Li Auto invests 2.65 billion yuan in Sunwoda Mobility Energy

Li Auto is investing 2.65 billion yuan to increase its stake in Sunwoda Mobility Energy, a subsidiary of Sunwoda Electronic. Following this capital injection, Li Auto will indirectly hold a total of 11.17% of Sunwoda Mobility Energy.

The strategic move aims to deepen collaboration in battery technology, manufacturing quality, and product definition. While Li Auto maintains its strategy of supplier diversification—including partnerships with CATL, SVOLT, and EVE Energy—this investment strengthens its ability to implement self-developed battery solutions, such as 5C ultra-fast charging batteries, through Sunwoda’s manufacturing capabilities.

This investment follows a history of cooperation between the two companies, including the 2025 establishment of Shandong Li Auto Battery Co., Ltd. For Sunwoda Mobility Energy, the capital provides a necessary cash flow boost as the unit seeks to improve its financial fundamentals and expand its customer base amidst intense competition in the domestic battery market.