Lotus Technology Reports Significant Margin Improvement and Narrowed Losses in FY25 Despite Revenue Decline

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Lotus Technology Inc. reported a significant improvement in gross margin and a substantial narrowing of operating and net losses for FY2025 and Q4 2025, despite a decline in revenues and deliveries, alongside a new PHEV launch and strategic investment.

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• Gross Margin Significantly Improved

  Gross margin for the full year 2025 improved to 9% from 3% in 2024. For Q4 2025, gross margin reached 10%, a substantial turnaround from -11% in Q4 2024, demonstrating strong operational efficiency.

• Operating and Net Losses Narrowed Substantially

  Full-year operating loss narrowed by 46% to $423 million, and net loss narrowed by 58% to $464 million. Q4 operating loss narrowed by 65% to $66 million, and net loss narrowed by 81% to $86 million.

• Revenues and Deliveries Declined

  Total revenues decreased by 44% year-over-year to $519 million for FY2025, with total deliveries down 46% to 6,520 units, attributed to tariff headwinds and a phased rollout of upgraded models.

• Strategic Investment from ECARX

  ECARX made a strategic investment of $23 million for 16,788,321 newly issued ordinary shares, deepening the collaborative framework between the two companies.

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Lotus Technology Inc. reported a mixed financial performance for the full year and fourth quarter of 2025. While total revenues and vehicle deliveries saw significant year-over-year declines, the company demonstrated strong operational improvements. Gross margin notably improved to 9% for the full year (from 3% in 2024) and 10% for Q4 (from -11% in Q4 2024). This led to a substantial narrowing of operating and net losses, indicating enhanced cost control and efficiency. The launch of its first PHEV model, 'For Me,' and a $23 million strategic investment from ECARX further bolster the company's product roadmap and financial flexibility. Investors should monitor the continued execution of the new PHEV model rollout and the impact of the strategic partnership on future sales and profitability, as the company navigates a challenging market while improving its underlying unit economics.