PONY AI Inc. Reaches 300th Gen-7 BAIC Robotaxi Milestone, Advancing Toward 1,000-Vehicle Combined Fleet by Year-End
Rhea-AI Summary
Pony AI (Nasdaq: PONY) announced its 300th Gen-7 ARCFOX Alpha T5 Robotaxi produced in partnership with BAIC on Oct 24, 2025. The unit is undergoing testing and validation ahead of planned broader commercial deployment in Beijing and Shenzhen later this year. Combined with the ramp-up of Gen-7 GAC Robotaxi vehicles, Pony AI said these efforts support its year-end target of a 1,000-vehicle combined fleet. The company also presented production and deployment advancements at the 2025 World Intelligent Connected Vehicles Conference in Beijing.
Positive
- 300 BAIC Gen-7 Robotaxi units produced (Oct 24, 2025)
- Targeting 1,000-vehicle combined fleet by year-end 2025
- Gen-7 vehicles entering testing and validation for deployment
- Partnerships with BAIC and GAC enabling production ramp
Negative
- 300th unit is undergoing testing, not yet in commercial service
- 1,000-vehicle figure is a year-end target, not a confirmed count
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BEIJING, China, Oct. 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pony AI Inc. (“Pony.ai” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: PONY), a global leader in the commercialization of autonomous mobility, today announced a major production milestone with the 300th ARCFOX Alpha T5 Robotaxi, developed in partnership with Beijing Automotive Industry Corporation (“BAIC”). Pony.ai also attended the 2025 World Intelligent Connected Vehicles Conference (“WICV”) in Beijing, where it was invited to present its latest advancements in large-scale production and commercial deployment.
The production of the 300th unit of BAIC Robotaxi marks a critical step for Pony.ai. This model is currently undergoing testing and validation in preparation for broader commercial deployment in Beijing and Shenzhen later this year. Combined with the on-going ramp-up of the seventh-generation (“Gen-7”) of Guangzhou Automobile Group (“GAC”) Robotaxi vehicles, these fuel the momentum towards Pony.ai’s year-end 1,000-vehicle fleet target.
“We are pleased to see our partnership with BAIC reach this important milestone,” said Dr. James Peng, Chairman and CEO of Pony.ai. “Mass production showcases our ability to scale efficiently, with each Gen-7 Robotaxi rolling off the production line bringing us one step closer to realizing large-scale commercialization of autonomous mobility. This milestone reflects our unwavering commitment to delivering safe, efficient, and intelligent mobility services to users.”
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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