- Delivered 6,520 vehicles1 and achieved total revenue of
$519 million in 2025. - Service revenues increased 69% YoY in 2025, affirming the Company’s technology edge and validating the commercialization of its intellectual property (IP).
- Gross margin improved to 9% in 2025 mainly due to the commencement of upgraded model deliveries globally and disciplined cost control.
- Operating loss narrowed by 65% YoY and 29% QoQ in the fourth quarter, with the full-year operating loss narrowed by 46% YoY, demonstrating the Company’s commitment to operational efficiencies.
- Debut of Company’s first PHEV model, named For Me (Eletre X in
Europe ), extending product roadmap and catering to evolving consumer demands across diversified powertrain segments.
Operating Highlights of the Full Year of 2025
In 2025, the Company recorded total deliveries1 of 6,520 units, a transitional performance hampered by tariff headwinds, gradual inventory destocking and the phased rollout of upgraded models.
Deliveries were predominantly driven by the
Service revenues surged 69% YoY in 2025 to
Operating loss narrowed by 65% in the fourth quarter and 46% in the full year of 2025 on a YoY basis. The consecutive reductions in operating loss in the third and fourth quarters of 2025 were mainly driven by optimized product mix and stringent expense control, demonstrating the Company’s operational resilience amid intensified market competition.
The Company has unveiled its first PHEV model, named For Me (also known as Eletre X in
Deliveries1 by Model Type
| Full Year 2025 | Full Year 2024 | % Change (YoY) | ||
| Lifestyle SUV and Sedan | 4,552 | 6,815 | (33%) | |
| Sportscars | 1,968 | 5,169 | (62%) | |
| Total | 6,520 | 11,984 | (46%) | |
Deliveries1 by Region
| Full Year 2025 | Full Year 2024 | ||||
| Units | Region % | Units | Region % | ||
| 2,960 | 45% | 2,868 | 24% | ||
| 2,198 | 34% | 4,743 | 40% | ||
| 1,048 | 16% | 2,578 | 21% | ||
| Rest of the World | 314 | 5% | 1,795 | 15% | |
| Total | 6,520 | 100% | 11,984 | 100% | |
Financial Highlights of the Full Year of 2025
- Total revenues were
$519 million , a 44% YoY decrease. - Gross margin was 9%, versus 3% for the full year of 2024.
- Operating loss was
$423 million , narrowed by 46% YoY. - Net loss was
$464 million , narrowed by 58% YoY. - Adjusted EBITDA (non-GAAP) was a loss of
$356 million , narrowed by 63% YoY.
Key Financial Results
The table below summarizes key preliminary financial results for the full year ended
(in millions of U.S. dollars, unaudited)
| Full Year 2025 | Full Year 2024 | % Change (YoY) | ||
| Revenue | 519 | 924 | (44%) | |
| Cost of revenue | 474 | 895 | (47%) | |
| Gross profit | 45 | 29 | 53% | |
| Gross margin (%) | 9% | 3% | ||
| Operating loss | (423) | (786) | (46%) | |
| Net loss | (464) | (1,107) | (58%) | |
| Adjusted net loss(A) | (462) | (1,075) | (57%) | |
| Adjusted EBITDA(A) | (356) | (961) | (63%) | |
(A) Non-GAAP measure. See “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” and “Appendix D – Unaudited Reconciliation of GAAP and Non-GAAP results (Adjusted net loss/Adjusted EBITDA)” for details and a reconciliation of adjusted metrics to the nearest GAAP measure.
