--- title: "U.S. stock night market volatility: Li Auto fell 7.46% in night trading, as executive comments intertwine with market concerns, and technological advancements cannot mask valuation risks" type: "News" locale: "en" url: "https://longbridge.com/en/news/286701499.md" description: "Li Auto fell 7.46% in after-hours trading; Tesla fell 1.66% in after-hours trading, with a transaction volume of USD 137 million; Nio fell 0.49% in after-hours trading, with a transaction volume of USD 937,900; XPeng fell 1.54% in after-hours trading, with a transaction volume of USD 764,900" datetime: "2026-05-18T02:16:43.000Z" locales: - [zh-CN](https://longbridge.com/zh-CN/news/286701499.md) - [en](https://longbridge.com/en/news/286701499.md) - [zh-HK](https://longbridge.com/zh-HK/news/286701499.md) --- # U.S. stock night market volatility: Li Auto fell 7.46% in night trading, as executive comments intertwine with market concerns, and technological advancements cannot mask valuation risks **U.S. Stock Night Market Movements** Li Auto fell 7.46% in the night market. Based on recent key news: 1. On May 16, Nio's subsidiary, Lada Auto, launched the new model L80, and comments from Nio executives about Li Auto attracted market attention. Nio's Senior Vice President Shen Fei mentioned Li Auto during the press conference, expressing personal unpleasant memories, although he later stated it was a joke. However, this remark may affect investor sentiment, leading to fluctuations in Li Auto's stock price. 2. On May 15, Li Auto's new generation Li L9 was launched, equipped with the self-developed chip Mach M100, enhancing its technological competitiveness. The release of the new model showcased Li Auto's technological advancements, but the market remains cautious about its sales prospects, affecting stock price performance. 3. On May 15, Li Auto announced that its first-quarter delivery exceeded expectations, reaching 95,142 vehicles, surpassing the anticipated 85,000 to 90,000 vehicles. Despite the delivery exceeding expectations, concerns about future profitability persist in the market, impacting stock price trends. The competition in the new energy vehicle market is intensifying, with technological innovation becoming key. **Stocks with High Trading Volume in the Industry** Tesla fell 1.66% in the night market. Based on recent key news: 1. On May 16, Tesla raised the price of the Model Y in the U.S. market. The price of the high-end all-wheel-drive version and the high-end rear-wheel-drive version increased by $1,000, now selling for $49,990 and $45,990, respectively; the price of the high-performance all-wheel-drive version was raised to $57,990, an increase of $500 from before. This is the first price increase for this model in the U.S. in two years, which may affect market demand and stock price fluctuations. (Source: Tesla official website) 2. On May 15, Tesla faced a class-action lawsuit in Australia, accusing it of vehicle defects and misleading statements. The judge questioned whether Tesla was taking the evidence-gathering process seriously and warned of adverse consequences if cooperation was insufficient. This incident may increase legal risks and affect investor confidence. (Source: Reuters) 3. On May 15, Tesla's stock price consolidated between $440 and $450, maintaining an overall upward trend, with the next target possibly reaching the $465 level. The market remains optimistic about Tesla's technological and financial performance. (Source: Dow Jones overnight report) Tesla's price adjustment reflects changes in market demand. Nio fell 0.49% in the night market. Based on recent key news: 1. On May 16, Nio's subsidiary Lada Auto officially launched the new model L80, priced at 242,800 to 279,800 yuan. The introduction of the new model may positively impact Nio's market competitiveness, attracting more consumer attention. 2. On May 16, Nio executive Qin Lihong interpreted the Shenji NX9031 intelligent driving chip, emphasizing the chip's comprehensive scheduling capabilities and the importance of stable mass production. This move demonstrates Nio's continued investment in technological research and development, which may enhance market confidence in its technological strength On May 15th, the profit margins in China's automotive industry continued to shrink. As a high-end new energy vehicle company, Nio has a higher gross margin and strong risk resistance, but the overall pressure in the industry may still affect its stock price performance. The competition in the new energy vehicle sector is intensifying, putting pressure on profit margins. XPeng's stock fell 1.54% in after-hours trading. Based on recent key news: 1. On May 15th, details of XPeng's collaboration with the Volkswagen brand were disclosed. Volkswagen conducted an in-depth due diligence before investing, including a breakdown of XPeng, which shows recognition of XPeng's technology. However, the market remains cautious about the long-term impact of the collaboration, leading to stock price fluctuations. 2. On May 15th, XPeng announced plans to expand sales in Europe and is in talks with automakers like Volkswagen regarding the purchase of factories. This move demonstrates XPeng's internationalization strategy, but the market is cautious about its ability to successfully expand, affecting the stock price. 3. On May 15th, He Xiaopeng announced that the XPeng GX will be launched on May 20th. The release of the new model may boost market confidence, but its short-term impact on the stock price is limited. 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