# Li Auto

Type: Company (LI)

Source: Climate Intelligence Brief — https://getclimatebrief.com/entity/li-auto
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## Timeline

- **2026-03-21**: Chery Implementation — The announced price increases for the Chery Exeed ET5 officially take effect in the retail market.
- **2026-03-19**: Xiaomi SU7 Adjustment — Xiaomi founder Lei Jun announces a 4,000 yuan increase for the SU7 standard version due to supply chain costs.
- **2026-03-10**: Chery Exeed Announcement — Exeed brand announces a 5,000 yuan hike for the ET5 and a new 5,000 yuan charge for smart driving features.
- **2026-03-08**: FAW Bestune Price Hike — Launch of the 2026 Bestune Yueyi 03 with price increases ranging from 2,000 to 5,000 yuan.

## Recent coverage (2 stories)

### Chinese EV Makers Pivot to Price Hikes Amid Surging Supply Chain Costs
2026-03-24 00:32:02 · Sentiment: Bearish · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 2

Xiaomi, Chery, and FAW Bestune have implemented price increases for key EV models, citing a 127% surge in lithium carbonate and a 90% spike in memory chip costs. However, analysts warn that stagnant domestic demand may soon force a return to the aggressive discounting that defined the 2025 market.
Full story: https://getclimatebrief.com/story/chinese-ev-price-hikes-supply-chain-costs

### Nio Hits Profitability Milestone: A Turning Point for China's Premium EV Market?
2026-03-12 00:28:50 · Sentiment: Bullish · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 2

Nio achieved its first-ever quarterly net profit in Q4 2025, reporting $4.9 billion in revenue and a 76% year-over-year increase. While the market initially surged 15% on the news, analyst skepticism regarding margin sustainability and a new CEO compensation package led to a subsequent pullback.
Full story: https://getclimatebrief.com/story/nio-first-quarterly-profit-analysis-2026

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