Press Release

Quarterly total revenues reached RMB17.65 billion (US$2.56 billion)¹
Quarterly deliveries reached 46,319 vehicles
Full year total revenues reached RMB45.29 billion (US$6.57 billion)
Full year deliveries were 133,246 vehicles

BEIJING, China, Feb. 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Li Auto Inc. ("Li Auto" or the "Company") (Nasdaq: LI; HKEX: 2015), a leader in China's new energy vehicle market, today announced its unaudited financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2022.

Operating Highlights for the Fourth Quarter of 2022 and Full Year 2022

• Total vehicle deliveries were 46,319 units in the fourth quarter of 2022, representing a 31.5% year-over-year increase.
   
• Total vehicle deliveries for the full year 2022 reached 133,246 units, representing an increase of 47.2% from 90,491 units in 2021.

Deliveries	FY 2022		2022 Q4		2022 Q3		2022 Q2		2022 Q1
	133,246		46,319		26,524		28,687		31,716
Deliveries	FY 2021		2021 Q4		2021 Q3		2021 Q2		2021 Q1
	90,491		35,221		25,116		17,575		12,579

• As of December 31, 2022, the Company had 288 retail stores covering 121 cities, as well as 318 servicing centers and Li Auto-authorized body and paint shops operating in 223 cities.

Financial Highlights for the Fourth Quarter of 2022

• Vehicle sales were RMB17.27 billion (US$2.50 billion) in the fourth quarter of 2022, representing an increase of 66.4% from RMB10.38 billion in the fourth quarter of 2021 and an increase of 90.9% from RMB9.05 billion in the third quarter of 2022.
   
• Vehicle margin² was 20.0% in the fourth quarter of 2022, compared with 22.3% in the fourth quarter of 2021 and 12.0% in the third quarter of 2022.
   
• Total revenues were RMB17.65 billion (US$2.56 billion) in the fourth quarter of 2022, representing an increase of 66.2% from RMB10.62 billion in the fourth quarter of 2021 and an increase of 88.9% from RMB9.34 billion in the third quarter of 2022.
   
• Gross profit was RMB3.57 billion (US$517.1 million) in the fourth quarter of 2022, representing an increase of 49.8% from RMB2.38 billion in the fourth quarter of 2021 and an increase of 201.7% from RMB1.18 billion in the third quarter of 2022.
   
• Gross margin was 20.2% in the fourth quarter of 2022, compared with 22.4% in the fourth quarter of 2021 and 12.7% in the third quarter of 2022.
   
• Loss from operations was RMB133.6 million (US$19.4 million) in the fourth quarter of 2022, compared with RMB24.1 million income from operations in the fourth quarter of 2021, and representing a decrease of 93.7% from RMB2.13 billion loss from operations in the third quarter of 2022. Non-GAAP income from operations³ was RMB568.7 million (US$82.5 million) in the fourth quarter of 2022, representing an increase of 37.0% from RMB415.0 million non-GAAP income from operations in the fourth quarter of 2021, and compared with RMB1.72 billion non-GAAP loss from operations³ in the third quarter of 2022.
   
• Net income was RMB265.3 million (US$38.5 million) in the fourth quarter of 2022, representing a decrease of 10.2% from RMB295.5 million net income in the fourth quarter of 2021, and compared with RMB1.65 billion net loss in the third quarter of 2022. Non-GAAP net income³ was RMB967.6 million (US$140.3 million) in the fourth quarter of 2022, representing an increase of 41.0% from RMB686.4 million non-GAAP net income in the fourth quarter of 2021, and compared with RMB1.24 billion non-GAAP net loss³ in the third quarter of 2022.
   
• Net cash provided by operating activities was RMB4.93 billion (US$714.1 million) in the fourth quarter of 2022, representing an increase of 28.4% from RMB3.84 billion net cash provided by operating activities in the fourth quarter of 2021, and compared with RMB508.3 million net cash used in operating activities in the third quarter of 2022.
   
• Free cash flow⁴ was RMB3.26 billion (US$472.3 million) in the fourth quarter of 2022, representing an increase of 101.6% from RMB1.62 billion free cash flow in the fourth quarter of 2021, and compared with negative RMB1.96 billion free cash flow in the third quarter of 2022.

Key Financial Results

(in millions, except for percentages)

	For the Three Months Ended						% Change5
	December 31, 2021		September 30, 2022		December 31, 2022		YoY		QoQ
	RMB		RMB		RMB
Vehicle sales	10,375.7		9,045.9		17,268.3		66.4%		90.9%
Vehicle margin	22.3%		12.0%		20.0%		(2.3)%		8.0%
Total revenues	10,620.5		9,342.3		17,649.9		66.2%		88.9%
Gross profit	2,380.0		1,182.0		3,566.3		49.8%		201.7%
Gross margin	22.4%		12.7%		20.2%		(2.2)%		7.5%
Income/(Loss) from operations	24.1		(2,129.7)		(133.6)		N/A		(93.7)%
Non-GAAP income/(loss) from operations	415.0		(1,724.4)		568.7		37.0%		N/A
Net income/(loss)	295.5		(1,645.7)		265.3		(10.2)%		N/A
Non-GAAP net income/(loss)	686.4		(1,240.4)		967.6		41.0 %		N/A
Operating cash flow	3,836.9		(508.3)		4,925.4		28.4%		N/A
Free cash flow (non-GAAP)	1,615.4		(1,958.6)		3,257.3		101.6%		N/A

 

Financial Highlights for the Full Year 2022

• Vehicle sales were RMB44.11 billion (US$6.39 billion) in 2022, representing an increase of 68.8% from RMB26.13 billion in 2021.
   
