Lotus Technology Reports Unaudited Third Quarter and First Nine Months 2025 Financial Results

  • Delivered 4,612 vehicles1 and achieved total revenue of $356 million in first nine months of 2025.
  • Gross margin improved to 8% in the third quarter, reflecting healthier inventory dynamics and continued recovery in underlying profitability.
  • Net loss narrowed by approximately 68% in the third quarter and 43% for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2025, on a YoY basis.
  • Upcoming launch of new PHEV model reaffirming commitment to diversified energy strategy.

NEW YORK, Nov. 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Lotus Technology Inc. (“Lotus Tech” or the “Company”), a leading global intelligent and luxury mobility provider, today announced its unaudited financial results for the third quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2025.

Operating Highlights of the First Nine Months of 2025

In the first nine months of 2025, the Company achieved total deliveries1 of 4,612 units, representing a transitional period characterized by the tariff impact, gradual destocking and the phased commencement of upgraded model deliveries.

Deliveries in the first nine months of 2025 were primarily contributed from China and Europe. Growth in China deliveries outpaced the premium auto segment2 in China, underscoring the competitive strength of the Company’s product portfolio in an increasingly competitive landscape.

Gross margin improved to 8% in the third quarter as a result of a favorable increase in the share of upgraded model in our total deliveries, reflecting healthier inventory dynamics and continued recovery in underlying profitability.

The Company also confirmed that a new PHEV model will be unveiled in the coming months, further expanding its electrification product roadmap and addressing consumer demand in diversified powertrain segments. The PHEV model is expected to feature 900V hybrid platform that provides a combined driving range of over 1,000km, as well as industry leading Dual Hyper Charging technology.

Deliveries

1

by Model Type

  Jan-Sep 2025 Jan-Sep 2024 % Change (YoY)
Lifestyle SUV and Sedan 3,314 4,044 (18%)
Sportscars 1,298 3,629 (64%)
Total 4,612 7,673 (40
%)



Deliveries


1

by Region

  Jan-Sep 2025 Jan-Sep 2024
  Units Region % Units Region %
Europe 1,573 34% 2,688 35%
China 2,138 46% 1,925 25%
North America 707 16% 1,665 22%
Rest of the World 194 4% 1,395 18%
Total 4,612 100
%
7,673 100
%


Following Geely’s and Etika’s exercise of their put options in April 2025 and June 2025, the Company is preparing for and steadily advancing the strategic acquisition of Lotus UK. The acquisition is expected to enable the Company to integrate the businesses under the Lotus brand and enhance operational efficiency. While closing is now expected to occur in 2026, the Company maintains active cooperation with Lotus UK and is methodically and prudently developing detailed integration plans to ensure a smooth transition and maximize synergies post-closing.

Financial Highlights of the First Nine Months of 2025

  • Total revenues were $356 million, a 46% YoY decrease.
  • Gross margin was 8%, versus 9% for the same period of 2024.
  • Operating loss was $357 million, narrowed by 40% YoY.
  • Net loss was $378 million, narrowed by 43% YoY.
  • Adjusted EBITDA (non-GAAP) was a $294 million, narrowed by 48% YoY.

Key Financial Results
The table below summarizes key preliminary financial results for the nine months ended September 30, 2025.
(in millions of U.S. dollars, unaudited)

   Jan-Sep 2025 Jan-Sep 2024 % Change (YoY)
Revenue 356 653 (46%)
Cost of revenue 327 594 (45%)
Gross profit 29 59 (51%)
Gross margin (%) 8% 9%  
Operating loss (357) (598) (40%)
Net loss (378) (667) (43%)
Adjusted net loss(A) (376) (633) (41%)
Adjusted EBITDA(A) (294) (563) (48%)

