PONY AI Inc. Begins Mass Production and Road Testing of Multiple Gen-7 Robotaxi Models
Rhea-AI Summary
Pony AI (NASDAQ:PONY), a leader in autonomous mobility, has initiated mass production and road testing of its seventh-generation Robotaxi models. The company has partnered with GAC and BAIC to manufacture these vehicles, with production beginning in June and July 2025 respectively.
The Gen-7 autonomous driving system features three key innovations: it's the first to use 100% automotive-grade components, achieves a 70% reduction in BOM costs for the autonomous driving kit, and includes an enhanced platform-based design for multi-vehicle adaptation. The company aims to expand its fleet to 1,000 vehicles by the end of 2025, with road testing already underway in Guangzhou and Shenzhen.
Positive
- First-to-market with 100% automotive-grade components in autonomous driving system
- 70% reduction in bill-of-materials costs for autonomous driving kit
- Strategic partnerships with major automakers GAC and BAIC
- On track to deploy 1,000 vehicles by end of 2025
Negative
- Significant capital investment required for mass production and fleet expansion
- Potential regulatory hurdles in different regions for autonomous vehicle deployment
News Market Reaction
On the day this news was published, PONY declined 2.80%, reflecting a moderate negative market reaction.
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NEW YORK, July 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pony AI Inc. (“Pony.ai” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: PONY), a global leader in achieving large-scale commercialization of autonomous mobility, today announced that its seventh-generation (“Gen-7”) Robotaxi recently entered mass production for multiple models and began road testing. This milestone brings Pony.ai significantly closer to its goal of expanding its fleet to 1,000 vehicles by the end of 2025, laying a strong foundation for future large-scale commercial deployment.
After unveiling its Gen-7 autonomous driving system at the Shanghai Auto Show in April, Pony.ai commenced mass production of the Guangzhou Automobile Group (“GAC”) and Beijing Automotive Industry Corporation (“BAIC”) Gen-7 Robotaxi models in June and July, respectively. The seamless integration of Pony.ai’s leading autonomous driving technology into both GAC and BAIC vehicles highlights the strength of these partnerships, while ensuring the highest standards of quality and safety throughout component sourcing, pre-installation, and final assembly.
Shortly after mass production, Pony.ai also began road testing in Guangzhou and Shenzhen. These achievements demonstrate the operational synergies, marking a critical transition from laboratory and closed-track validation to real-world traffic environments.
The Gen-7 autonomous driving system delivers three major advancements: it is the world’s first to utilize
Marking 2025 as its “year of mass production,” the Company is on track to build a fleet of more than 1,000 vehicles by year-end — paving the way for scalable growth and substantial commercial opportunities.
About Pony AI Inc.
Pony AI Inc. is a global leader in achieving large-scale commercialization of autonomous mobility. Leveraging its vehicle-agnostic Virtual Driver technology, a full-stack autonomous driving technology that seamlessly integrates Pony.ai’s proprietary software, hardware, and services, Pony.ai is developing a commercially viable and sustainable business model that enables the mass production and deployment of vehicles across transportation use cases. Founded in 2016, Pony.ai has expanded its presence across China, Europe, East Asia, the Middle East and other regions, ensuring widespread accessibility to its advanced technology. For more information, please visit: https://ir.pony.ai.
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