• Vehicle margin was 19.1% in 2022, compared with 20.6% in 2021.
   
• Total revenues were RMB45.29 billion (US$6.57 billion) in 2022, representing an increase of 67.7% from RMB27.01 billion in 2021.
   
• Gross profit was RMB8.79 billion (US$1.27 billion) in 2022, representing an increase of 52.6% from RMB5.76 billion in 2021.
   
• Gross margin was 19.4% in 2022, compared with 21.3% in 2021.
   
• Loss from operations was RMB3.65 billion (US$529.9 million) in 2022, representing an increase of 259.3% from RMB1.02 billion loss from operations in 2021. Non-GAAP loss from operations was RMB1.60 billion (US$232.2 million) in 2022, compared with RMB84.0 million non-GAAP income from operations in 2021.
   
• Net loss was RMB2.03 billion (US$294.7 million) in 2022, compared with RMB321.5 million net loss in 2021. Non-GAAP net income was RMB20.8 million (US$3.0 million) in 2022, representing a decrease of 97.3% from RMB779.9 million non-GAAP net income in 2021.
   
• Net cash provided by operating activities was RMB7.38 billion (US$1.07 billion) in 2022, representing a decrease of 11.5% from RMB8.34 billion net cash provided by operating activities in 2021.
   
• Free cash flow was RMB2.25 billion (US$326.6 million) in 2022, representing a decrease of 48.0% from RMB4.33 billion free cash flow in 2021.

Key Financial Results

(in millions, except for percentages)

	For the Year Ended				% Change
	December 31, 2021		December 31, 2022		YoY
	RMB		RMB
Vehicle sales	26,128.5		44,106.4		68.8%
Vehicle margin	20.6%		19.1%		(1.5)%
Total revenues	27,009.8		45,286.8		67.7%
Gross profit	5,761.5		8,790.5		52.6%
Gross margin	21.3%		19.4%		(1.9)%
Loss from operations	(1,017.3)		(3,654.9)		259.3%
Non-GAAP income/(loss) from operations	84.0		(1,601.7)		N/A
Net loss	(321.5)		(2,032.3)		N/A
Non-GAAP net income	779.9		20.8		(97.3)%
Operating cash flow	8,340.4		7,380.3		(11.5)%
Free cash flow (non-GAAP)	4,332.7		2,252.4		(48.0)%

Recent Developments

Delivery Update

• In January 2023, the Company delivered 15,141 vehicles, representing an increase of 23.4% from January 2022. As of January 31, 2023, the Company had 296 retail stores covering 123 cities, in addition to 320 servicing centers and Li Auto-authorized body and paint shops operating in 222 cities.

Li L7

• On February 8, 2023, the Company officially launched Li L7, a five-seat flagship family SUV. Li L7 features a spacious second row and comfortable interior, as well as premium audio-visual equipment and many other flagship configurations. Supported by the Company's self-developed all-wheel drive range extension system, it boasts a CLTC range of 1,315 kilometers and a WLTC range of 1,100 kilometers, as well as an acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h in 5.3 seconds. With evolving smart space and autonomous driving systems, Li L7 creates an increasingly intelligent home for users' families. Li L7 is available in three trims, Air, Pro, and Max, catering to the wide-ranging needs of users' families. Li L7 Air comes standard with the autonomous driving system Li AD Pro and the smart space system SS Pro and is equipped with a continuous damping control system. Li L7 Pro and Li L7 Max employ Li Magic Carpet air suspension and are equipped with Li AD Pro and Li AD Max, and SS Pro and SS Max, respectively. Li L7's three trims, Air, Pro, and Max, are priced at RMB319,800, RMB339,800, and RMB379,800, respectively.

At-The-Market Offering

• On June 28, 2022, the Company announced an at-the-market offering program (the "ATM Offering") to sell up to US$2,000,000,000 of American depositary shares ("ADSs"), each representing two Class A ordinary shares of the Company.
  
  As of the date of this press release, the Company has sold 9,431,282 ADSs representing 18,862,564 Class A ordinary shares of the Company under the ATM Offering, raising gross proceeds of US$366.5 million before deducting fees and commissions payable to the distribution agents of up to US$4.8 million and certain other offering expenses.

CEO and CFO Comments

Mr. Xiang Li, founder, chairman, and chief executive officer of Li Auto, commented, "We successfully executed our growth strategy in 2022, cementing our leadership in the family SUV segment while holistically strengthening our business across R&D, supply chain, direct sales and servicing network. We ended the year on a high note, with record deliveries of more than 20,000 vehicles in December, setting a new milestone for our company and emerging new energy automakers in China. While Li L9 continued to dominate the monthly full-size SUV sales chart in China, Li L8 proved to be another blockbuster and one of China's best-selling large SUVs since its debut. The strong popularity of our vehicles reflects our relentless pursuit of product excellence and the outstanding experience we offer to our family users."

