Kandi Technologies Reports First Half of 2026 Unaudited Financial Results

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Kandi Technologies (KNDI) reported unaudited first-half 2026 revenue of $57.1 million, up 57.4% year over year.

Net income rose to $9.4 million from $1.7 million, and operating income reached $5.5 million versus a $1.9 million loss. Off-road vehicle and parts revenue increased to $54.2 million from $34.0 million, while gross margin narrowed to 43.5% from 45.2%. Cash, restricted cash and certificates of deposit totaled $285.7 million at June 30, up from $211.9 million at year-end 2025.

Kandi completed its Rawrr acquisition on February 6 and its acquisition of a 51% stake in Xinchu for RMB20 million (approximately US$2.9 million) in the third quarter. In July, a subsidiary signed a five-year exclusive electric sightseeing vehicle agreement with Greentown. Another received an order for 18 battery swap stations from CATL’s QIJI Energy and began production at a facility expected to reach annual capacity of up to 200 stations.

Positive

• Revenue rose 57.4% year over year to $57.1 million in the first half.
• Net income rose to $9.4 million from $1.7 million a year earlier.
• Operating income reached $5.5 million, versus a $1.9 million loss a year earlier.
• Off-road vehicle and parts revenue rose to $54.2 million from $34.0 million.
• Gross profit increased to $24.8 million from $16.4 million.
• Basic and diluted earnings per share rose to $0.10 from $0.02.
• Cash, restricted cash and certificates of deposit totaled $285.7 million at June 30, versus $211.9 million at year-end 2025.
• Working capital was $189.5 million at June 30.
• Rawrr acquisition was completed on February 6, adding electric off-road motorcycles to Kandi’s portfolio.
• 51% stake in Xinchu was acquired in the third quarter, adding a battery backup and energy storage business.
• Five-year exclusive agreement with Greentown covers electric sightseeing vehicles in Chinese residential communities.
• 18 battery swap stations were ordered by CATL’s QIJI Energy under an existing cooperation agreement.
• Battery swap equipment production began in July at Kandi’s Lin’an facility.

Negative

• Gross margin narrowed to 43.5% from 45.2% a year earlier.
• Cost of goods sold rose 62.3% year over year to $32.3 million.
• Operating expenses increased 5.3% year over year to $19.3 million.
• Cash and cash equivalents fell to $14.6 million at June 30 from $35.5 million at year-end 2025.
• Short-term loans rose to $43.3 million from $30.8 million at year-end 2025.
• Notes payable rose to $27.0 million from $16.5 million at year-end 2025.
• RMB20 million (approximately US$2.9 million) was the price for the 51% Xinchu stake.
• Weighted-average basic shares rose to 96,905,807 from 84,805,991 a year earlier.
• Up to 200 stations in annual Lin’an production capacity remains an expectation, not a reported output.

News Explained

Production began in July 2026 at China Battery Exchange’s Lin’an manufacturing base, moving its battery-swap equipment business into production. The company expects the site to reach annual capacity of up to 200 heavy-duty truck battery-swap stations.

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Key Figures

Net revenue: $57.1M (+57.4% year over year) Net income: $9.4M (+452.2% year over year) Cash, restricted cash and certificates of deposit: $285.7M +4 more

Net revenue

$57.1M (+57.4% year over year)

Six months ended June 30, 2026; $36.3M in the prior-year period

Net income

$9.4M (+452.2% year over year)

Six months ended June 30, 2026; $1.7M in the prior-year period

Cash, restricted cash and certificates of deposit

$285.7M

As of June 30, 2026; compared with $211.9M as of December 31, 2025

Income from operations

$5.5M

Six months ended June 30, 2026; compared with a $1.9M operating loss in the prior-year period

Net income per share

$0.10

Basic and diluted, six months ended June 30, 2026; compared with $0.02 in the prior-year period

Gross margin

43.5%

Six months ended June 30, 2026; compared with 45.2% in the prior-year period

Off-road vehicles and associated parts revenue

$54.2M (+59.4%)