Recent Developments
- Lotus Cup Racing Series: On
November 30, 2025 , the 2025 season of the inaugural Lotus Cup one-make racing series drew to a close at the Sepang International Circuit, with a total of 44 race-prepared Lotus Emira cars competing in the season finale. The Sepang International Circuit also hosted the season opener of the 2026 Lotus Cup one-make racing series, which officially commenced onApril 3, 2026 . New Strategic Investment : OnDecember 23, 2025 , the Company entered into a share subscription agreement with ECARX, pursuant to which ECARX agreed to subscribe for and purchase from the Company a total of 16,788,321 newly issued ordinary shares of the Company for a purchase price ofUS$23 million . This strategic investment is designed to significantly broaden the collaborative framework between the two companies, deepening the existing relationship into a more integrated, strategic global partnership.- UN R171.01 Certification: On
March 13, 2026 , the Company announced that Eletre was certified under UN Regulation No. 171, 01 Series (UN R171.01) issued by theUnited Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE), making it the first and onlyChina -built model certified under this regulation and equipped with HNP function as of the press date, and making the Company the second globally operating automaker to achieve this certification. - Milan Design Week: On
April 1, 2026 , the Company announced that Lotus will return to 2026 Milan Design Week with "IN PROGRESS", an exhibition created in collaboration with Haus of Automotive, showcasing Lotus D.N.A. design principles and Theory 1 concept, deepening luxury and craft collaborations to elevate its brand vision and global design influence.
CEO and CFO Comments
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Operating and Financial Results of the Fourth Quarter of 2025
- Total revenues were
$163 million , a 40% YoY decrease. - Gross margin was 10%, versus -11% for the same period of 2024.
- Operating loss was
$66 million , narrowed by 65% YoY. - Net loss was
$86 million , narrowed by 81% YoY. - Adjusted EBITDA (non-GAAP) was a loss of
$62 million , narrowed by 84% YoY.
Deliveries1 by Model Type
| 4Q 2025 | 4Q 2024 | % Change (YoY) | ||
| Lifestyle SUV and Sedan | 1,238 | 2,771 | (55%) | |
| Sportscars | 670 | 1,540 | (56%) | |
| Total | 1,908 | 4,311 | (56%) | |
Key Financial Results
The table below summarizes key preliminary financial results for the fourth quarter in 2025.
(in millions of U.S. dollars, unaudited)
| 4Q 2025 | 4Q 2024 | % Change (YoY) | ||
| Revenues | 163 | 272 | (40%) | |
| Cost of Revenues | 147 | 301 | (51%) | |
| Gross profit (loss) | 16 | (29) | 156% | |
| Gross margin (%) | 10% | (11%) | ||
| Operating loss | (66) | (189) | (65%) | |
| Net loss | (86) | (441) | (81%) | |
| Adjusted net loss(A) | (86) | (442) | (81%) | |
| Adjusted EBITDA(A) | (62) | (398) | (84%) | |
(A)Non-GAAP measure. See “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” and “Appendix D – Unaudited Reconciliation of GAAP and Non-GAAP results (Adjusted net loss/Adjusted EBITDA)” for details and a reconciliation of adjusted metrics to the nearest GAAP measure.
Conference Call
Lotus Tech management will host an earnings conference call at
There will be a live audio webcast and limited-time replay available on the Company’s investor relations website at https://ir.group-lotus.com/news-events/events/.
Participants who wish to view the live webcast may register at https://edge.media-server.com/mmc/p/g29k9vbj.
Participants who wish to join the conference call, please complete online registration prior to the scheduled call start time using the link provided below. Upon registration, participants will receive a confirmation email with conference call access information, including dial-in numbers and a unique PIN. Participant online registration link: https://register-conf.media-server.com/register/BIe972002f75524fe8b4ea313e70dd459a.
Note 1: Including commissioned deliveries in US market.
The volume of delivery previously announced by the Company was based on the number of vehicles invoiced in the
Note 2: Based on market data of retail sales volume in 2025 in Chinese mainland. Premium auto segment refers to passenger vehicles pricing over
About
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
The Company uses non-GAAP financial measures, including adjusted net loss and adjusted EBITDA in evaluating its operating results and for financial and operational decision-making purposes. Adjusted net loss represents net loss excluding share-based compensation expenses, and such adjustment has no impact on income tax. Lotus Tech defines adjusted EBITDA as net loss excluding interest income, interest expense, income tax expenses, depreciation of property, equipment and software, and share-based compensation expenses. The Company believes that non-GAAP financial measures help identify underlying trends in its business and enhance the overall understanding of the Company’s past performance and future prospects. The Company also believes that non-GAAP financial measures allow for greater visibility with respect to key metrics used by the Company’s management in its financial and operational decision-making.