"In February, we officially launched Li L7, expanding our model lineup to provide our users' families with more choices in terms of price points and number of seats. Built to redefine five-seat SUVs for family users, and particularly families of three, Li L7 creates a deluxe, safe, and smart mobile home that is well integrated with design aesthetics. The growing number of blockbusters in our vehicle lineup has enabled us to further strengthen our brand. In 2023, with steadfast efforts to put user value first, we will continue to provide innovative products and services that exceed their needs, while remaining committed to investing in R&D and our business effectiveness and scale to accelerate our flywheel for company development."

Mr. Tie Li, chief financial officer of Li Auto, added, "We were pleased to conclude 2022 with strong performance in the fourth quarter despite ongoing macro uncertainties. Our revenues reached RMB17.65 billion for the fourth quarter and RMB45.29 billion for full-year 2022, up 66.2% and 67.7% year over year, respectively, driven by the strength of our vehicle deliveries. Our fourth quarter gross margin remained robust at 20.2% and our free cash flow was RMB3.26 billion, thanks to the strengths of our products, our disciplined cost management and focused execution. With sustained R&D investment and business expansion supported by our strong cashflow and ample cash reserves, we continue to be excited about our growth trajectory as a leader in China's booming NEV market."

Financial Results for the Fourth Quarter of 2022

Revenues

• Total revenues were RMB17.65 billion (US$2.56 billion) in the fourth quarter of 2022, representing an increase of 66.2% from RMB10.62 billion in the fourth quarter of 2021 and an increase of 88.9% from RMB9.34 billion in the third quarter of 2022.
   
• Vehicle sales were RMB17.27 billion (US$2.50 billion) in the fourth quarter of 2022, representing an increase of 66.4% from RMB10.38 billion in the fourth quarter of 2021. The increase in vehicle sales over the fourth quarter of 2021 was mainly attributable to the higher average selling price due to our delivery of Li L9 starting in late August and Li L8 starting in November, as well as the increase in vehicle deliveries. The increase of 90.9% from RMB9.05 billion in the third quarter of 2022 was mainly attributable to the increase in vehicle deliveries.
   
• Other sales and services were RMB381.5 million (US$55.3 million) in the fourth quarter of 2022, representing an increase of 55.9% from RMB244.7 million in the fourth quarter of 2021 and an increase of 28.7% from RMB296.4 million in the third quarter of 2022. The increase in revenue from other sales and services over the fourth quarter of 2021 and the third quarter of 2022 was mainly attributable to increased sales of accessories and services in line with higher accumulated vehicle sales.

Cost of Sales and Gross Margin

• Cost of sales was RMB14.08 billion (US$2.04 billion) in the fourth quarter of 2022, representing an increase of 70.9% from RMB8.24 billion in the fourth quarter of 2021 and an increase of 72.6% from RMB8.16 billion in the third quarter of 2022. The increase in cost of sales over the fourth quarter of 2021 was mainly attributable to higher average cost of sales due to our delivery of Li L9 starting in late August and Li L8 starting in November, as well as the increase in vehicle deliveries. The increase in cost of sales over third quarter of 2022 was mainly attributable to the increase in vehicle deliveries.
   
• Gross profit was RMB3.57 billion (US$517.1 million) in the fourth quarter of 2022, representing an increase of 49.8% from RMB2.38 billion in the fourth quarter of 2021 and an increase of 201.7% from RMB1.18 billion in the third quarter of 2022.
   
• Vehicle margin was 20.0% in the fourth quarter of 2022, compared with 22.3% in the fourth quarter of 2021 and 12.0% in the third quarter of 2022. The decrease in vehicle margin over the fourth quarter of 2021 was mainly due to different product mix between two quarters. The increase in vehicle margin over the third quarter of 2022 was mainly attributable to the losses on purchase commitments related to Li ONE in the third quarter of 2022.
   
• Gross margin was 20.2% in the fourth quarter of 2022, compared with 22.4% in the fourth quarter of 2021 and 12.7% in the third quarter of 2022. The decrease in gross margin over the fourth quarter of 2021 was mainly driven by the decrease of vehicle margin. The increase in gross margin over the third quarter of 2022 was mainly attributable to the increase of vehicle margin.

Operating Expenses

• Operating expenses were RMB3.70 billion (US$536.4 million) in the fourth quarter of 2022, representing an increase of 57.1% from RMB2.36 billion in the fourth quarter of 2021 and an increase of 11.7% from RMB3.31 billion in the third quarter of 2022.
   
• Research and development expenses were RMB2.07 billion (US$300.1 million) in the fourth quarter of 2022, representing an increase of 68.3% from RMB1.23 billion in the fourth quarter of 2021 and an increase of 14.7% from RMB1.80 billion in the third quarter of 2022. The increase in research and development expenses over the fourth quarter of 2021 and the third quarter of 2022 was primarily driven by increased expenses to support our expanding product portfolios as well as increased employee compensation as a result of our growing number of staff.
   
• Selling, general and administrative expenses were RMB1.63 billion (US$236.3 million) in the fourth quarter of 2022, representing an increase of 44.8% from RMB1.13 billion in the fourth quarter of 2021 and an increase of 8.1% from RMB1.51 billion in the third quarter of 2022. The increase in selling, general and administrative expenses over the fourth quarter of 2021 and the third quarter of 2022 was primarily driven by increased employee compensation as a result of our growing number of staff as well as increased rental expenses associated with the expansion of the Company's sales and servicing network.

