Faraday Future Begins Production of the First FX Super One Pre-Production Vehicles at Its Hanford Facility, Nears Completion of the Bridge Closure for the Company’s Global Automotive Industry Bridge Strategy
Rhea-AI Summary
Faraday Future (NASDAQ: FFAI) began assembly production of pre-production FX Super One MPV vehicles at its Hanford, California FF aiFactory California on Dec 9, 2025, with a planned first off-line ceremony on Dec 21, 2025. The first batch follows delivery of knockdown kits of nearly 3,000 parts per vehicle and will be used for testing, marketing and planning in the U.S.
The company says about $300 million has been invested in the 1.1M sq ft Hanford facility, which with additional investment and permitting could support production of more than 30,000 FX vehicles annually. The milestone is tied to near completion of the company’s Bridge Closure supply-chain strategy.
Positive
- Started assembly of FX Super One pre-production vehicles on Dec 9, 2025
- Received knockdown kits of nearly 3,000 parts per vehicle
- About $300 million invested in the 1.1M sq ft Hanford facility
- Hanford facility could support > 30,000 vehicles annually with further investment
- FF 91 2.0 flagship already built at the same Hanford plant
Negative
- Current activity is pre-production; no commercial sales or production timeline disclosed
- Achieving >30,000 annual capacity requires additional investment and permitting
- AI hybrid extended range (AIHER) powertrain is planned at a later date, not immediately available
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FFAI gained 1.74% ahead of this production update. Peers like NWTN (+16.81%), EMPD (+3.09%), and GGR (+2.94%) were also positive, but no names appeared in the momentum scanner and sector_momentum is flagged as stock-specific rather than a broad auto move.
Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 07 | FX pre-production update | Positive | +1.8% | Pre-production components arrival and roll-off ceremony date set. |
| Dec 04 | Marketing showcase | Positive | +6.8% | FX Super One and FF 91 2.0 showcased across UAE landmarks. |
| Dec 04 | Investor conference | Positive | +6.8% | Investor relations presentation on growth strategy and catalysts. |
| Dec 03 | Supply chain milestone | Positive | +3.7% | FX Super One components cleared customs and delivered to Hanford. |
| Dec 03 | Strategic advisor hire | Positive | +3.7% | Retention of policy advisor focused on trade and tariffs. |
Recent operational and strategic updates have generally been followed by positive price reactions, showing alignment between upbeat news and short-term gains.
This announcement extends a series of FX Super One and Hanford-related milestones. On Dec 3, Faraday Future highlighted customs clearance of FX components and $300 million invested in the 1.1 million‑sq‑ft Hanford facility, with more than 30,000 annual FX capacity. Subsequent news covered the FX launch in the UAE, a high-profile strategic advisor, and investor outreach. Today’s start of FX Super One pre‑production at Hanford fits this trajectory of moving from logistics and marketing milestones toward tangible assembly activity.
Market Pulse Summary
This announcement confirms the start of FX Super One pre‑production at Faraday Future’s Hanford facility, advancing from component delivery toward assembled vehicles for testing and marketing. It builds on prior updates about customs clearance, UAE launches, and factory investment of about $300 million with potential capacity above 30,000 FX units per year. Against very weak Q3 2025 results with just $37 thousand in revenue and a $222.2 million net loss, investors may watch how quickly pre‑production converts into scaled, revenue‑generating output.
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- This production start follows the recent arrival of multiple full sets of knockdown components — nearly 3,000 parts per vehicle — required for building the first batch of complete pre-production FX Super One vehicles which, once assembled, will be used for testing, marketing and other planning activities in the U.S.
- This production milestone marks the second vehicle model to come out of the Hanford facility, named "FF aiFactory California," along with the Company’s FF 91 2.0 that is also assembled there.
LOS ANGELES, Dec. 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Faraday Future Intelligent Electric Inc. (NASDAQ: FFAI) (“Faraday Future”, “FF” or the “Company”), a California-based global shared intelligent electric mobility ecosystem company, today announced that it has launched the start of assembly production of the 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. This milestone also marks the near completion of the Bridge Closure for the Company’s Bridge strategy, covering a closed loop of supply chain, testing, logistics, customs clearance and production. This further validates the feasibility and strategic value of the Bridge model, across tariff adaptation, ICTS compliance, cost management, and operational efficiency.
The production, which started today, follows the recent arrival of the first batch of knockdowns for the FX Super One MPV, nearly 3,000 parts per vehicle — required for building the first batch of complete pre-production FX Super One vehicles, which once assembled, will be used for testing, marketing and other planning activities in the U.S..
Faraday Future’s current 1.1 million-square-foot manufacturing and production facility in Hanford, California, named "FF aiFactory California," has approximately
“This milestone of building the first pre-production FX Super One’s at the Hanford plant is an important step towards reaching the Company’s goals, including marking the near completion of the Bridge Closure for our Bridge strategy, covering a closed loop of supply chain, testing, logistics, customs clearance and production,” said YT Jia, Founder & Global Co-CEO of FF. “The pre-production process will allow us to test every aspect of the FX Super One vehicle assembly in Hanford, including the parts and logistics pipeline and training personnel who will assemble the vehicles, to ensure everything is running smoothly.”
In parallel to this production milestone, the Company is also working on the comprehensive engineering of vehicles, which includes extensive safety testing and validation. These efforts are integral to ensuring that the FX Super One meets the highest standards of quality, performance, safety, and the end user experience.
The FX Super One is an affordable mass market MPV. It offers a spacious, meticulously crafted interior with high-end materials and advanced technology, the FX Super One prioritizes passenger comfort with a host of features including multiple rows, spacious seating, ambient lighting, and premium entertainment systems, to name a few. The Super One is planned to be available with AWD and two powertrain options: battery electric and, at a later date, an AI hybrid extended range (AIHER) configuration.
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, exemplifies its vision for luxury, innovation, and performance. The FX strategy aims to introduce mass production models equipped with state-of-the-art luxury technology similar to the FF 91, targeting a broader market with middle-to-low price range offerings. FF is committed to redefining mobility through AI innovation. Join us in shaping the future of intelligent transportation. For more information, please visit https://www.ff.com/
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 timing, and the Super EAI F.A.C.E. system; 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 ability to timely clear customs; the Company's ability to homologate FX vehicles for sale; the Company’s ability to secure the necessary agreements from OEMs to be able to engineer FX vehicles for the U.S. market; the Company’s ability to secure the necessary funding to execute on the FX strategy, which will be substantial; the Company’s ability to secure an occupancy certificate for its Hanford facility; the Company’s ability to increase production capacity at its Hanford facility, which would be costly; the Company’s ability to develop an AIHER powertrain; the Company’s ability to obtain any necessary approvals to equip the Super One with the Super EAI F.A.C.E. system; 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:
Investor Relations (English): steven.park@ff.com
Investors (Chinese): cn-ir@faradayfuture.com
Media: john.schilling@ff.com
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