Non-GAAP financial measures are not presented in accordance with
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains statements that may constitute “forward-looking” statements pursuant to the “safe harbor” provisions of the
Contact Information
For investor inquiries
ir@group-lotus.com
Appendix A
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(All amounts in thousands)
| As of | ||||||
| US$ | US$ | |||||
| ASSETS | ||||||
| Current assets | ||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | 73,431 | 103,072 | ||||
| Restricted cash | 375,865 | 379,293 | ||||
| Accounts receivable – third parties, net | 36,850 | 117,076 | ||||
| Accounts receivable – related parties, net | 114,126 | 107,816 | ||||
| Inventories | 121,361 | 188,582 | ||||
| Prepayments and other current assets – third parties, net | 77,570 | 72,541 | ||||
| Prepayments and other current assets – related parties, net | 111,886 | 74,558 | ||||
| Total current assets | 911,089 | 1,042,938 | ||||
| Non-current assets | ||||||
| Restricted cash | 100,981 | 2,572 | ||||
| Securities pledged to an investor | - | 315,796 | ||||
| Loan receivable from a related party | 351,486 | 269,539 | ||||
| Property, equipment and software, net | 226,891 | 316,447 | ||||
| Intangible assets | 116,475 | 116,500 | ||||
| Long-term investments | 48,004 | 9,720 | ||||
| Operating lease right-of-use assets | 118,845 | 144,029 | ||||
| Other non-current assets – third parties | 78,408 | 67,009 | ||||
| Other non-current assets – related parties | 569 | 1,113 | ||||
| Total non-current assets | 1,041,659 | 1,242,725 | ||||
| Total assets | 1,952,748 | 2,285,663 | ||||
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Con’d)
(All amounts in thousands)
| As of | ||||||
| US$ | US$ | |||||
| LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' DEFICIT | ||||||
| Current liabilities | ||||||
| Short term borrowings – third parties | 479,419 | 602,949 | ||||
| Short-term borrowings – related parties | 784,288 | 199,570 | ||||
| Accounts payable – third parties | 55,032 | 61,752 | ||||
| Accounts payable – related parties | 458,189 | 410,433 | ||||
| Contract liabilities – third parties | 18,459 | 33,964 | ||||
| Operating lease liabilities – third parties | 11,598 | 14,094 | ||||
| Accrued expenses and other current liabilities – third parties | 251,361 | 389,791 | ||||
| Accrued expenses and other current liabilities – related parties | 213,529 | 214,760 | ||||
| Share buyback forward liabilities | - | 117,059 | ||||
| Put option liabilities | - | 309,115 | ||||
| Convertible notes - related parties | 126,203 | 113,910 | ||||
| Total current liabilities | 2,398,078 | 2,467,397 | ||||
| Non-current liabilities | ||||||
| Contract liabilities – third parties | 7,458 | 8,683 | ||||
| Operating lease liabilities – third parties | 57,576 | 68,331 | ||||
| Operating lease liabilities – related parties | 3,105 | 10,729 | ||||
| Warrant liabilities | 800 | 3,340 | ||||
| Exchangeable notes | 128,852 | 102,999 | ||||
| Convertible notes - third parties | 73,226 | 74,246 | ||||
| Convertible notes - related parties | 77,175 | - | ||||
| Long-term borrowings | 98,254 | - | ||||
| Deferred income | 311,912 | 293,923 | ||||
| Deferred tax liabilities | 698 | - | ||||
| Other non-current liabilities – third parties | 125,004 | 114,770 | ||||
| Other non-current liabilities – related parties | 856 | 1,471 | ||||
| Total non-current liabilities | 884,916 | 678,492 | ||||
| Total liabilities | 3,282,994 | 3,145,889 | ||||
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (con’d)
(All amounts in thousands)
| As of | |||||
| US$ | US$ | ||||
| SHAREHOLDERS’ DEFICIT | |||||
| Ordinary shares | 7 | 7 | |||
| (138,397) | - | ||||
| Additional paid-in capital | 1,933,992 | 1,785,664 | |||
| Accumulated other comprehensive income | 39,818 | 55,165 | |||
| Accumulated deficit | (3,157,918) | (2,693,698) | |||
