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    Does Li Auto’s New MEGA EV and Dubai Launch Shift the Bull Case for Li Auto (LI)?

    Simply Wall St·09/05/2026 19:25:53
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    • Li Auto recently launched its new-generation Li MEGA flagship battery-electric MPV at a retail price of CNY 509,800, while also reporting August 2026 deliveries of 37,679 vehicles and cumulative year-to-date deliveries of about 1.80 billion units.
    • At the same time, the company accelerated its shift toward pure battery-electric vehicles and began selling the L9 SUV in Dubai, marking an important step in its overseas expansion beyond China.
    • Next, we’ll examine how Li Auto’s Dubai launch and broader international push could reshape the company’s investment narrative and risk profile.

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    Li Auto Investment Narrative Recap

    To own Li Auto, you need to believe the company can successfully shift from EREVs to BEVs while turning heavy R&D and capex into profitable scale, despite current losses. The Dubai launch and Li MEGA rollout support the BEV and international expansion catalysts, but they do not remove the near term risk that high cash burn, margin pressure, and rising competition could keep profitability volatile.

    The recent Q2 2026 earnings release, showing revenue of CNY 25,666.89 million and a net loss of CNY 1,704.18 million, is especially relevant here. It underlines how Li Auto is funding its BEV push and overseas expansion from a loss-making base, which amplifies the importance of upcoming BEV launches like Li MEGA and Li i9 actually supporting margins and delivery guidance in the next few quarters.

    But while product launches grab headlines, investors should also be aware of the risk that...

    Read the full narrative on Li Auto (it's free!)

    Li Auto's narrative projects CN¥169.2 billion revenue and CN¥7.6 billion earnings by 2029. This requires 15.6% yearly revenue growth and a CN¥9.4 billion earnings increase from -CN¥1.8 billion today.

    Uncover how Li Auto's forecasts yield a $18.14 fair value, a 47% upside to its current price.

    Exploring Other Perspectives

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    While recent BEV launches and the Dubai entry speak to growth potential, the most pessimistic analysts were already assuming only about 1.4 percent annual revenue growth and earnings of roughly CNY 733.1 million by 2029, so this new phase could either challenge or reinforce that cautious view depending on how it plays out.

    Explore 4 other fair value estimates on Li Auto - why the stock might be worth just $14.41!

    Decide For Yourself

    Disagree with existing narratives? Extraordinary investment returns rarely come from following the herd, so go with your instincts.

    • A great starting point for your Li Auto research is our analysis highlighting 2 key rewards that could impact your investment decision.
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    This article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. We provide commentary based on historical data and analyst forecasts only using an unbiased methodology and our articles are not intended to be financial advice. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. We aim to bring you long-term focused analysis driven by fundamental data. Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material. Simply Wall St has no position in any stocks mentioned.