Chinese premium electric vehicle makers Zeekr and Li Auto announced their electric vehicle delivery numbers for the month of September and their results were higher over the prior month.
Li Auto delivered 53,709 vehicles in September 2024, up 48.9% year over year. This brought the company’s third-quarter deliveries to 152,831, increasing by 45.4% year over year.
As of September 30, 2024, Li Auto had delivered a total of 341,812 vehicles in 2024, with cumulative deliveries reaching 975,176.
“With the penetration rate of new energy vehicles surpassing 50%, the dominance of leading brands has become more pronounced. Since the beginning of the third quarter, the top three brands have captured over 50% of the RMB200,000 (25,000 euros) and above NEV market. Notably, Li Auto accounted for over 17% of market share in this segment, ranking first among Chinese automotive brands. Order intake for Li L series and Li MEGA has seen a steady increase, leading to record deliveries in September,” commented Xiang Li, chairman and chief executive officer of Li Auto.
As of September 30, 2024, the company had 479 retail stores in 145 cities, 436 servicing centers and Li Auto-authorized body and paint shops operating in 221 cities, and 894 super charging stations in operation equipped with 4,286 charging stalls in China.
Meanwhile, Zeekr delivered 21,333 vehicles in September 2024, a 77% year-over-year increase. Year-to-date, Zeekr has delivered 142,873 vehicles in 2024, representing 81% growth over the same period last year. As of the end of September 2024, Zeekr’s cumulative deliveries reached 339,506.
On September 20, 2024, Zeekr officially unveiled its premium electric five-seater SUV, the Zeekr 7X, with deliveries commencing the very next day. The Zeekr 7X is designed to challenge the conventional, seamlessly combining luxurious comfort with robust off-road capabilities, making it ideal for both urban and challenging conditions.