Six months ended June 30, 2026; compared with $34.0M in the prior-year period

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Key Terms

restricted cash, certificates of deposit, gross margin, working capital, +1 more

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restricted cash financial

"Cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, and certificates of deposit totaled"

Cash that a company holds but cannot use for day-to-day operations because it is set aside for a specific purpose—such as meeting loan covenants, serving as collateral, funding an escrow, or complying with regulations. Like money in a locked savings account earmarked for a bill, restricted cash reduces the cash available to run the business and pay dividends or debts, so investors treat it differently when assessing a company’s true short-term financial strength.

certificates of deposit financial

"restricted cash, and certificates of deposit totaled $285.7 million"

A certificate of deposit (CD) is a bank product where you deposit money for a fixed period in exchange for a guaranteed interest rate; think of it as lending your savings to a bank for a set time in return for a promised return. It matters to investors as a low-risk, predictable place to park cash, earn higher interest than a checking account, and compare returns against other options — but withdrawing early usually incurs a penalty and government insurance typically covers balances up to set limits.

gross margin financial

"Gross margin was 43.5%, compared with 45.2%"

Gross margin is the difference between how much money a company makes from selling its products and how much it costs to produce them, expressed as a percentage of sales. It shows how efficiently a company is turning sales into profit before other expenses like marketing or salaries. Higher gross margin means the company keeps more money from each sale, which is a good sign of financial health.

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working capital financial

"Working capital was $189.5 million as of June 30, 2026."

Working capital is the money a business has available to cover its daily expenses, like paying bills and buying supplies. It’s like the cash in your wallet that helps you handle everyday costs; having enough ensures the business can operate smoothly without running into money shortages.

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battery management systems technical

"Xinchu designs and manufactures lithium battery backup power and battery management systems"

An electronic control system that monitors and regulates a rechargeable battery pack’s charge, discharge, temperature and individual cells to keep it safe, efficient and long‑lasting. Think of it as a thermostat and traffic controller for a battery: it prevents overheating, evens out imbalances between cells, and ensures the pack delivers expected power and range. Investors care because a better system improves product reliability, reduces warranty and safety risks, and can lower costs or enable higher performance across devices and vehicles.

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• Revenue increased 57.4% year over year to $57.1M
• Net income increased 452.2% year over year to $9.4M
• Strengthened balance sheet with $286M in cash, restricted cash and time deposits
  
  

JINHUA, China, Sept. 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kandi Technologies Group, Inc. (“Kandi” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ GS: KNDI), a global innovator in intelligent equipment and a technology-driven platform company, today announced its unaudited financial results for the six months ended June 30, 2026.

First Half 2026 Financial Highlights

• Total net revenues increased 57.4% year over year to $57.1 million from $36.3 million.
• Net income increased 452.2% year over year to $9.4 million from $1.7 million.
• Cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, and certificates of deposit totaled $285.7 million as of June 30, 2026, compared with $211.9 million as of December 31, 2025.
• Revenue from off-road vehicles and associated parts increased 59.4% to $54.2 million, compared with $34.0 million for the same period of 2025.
  
  

Recent Developments

• On February 6, 2026, Kandi completed its acquisition of Rawrr, a premium electric off-road motorcycle brand in the United States. The acquisition reinforces Kandi’s presence in the North American sustainable mobility market and represents a pivotal milestone in the Company’s long-term multi-brand expansion strategy. Rawrr’s electric off-road motorcycles have expanded Kandi’s product portfolio, which also includes LSPTVs (Low-Speed Personal Transportation Vehicles), UTVs (Utility Terrain Vehicles), and other off-road vehicles, enabling the Company to serve a broader customer base with a more comprehensive suite of low-carbon mobility solutions across community transportation, outdoor recreation, and sports leisure applications.
   
