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Media Report Says Li Auto’s Midrange Product-Line Chief Zhang Xiao Will Depart

The reported move concerns the executive responsible for the L8, L7 and i8 models.

Overview

  • LatePost Auto reported the pending departure on December 24, as relayed by ITHome, and the company has not confirmed it.
  • Zhang leads Li Auto’s second product line covering vehicles priced 300,000 to 400,000 yuan, including the L8, L7 and i8.
  • His Weibo account has not seen proactive updates since late September after previously posting frequently about the i8.
  • Li Auto delivered 33,181 vehicles in November 2025, down about 31.92% year over year, with cumulative deliveries reaching 1,495,969.
  • The same reporting said the i6’s monthly capacity is expected to reach 20,000 units in early 2026.