Loss/Income from Operations

• Loss from operations was RMB133.6 million (US$19.4 million) in the fourth quarter of 2022, compared with RMB24.1 million income from operations in the fourth quarter of 2021, and representing a decrease of 93.7% from RMB2.13 billion loss from operation in the third quarter of 2022. Non-GAAP income from operations was RMB568.7 million (US$82.5 million) in the fourth quarter of 2022, representing an increase of 37.0% from RMB415.0 million non-GAAP income from operations in the fourth quarter of 2021, and compared with RMB1.72 billion non-GAAP loss from operations in the third quarter of 2022.

Net Income/(Loss) and Net Earnings/(Loss) Per Share

• Net income was RMB265.3 million (US$38.5 million) in the fourth quarter of 2022, representing a decrease of 10.2% from RMB295.5 million net income in the fourth quarter of 2021, and compared with RMB1.65 billion net loss in the third quarter of 2022. Non-GAAP net income was RMB967.6 million (US$140.3 million) in the fourth quarter of 2022, representing an increase of 41.0% from RMB686.4 million non-GAAP net income in the fourth quarter of 2021, and compared with RMB1.24 billion non-GAAP net loss in the third quarter of 2022.
   
• Basic and diluted net earnings per ADS⁶ attributable to ordinary shareholders were RMB0.26 (US$0.04) and RMB0.25 (US$0.04) in the fourth quarter of 2022, respectively, compared with RMB0.31 and RMB0.29 basic and diluted net earnings per ADS attributable to ordinary shareholders in the fourth quarter of 2021, respectively, and RMB1.68 for both basic and diluted net loss per ADS attributable to ordinary shareholders in the third quarter of 2022. Non-GAAP basic and diluted net earnings per ADS attributable to ordinary shareholders³ were RMB0.98 (US$0.14) and RMB0.93 (US$0.13) in the fourth quarter of 2022, respectively, compared with RMB0.71 and RMB0.68 non-GAAP basic and diluted net earnings per ADS attributable to ordinary shareholders, respectively, in the fourth quarter of 2021, and RMB1.27 for both non-GAAP basic and diluted net loss per ADS attributable to ordinary shareholders³ in the third quarter of 2022.

Cash Position, Operating Cash Flow and Free Cash Flow

• Balance of cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, time deposits and short-term investments was RMB58.45 billion (US$8.47 billion) as of December 31, 2022.
   
• Net cash provided by operating activities was RMB4.93 billion (US$714.1 million) in the fourth quarter of 2022, representing an increase of 28.4% from RMB3.84 billion net cash provided by operating activities in the fourth quarter of 2021, and compared with RMB508.3 million net cash used in operating activities in the third quarter of 2022.
   
• Free cash flow was RMB3.26 billion (US$472.3 million) in the fourth quarter of 2022, representing an increase of 101.6% from RMB1.62 billion free cash flow in the fourth quarter of 2021, and compared with negative RMB1.96 billion free cash flow in the third quarter of 2022.

Financial Results for the Full Year 2022

Revenues

• Total revenues were RMB45.29 billion (US$6.57 billion) in 2022, representing an increase of 67.7% from RMB27.01 billion in 2021.
   
• Vehicle sales were RMB44.11 billion (US$6.39 billion) in 2022, representing an increase of 68.8% from RMB26.13 billion in 2021. The increase in revenue from vehicle sales was mainly attributable to the increase in vehicle deliveries, as well as higher average selling price due to our delivery of Li L-Series⁷ starting from the third quarter of 2022.
   
• Other sales and services were RMB1.18 billion (US$171.1 million) in 2022, representing an increase of 33.9% from RMB881.3 million in 2021. The increase in revenue from other sales and services was mainly attributable to increased sales of charging stalls, accessories and services in line with higher accumulated vehicle sales, partially offset by the sales of automotive regulatory credits in 2021, which did not recur in 2022.

Cost of Sales and Gross Margin

• Cost of sales was RMB36.50 billion (US$5.29 billion) in 2022, representing an increase of 71.8% from RMB21.25 billion in 2021. The increase in cost of sales was mainly driven by the increase in vehicle deliveries, as well as the higher average cost of sales due to our delivery of Li L-Series starting from the third quarter of 2022.
   
• Gross profit was RMB8.79 billion (US$1.27 billion) in 2022, representing an increase of 52.6% from RMB5.76 billion in 2021.
   
• Vehicle margin was 19.1% in 2022, compared with 20.6% in 2021. The decrease in vehicle margin was mainly driven by the inventory provision and losses on purchase commitments related to Li ONE in 2022, partially offset by higher vehicle margin realized on the Li L-Series with deliveries starting from the third quarter of 2022.
   
• Gross margin was 19.4% in 2022, compared with 21.3% in 2021. The decrease was mainly driven by the decrease of vehicle margin.

Operating Expenses

• Operating expenses were RMB12.45 billion (US$1.80 billion) in 2022, representing an increase of 83.6% from RMB6.78 billion in 2021.
   