• In June 2026, Kandi entered into an agreement to acquire a 51% controlling stake in Hangzhou Xinchu New Energy Technology Co., Ltd. (“Xinchu”) for RMB20 million (approximately US$2.9 million), marking its entry into the rapidly growing AI data center backup power and energy storage market. Founded by an experienced team with deep expertise across Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and Africa, Xinchu designs and manufactures lithium battery backup power and battery management systems for AI data centers, telecom base stations, and high-density GPU computing environments. The transaction was completed in the third quarter of 2026.
   
• In July 2026, Kandi’s subsidiary, Kandi Electric Vehicles (Hainan) Co., Ltd. (“Kandi Hainan”), entered into an exclusive five-year cooperation agreement with Zhejiang Greentown Community Business Group Co., Ltd. to deploy electric sightseeing vehicles, classified as low-speed electric vehicles (“LSVs”), across residential communities in China. By leveraging Greentown’s extensive nationwide property management network, the partnership is expected to expand Kandi’s domestic off-road EV business and establish a scalable, recurring-revenue community mobility model.
   
• In July 2026, Kandi’s subsidiary, China Battery Exchange, secured an equipment procurement order from CATL’s QIJI Energy for 18 battery swap stations, representing the first batch order under the parties’ three-year cooperation agreement entered into in January 2026. Covering end-to-end services spanning equipment manufacturing, delivery, site deployment, and after-sales maintenance, this order marks the partnership’s transition from pilot phase into active commercial deployment, reinforcing China Battery Exchange’s position within CATL’s heavy-truck battery swap supplier ecosystem.
   
• In July 2026, China Battery Exchange commenced production at its newly established battery swap equipment manufacturing base in Lin’an, Zhejiang Province. The facility is expected to reach an annual production capacity of up to 200 heavy-duty truck battery swap stations, supporting the Company’s efforts to expand standardized battery swap equipment manufacturing. The commencement of production is directly supported by growing commercial momentum, including the 18-station equipment procurement order from CATL’s QIJI Energy.
  
  

Management Remarks

Mr. Feng Chen, CEO of Kandi, commented, “In the first half of 2026, Kandi delivered strong revenue growth and returned to operating profitability, reflecting improved operating leverage. Our North American off-road electric vehicle business was a key contributor to this growth, supported by increased sales momentum and the additional revenue contribution from Rawrr. We will continue to build on this progress by broadening our channel network, upgrading our product portfolio and deepening Rawrr’s integration to reinforce our competitive position.

“Beyond our core business, we are leveraging our technology and manufacturing expertise to pursue opportunities in energy and intelligent equipment. Our battery-swapping equipment business is gaining commercial traction and our expansion into AI data center backup power and energy storage is opening new markets. Our current priority is on fulfilling customer orders, building customer relationships and validating solutions in real-world applications. We will continue to tailor these efforts to each initiative’s stage of development as we build a more diversified revenue base.

“Looking beyond 2026, we expect upgrades to Kandi’s product lineup, new Rawrr product launches and contributions from emerging businesses to support continued growth. Backed by a solid financial position, we intend to pursue these initiatives with a disciplined approach to capital allocation, aligning investment with commercial progress to optimize capital efficiency, propel sustainable growth and create long-term shareholder value.”

First Half 2026 Financial Results

REVENUES

Net revenues were $57.1 million, representing an increase of 57.4% from $36.3 million for the same period of 2025. This increase was mainly due to an increase in sales of off-road vehicles compared to the prior period, as well as the additional revenue contributed by Rawrr, which the Company acquired in February 2026.

COST OF GOODS SOLD

Cost of goods sold was $32.3 million, representing an increase of 62.3% from $19.9 million for the same period of 2025. The increase was primarily due to the corresponding increase in sales.

GROSS PROFIT

Gross profit was $24.8 million, compared with $16.4 million for the same period of 2025. Gross margin was 43.5%, compared with 45.2% for the same period of 2025.

OPERATING EXPENSES

Total operating expenses were $19.3 million, representing an increase of 5.3% from $18.3 million for the same period of 2025.

