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Xin Lang Ke Ji·2025-07-04 00:24

Core Viewpoint - The rivalry between Pony.ai and WeRide has intensified, particularly following comments made by Pony.ai's CTO regarding their competitive positioning in the autonomous driving sector, leading to a public rebuttal from WeRide's CFO [2][3]. Financial Performance - From 2022 to Q1 2025, Pony.ai's revenue showed a consistent increase, with figures of 489 million, 515 million, 538 million, and 100 million yuan, while WeRide's revenue declined from 526 million to 72 million yuan during the same period [3][5]. - In terms of net profit, Pony.ai reported losses of 1.06 billion, 895 million, 1.96 billion, and 308 million yuan, totaling over 4.22 billion yuan since 2022. WeRide's losses were higher, totaling over 6.15 billion yuan during the same timeframe [5][9]. - WeRide maintained a relatively high gross margin, with figures of 232 million, 183 million, and 15.17 million yuan, and gross margins of 44.1%, 45.7%, and 30.7% respectively [6]. Market Capitalization - As of July 1, Pony.ai's market capitalization was approximately $4.69 billion, which is about 2.15 times that of WeRide at $2.17 billion. WeRide's stock price has dropped over 50% since its IPO, while Pony.ai's stock has remained relatively stable [8][11]. Business Strategy - Pony.ai focuses on a dual strategy of "Robotaxi + Robotruck" and aims to provide technology solutions to automotive companies, while WeRide employs a diversified approach with a product matrix that includes Robotaxi, Robobus, Robovan, and Robosweeper [12][13]. - WeRide has over 1,200 autonomous vehicles in operation and has secured over 10,000 orders for customized L4 autonomous vehicles, whereas Pony.ai has around 300 Robotaxis and 190 Robotrucks [12][13]. Industry Outlook - The Robotaxi market is projected to potentially generate up to $34 trillion by 2030, with significant competition emerging from various players, including Tesla and established companies like Waymo and Cruise [14]. - The ability to generate revenue and establish operational capabilities is becoming increasingly critical for companies in the Robotaxi sector, as reliance on financing is diminishing [14][15].