• Research and development expenses were RMB6.78 billion (US$983.0 million) in 2022, representing an increase of 106.3% from RMB3.29 billion in 2021. The increase in research and development expenses was primarily attributable to increased employee compensation as a result of growing number of staff as well as increased costs associated with new products and technologies developments.

• Selling, general and administrative expenses were RMB5.67 billion (US$821.4 million) in 2022, representing an increase of 62.2% from RMB3.49 billion in 2021. The increase in selling, general and administrative expenses was primarily driven by increased employee compensation as a result of growing number of staff as well as increased rental expenses associated with the expansion of the Company's sales and servicing network.

Loss from Operations

• Loss from operations was RMB3.65 billion (US$529.9 million) in 2022, representing an increase of 259.3% from RMB1.02 billion in 2021. Non-GAAP loss from operations was RMB1.60 billion (US$232.2 million) in 2022, compared with RMB84.0 million non-GAAP income from operations in 2021.

Net Loss and Net Loss Per Share

• Net loss was RMB2.03 billion (US$294.7 million) in 2022, compared with RMB321.5 million net loss in 2021. Non-GAAP net income was RMB20.8 million (US$3.0 million) in 2022, representing a decrease of 97.3% from RMB779.9 million non-GAAP net income in 2021.
   
• Basic and diluted net loss per ADS attributable to ordinary shareholders were both RMB2.07 (US$0.30) in 2022, compared with both RMB0.35 basic and diluted net loss per ADS attributable to ordinary shareholders in 2021. Non-GAAP basic and diluted net earnings per ADS attributable to ordinary shareholders were both RMB0.04 (US$0.01) in 2022, compared with RMB0.84 and RMB0.81 non-GAAP basic and diluted net earnings per ADS attributable to ordinary shareholders in 2021. As of December 31, 2022, the Company had 1,954,353,892 ordinary shares outstanding.

Operating Cash Flow and Free Cash Flow

• Net cash provided by operating activities was RMB7.38 billion (US$1.07 billion) in 2022, representing a decrease of 11.5% from RMB8.34 billion net cash provided by operating activities in 2021.
   
• Free cash flow was RMB2.25 billion (US$326.6 million) in 2022, representing a decrease of 48.0% from RMB4.33 billion free cash flow in 2021.

Employees

• As of December 31, 2022, the Company had a total of 19,396 employees.

Business Outlook

For the first quarter of 2023, the Company expects:

• Deliveries of vehicles to be between 52,000 and 55,000 vehicles, representing an increase of 64.0% to 73.4% from the first quarter of 2022.
   
• Total revenues to be between RMB17.45 billion (US$2.53 billion) and RMB18.45 billion (US$2.68 billion), representing an increase of 82.5% to 93.0% from the first quarter of 2022.

This business outlook reflects the Company's current and preliminary view on the business situation and market condition, which is subject to change.

Conference Call

Management will hold a conference call at 7:00 a.m. U.S. Eastern Time on Monday, February 27, 2023 (8:00 p.m. Beijing/Hong Kong Time on February 27, 2023) to discuss financial results and answer questions from investors and analysts.

For participants who wish to join the call, please complete online registration using the link provided below prior to the scheduled call start time. Upon registration, participants will receive the conference call access information, including dial-in numbers, passcode, and a unique access PIN. To join the conference, please dial the number provided, enter the passcode followed by your PIN, and you will join the conference instantly.

Participant Online Registration: https://s1.c-conf.com/diamondpass/10028920-g64ewg.html

A replay of the conference call will be accessible through March 6, 2023, by dialing the following numbers:

United States:	+1-855-883-1031
Mainland China:	+86-400-1209-216
Hong Kong, China:	+852-800-930-639
International:	+61-7-3107-6325
Replay PIN:	10028920

Additionally, a live and archived webcast of the conference call will be available on the Company's investor relations website at http://ir.lixiang.com.

Non-GAAP Financial Measure

The Company uses non-GAAP financial measures, such as non-GAAP cost of sales, non-GAAP research and development expenses, non-GAAP selling, general and administrative expenses, non-GAAP income/loss from operations, non-GAAP net income/loss, non-GAAP net income/loss attributable to ordinary shareholders, non-GAAP basic and diluted net earnings/loss per ADS attributable to ordinary shareholders and free cash flow, in evaluating its operating results and for financial and operational decision-making purposes. By excluding the impact of share-based compensation expenses, the Company believes that the non-GAAP financial measures help identify underlying trends in its business and enhance the overall understanding of the Company's past performance and future prospects. The Company also believes that the non-GAAP financial measures allow for greater visibility with respect to key metrics used by the Company's management in its financial and operational decision-making.

The non-GAAP financial measures are not presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP and may be different from non-GAAP methods of accounting and reporting used by other companies. The non-GAAP financial measures have limitations as analytical tools and when assessing the Company's operating performance, investors should not consider them in isolation, or as a substitute for net loss or other consolidated statements of comprehensive loss data prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP. The Company encourages investors and others to review its financial information in its entirety and not rely on a single financial measure.

The Company mitigates these limitations by reconciling the non-GAAP financial measures to the most comparable U.S. GAAP performance measures, all of which should be considered when evaluating the Company's performance.

For more information on the non-GAAP financial measures, please see the table captioned "Unaudited Reconciliation of GAAP and Non-GAAP Results" set forth at the end of this press release.