(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 at IAA Mobility 2025: On September 5, 2025, Lotus made an impressive appearance at IAA Mobility 2025. Lotus showcased its award-winning concept car Theory 1, hyper-SUV Eletre, hyper-GT Emeya and mid-engine sportscar Emira, bringing together the Company’s diverse portfolio to demonstrate the Company’s commitment to technology and innovation.
  • Lotus GT Racing Series: On September 14, 2025, the third round of the 2025 Lotus GT Racing Series concluded successfully. This season has marked a breakthrough in international participation, bringing together 28 drivers and 9 teams from multiple countries and regions, forming a uniquely global racing lineup.
  • London Design Festival: On September 15, 2025, Lotus held D.N.A. x DNA, an immersive exhibition at the Lotus Mayfair showroom as part of London Design Festival 2025, where Lotus served as the festival’s official automotive partner.
  • Macau Grand Prix Victories: On November 16, 2025, the 72nd Macau Grand Prix came to a thrilling close. Drivers Lu Wenlong and Liu Kai Shun, piloting the Lotus Emira GT4, claimed the championship and third place respectively in the Greater Bay Area GT Cup (GT4), adding further glory to Lotus sports cars.

CEO and CFO Comments

Mr. Qingfeng Feng, Chief Executive Officer, commented: “Despite a turbulent external environment, we continue to deliver on our global strategy with discipline and forward momentum. The upcoming PHEV marks an important milestone in our diversified energy strategy. Meanwhile, the put option transaction will be a core step toward unification of our Lotus brand and long-term value creation. Together, these efforts are expected to position us for greater efficiency and competitiveness in the global landscape. “

Dr. Daxue Wang, Chief Financial Officer, commented: “Our efforts in cost discipline and inventory optimization are reflected in the significantly narrowed loss for both the quarter and year-to-date. We remain focused on prudent resource allocation and margin enhancement, while also preparing for a more dynamic operating environment in the quarters ahead.”

Operating and Financial Results of the Third Quarter of 2025

  • Total revenues were $137 million, a 46% YoY decrease.
  • Gross margin was 8%, versus 3% for the same period of 2024.
  • Operating loss was $94 million, narrowed by 41% YoY.
  • Net loss was $65 million, narrowed by 68% YoY.
  • Adjusted EBITDA (non-GAAP) was a loss of $54 million, narrowed by 70% YoY.

Deliveries

1

by Model Type

  3Q 2025 3Q 2024 % Change (YoY)
Lifestyle SUV and Sedan 1,392 1,616 (14%)
Sportscars 407 1,153 (65%)
Total 1,799 2,769 (35
%)



Key Financial Results
The table below summarizes key preliminary financial results for the third quarter in 2025.
(in millions of U.S. dollars, unaudited)

   3Q 2025 3Q 2024 % Change (YoY)
Revenue 137 255 (46%)
Cost of Revenue 126 247 (49%)
Gross profit 11 8 33%
Gross margin (%) 8% 3%  
Operating loss (94) (160) (41%)
Net loss (65) (206) (68%)
Adjusted net loss(A) (65) (209) (69%)
Adjusted EBITDA(A) (54) (182) (70%)

(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 7:00 AM U.S. Eastern Time on Monday, November 24, 2025 (13:00 Central European Time / 20:00 China Standard Time on the same day).

There will be a live audio webcast and replay available following completion of the call on the Company’s investor relations website at https://ir.group-lotus.com/.

For participants who wish to join the 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/BIa3e47dbbf2804a9e91809ef2acae7125

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 China market and the number of vehicles in relation to which revenue had been recognized for markets outside China, and included commissioned deliveries in the US market. Starting from the three months ended June 30, 2025, the presentation of delivery data has been unified and the volume of delivery reported represents the number of vehicles in relation to which revenue has been recognized for all markets and includes commissioned deliveries in the US market. Historical data presented in this press release has been adjusted to reflect this change.

Note 2: Based on market data of retail sales volume in Jan-Sep 2025 in Mainland China. Premium auto segment refers to passenger vehicles pricing over RMB 400,000.

