Lotus Technology Inc. reports developments in intelligent and luxury mobility under the Lotus brand, including battery-electric vehicles, luxury sports cars, and hybrid SUV products. Company updates commonly cover model launches and market introductions for Eletre, Emira, and For Me/Eletre X; participation in auto and design events; ADAS compliance milestones such as UN R171 certification; and management discussion of AI, blockchain, and connected-vehicle systems.
LOT announcements also include unaudited financial results, vehicle deliveries, service revenue tied to R&D and intellectual property commercialization, margin trends, operating loss trends, and expansion across China, Europe, and North America.
Lotus Technology (Nasdaq: LOT) announced that Geely has exercised its put option to sell its 51% equity stake in Lotus Advance Technologies to Lotus Tech. The transaction, announced on April 16, 2025, will be executed through a non-cash share exchange.
The acquisition includes Lotus UK's sportscar and hypercar manufacturing operations, along with Lotus Engineering's consultancy services. The deal's completion is expected by 2025, subject to regulatory approvals. The put option was exercisable after Lotus UK exceeded 5,000 vehicle sales in 2024.
The transaction pricing is based on 1.15x Lotus UK's 2024 revenue plus cash minus debt, with Lotus Tech issuing new shares at $10 per share as consideration. This strategic move aims to consolidate all Lotus brand operations under one entity, potentially enhancing operational synergies and brand equity.
Lotus Technology (Nasdaq: LOT) announced key leadership changes, with Mr. Daxue Wang appointed as Chief Financial Officer effective April 8, 2025, replacing Mr. Alexious Lee who resigned for personal reasons but remains on the board. Wang brings extensive financial experience from his previous role as CFO at Radar Auto and positions at various financial institutions.
Additionally, the company appointed Ms. Catherine Cai as an independent director and member of multiple board committees, effective March 31, 2025. Cai brings over three decades of investment banking experience, including senior positions at UBS, Citigroup, and Bank of America Merrill Lynch.
Lotus Technology (Nasdaq: LOT) has scheduled the release of its unaudited fourth quarter and full year 2024 financial results for April 22, 2025, before the U.S. market opens. The company's management will host an earnings conference call at 8:00 AM U.S. Eastern Time (14:00 Central European Time / 20:00 China Standard Time) on the same day.
Investors can access the live audio webcast and replay through the company's investor relations website. Participants wishing to join the call must complete online registration in advance to receive dial-in numbers and a unique PIN.
Lotus Technology has announced a strategic partnership between its intelligent driving arm, Lotus Robotics, and CaoCao Mobility, a major Chinese ride-hailing provider. The collaboration launches an innovative intelligent mobility platform for robotaxis, integrating Lotus Robotics' intelligent driving solutions with CaoCao's operational expertise.
CaoCao Mobility's network spans 57 cities and 35,000 enterprises. The partnership has already initiated pilot operations of robotaxis equipped with Lotus Robotics' intelligent driving system in Suzhou and Hangzhou. This marks the beginning of scaled commercial deployment of robotaxi services.
Lotus Robotics is also exploring global opportunities with partners like Aramco Digital in the GCC region. The company plans to deploy advanced features globally in Q4 2025, including mapless Urban Navigate on Autopilot. Additionally, Lotus Robotics provides intelligent driving solutions to various OEMs including Lynk&Co, Farizon Auto, and a leading European automaker.
Lotus Technology reported its preliminary vehicle delivery results for 2024, achieving 12,065 deliveries, marking a significant year-over-year growth of over 70% - the highest growth rate among leading luxury brands. China represented approximately 25% of total global deliveries in 2024.
Looking ahead to 2025, Lotus aims to increase global deliveries by 20%, with China expected to contribute 25-28% of total deliveries. The company also announced the successful reclamation of its proprietary rights to the LOTUS roundel, LOTUS word mark, and the Chinese character of Lotus ("莲花") in China, establishing global trademark consistency.
Lotus Technology reported delivering 9,871 vehicles in the first eleven months of 2024. The company maintained strong performance in Europe, which accounted for nearly 40% of total deliveries, while China contributed approximately 25%. The company was recognized with the Green Apple Environment Award in November for its sustainable environmental practices. Lotus has established itself as a leading British luxury brand, competing with prestigious manufacturers like Bentley, Rolls Royce, Aston Martin, and McLaren.
Lotus Technology has selected AWS as its preferred cloud provider to advance its intelligent and luxury vehicle development. The partnership supports Lotus's Vision80 Strategy to become a global luxury technology brand by 2028. Using AWS's technologies including IoT, analytics, machine learning, and generative AI, Lotus will enhance its autonomous driving solutions, connected features, and vehicle personalization.
The company's ROBO Soul self-driving software and ROBO Galaxy platform run on AWS, enabling automated tasks like parking and highway driving. Lotus Connect, their connected-vehicle platform, provides remote vehicle control and monitoring with application latency under 2.2 seconds for its Digital Key feature. AWS also powers Lotus's 3D vehicle rendering system for customization and personalized car-buying experiences.
Lotus Technology (Nasdaq: LOT) has been awarded the prestigious Green Apple Environment Award for its outstanding environmental practices. The award, presented at Kensington Palace in London, recognizes the company's commitment to ecological preservation and sustainable development. Lotus Tech launched a pioneering natural capital assessment project, focusing on improving procurement, assembly, and manufacturing processes.
The company's supply chain initiatives, including increased use of recycled materials and green energy, were highlighted in the Shanghai Climate Week's ClimateTech In Focus report. Additionally, Lotus Tech was named a finalist for the Sustainability Award at the British Business Awards 2024, further validating its environmental commitment.
Lotus Technology reported strong growth in the first nine months of 2024, with vehicle deliveries reaching 7,617 units, up 136% year-over-year. Total revenue doubled to $653 million, while intelligent driving business revenue from external customers grew 450% to $11 million. The company expanded globally with significant growth in Europe (372% YoY) and launched new markets. However, gross margin declined to 9% from 11%, and operating loss increased 18% to $598 million. The company unveiled new Hyper Hybrid EV technology featuring a combined range of over 1,100 kilometers.
Lotus Technology (Nasdaq: LOT) announced that its subsidiary, Lotus Robotics, has secured contracts worth approximately US$130 million for its intelligent driving solutions. The company has partnered with leading auto conglomerates across Europe, Japan, and other markets, with over 40% of the total contract value coming from Europe and Rest of the World. Nearly 10 different vehicle models are expected to incorporate Lotus Robotics' driving solutions in the next 2-3 years. The contracts demonstrate global market recognition of Lotus's self-owned technologies and represent a significant driver for the company's long-term growth.