About Li Auto Inc.

Li Auto Inc. is a leader in China's new energy vehicle market. The Company designs, develops, manufactures, and sells premium smart electric vehicles. Its mission is: Create a Mobile Home, Create Happiness (创造移动的家, 创造幸福的家). Through innovations in product, technology, and business model, the Company provides families with safe, convenient, and comfortable products and services. Li Auto is a pioneer to successfully commercialize extended-range electric vehicles in China. The Company started volume production in November 2019. Its model lineup includes Li L9, a six-seat flagship family SUV, Li L8 and Li ONE, both of which are six-seat premium family SUVs, and Li L7, a five-seat flagship family SUV. The Company leverages technology to create value for its users. It concentrates its in-house development efforts on its proprietary range extension system, next-generation electric vehicle technology, and smart vehicle solutions while expanding its product line by developing new BEVs and EREVs to target a broader user base.

For more information, please visit: http://ir.lixiang.com.

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Li Auto Inc.
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Email: ir@lixiang.com

The Piacente Group, Inc.
Yang Song
Tel: +86-10-6508-0677
Email: Li@tpg-ir.com

Brandi Piacente
Tel: +1-212-481-2050
Email: Li@tpg-ir.com

 

Li Auto Inc.
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive (Loss)/Income
(All amounts in thousands, except for ADS/ordinary share and per ADS/ordinary share data)
		For the Three Months Ended								For the Year Ended
		December 31, 2021		September 30, 2022		December 31, 2022		December 31, 2022		December 31, 2021		December 31, 2022		December 31, 2022
		RMB		RMB		RMB		US$		RMB		RMB		US$
Revenues:
Vehicle sales		10,375,716		9,045,883		17,268,330		2,503,673		26,128,469		44,106,434		6,394,832
Other sales and services		244,736		296,402		381,544		55,319		881,310		1,180,382		171,139
Total revenues		10,620,452		9,342,285		17,649,874		2,558,992		27,009,779		45,286,816		6,565,971
Cost of sales:
Vehicle sales		(8,057,653)		(7,962,903)		(13,818,255)		(2,003,459)		(20,755,578)		(35,688,343)		(5,174,323)
Other sales and services		(182,820)		(197,412)		(265,288)		(38,463)		(492,747)		(808,017)		(117,151)
Total cost of sales		(8,240,473)		(8,160,315)		(14,083,543)		(2,041,922)		(21,248,325)		(36,496,360)		(5,291,474)
Gross profit		2,379,979		1,181,970		3,566,331		517,070		5,761,454		8,790,456		1,274,497
Operating expenses:
Research and development		(1,229,991)		(1,804,335)		(2,070,091)		(300,135)		(3,286,389)		(6,780,032)		(983,012)
Selling, general and administrative		(1,125,885)		(1,507,362)		(1,629,859)		(236,307)		(3,492,385)		(5,665,301)		(821,391)
Total operating expenses		(2,355,876)		(3,311,697)		(3,699,950)		(536,442)		(6,778,774)		(12,445,333)		(1,804,403)
Income/(Loss) from operations		24,103		(2,129,727)		(133,619)		(19,372)		(1,017,320)		(3,654,877)		(529,906)
Other (expense)/income:
Interest expense		(9,685)		(36,637)		(38,393)		(5,566)		(63,244)		(106,340)		(15,418)
Interest income and investment income, net		179,315		307,921		255,772		37,083		740,432		976,229		141,540
Others, net		89,037		156,529		84,706		12,281		187,320		625,633		90,708
Income/(Loss) before income tax expense		282,770		(1,701,914)		168,466		24,426		(152,812)		(2,159,355)		(313,076)
Income tax benefit/(expense)		12,741		56,176		96,836		14,040		(168,643)		127,007		18,414
Net income/(loss)		295,511		(1,645,738)		265,302		38,466		(321,455)		(2,032,348)		(294,662)
Less: Net (loss)/income attributable to noncontrolling interests		—		(5,417)		8,364		1,213		—		(20,133)		(2,919)
Net income/(loss) attributable to ordinary shareholders of Li Auto Inc.		295,511		(1,640,321)		256,938		37,253		(321,455)		(2,012,215)		(291,743)
Net income/(loss)		295,511		(1,645,738)		265,302		38,466		(321,455)		(2,032,348)		(294,662)
Other comprehensive (loss)/income
Foreign currency translation adjustment, net of tax		(372,067)		312,572		42,097		6,103		(516,687)		1,327,761		192,507
Total other comprehensive (loss)/income		(372,067)		312,572		42,097		6,103		(516,687)		1,327,761		192,507
Total comprehensive (loss)/income		(76,556)		(1,333,166)		307,399		44,569		(838,142)		(704,587)		(102,155)
Less: Net (loss)/income attributable to noncontrolling interests		—		(5,417)		8,364		1,213		—		(20,133)		(2,919)
Comprehensive (loss)/income attributable to ordinary shareholders of Li Auto Inc.		(76,556)		(1,327,749)		299,035		43,356		(838,142)		(684,454)		(99,236)
Weighted average number of ADSs
Basic		962,726,533		975,026,517		976,970,967		976,970,967		926,660,224		970,615,499		970,615,499
Diluted		1,027,358,848		975,026,517		1,045,583,572		1,045,583,572		926,660,224		970,615,499		970,615,499
Net earnings/(loss) per ADS attributable to ordinary shareholders
Basic		0.31		(1.68)		0.26		0.04		(0.35)		(2.07)		(0.30)
Diluted		0.29		(1.68)		0.25		0.04		(0.35)		(2.07)		(0.30)
Weighted average number of ordinary shares
Basic		1,925,453,066		1,950,053,033		1,953,941,934		1,953,941,934		1,853,320,448		1,941,230,998		1,941,230,998
Diluted		2,054,717,696		1,950,053,033		2,091,167,144		2,091,167,144		1,853,320,448		1,941,230,998		1,941,230,998
Net earnings/(loss) per share attributable to ordinary shareholders
Basic		0.15		(0.84)		0.13		0.02		(0.17)		(1.04)		(0.15)
Diluted		0.15		(0.84)		0.13		0.02		(0.17)		(1.04)		(0.15)