About Lotus Technology Inc.

Lotus Technology Inc. has operations across the UK, the EU and China. The Company is dedicated to delivering luxury lifestyle battery electric vehicles, with a focus on world-class R&D in next-generation automobility technologies such as electrification, digitalisation and more. For more information about Lotus Technology Inc., please visit www.group-lotus.com.

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 U.S. GAAP and may be different from non-GAAP methods of accounting and reporting used by other companies. Non-GAAP financial measures have limitations as analytical tools and when assessing the Company’s operating performance, investors should not consider them in isolation, or as a substitute for financial information prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP. The Company encourages investors and others to review its financial information in its entirety and not rely on a single financial measure. The Company mitigates these limitations by reconciling non-GAAP financial measures to the most comparable U.S. GAAP performance measures, all of which should be considered when evaluating the Company’s performance. For more information on non-GAAP financial measures, please see “Appendix D – Unaudited Reconciliation of GAAP and Non-GAAP Results (Adjusted net loss/Adjusted EBITDA)” set forth at the end of this press release.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains statements that may constitute “forward-looking” statements pursuant to the “safe harbor” provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements other than statements of historical fact are forward-looking statements. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terminology such as “may”, “should”, “expect”, “intend”, “will”, “estimate”, “anticipate”, “believe”, “predict”, “potential”, “forecast”, “plan”, “seek”, “future”, “propose” or “continue”, or the negatives of these terms or variations of them or similar terminology although not all forward-looking statements contain such terminology. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties, including those identified under the heading “Risk Factors” in the Company’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. All information provided in this press release is as of the date of this press release, and Lotus Tech undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement, except as required under applicable law.

Contact Information

For investor inquiries

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Appendix A

Lotus Technology Inc.

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

(All amounts in thousands)

    As of
  September 30, 2025   December 31, 2024
 
US$
 
US$
ASSETS        
Current assets        
Cash   65,305   103,072
Restricted cash   360,703   379,293
Accounts receivable – third parties, net   47,077   117,076
Accounts receivable – related parties, net   90,420   107,816
Inventories   116,792   188,582
Prepayments and other current assets – third parties, net   86,647   72,541
Prepayments and other current assets – related parties, net   136,971   74,558
       
Total current assets   903,915   1,042,938
       
Non-current assets        
Restricted cash   87,016   2,572
Investment securities – related parties   2,116   2,221
Securities pledged to an investor     315,796
Loan receivable from a related party   301,424   269,539
Property, equipment and software, net   235,447   316,447
Intangible assets   116,479   116,500
Operating lease right-of-use assets   125,541   144,029
Equity method investments   13,002   7,499
Other non-current assets – third parties   72,499   67,009
Other non-current assets – related parties   858   1,113
       
Total non-current assets   954,382   1,242,725
       
Total assets   1,858,297   2,285,663



Lotus Technology Inc.

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Con’d)

(All amounts in thousands)

    As of
  September 30, 2025   December 31, 2024
 
US$
 
US$
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ DEFICIT        
Current liabilities        
Short term borrowings – third parties   490,962   602,949
Short-term borrowings – related parties   629,167   199,570
Accounts payable – third parties   72,682   61,752
Accounts payable – related parties   428,397   410,433
Contract liabilities – third parties   25,268   33,964
Operating lease liabilities – third parties   13,552   14,094
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities – third parties   283,271   389,791
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities – related parties   186,943   214,760
Share buyback forward liabilities     117,059
Put option liabilities     309,115
Convertible notes – related parties   124,959   113,910
       
Total current liabilities   2,255,201   2,467,397
       
Non-current liabilities        
Long‑term borrowings   83,847  
Contract liabilities – third parties   7,295   8,683
Operating lease liabilities – third parties   62,425   68,331
Operating lease liabilities – related parties   3,528   10,729
Warrant liabilities   1,034   3,340
Exchangeable notes   132,007   102,999
Convertible notes – third parties   81,439   74,246
Convertible notes – related parties   76,358  
Deferred tax liabilities   1,425  
Deferred income   297,302   293,923
Other non-current liabilities – third parties   117,395   114,770
Other non-current liabilities – related parties   1,553   1,471
       
Total non-current liabilities   865,608   678,492
       
Total liabilities   3,120,809   3,145,889



Lotus Technology Inc.