| Total shareholders' deficit attributable to ordinary shareholders | (1,322,498) | (852,862) | |||
| Noncontrolling interests | (7,748) | (7,364) | |||
| Total shareholders' deficit | (1,330,246) | (860,226) | |||
| Total liabilities and shareholders' deficit | 1,952,748 | 2,285,663 | |||
Appendix B
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive loss
(All amounts in thousands, except for share and per share data)
| ? | For the Year Ended | |||||
| 2025 | 2024 | |||||
| ? | US$ | US$ | ||||
| Revenues: | ||||||
| Sales of goods | 462,802 | 891,061 | ||||
| Service revenues | 56,296 | 33,288 | ||||
| Total revenues | 519,098 | 924,349 | ||||
| Cost of revenues: | ||||||
| Cost of goods sold | (430,031) | (867,061) | ||||
| Cost of services | (43,857) | (27,662) | ||||
| Total cost of revenues | (473,888) | (894,723) | ||||
| Gross profit | 45,210 | 29,626 | ||||
| Operating expenses: | ||||||
| Research and development expenses | (170,960) | (274,801) | ||||
| Selling and marketing expenses | (148,261) | (322,310) | ||||
| General and administrative expenses | (135,850) | (227,475) | ||||
| Other operating income | 38,463 | 8,638 | ||||
| Impairment of long-lived assets | (51,800) | - | ||||
| Total operating expenses | (468,408) | (815,948) | ||||
| Operating loss | (423,198) | (786,322) | ||||
| Interest expenses | (63,338) | (58,218) | ||||
| Interest income | 28,143 | 22,289 | ||||
| Investment income, net | 10,740 | 14,232 | ||||
| Foreign currency exchange gains (losses), net | 25,709 | (11,664) | ||||
| Changes in fair values of liabilities, excluding impact of instrument-specific credit risk | (28,319) | (285,423) | ||||
| Loss before income taxes and share of results of equity method investments | (450,263) | (1,105,106) | ||||
| Income tax expense | (15,946) | (2,012) | ||||
| Share of results of equity method investments | 1,987 | (171) | ||||
| Net loss | (464,222) | (1,107,289) | ||||
| Less: Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests | (2) | (2,364) | ||||
| Net loss attributable to ordinary shareholders | (464,220) | (1,104,925) | ||||
| Accretion of redeemable convertible preferred shares | - | (2,979) | ||||
| Net loss available to ordinary shareholders | (464,220) | (1,107,904) | ||||
| Loss per ordinary share1 | ||||||
| —Basic and diluted | (0.72) | (1.72) | ||||
| Weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding used in computing net loss per ordinary share1 | ||||||
| —Basic and diluted | 648,535,169 | 645,227,356 | ||||
1 Shares outstanding for all periods reflect the adjustment for recapitalization upon the consummation of merger transaction in
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive loss (cont’d)
(All amounts in thousands, except for share and per share data)
| For the Year Ended | ||||||
| 2025 | 2024 | |||||
| US$ | US$ | |||||
| Net loss | (464,222) | (1,107,289) | ||||
| Other comprehensive (loss) income: | ||||||
| Fair value changes of liabilities due to instrument-specific credit risk, net of nil income taxes | 13,875 | 13,547 | ||||
| Foreign currency translation adjustment, net of nil income taxes | (29,222) | 16,351 | ||||
| Total other comprehensive (loss) income | (15,347) | 29,898 | ||||
| Total comprehensive loss | (479,569) | (1,077,391) | ||||
| Less: Total comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests | (2) | (2,364) | ||||
| Total comprehensive loss attributable to ordinary shareholders | (479,567) | (1,075,027) | ||||
Appendix C
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive loss
(All amounts in thousands, except for share and per share data)
| For the Three Months Ended | |||||
| 2025 | 2024 | ||||
| US$ | US$ | ||||
| Revenues: | |||||
| Sales of goods | 132,410 | 266,812 | |||
| Service revenues | 30,930 | 4,714 | |||
| Total revenues | 163,340 | 271,526 | |||
| Cost of revenues: | |||||