 

Li Auto Inc.
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(All amounts in thousands)
				As of
		December 31, 2021		December 31, 2022		December 31, 2022
		RMB		RMB		US$
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents		27,854,224		38,478,016		5,578,788
Restricted cash		2,638,840		1,940,142		281,294
Time deposits and short-term investments		19,668,239		18,031,395		2,614,307
Trade receivable		120,541		48,381		7,015
Inventories		1,617,890		6,804,693		986,588
Prepayments and other current assets		480,680		1,689,860		245,007
Total current assets		52,380,414		66,992,487		9,712,999
Non-current assets:
Long-term investments		156,306		1,484,491		215,231
Property, plant and equipment, net		4,498,269		11,187,898		1,622,093
Operating lease right-of-use assets, net		2,061,492		3,538,911		513,094
Intangible assets, net		751,460		832,620		120,719
Goodwill		–		5,484		795
Deferred tax assets		19,896		74,767		10,840
Other non-current assets		1,981,076		2,421,293		351,054
Total non-current assets		9,468,499		19,545,464		2,833,826
Total assets		61,848,913		86,537,951		12,546,825
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Short-term borrowings		37,042		390,750		56,653
Trade and notes payable		9,376,050		20,024,329		2,903,255
Amounts due to related parties		37,455		7,190		1,042
Deferred revenue, current		305,092		569,234		82,531
Operating lease liabilities, current		473,245		696,454		100,976
Accruals and other current liabilities		1,879,368		5,684,644		824,198
Total current liabilities		12,108,252		27,372,601		3,968,655
Non-current liabilities:
Long-term borrowings		5,960,899		9,230,807		1,338,341
Deferred revenue, non-current		389,653		581,598		84,324
Operating lease liabilities, non-current		1,369,825		1,946,367		282,197
Deferred tax liabilities		153,723		77,809		11,281
Other non-current liabilities		802,259		2,142,462		310,628
Total non-current liabilities		8,676,359		13,979,043		2,026,771
Total liabilities		20,784,611		41,351,644		5,995,426
Total Li Auto Inc. shareholders' equity		41,064,302		44,858,701		6,503,901
Noncontrolling interests		–		327,606		47,498
Total shareholders' equity		41,064,302		45,186,307		6,551,399
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity		61,848,913		86,537,951		12,546,825

 

Li Auto Inc.
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(All amounts in thousands)
		For the Three Months Ended								For the Year Ended
		December 31, 2021		September 30, 2022		December 31, 2022		December 31, 2022		December 31, 2021		December 31, 2022		December 31, 2022
		RMB		RMB		RMB		US$		RMB		RMB		US$
Net cash provided by/(used in) operating activities		3,836,898		(508,260)		4,925,350		714,109		8,340,385		7,380,266		1,070,038
Net cash (used in)/ provided by investing activities		(7,109,624)		119,880		(5,308,274)		(769,627)		(4,257,244)		(4,364,661)		(632,816)
Net cash provided by financing activities		165,030		3,458,522		251,024		36,395		16,709,533		5,639,392		817,635
Effect of exchange rate changes		(360,431)		404,582		(19,686)		(2,855)		(472,129)		1,270,097		184,146
Net change in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash		(3,468,127)		3,474,724		(151,586)		(21,978)		20,320,545		9,925,094		1,439,003
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period		33,961,191		37,095,020		40,569,744		5,882,060		10,172,519		30,493,064		4,421,079
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period		30,493,064		40,569,744		40,418,158		5,860,082		30,493,064		40,418,158		5,860,082
Net cash provided by/(used in) operating activities		3,836,898		(508,260)		4,925,350		714,109		8,340,385		7,380,266		1,070,038
Capital expenditures		(2,221,529)		(1,450,310)		(1,668,021)		(241,840)		(4,007,691)		(5,127,900)		(743,476)
Free cash flow (non-GAAP)		1,615,369		(1,958,570)		3,257,329		472,269		4,332,694		2,252,366		326,562

 