Research and development expenses were $2.4 million, representing a decrease of 3.5% from $2.5 million for the same period of 2025.

Selling and marketing expenses were $5.0 million, representing an increase of 10.0% from $4.5 million for the same period of 2025. The increase reflected higher sales activity.

General and administrative expenses were $11.9 million, representing an increase of 5.4% from $11.3 million for the same period of 2025.

INCOME (LOSS) FROM OPERATIONS

Income from operations was $5.5 million, compared with loss from operations of $1.9 million for the same period of 2025.

NET INCOME

Net income was $9.4 million, compared with $1.7 million for the same period of 2025. The increase was primarily driven by higher net revenues and gross profit, while operating expenses remained relatively stable.

Basic and diluted net income attributable to the Company’s shareholders was $0.10 per share, compared with $0.02 per share for the same period of 2025.

BALANCE SHEET

As of June 30, 2026, the Company had cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, and certificates of deposit totaling $285.7 million, compared with $211.9 million as of December 31, 2025. Working capital was $189.5 million as of June 30, 2026.

Conference Call

The Company’s management will hold an earnings conference call at 8:00 A.M. U.S. Eastern Time on September 28, 2026, or 8:00 P.M. Beijing Time to discuss its financial results and operating performance for the first half of 2026.

The dial-in and webcast details for the conference call are as follows:

• Toll-free dial-in number: +1-877-407-3982
• International dial-in number: +1-201-493-6780
  Webcast and replay: https://viavid.webcasts.com/starthere.jsp?ei=1777400&tp_key=03eb3b36c5
  
  

A live and archived webcast of the conference call will also be available on the Company’s investor relations website at ir.kandigroup.com.

About Kandi Technologies Group, Inc.

Kandi Technologies Group, Inc. (NASDAQ GS: KNDI) is a global innovator in intelligent equipment and a technology-driven platform company. It leverages technological innovation, a global supply chain, and advanced manufacturing to transform industries and expand real-world applications, bringing technology closer to people’s everyday lives. Guided by a “one core, two growth engines” framework, the Company anchors its business in all-domain intelligent vehicles, with battery swapping equipment and intelligent robotics as two growth pillars. Driven by its mission to bring joy to daily life, Kandi Technologies fosters shared success and sustainable, long-term growth through open collaboration and mutually beneficial partnerships, creating enduring industrial and societal value while building a globally respected brand.

For more information, please visit ir.kandigroup.com.  The Company provides important updates on its website.

Safe Harbor Statement

This press release contains certain statements that may include “forward-looking statements.” All statements other than statements of historical fact included herein are “forward-looking statements.” These forward-looking statements are often identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as “believes,” “expects,” or similar expressions, involving known and unknown risks and uncertainties. Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, they do involve assumptions, risks and uncertainties, and these expectations may prove to be incorrect. You should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this press release. The Company’s actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements as a result of a variety of factors, including the risk factors discussed in the Company’s periodic reports that are filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission and available on the SEC’s website (http://www.sec.gov). All forward-looking statements attributable to the Company or persons acting on its behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by these risk factors. Other than as required under the applicable securities laws, the Company does not assume a duty to update these forward-looking statements.

For investor and media inquiries, please contact:

Kandi Technologies Group, Inc.
Kewa Luo
Tel: +1 (212) 551-3610
Email: IR@kandigroup.com

Piacente Financial Communications
Brandi Piacente
Tel: +86-10-6508-0677
Email: Kandi@thepiacentegroup.com