| Cost of goods sold | (122,748) | (286,241) | |||
| Cost of services | (24,124) | (14,774) | |||
| Total cost of revenues | (146,872) | (301,015) | |||
| Gross profit (loss) | 16,468 | (29,489) | |||
| Operating expenses: | |||||
| Research and development expenses | (41,154) | (47,276) | |||
| Selling and marketing expenses | (31,597) | (62,506) | |||
| General and administrative expenses | (43,183) | (52,133) | |||
| Other operating income | 33,512 | 2,827 | |||
| Impairment of long-lived assets | (154) | - | |||
| Total operating expenses | (82,576) | (159,088) | |||
| Operating loss | (66,108) | (188,577) | |||
| Interest expenses | (22,299) | (37,661) | |||
| Interest income | 7,569 | 7,013 | |||
| Investment (loss) income, net | (305) | 3,433 | |||
| Foreign currency exchange losses, net | (2,735) | (26,627) | |||
| Changes in fair values of liabilities, excluding impact of instrument-specific credit risk | 389 | (197,361) | |||
| Loss before income taxes and share of results of equity method investments | (83,489) | (439,780) | |||
| Income tax benefit (expense) | 739 | (857) | |||
| Share of results of equity method investments | (3,017) | (132) | |||
| Net loss | (85,767) | (440,769) | |||
| Less: Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests | - | (962) | |||
| Net loss attributable to ordinary shareholders | (85,767) | (439,807) | |||
| Loss per ordinary share | |||||
| —Basic and diluted | (0.14) | (0.66) | |||
| Weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding used in computing net loss per ordinary share | |||||
| —Basic and diluted | 628,115,136 | 670,513,486 | |||
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive loss (con’d)
(All amounts in thousands, except for share and per share data)
| For the Three Months Ended | ||||||
| 2025 | 2024 | |||||
| US$ | US$ | |||||
| Net loss | (85,767) | (440,769) | ||||
| Other comprehensive (loss) income (i): | ||||||
| Fair value changes of liabilities due to instrument-specific credit risk, net of nil income taxes | 9,881 | 13,317 | ||||
| Foreign currency translation adjustment, net of nil income taxes | (10,126) | 16,233 | ||||
| Total other comprehensive (loss) income | (245) | 29,550 | ||||
| Total comprehensive loss | (86,012) | (411,219) | ||||
| Less: Total comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests | - | (962) | ||||
| Total comprehensive loss attributable to ordinary shareholders | (86,012) | (410,257) | ||||
(i) The Company identified a mathematical error in the total other comprehensive loss in the unaudited condensed consolidated statement of comprehensive loss for the three months ended
Appendix D
Unaudited Reconciliation of GAAP and Non-GAAP results (Adjusted net loss/Adjusted EBITDA)
(All amounts in thousands)
| For the Twelve Months Ended | |||||
| 2025 | 2024 | ||||
| US$ | US$ | ||||
| Net loss | (464,222) | (1,107,289) | |||
| Share-based compensation expenses | 2,274 | 31,930 | |||
| Adjusted net loss | (461,948) | (1,075,359) | |||
| Net loss | (464,222) | (1,107,289) | |||
| Interest expenses | 63,338 | 58,218 | |||
| Interest income | (28,143) | (22,289) | |||
| Income tax expense | 15,946 | 2,012 | |||
| Share-based compensation expenses | 2,274 | 31,930 | |||
| Depreciation | 54,740 | 76,488 | |||
| Adjusted EBITDA | (356,067) | (960,930) | |||
| For the Three Months Ended | |||||
| 2025 | 2024 | ||||
| US$ | US$ | ||||
| Net loss | (85,767) | (440,769) | |||
| Share-based compensation expenses | 19 | (1,635) | |||
| Adjusted net loss | (85,748) | (442,404) | |||
| Net loss | (85,767) | (440,769) | |||
| Interest expenses | 22,299 | 37,661 | |||
| Interest income | (7,569) | (7,013) | |||
| Income tax expense | (739) | 857 | |||
| Share-based compensation expenses | 19 | (1,635) | |||
| Depreciation | 9,730 | 13,335 | |||
| Adjusted EBITDA | (62,027) | (397,564) | |||
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