Li Auto Inc.
Unaudited Reconciliation of GAAP and Non-GAAP Results
(All amounts in thousands, except for ADS/ordinary share and per ADS/ordinary share data)
		For the Three Months Ended								For the Year Ended
		December 31, 2021		September 30, 2022		December 31, 2022		December 31, 2022		December 31, 2021		December 31, 2022		December 31, 2022
		RMB		RMB		RMB		US$		RMB		RMB		US$
Cost of sales		(8,240,473)		(8,160,315)		(14,083,543)		(2,041,922)		(21,248,325)		(36,496,360)		(5,291,474)
Share-based compensation expenses		8,185		8,235		16,644		2,413		26,713		44,845		6,502
Non-GAAP cost of sales		(8,232,288)		(8,152,080)		(14,066,899)		(2,039,509)		(21,221,612)		(36,451,515)		(5,284,972)
Research and development expenses		(1,229,991)		(1,804,335)		(2,070,091)		(300,135)		(3,286,389)		(6,780,032)		(983,012)
Share-based compensation expenses		270,065		231,207		476,522		69,089		741,793		1,333,710		193,370
Non-GAAP research and development expenses		(959,926)		(1,573,128)		(1,593,569)		(231,046)		(2,544,596)		(5,446,322)		(789,642)
Selling, general and administrative expenses		(1,125,885)		(1,507,362)		(1,629,859)		(236,307)		(3,492,385)		(5,665,301)		(821,391)
Share-based compensation expenses		112,606		165,863		209,135		30,322		332,850		674,610		97,809
Non-GAAP selling, general and administrative expenses		(1,013,279)		(1,341,499)		(1,420,724)		(205,985)		(3,159,535)		(4,990,691)		(723,582)
Income/(Loss) from operations		24,103		(2,129,727)		(133,619)		(19,372)		(1,017,320)		(3,654,877)		(529,906)
Share-based compensation expenses		390,856		405,305		702,301		101,824		1,101,356		2,053,165		297,681
Non-GAAP income/(loss) from operations		414,959		(1,724,422)		568,682		82,452		84,036		(1,601,712)		(232,225)
Net income/(loss)		295,511		(1,645,738)		265,302		38,466		(321,455)		(2,032,348)		(294,662)
Share-based compensation expenses		390,856		405,305		702,301		101,824		1,101,356		2,053,165		297,681
Non-GAAP net income/(loss)		686,367		(1,240,433)		967,603		140,290		779,901		20,817		3,019
Net income/(loss) attributable to ordinary shareholders of Li Auto Inc.		295,511		(1,640,321)		256,938		37,253		(321,455)		(2,012,215)		(291,743)
Share-based compensation expenses		390,856		405,305		702,301		101,824		1,101,356		2,053,165		297,681
Non-GAAP net income/(loss) attributable to ordinary shareholders of Li Auto Inc.		686,367		(1,235,016)		959,239		139,077		779,901		40,950		5,938
Weighted average number of ADSs (non-GAAP)
Basic		962,726,533		975,026,517		976,970,967		976,970,967		926,660,224		970,615,499		970,615,499
Diluted		1,027,358,848		975,026,517		1,045,583,572		1,045,583,572		985,482,839		1,016,365,275		1,016,365,275
Non-GAAP net earnings/(loss) per ADS attributable to ordinary shareholders
Basic		0.71		(1.27)		0.98		0.14		0.84		0.04		0.01
Diluted		0.68		(1.27)		0.93		0.13		0.81		0.04		0.01
Weighted average number of ordinary shares (non-GAAP)
Basic		1,925,453,066		1,950,053,033		1,953,941,934		1,953,941,934		1,853,320,448		1,941,230,998		1,941,230,998
Diluted		2,054,717,696		1,950,053,033		2,091,167,144		2,091,167,144		1,970,965,679		2,032,730,550		2,032,730,550
Non-GAAP net earnings/(loss) per share attributable to ordinary shareholders8
Basic		0.36		(0.63)		0.49		0.07		0.42		0.02		0.00
Diluted		0.34		(0.63)		0.46		0.07		0.41		0.02		0.00

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¹ All translations from Renminbi ("RMB") to U.S. dollar ("US$") are made at a rate of RMB6.8972 to US$1.00, the noon buying rate in effect on December 30, 2022 as set forth in the H.10 statistical release of the Federal Reserve Board.

² Vehicle margin is the margin of vehicle sales, which is calculated based on revenues and cost of sales derived from vehicle sales only.

³ The Company's non-GAAP financial measures exclude share-based compensation expenses. See "Unaudited Reconciliation of GAAP and Non-GAAP Results" set forth at the end of this press release.

⁴ Free cash flow represents operating cash flow less capital expenditures, which is considered a non-GAAP financial measure.

⁵ Except for vehicle margin and gross margin, where absolute changes instead of percentage changes are presented.

⁶ Each ADS represents two Class A ordinary shares.

⁷ Li L-Series represents the products of Li L9 and Li L8.

⁸ Non-GAAP basic net earnings/loss per share attributable to ordinary shareholders is calculated by dividing non-GAAP net income/loss attributable to ordinary shareholders by the weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding during the periods. Non-GAAP diluted net earnings/loss per share attributable to ordinary shareholders is calculated by dividing non-GAAP net income/loss attributable to ordinary shareholders by the weighted average number of ordinary shares, dilutive potential ordinary shares outstanding during the periods, including the dilutive effects of convertible senior notes as determined under the if-converted method and the dilutive effect of share-based awards as determined under the treasury stock method.