Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - For Q1 2025, revenue was 11.5 million in Q4 2024 and 4.7 million from 10.4 million in Q1 2024 [24] - GAAP gross margin was a profit of 3.7 million in Q4 2024 and a profit of 900,000 or 15%, down from 1.7 million in Q1 2024 [25][26] - Operating expenses were 10.9 million in Q4 2024 and 9.3 million, improved from a loss of 10.2 million in Q1 2024 [27] - Cash and cash equivalents totaled 4.8 million [28][29] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company shipped a total of 60 units in Q1 2025, including 31 additional strip chassis for UPS, but only recognized revenue for 29 units due to GAAP standards [24][7] - The MD XT, a new medium-duty chassis cab, was launched, targeting a total addressable market of up to 100,000 units per year in the U.S. [12][15] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Customer demand remains consistent, with growing interest from national fleets, while smaller regional operators are leveraging state incentive programs [8] - The market for conventional chassis cab products like the MD XT can sell up to 100,000 units per year, significantly larger than the strip chassis market [39] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to focus on growth, protecting margins, and managing liquidity with discipline [6][18] - Plans to reduce exposure to tariffs through reshoring and resourcing strategies [10] - The MD XT is positioned as a more affordable and reliable option compared to legacy players, which are pricing their electric chassis cabs over 50.2 million and 10.2 million in Q1 2025 [29] - The MD XT is still undergoing safety certifications and is targeted for production ramp-up by Q3 2026 [17] Q&A Session Summary Question: Can you speak about the parts commonality between your step vans and the MD XT? - The MD XT shares over 90% of the same commodity components with the step van, reducing costs and training requirements [35][36] Question: What are potential customers saying about the MD XT? - The market for the MD XT is larger, with several sizable fleets already interested, and it is expected to take time to ramp up orders [40] Question: How should we think about revenue recognition for the UPS units? - The margin profile for large national customers is lower, but this will be offset by other products in the portfolio, with a concentration of deliveries expected in Q2 and Q3 [42][43] Question: Can you provide an update on the ChargeHub? - There is significant interest in the ChargeHub, with orders coming from outside the truck customer base, and the company is exploring additional features for future versions [46][47]
Xos(XOS) - 2025 Q1 - Earnings Call Transcript