Faraday Future and Faraday X Join High Ranking Political Leaders in Washington, D.C., Where FX CEO, Max Ma, Contributed to Key Discussions on FX Business, EVs, U.S. Manufacturing and Innovation
Rhea-AI Summary
Faraday Future (Nasdaq: FFAI) executives, including FX CEO Max Ma, met with U.S. political leaders in Washington, D.C. to discuss EV policy, tariffs, U.S. manufacturing, and innovation. The company said it is advancing its Global Automotive Industry Bridge Strategy and the FX brand plans localized assembly in the U.S.
FF has a U.S. manufacturing footprint building 100% of its vehicles and announced the start of assembly for FX Super One MPV pre-production vehicles at its Hanford, CA facility, with a planned first pre-production vehicle off-the-line ceremony on December 21, 2025. FX will source components internationally initially but intends to shift progressively to U.S.-based suppliers.
Positive
- Assembly start of FX Super One pre-production vehicles at Hanford, CA
- Off-line ceremony planned for December 21, 2025
- 100% U.S.-built claim for current vehicle manufacturing
- Commitment to progressively shift FX sourcing to U.S. suppliers
Negative
- Early-phase reliance on international components for FX production
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Peers on Argus
FFAI fell 4.31% while peers were mixed: NWTN gained 16.81%, NIU rose 2.49%, GGR slipped 1.54%, and others were flat to modestly positive, pointing to stock-specific pressure rather than a broad EV move.
Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 09 | FX pre-production start | Positive | -0.8% | Began FX Super One MPV pre-production at Hanford with Dec 21 ceremony target. |
| Dec 07 | FX rollout update | Positive | +1.8% | Confirmed Dec 21 FX Super One roll-off ceremony and long-term volume plan. |
| Dec 04 | UAE product showcase | Positive | +6.8% | Showcased FX Super One and FF 91 2.0 across UAE with regional strategy push. |
| Dec 04 | Investor conference | Positive | +6.8% | Announced IR presentation covering growth strategy and upcoming catalysts. |
| Dec 03 | FX components arrival | Positive | +3.7% | Reported first full batch of FX Super One components cleared customs for Hanford. |
Recent FX Super One and strategy updates have usually been followed by positive price moves, with one mild negative reaction.
Over early December 2025, Faraday Future issued a series of FX Super One updates, including customs clearance of components, UAE product showcases, and confirmation of a Dec 21, 2025 roll-off ceremony. These milestones generally saw positive single‑digit to mid‑single‑digit price gains, though the start of Hanford pre‑production on Dec 9 saw a slight 0.85% decline. Today’s policy‑focused Washington, D.C. meetings extend the same FX and U.S. manufacturing narrative without adding new financial details.
Market Pulse Summary
This announcement underscores Faraday Future’s efforts to align its FX brand, EV strategy, and U.S. manufacturing footprint with policymakers in Washington, D.C. It builds on recent FX Super One milestones at the Hanford facility and the Global Automotive Industry Bridge Strategy launched in 2024. Investors may track execution on U.S. localization, the planned December 21 pre‑production ceremony, and ongoing SEC‑reported financial performance.
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- The Company is actively engaging with policy leaders in the U.S. and has been involved in ongoing constructive proposals regarding automotive policy, particularly involving the EV sector and FX’s new business strategy in the U.S.
- The Company recently announced that it has launched the start of assembly of the first FX Super One MPV pre-production vehicles at the Company’s Hanford, CA, factory in anticipation of the first pre-production vehicle off the line ceremony planned for December 21.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Faraday Future Intelligent Electric Inc. (Nasdaq: FFAI) (“FF”, “Faraday Future”, or the “Company”), a California-based global shared intelligent electric mobility ecosystem company, today announced that executives from FF and FX brands recently joined numerous members of Congress and political leadership for pertinent business meetings in Washington, D.C. The meetings, attended by FX CEO Max Ma, and John Schilling, Director of PR and Government Affairs for the Company, included an open dialogue on a number of policy topics such as EV sales, tariffs, U.S. manufacturing and innovation. The Company wants to continue to work closely with the leadership in the nation’s capital in the near future to help promote the long-term prosperity of America’s high-end manufacturing sector, centered around the automotive industry and its broader ecosystem.
In 2024, FF announced its Global Automotive Industry Bridge Strategy, including the China-U.S. industrial bridge, alongside the launch of the second brand, Faraday X (FX). FX plans to bring world-class vehicle components to the U.S. for localized assembly through this approach, which enables FX to bring global industrial value, including those from China, into the U.S. in a way that aligns with U.S. priorities and national interests.
