Li Auto has recently implemented a restructuring within its autonomous driving division, breaking down the original three sub - departments. Specifically, the model algorithm team has undergone a further division, resulting in the creation of three new departments: Basic Model, VLA Model, and Model Engineering. Meanwhile, the Planning Management and AI Evaluation Operations departments remain intact.

The company has officially confirmed this restructuring initiative. The head of autonomous driving R&D explained that the primary objective of this move is to spur technological advancements and streamline product implementation. By doing so, it paves the way for the organization's seamless transition towards an AI - centric model.

Li Auto's Chairman, Li Xiang, has delineated the development of assisted driving into three distinct stages. On September 10th, the company fully rolled out its self - developed VLA driver large model to select vehicle models. Considering that the VLA model has now been established as an independent sub - department, many industry observers believe that corresponding adjustments to the organizational structure are imperative to keep pace with the new R&D tempo.

Furthermore, Li Auto has introduced an Innovation Business Department, which is now overseen by the former head of the data closed - loop team. After this comprehensive restructuring, the autonomous driving division now comprises a total of 11 sub - departments.