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (con’d)

(All amounts in thousands)

    As of
  September 30, 2025   December 31, 2024
 
US$
 
US$
SHAREHOLDERS’ DEFICIT        
Ordinary shares   7     7  
Additional paid-in capital   1,918,892     1,785,664  
Treasury stock   (141,575 )    
Accumulated other comprehensive income   40,063     55,165  
Accumulated deficit   (3,072,151 )   (2,693,698 )
         
Total shareholders’ deficit attributable to ordinary shareholders   (1,254,764 )   (852,862 )
Noncontrolling interests   (7,748 )   (7,364 )
Total shareholders’ deficit   (1,262,512 )   (860,226 )
       
Total liabilities and shareholders’ deficit   1,858,297     2,285,663  
       



Appendix B

Lotus Technology Inc.

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive loss

(All amounts in thousands, except for share and per share/ADS data)

  For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
    2025     2024  
 
US$
 
US$
Revenues:        
Sales of goods   330,392     624,249  
Service revenues   25,366     28,574  
Total revenues   355,758     652,823  
Cost of revenues:        
Cost of goods sold   (307,283 )   (580,820 )
Cost of services   (19,733 )   (12,888 )
Total cost of revenues   (327,016 )   (593,708 )
Gross profit   28,742     59,115  
Operating expenses:        
Research and development expenses   (129,806 )   (227,525 )
Selling and marketing expenses   (116,664 )   (259,804 )
General and administrative expenses   (92,667 )   (175,342 )
Government grants   4,951     5,811  
Impairment of long-lived assets   (51,646 )    
Total operating expenses   (385,832 )   (656,860 )
Operating loss   (357,090 )   (597,745 )
Interest expenses   (41,039 )   (20,557 )
Interest income   20,574     15,276  
Investment income, net   11,045     10,799  
Foreign currency exchange gains, net   28,444     14,963  
Changes in fair values of liabilities, excluding impact of instrument-specific credit risk   (28,708 )   (88,062 )
Loss before income taxes and share of results of equity method investments   (366,774 )   (665,326 )
Income tax expense   (16,685 )   (1,155 )
Share of results of equity method investments   5,004     (39 )
Net loss   (378,455 )   (666,520 )
Less: Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests   (2 )   (1,402 )
Net loss attributable to ordinary shareholders   (378,453 )   (665,118 )
Accretion of redeemable convertible preferred shares       (2,979 )
Net loss available to ordinary shareholders   (378,453 )   (668,097 )
Loss per ordinary share

1
       
—Basic and diluted   (0.58 )   (1.05 )
Weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding used in computing net loss per ordinary share

1
       
—Basic and diluted   655,416,645     636,737,124  

1 Shares outstanding for all periods reflect the adjustment for recapitalization upon the consummation of merger transaction in February 2024.



Lotus Technology Inc.

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive loss (cont’d)

(All amounts in thousands, except for share and per share/ADS data)

  For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
    2025     2024  
 
US$
 
US$
Net loss   (378,455 )   (666,520 )
         
Other comprehensive (loss)/income:        
Fair value changes of liabilities due to instrument-specific credit risk, net of nil income taxes   3,994     230  
Foreign currency translation adjustment, net of nil income taxes   (19,096 )   118  
       
Total other comprehensive (loss)/income   (15,102 )   348  
       
Total comprehensive loss   (393,557 )   (666,172 )
Less: Total comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests   (2 )   (1,402 )
Total comprehensive loss attributable to ordinary shareholders   (393,555 )   (664,770 )
         



Appendix C

Lotus Technology Inc.