Currently, FF is proud to have a strong manufacturing footprint in the U.S., where it builds
While the FX brand will source components internationally in the early phase, FX is committed to progressively shifting to U.S.-based suppliers. This initiative will also encourage global automotive supply chain enterprises to establish manufacturing operations in the U.S., accelerating the development of the domestic NEV ecosystem. This approach not only supports the return of advanced manufacturing to America, but also safeguards U.S. consumer data, strengthens U.S. competitiveness in the global auto industry, and contributes meaningfully to restoring the country’s leadership position in the automotive sector.
“It was a constructive few days in Washington DC meeting with members of Congress, and included such pertinent topics related to our operations such as our new FX business, U.S. based manufacturing and the importance of innovation in driving the automotive industry to the next level,” said Max Ma. “I’m happy to say this open dialogue and ongoing discussions with the policy makers and political leaders in the U.S. will help us set a clear pathway for the further development of FF and the FX brand in the U.S. market.”
ABOUT FARADAY FUTURE
Faraday Future is a California-based global shared intelligent electric mobility ecosystem company. Founded in 2014, the Company’s mission is to disrupt the automotive industry by creating a user-centric, technology-first, and smart driving experience. Faraday Future’s flagship model, the FF 91 2.0 Futurist Alliance, exemplifies its vision for luxury, innovation, and performance. The new FX strategy aims to introduce mass production models equipped with state-of-the-art luxury technology similar to the FF 91 2.0, targeting a broader market with middle-to-low price range offerings. For more information, please visit https://www.ff.com/us/.
FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS
This press release includes “forward looking statements” within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. When used in this press release, the words “plan to,” “can,” “will,” “should,” “future,” “potential,” and variations of these words or similar expressions (or the negative versions of such words or expressions) are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements, which include statements regarding the FX Super One and related production and delivery, involve a number of known and unknown risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other important factors, many of which are outside the Company’s control, which could cause actual results or outcomes to differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements.
Important factors, among others, that may affect actual results or outcomes include, among others: the Company’s ability to maintain its listing on Nasdaq; the availability of sufficient share capital to execute on its strategy, which the Company currently lacks; the agreement of stockholders to substantially increase the Company’s share capital, which could result in substantial additional dilution; the Board’s approval of various production and sales plans and proposals, which the Company may fail to obtain; the Company's ability to homologate FX vehicles for sale; the Company’s ability to secure the necessary funding to execute on the FX strategy, which will be substantial; the Company’s ability to enter into an engineering services agreement, which will be required for the Super One in the U.S.; the Company’s ability to secure an occupancy certificate for its Hanford facility; the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern and improve its liquidity and financial position; the Company’s ability to pay its outstanding obligations; the Company's ability to remediate its material weaknesses in internal control over financial reporting and the risks related to the restatement of previously issued consolidated financial statements; the Company’s limited operating history and the significant barriers to growth it faces; the Company’s history of losses and expectation of continued losses; the success of the Company’s payroll expense reduction plan; the Company’s ability to execute on its plans to develop and market its vehicles and the timing of these development programs; the Company’s estimates of the size of the markets for its vehicles and cost to bring those vehicles to market; the rate and degree of market acceptance of the Company’s vehicles; the Company’s ability to cover future warranty claims; the success of other competing manufacturers; the performance and security of the Company’s vehicles; current and potential litigation involving the Company; the Company’s ability to receive funds from, satisfy the conditions precedent of and close on the various financings described elsewhere by the Company; the result of future financing efforts, the failure of any of which could result in the Company seeking protection under the Bankruptcy Code; the Company’s indebtedness; the Company’s ability to cover future warranty claims; the Company’s ability to use its “at-the-market” program; insurance coverage; general economic and market conditions impacting demand for the Company’s products; potential negative impacts of a reverse stock split; potential cost, headcount and salary reduction actions may not be sufficient or may not achieve their expected results; circumstances outside of the Company's control, such as natural disasters, climate change, health epidemics and pandemics, terrorist attacks, and civil unrest; risks related to the Company's operations in China; the success of the Company's remedial measures taken in response to the Special Committee findings; the Company’s dependence on its suppliers and contract manufacturer; the Company's ability to develop and protect its technologies; the Company's ability to protect against cybersecurity risks; and the ability of the Company to attract and retain employees, any adverse developments in existing legal proceedings or the initiation of new legal proceedings, and volatility of the Company’s stock price. You should carefully consider the foregoing factors and the other risks and uncertainties described in the “Risk Factors” section of the Company’s Form 10-K filed with the SEC on March 31, 2025, and other documents filed by the Company from time to time with the SEC.
CONTACTS
Investors (English): steven.park@ff.com
Investors (Chinese): cn-ir@faradayfuture.com
Media: john.schilling@ff.com
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