 new L9 delivery volume is expected to be about 8000 units, Q3 after the completion of the full climb, monthly sales are expected to be stable above the monthly average level of the old L9.
Q:What are the expected profitability margins for the company and its new models?
A:The company's first quarter earnings were impacted by various factors including the model refresh cycle and a higher mix of I6 and LC vehicles. For Q2, the company expects its gross margin to recover to about 10%. As the model refresh cycle is completed and the product lineup optimized, continued improvement in gross margin is expected for the remainder of the year. The company's first priority is the successful completion of the refresh for the Li 9. The DL9 is showing strong market recognition and is gaining market share in its price segment.
Q:What are the effects of the new chips and models on智能化表现和成本降低, and what is the next development direction for the company's intelligent driving system?
A:The new chips and models have significantly improved the智能化表现, user feedback, and cost reduction. Compared to previous models, the new chip powered by in-house MAHE and 100 shows notable improvement in complex number decision-making with more human-like control, a more longitudinal and natural experience, and a smoother, more comfortable driving and riding experience overall. As the new platform collects data with higher precision and frame range, and the powerful M 100 computer allows for the execution of larger and better algorithms, it drives faster progress in autonomous driving capabilities. The next development direction for the company's intelligent driving system will focus on further scaling up input data and precision models to feed more driving-related semantic information into the neural network, which will allow the model to recognize significantly more signals from sensors. Additionally, the company plans to enhance the cognitive capabilities of the models, particularly their ability to learn short-term cost and effect relationships, which will enable the model to go beyond simple behavior fitting and make human-like judgments in more complex urban traffic scenarios.
Q:My first question is to ask us about the ideal L8, which is about to be listed. Is there any information to share?
A:OK, this is ma donghui, let me answer this question. Our L-series product matrix will become clearer with the launch of the L8. The L9 focuses on 6 flagship seats and the new L8 focuses on 5 flagship seats. The two models complement each other efficiently and continue to consolidate the brand's dominant position in the high-end flagship market. The L8 completed its new-vehicle announcement filing with the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology in April, with an official launch and delivery rollout scheduled for late June. The new car has been lengthened in body size and wheelbase. The interior has been upgraded to a 5-seater layout. The rear seating space has been greatly optimized and the overall riding experience has been comprehensively improved. In the power part, the new car is equipped with a self-developed 1.5T extended range system and a 72.7-degree 5C high-capacity battery. The battery capacity is consistent with the new L9 and shares the same technology platform. It is excellent in energy consumption and endurance performance. In addition, the body also provides a wealth of personalized options such as two-color body electric pedals. For more information, please stay tuned for our June press conference.
Q:The second question is about AI research and development. I would like to ask how the management views the current investment in the AI industry, the competitive landscape, and what the company thinks about the competition in the AI industry.
A:We believe that in the next 3 to 5 years, the competition of high-end smart cars is essentially the competition of physical intelligence. With the highest technical barriers in the industry and the core factors that determine the company's long-term competitiveness, we will focus on the deep joint design of chips and large models.
Q:Regarding fuselage intelligence, will we discuss CM chips and other aspects in detail at the June conference?
A:I am the ideal. In the long run, both factories, stores and users need humanoid robots. In the market landscape, including startups, midfield companies with initial traction revenue, and large companies will all enter the robot circuit. Robots do not belong to any single type of business, but rather the standard workforce, and any company that wants to succeed in this field will develop robotic products and is not limited to a specific company. The key is that the company's business needs determine the way to manufacture robots (purchased or homemade), and the ultimate goal is to realize the large-scale commercialization and industrialization of humanoid robots.
Q:What recognition has the brand and products of Ideal Car gained in overseas markets? What are the specific plans for the future?
A:Ideal Auto's brand and products continue to be recognized by overseas markets. It attracted a large number of overseas media and users' attention at the Beijing April Auto Show, and has officially signed a contract with UAE and Saudi Arabia head dealers. For markets such as the Middle East and Central Asia, the L-series models will be the main force, and the first overseas exclusive version of the new L9 will optimize the charging performance, cockpit air conditioning thermal management and other hardware and software levels in combination with local usage scenarios. Q3 will officially enter the Middle East and Central Asian markets. At the same time, it will enter Southeast Asian markets such as Macau, Cambodia, Laos, and Myanmar in May. In the second half of the year, the pure electric vehicle 0I6 will be launched in the European market, and the temptation version of mega will be launched in the Asia-Pacific core regions such as Hong Kong and Singapore for the right-hand market. During the product development phase, all new models will be adapted to overseas regulations simultaneously to better support the internationalization strategy.

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