Due to a lukewarm reception of the MEGA model and fewer orders for the L series than anticipated earlier this year, Li Auto was compelled to reduce its yearly sales forecast.

Laid-off workers from Li Auto's smart driving team say the recent staff cuts have seriously disrupted the in-house R&D and testing departments, nearly halting development.

In the pure electric MPV market alone, the Li MEGA's first week of sales ranked second in the Chinese market, only behind the Xpeng X9.