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive loss

(All amounts in thousands, except for share and per share/ADS data)

  For the Three Months Ended September 30,
    2025     2024  
 
US$
 
US$
Revenues:        
Sales of goods   132,907     241,356  
Service revenues   4,525     13,352  
Total revenues   137,432     254,708  
Cost of revenues:        
Cost of goods sold   (122,398 )   (239,938 )
Cost of services   (4,158 )   (6,567 )
Total cost of revenues   (126,556 )   (246,505 )
Gross profit   10,876     8,203  
Operating expenses:        
Research and development expenses   (37,501 )   (52,671 )
Selling and marketing expenses   (37,669 )   (55,530 )
General and administrative expenses   (29,311 )   (63,364 )
Government grants   85     3,323  
Impairment of long-lived assets   (142 )    
Total operating expenses   (104,538 )   (168,242 )
Operating loss   (93,662 )   (160,039 )
Interest expenses   (7,398 )   (8,849 )
Interest income   7,417     6,618  
Investment income, net   1,645     7,303  
Foreign currency exchange gains (losses), net   (12,081 )   19,392  
Changes in fair values of liabilities, excluding impact of instrument-specific credit risk   39,376     (69,495 )
Loss before income taxes and share of results of equity method investments   (64,703 )   (205,070 )
Income tax expense   (1,642 )   (800 )
Share of results of equity method investments   930     (398 )
Net loss   (65,415 )   (206,268 )
Less: Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests       (469 )
Net loss attributable to ordinary shareholders   (65,415 )   (205,799 )
Loss per ordinary share        
—Basic and diluted   (0.10 )   (0.30 )
Weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding used in computing net loss per ordinary share        
—Basic and diluted   647,705,809     675,897,690  



Lotus Technology Inc.

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive loss (con’d)

(All amounts in thousands, except for share and per share/ADS data)

  For the Three Months Ended September 30,
    2025     2024  
 
US$
 
US$
Net loss   (65,415 )   (206,268 )
         
Other comprehensive (loss)/income:        
Fair value changes of liabilities due to instrument-specific credit risk, net of nil income taxes   (2,784 )   631  
Foreign currency translation adjustment, net of nil income taxes   (14,455 )   (294 )
       
Total other comprehensive (loss)/income   (17,239 )   337  
       
Total comprehensive loss   (82,654 )   (205,931 )
Less: Total comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests       (469 )
Total comprehensive loss attributable to ordinary shareholders   (82,654 )   (205,462 )



Appendix D

Lotus Technology Inc.

Unaudited Reconciliation of GAAP and Non-GAAP results (Adjusted net loss/Adjusted EBITDA)

(All amounts in thousands)

    For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
    2025     2024  
   
US$
 
US$
Net loss   (378,455 )   (666,520 )
Share-based compensation expenses    2,255     33,565  
Adjusted net loss   (376,200 )   (632,955 )
Net loss   (378,455 )   (666,520 )
Interest expenses    41,039     20,557  
Interest income    (20,574 )   (15,276 )
Income tax expense   16,685     1,155  
Share-based compensation expenses    2,255     33,565  
Depreciation    45,010     63,153  
Adjusted EBITDA   (294,040 )   (563,366 )

  For the Three Months Ended September 30,
  2025     2024  
 
US$
 
US$
Net loss (65,415 )   (206,268 )
Share-based compensation expenses  40     (2,329 )
Adjusted net loss (65,375 )   (208,597 )
Net loss (65,415 )   (206,268 )
Interest expenses  7,398     8,849  
Interest income  (7,417 )   (6,618 )
Income tax expense  1,642     800  
Share-based compensation expenses  40     (2,329 )
Depreciation  9,358     23,867  
Adjusted EBITDA (54,394 )   (181,699 )