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]

Pony AI (PONY) Q1 2025 Earnings Call May 20, 2025 08:00 AM ET Speaker0 Ladies and gentlemen, thank you for standing by, and welcome to PonyAI Inc. First Quarter twenty twenty five Earnings Conference Call. At this time, all participants are in listen only mode. After the management's prepared remarks, there will be a question and answer session. As a reminder, today's conference call is being recorded and a webcast replay will be available on the company's Investor Relations website at ir.ponyai.com. I will ...