Strong Q2 Guidance with Large QoQ Growth Expected
Management guided Q2 deliveries of 100,000–106,000 units (implying +59.5% to +69.1% quarter-over-quarter) and revenue of RMB 19.6 billion–RMB 20.8 billion (implying +50.4% to +59.6% quarter-over-quarter), signaling an expected sharp recovery in volumes and top-line vs Q1.
Product Momentum — GX Launch and Premium Mix
Launched GX on May 20 as a flagship L4-era SUV; initial orders show >80% mix for the ultra flagship priced above RMB 350,000. Management reports GX demand above expectations and majority SKUs delivering higher-than-expected gross margins.
Mona M3 Market Leadership and Upsell Mix
Mona M3 remained China's top-selling A-class pure electric sedan for 19 consecutive months; >85% of buyers chose the MAX or Ultra SE (higher-margin) configurations, driving improved product mix.
YoY Gross Margin Improvement and Vehicle Margin Gains
Reported total gross margin of 20.6% in Q1 2026 vs 15.6% in Q1 2025, and vehicle gross margin of 12.1% vs 10.5% in Q1 2025, reflecting YoY cost reductions and improved product mix.
International Expansion Traction
April international monthly deliveries surpassed 6,000 units for the first time; management expects international revenue to exceed 20% of total revenue in Q2, aims for sustained monthly overseas deliveries >10,000 in Q4 and to more than double full-year overseas deliveries.
ADAS Adoption and Technology Leadership (VLA 2.0)
In April, ADAS mileage penetration on VLA 2.0-equipped vehicles surpassed 50%, and VLA 2.0 is in Europe testing with potential regulatory approvals next year; company emphasizes scaling law in autonomous driving and continued AI/R&D investment.
Cash Position and Capital Cushion
Cash balance of RMB 42.09 billion as of March 31, 2026, providing liquidity to support R&D, product launches and international expansion.
Full-Stack R&D and Roadmap for Physical AI
Completed Turing AI SoC upgrade across lineup; company targets mass production of humanoid robot (RM) by year-end with commercial deliveries beginning in 2027, and continued roadmap for robotaxi/BLA 2.0 and four new global models in H2 2026.