Li Auto Reaffirms Self-Developed Battery Strategy: Cell Manufacturer Doesn't Matter, Data Integration Is Key

Launching self-developed batteries is one of Li Auto's core strategies this year. While early industry skepticism focused on reliability and necessity, recent communications have shifted the debate toward how OEMs are reshaping the battery supply chain. Li Auto executives emphasized that while they welcome cooperation from any manufacturer, all partners must integrate into Li Auto's proprietary system, meeting its technical standards and enabling deep data interoperability.