Li Auto issued no major company-specific announcements on January 12, 2026. However, the market for electric vehicle raw materials saw a significant development. The price of lithium carbonate rose to 152,000 CNY/T.
This surge represents an 8.57% increase from the previous day. Over the past month, the price of this key EV battery component has increased by nearly 60%.
This trend presents a potential headwind for Li Auto and the broader EV industry. The rising cost of raw materials could increase production costs and pressure profit margins.
Investors must monitor this critical factor in the competitive market. No specific market analysis detailing the impact on Li Auto’s stock was immediately available.