KANDI TECHNOLOGIES GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (UNAUDITED)
(All amounts in thousands)
		June 30, 2026				December 31, 2025
		(Unaudited)
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents		$	14,641			$	35,531
Restricted cash			62,065				93,495
Short term investment			100				-
Certificate of deposit			208,999				82,918
Accounts receivable			13,280				22,479
Inventories			28,021				26,361
Notes receivable			117				183
Other receivables			4,927				32,806
Prepayments and prepaid expense			4,159				2,613
Advances to suppliers			3,743				4,692
TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS			340,052				301,078
NON-CURRENT ASSETS
Property, plant and equipment, net			58,538				58,605
Intangible assets, net			8,594				318
Land use rights, net			2,647				2,613
Construction in progress			133				62
Deferred tax assets			2,778				2,762
Long-term investment			1,086				1,857
Goodwill			35,946				22,491
Other long-term assets			11,656				9,877
TOTAL NON-CURRENT ASSETS			121,378				98,585
TOTAL ASSETS		$	461,430			$	399,663
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Accounts payable		$	22,588			$	22,106
Other payables and accrued expenses			49,356				51,745
Short-term loans			43,322				30,751
Notes payable			26,952				16,477
Income tax payable			753				1,104
Other current liabilities			7,603				6,233
TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES			150,574				128,416
NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES
Deferred taxes liability			2,815				857
Other long-term liabilities			328				328
TOTAL NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES			3,143				1,185
TOTAL LIABILITIES			153,717				129,601
SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Kandi Technologies Group, Inc. shareholders’ equity			307,702				270,063
Non-controlling interests			11				(1	)
TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY			307,713				270,062
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY		$	461,430			$	399,663

KANDI TECHNOLOGIES GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (UNAUDITED)
(All amounts in thousands, except for share and per share data)
		Six Months Ended
		June 30, 2026				June 30, 2025
REVENUES, NET		$	57,117			$	36,291
COST OF GOODS SOLD			(32,298	)			(19,904	)
GROSS PROFIT			24,819				16,387
OPERATING EXPENSE:
Research and development			(2,417	)			(2,504	)
Selling and marketing			(4,955	)			(4,505	)
General and administrative			(11,922	)			(11,310	)
TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSE			(19,294	)			(18,319	)
INCOME (LOSS) FROM OPERATIONS			5,525				(1,932	)
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE):
Interest income			3,597				4,334
Interest expense			(679	)			(1,100	)
Government grants			322				1,099
Other income (loss), net			326				(853	)
TOTAL OTHER INCOME , NET			3,566				3,480
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES			9,091				1,548
INCOME TAX BENEFIT			269				147
NET INCOME			9,360				1,695
LESS: NET INCOME (LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE TO NON-CONTROLLING INTERESTS			11				(29	)
NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO KANDI TECHNOLOGIES GROUP, INC. SHAREHOLDERS			9,349				1,724
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
Foreign currency translation adjustment			8,607				6,148
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME		$	17,967			$	7,843
WEIGHTED AVERAGE SHARES OUTSTANDING BASIC			96,905,807				84,805,991
WEIGHTED AVERAGE SHARES OUTSTANDING DILUTED			96,905,807				84,805,991
NET INCOME PER SHARE, BASIC		$	0.10			$	0.02
NET INCOME PER SHARE, DILUTED		$	0.10			$	0.02
NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO KANDI TECHNOLOGIES GROUP, INC. SHAREHOLDERS PER SHARE, BASIC		$	0.10			$	0.02
NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO KANDI TECHNOLOGIES GROUP, INC. SHAREHOLDERS PER SHARE, DILUTED		$	0.10			$	0.02

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What were Kandi Technologies’ first-half 2026 earnings?

Kandi reported $9.4 million in net income, compared with $1.7 million a year earlier. Basic and diluted net income attributable to shareholders was $0.10 per share, compared with $0.02 per share.

What did Kandi Technologies acquire from Xinchu?

Kandi acquired a 51% controlling stake in Hangzhou Xinchu New Energy Technology for RMB20 million (approximately US$2.9 million). The transaction was completed in the third quarter of 2026. Xinchu designs and manufactures lithium battery backup power and battery management systems.

What work is included in Kandi’s QIJI Energy battery swap station order?

The 18-station order covers equipment manufacturing, delivery, site deployment and after-sales maintenance. China Battery Exchange received it in July 2026 as the first batch order under a three-year cooperation agreement with CATL’s QIJI Energy.