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Kandi Technologies Reports First Half of 2025 Unaudited Financial Results

1. Kandi's gross margin increased to 45.2%, up from 31.7%. 2. First-half revenues fell to $36.3 million, down 39.3% year-over-year. 3. Cash and equivalents improved to $256.7 million, up from $126.3 million. 4. Company enters AI robotics sector through collaboration with Deep Robotics. 5. Operational losses decreased to $1.9 million, reflecting improved efficiency.

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August 19, 2025 07:00 ET  | Source: Kandi Technologies Group, Inc. Gross margin further expansion to 45.2%, up from 31.7% in prior-year periodMaintains strong financial position with $256.7M in cash, restricted cash, and time deposits JINHUA, China, Aug. 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kandi Technologies Group, Inc. (“Kandi” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ GS: KNDI), a long renowned leader in all-electric personal transportation and utility vehicles, today announced its unaudited financial results for the six months ended June 30, 2025. First Half 2025 Financial Highlights Total net revenues were $36.3 million, compared with $59.8 million for the same period of 2024.Gross margin increased to 45.2% from 31.7% for the same period of 2024.Net income was $1.7 million, compared with $2.4 million for the same period of 2024.As of June 30, 2025, the Company had cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, and certificates of deposit totaling $256.7 million, compared with $126.3 million as of December 31, 2024. Recent Development Fast-track entry into the embodied intelligence sector through strategic cooperation with Deep Robotics, co-developing intelligent golf caddy robots and security patrol quadruped robots for the North American market.Strengthened leadership in battery swap infrastructure as Kandi’s subsidiary, China Battery Exchange (Zhejiang) Technology Co., Ltd., became a supplier and secured its first heavy-truck battery swap station equipment order under Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Limited’s “Ten Thousand Station Plan.” Management Remarks Mr. Feng Chen, CEO of Kandi, commented: “In the first half of 2025, the global macroeconomic landscape remained challenging, exerting pressure on our operations. Despite these headwind, we continued to strengthen our core off-road vehicle business through streamlined inventory management, enhanced manufacturing efficiency, and optimized sales network. These initiatives drove a substantial improvement in gross margin to 45.2%, compared with 31.7% in the same period of 2024. At the same time, we drove our expansion into high-potential technology sectors such as embodied intelligence and battery swap infrastructure, securing multiple strategic partnerships that established a strong foundation for sustainable growth. Looking ahead, supported by robust cash reserves, steadily improving operational efficiency, and myriad technological advantages, we will continue to increase R&D investment and refine our supply chain, while driving forward our dual-engine strategy of ‘stable cash flow business + growth incubation business’ to capture emerging opportunities and deliver long-term value for our shareholders.” First Half 2025 Financial Results REVENUES Net revenues were $36.3 million, a decrease of 39.3% from $59.8 million for the same period of 2024. This decrease was mainly due to a decrease in sales of off-road vehicles and EV products. COST OF GOODS SOLD Cost of goods sold was $19.9 million, a decrease of 51.3% from $40.9 million for the same period of 2024. The decrease was primarily due to the corresponding decrease in sales. GROSS PROFIT Gross profit was $16.4 million, compared with $19.0 million for the same period of 2024. Gross margin was 45.2%, compared with 31.7% for the same period of 2024. The improvement in gross margin was primarily driven by changes in product mix and regional revenue distribution, as well as increased sales of impaired inventory compared with the same period last year. OPERATING EXPENSES Total operating expenses were $18.3 million, a decrease of 21.4% from $23.3 million for the same period of 2024. Research and development expenses were $2.5 million, an increase of 48.5% from $1.7 million for the same period of 2024. The increase was mainly due to a research and development project for battery products conducted in the first half of 2025. Selling and marketing expenses were $4.5 million, a decrease of 35.8% from $7.0 million for the same period of 2024. The decrease was in line with the scale of decrease in revenue. General and administrative expenses were $11.3 million, a decrease of 22.6% from $14.6 million for the same period of 2024. The decrease was mainly due to reduced depreciation expenses driven by a one-time asset impairment recorded at the end of 2024, and reduced stock compensation expenses compared with the same period last year. LOSS FROM OPERATIONS Loss from operations was $1.9 million, a decrease of 55.6% from $4.4 million for the same period of 2024. NET INCOME Net income was $1.7 million, a decrease of 28.7% from $2.4 million for the same period of 2024. Basic and diluted net income attributable to the Company’s shareholders per share were $0.02, compared with $0.03 for the same period of 2024. BALANCE SHEET AND CASH FLOW As of June 30, 2025, the Company had cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, and certificates of deposit totaling $256.7 million, compared with $126.3 million as of December 31, 2024. Conference Call The Company’s management will hold an earnings conference call at 8:00 A.M. U.S. Eastern Time on August 19, 2025, or 8:00 P.M. Beijing Time to discuss its financial results and operating performance for the first half of 2025. The dial-in and webcast details for the conference call are as follows: Toll-free dial-in number: +1-877-407-3982International dial-in number: + 1-201-493-6780Webcast and replay: https://viavid.webcasts.com/starthere.jsp?ei=1730899&tp_key=39766435ca A live and archived webcast of the