Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - In Q3 2025, the company reported revenue of $25.4 million, a growth of 72% year-over-year [44] - Robotaxi services revenue reached $6.7 million, representing a growth of 89.5% year-over-year and 338.7% quarter-over-quarter [45] - Gross profit margin improved from 9.2% in Q3 2024 to 18.4% in Q3 2025, with gross profit of $4.7 million [48] - Net loss for Q3 was $61.6 million, compared to $42.1 million in the same period last year [50] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Robotaxi revenue surged by 90% year-over-year, with fare charging revenues growing over 200% year-over-year [12] - Robot truck service revenues were $10.2 million, growing by 8.7% [47] - Licensing and application revenues were $8.6 million, growing significantly by 354.6% [47] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company has established a robotaxi presence in eight countries, including new markets like Qatar [17] - Daily net revenue per vehicle reached CNY 299, with an average of 23 orders per day [49] - The total number of registered users nearly doubled within a week of launching Gen7 [10] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to expand its fleet to over 3,000 vehicles by 2026, leveraging the satellite model for fleet expansion [56] - The recent Hong Kong IPO raised over $800 million, strengthening the balance sheet for mass production and commercialization [4][52] - The focus is on technological innovation and creating lasting value through efficient autonomous mobility services [22] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in scaling operations following the city-wide unit economic break-even milestone achieved in Guangzhou [66] - The company sees increasing recognition and confidence in the robotaxi industry's potential for large-scale commercialization [72] - Future growth will be supported by partnerships with local governments and third-party operators [58][97] Other Important Information - The company has ramped up production, with over 600 Gen7 Robotaxis produced by November, exceeding the full-year target of 1,000 vehicles [11] - The Gen7 Robotaxi has achieved city-level unit economics break-even shortly after launch, validating the business model [8] Q&A Session Summary Question: Updates on fleet size and outlook for 2026 - Management expects to outperform the target of 1,000 robotaxis by year-end and aims for over 3,000 vehicles in 2026, driven by the Gen7 launch [56] Question: Outlook for fare charging revenues - Fare charging revenue surged 233% in Q3, driven by user demand and operational optimizations, with expectations for sustained growth as fleet expands [61] Question: Assumptions behind the unit economic break-even - Daily net revenue per vehicle is CNY 299, with 23 orders per day, supported by operational cost management and hardware depreciation strategies [67] Question: Views on new entrants in the robotaxi space - The company sees new entrants as a positive sign of growing confidence in the industry, but emphasizes the challenges of business, regulatory, and technical hurdles [72][74] Question: Factors behind faster expansion of operational areas - The company attributes faster expansion to the number of robotaxi vehicles and the ability to handle corner cases effectively [82]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - In Q3 2025, the company reported revenue of $25.4 million, a growth of 72% year-over-year, driven by robotaxi services and licensing [24][25] - Gross profit margin improved significantly from 9.2% in Q3 2024 to 18.4% in Q3 2025, with gross profit of $4.7 million [28][29] - The net loss for Q3 was $61.6 million, compared to $42.1 million in the same period last year [30] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Robotaxi services revenue reached $6.7 million, representing a growth of 89.5% year-over-year and 338.7% quarter-over-quarter, with fare charging revenue surging by 233.3% [25][26] - Robot truck service revenues were $10.2 million, growing by 8.7% [27] - Licensing and application revenues grew significantly by 354.6% to $8.6 million, driven by demand for the autonomous domain controller [28] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company expanded its robotaxi presence to eight countries, including a new market entry in Qatar [11][12] - Daily net revenue per vehicle reached CNY 299, with an average of 23 orders per day [29][42] - The total number of registered users nearly doubled within a week of launching the Gen7 Robotaxi [7] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to scale its fleet to over 3,000 vehicles by 2026, leveraging the momentum from the successful Hong Kong IPO [4][32] - The focus is on expanding operational footprint in Tier 1 cities and exploring new markets through partnerships [11][36] - The company is committed to technological innovation and creating lasting value through efficient autonomous mobility services [14] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in achieving a city-wide unit economic break-even milestone, validating the business model [6][41] - The company anticipates sustained strong growth momentum through continuous fleet expansion and operational optimization [40][44] - The management highlighted the importance of partnerships and local government collaboration for future growth [62] Other Important Information - The company completed a dual primary listing on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, raising over $800 million to support mass production and commercialization [4][32] - The Gen7 Robotaxi has achieved city-wide unit economics break-even in Guangzhou shortly after its launch [6][41] - The company is transitioning to a satellite model for fleet expansion, allowing for greater capital efficiency [32] Q&A Session Summary Question: Updates on fleet size and deployment plans for 2026 - Management expects to outperform the target of 1,000 robotaxis by year-end and aims for over 3,000 vehicles in 2026, driven by user experience improvements and partnerships [35][36] Question: Outlook for fare charging revenues - Fare charging revenue surged by 233% in Q3, driven by user demand and operational optimizations, with expectations for continued growth as fleet expands [38][39] Question: Details on unit economic break-even assumptions - The daily net revenue per vehicle is CNY 299, with 23 average orders per day, supported by operational cost management and hardware depreciation strategies [41][42] Question: Views on new entrants in the robotaxi space - The company sees new entrants as a positive sign for the industry but acknowledges significant barriers to entry, including business, regulatory, and technical challenges [45][46] Question: Factors behind faster operational area expansion - The company attributes rapid expansion to the number of robotaxi vehicles and the ability to handle corner cases effectively, emphasizing the importance of fleet density [52][53]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Revenue for Q1 2025 totaled $14 million, an increase of 11.6% year over year, primarily driven by rapid growth in