Li Auto Wins Final Appeal Against 'Dianche Xiaofei' in Commercial Defamation Case

[Legal Rights Protection] Li Auto has secured a final appellate victory in its lawsuit against 'Dianche Xiaofei' for commercial defamation.

Core Development: Court Rules 'Dianche Xiaofei' Committed Commercial Defamation

On April 14, 2026, Li Auto received the appellate court’s judgment, which constitutes a final ruling. The court found that 'Dianche Xiaofei' implied in its content that Li Auto's AD Max 6.0 intelligent driving system was not independently developed and used phrases such as "suddenly realized the truth." Although it labeled the claims as "rumors," the court deemed this an attempt to "conceal while revealing" and "insinuate indirectly," thereby constituting the dissemination of false information.

Key Facts: Eight Videos and Subjective Reviews Trigger Legal Consequences

The account produced eight short videos titled 'The Absurd Talk of Li Auto', posting comments such as "Cherish life—stay away from dreams" in the comment sections. The court noted that these reviews "lacked consistent evaluation criteria, had insufficient data samples, and were heavily subjective." Given the context, the term "dreams" clearly referred to Li Auto, and such conduct had already disrupted market order.

Strategic Foundation: Companies Strengthen Online Public Opinion and Intellectual Property Protection

This case highlights automakers’ zero-tolerance stance toward false online statements, especially in core technological areas like intelligent driving, where the reputation for independent R&D has become a key focus of legal protection.