Adjusted Profitability Achieved
Cheche delivered adjusted net income of RMB 11.6 million (USD 1.7 million) for full-year 2025 versus an adjusted net loss of RMB 24.8 million in the prior year — a positive swing of more than RMB 35 million. The company also reported positive net income in the second half of 2025 (RMB 7.8 million).
Top-Line Growth in Written Premiums and Policies
Total written premium placed grew 11.0% year-over-year to RMB 27.0 billion for full-year 2025, with second-half 2025 premiums up 16.9% YoY to RMB 15.5 billion. Total policies issued increased to 20.3 million for the year from 17.3 million the prior year (second-half policies: 12.0 million vs 9.3 million).
Rapid NEV Business Expansion
NEV embedded policies and premiums grew sharply: full-year 2025 NEV embedded policies reached 2.0 million (+85.3% YoY) and NEV premiums reached RMB 6.3 billion (+91.0% YoY). NEV share of total written premiums rose to 23.4% for the year (from 13.6% prior year) and to 24.1% in H2 (from 17.2%). The company now has partnerships with 16 NEV manufacturers.
Disciplined Cost Management and Operating Expense Reduction
Total operating expenses decreased 19.6% YoY to RMB 181.2 million for full-year 2025; adjusted total operating expenses decreased 17.0% to RMB 156.9 million. In the second half adjusted operating expenses fell 22.2% to RMB 77.1 million, reflecting broad cost discipline across selling, G&A and R&D lines.
Gross Profit Growth and Margin Expansion Despite Revenue Compression
Gross profit increased modestly (FY +1.0% to RMB 160.4 million; H2 +0.5% to RMB 94.6 million) and gross margin expanded as NEV (higher-margin) business grew as a share of mix, indicating improved unit economics even as net revenues compressed.
Advances in AI Capabilities and Strategic Partnerships
Progress converting AI strategy into operations: AI pricing models deployed with leading insurers and NEV OEMs; AI anti-fraud and risk control product recognized among 'Top 100 AI products of 2024'; landmark partnership with Volkswagen and continued partnerships with Huawei and other OEMs; initial execution in international markets (Australia, New Zealand, Latin America, Middle East) with automaker partners.
2026 Guidance Pointing to Growth and Improved Profitability
Management guidance for 2026: net revenues RMB 3.0–3.2 billion, total written premiums RMB 28.0–30.0 billion, NEV written premiums RMB 10.5–12.0 billion, and adjusted net income expected to 'multiply several fold' vs. 2025 — signaling confidence in scaling renewals, AI pricing and NEV penetration.