Robotaxi services [29] - Robotaxi service revenue reached $1.7 million, growing significantly by 200.3% year over year, with fare charging revenues increasing approximately 800% year over year [30] - Gross profit was $2.3 million, resulting in a gross margin of 16.6%, down from 21% in the same period last year [31] - Net loss for Q1 2025 was $37.9 million, compared to $20.8 million in Q1 2024 [32] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Robotruck services revenue grew by 4.2% year over year to $7.8 million, driven by contributions from new clients [30] - Licensing and application revenues remained flat year over year at $4.5 million [30] - The total cost of revenue was $11.7 million, up 17.9% year over year, in line with revenue trends [30] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The number of registered users on the Pony Pilot app increased by more than 20% quarter over quarter in Q1 2025 [13] - The company has expanded its operational domains across major cities in China, covering over 2,000 square kilometers, significantly larger than the city area of San Francisco [12] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to scale up its operations with a focus on mass production of the Gen 7 Robotaxi, targeting a fleet size of 1,000 vehicles by year-end [5][37] - Strategic partnerships with companies like Tencent and Uber are being leveraged to enhance service integration and expand market reach [7][15] - The company is committed to disciplined investment in mass production and operational efficiency to create long-term shareholder value [28] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management emphasized the importance of technological advancements and cost reductions in achieving long-term profitability [17] - The company is optimistic about its growth trajectory, citing strong user adoption and operational expansion as key drivers [13][14] - Management expressed confidence in navigating regulatory environments and expanding into international markets [42][44] Other Important Information - The company has secured China's first fully driverless commercial robotaxi license in Shenzhen, enhancing its operational capabilities [12] - The Gen 7 autonomous driving system was launched at the Shanghai Auto Show, showcasing significant cost reductions in production [6][9] Q&A Session Summary Question: How should we address your progress throughout this year? Is there any color or pipeline for 2026? - The company has a clear pipeline for Gen 7 robotaxi mass production, expecting to ramp up operations in the second half of the year and accelerate growth in 2026 [36][38] Question: Could you elaborate more on your evolving global strategy? - The company prioritizes the China market but is expanding into international markets with strong mobility demand and favorable regulations, leveraging partnerships with global players [41][43] Question: What factors are driving the high revenue growth in Robotaxis this quarter? Is it sustainable? - Revenue growth was driven by fare charging and project-based engineering services, with expectations of continued strong growth despite some natural volatility [46][50] Question: Did you need to upgrade your software to fulfill the ADK cost reduction? - The company has optimized its hardware and software systems to improve performance and reduce costs, achieving significant efficiency gains [53][55] Question: Could recent regulatory requirements regarding driver assist impact the company? - The company views the regulatory clarity as beneficial, distinguishing between L2 and L4 systems, which enhances public understanding and supports its autonomous driving technology [58][61] Question: Will the U.S.-China tariff issue have any potential negative impact on operations? - The company believes the impact will be minimal due to a domestically sourced supply chain and enhanced resilience measures [66]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Revenue totaled $14 million, up 11.6% year over year, driven by rapid growth in Robotaxi services [28] - Robotaxi service revenue was $1.7 million, growing 200.3% year over year, with fare charging revenues increasing approximately 800% year over year [28][29] - Gross profit reached $2.3 million, resulting in a gross margin of 16.6%, down from 21% in the same period last year [30] - Net loss was $37.9 million compared to $20.8 million in the first quarter of 2024 [31] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Robotruck services revenue grew by 4.2% year over year to $7.8 million, primarily driven by contributions from new clients [29] - Licensing and application revenues remained flat year over year at $4.5 million [29] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The number of registered users on the Pony Pilot app increased by more than 20% quarter over quarter [13] - The company secured China's first fully driverless commercial robotaxi license in Shenzhen, unlocking operations in key economic and transportation hubs [12] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to scale up its Gen 7 robotaxi fleet to 1,000 vehicles by year-end 2025, focusing on mass production and deployment [6][17] - Strategic partnerships with Tencent and Uber are expected to enhance the ecosystem and expand market reach [7][15] - The company is committed to disciplined investment in mass production while maintaining financial resilience [27] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management emphasized the importance of technological advancements and operational efficiency in achieving long-term profitability [17][32] - The company is optimistic about its growth trajectory, expecting to reduce financial volatility and build a more predictable path to growth [32] Other Important Information - The Gen 7 autonomous driving system was launched at the Shanghai Auto Show, achieving a 70% reduction in bill of materials costs compared to the previous generation [6][8] - The company has made significant improvements in operational cost optimization, including a remote assistant to driver ratio of 20:1 [11][24] Q&A Session Summary Question: Progress and pipeline for 2026 - Management confirmed a clear pipeline for Gen 7 robotaxi mass production, expecting to ramp up deployment in the second half of 2025 and accelerate growth in 2026 [37][39] Question: Evolving global strategy and focus on China - The company prioritizes the China market but is expanding into international markets with strong mobility demand and favorable regulations [41][44] Question: Factors driving revenue growth in Robotaxi segment - Revenue growth was driven by fare charging and project-based engineering services, with expectations of natural volatility in revenues [46][49] Question: Impact of regulatory requirements on operations - Management believes recent regulatory requirements will benefit the company by clarifying distinctions between L2 and L4 autonomous driving [58][60] Question: Potential impact of U.S.-China tariff issues - The company expects minimal impact from tariff issues due to a predominantly domestic supply chain and enhanced supply chain resilience [66]