conference call will also be available on the Company’s investor relations website at ir.kandigroup.com. About Kandi Technologies Group, Inc. Kandi Technologies Group, Inc. (NASDAQ GS: KNDI) is a leader in the research, development, and manufacturing of all-electric personal transportation and utility vehicles. Headquartered in Jinhua, China, the Company’s primary focus is on off-road mobility solutions, with a strategic emphasis for the North American market, while actively pursuing opportunities in other related emerging high-tech areas. Through its subsidiaries, Kandi Technologies leverages its robust manufacturing capabilities and technological expertise to deliver innovative products for a wide range of commercial and consumer applications. For more information, please visit ir.kandigroup.com. Safe Harbor Statement This press release contains certain statements that may include “forward-looking statements.” All statements other than statements of historical fact included herein are “forward-looking statements.” These forward-looking statements are often identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as “believes,” “expects” or similar expressions, involving known and unknown risks and uncertainties. Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, they do involve assumptions, risks and uncertainties, and these expectations may prove to be incorrect. You should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this press release. The Company’s actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements as a result of a variety of factors, including the risk factors discussed in the Company’s periodic reports that are filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission and available on the SEC’s website (http://www.sec.gov). All forward-looking statements attributable to the Company or persons acting on its behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by these risk factors. Other than as required under the applicable securities laws, the Company does not assume a duty to update these forward-looking statements. For investor and media inquiries, please contact: Kandi Technologies Group, Inc.Kewa LuoEmail: IR@kandigroup.com Piacente Financial CommunicationsBrandi PiacenteTel: +1-212-481-2050Email: Kandi@thepiacentegroup.com Piacente Financial Communications Hui FanTel: +86-10-6508-0677 Email: Kandi@thepiacentegroup.com KANDI TECHNOLOGIES GROUP, INC.AND SUBSIDIARIESCONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS(UNAUDITED)(All amounts in thousands)   June 30, 2025  December 31, 2024   (Unaudited)    CURRENT ASSETS      Cash and cash equivalents $32,247  $37,308 Restricted cash  71,040   83,530 Certificate of deposit  153,486   5,481 Accounts receivable  10,815   26,463 Inventories  45,216   51,268 Notes receivable  -   346 Other receivables  6,160   144,721 Prepayments and prepaid expense  4,500   4,968 Advances to suppliers  741   562 TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS  324,205   354,647          NON-CURRENT ASSETS        Property, plant and equipment, net  62,381   63,504 Intangible assets, net  3,285   3,893 Land use rights, net  2,592   2,587 Deferred tax assets  6,492   6,497 Long-term investment  1,956   1,413 Goodwill  31,649   31,182 Other long-term assets  10,787   10,173 TOTAL NON-CURRENT ASSETS  119,142   119,249          TOTAL ASSETS $443,347  $473,896          CURRENT LIABILITIES        Accounts payable $14,388  $25,476 Other payables and accrued expenses  5,051   8,544 Short-term loans  37,385   37,529 Notes payable  23,536   41,621 Income tax payable  709   1,431 Advance receipts  109   - Other current liabilities  5,217   5,795 TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES  86,395   120,396          NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES        Long-term loans  -   5,707 Deferred taxes liability  547   525 Other long-term liabilities  453   641 TOTAL NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES  1,000   6,873          TOTAL LIABILITIES  87,395   127,269          STOCKHOLDER'S EQUITY        Kandi technologies group, inc. stockholders' equity  354,050   344,697 Non-controlling interests  1,902   1,930 TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY  355,952   346,627          TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY $443,347  $473,896  KANDI TECHNOLOGIES GROUP, INC.AND SUBSIDIARIESCONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS ANDCOMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)(UNAUDITED)(All amounts in thousands, except for share and per share data)   Six Months Ended   June 30, 2025  June 30, 2024        REVENUES, NET $36,291  $59,825          COST OF GOODS SOLD  (19,904)  (40,858)         GROSS PROFIT  16,387   18,967          OPERATING EXPENSE:        Research and development  (2,504)  (1,685)Selling and marketing  (4,505)  (7,023)General and administrative  (11,310)  (14,612)TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSE  (18,319)  (23,320)         LOSS FROM OPERATIONS  (1,932)  (4,353)         OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE):        Interest income  4,334   3,633 Interest expense  (1,100)  (965)Change in fair value of contingent consideration  -   936 Government grants  1,099   1,051 Other (loss) income, net  (853)  2,525 TOTAL OTHER INCOME, NET  3,480   7,180          INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES  1,548   2,827          INCOME TAX BENEFIT (EXPENSE)  147   (449)         NET INCOME  1,695   2,378          LESS: NET (LOSS) INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO NON-CONTROLLING INTERESTS  (29)  63          NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO KANDI TECHNOLOGIES GROUP, INC. STOCKHOLDERS  1,724   2,315          OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)        Foreign currency translation adjustment  6,148   (9,823)         COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) $7,843  $(7,445)         WEIGHTED AVERAGE SHARES OUTSTANDING BASIC  84,805,991   86,663,100 WEIGHTED AVERAGE SHARES OUTSTANDING DILUTED  84,805,991   87,097,274          NET INCOME PER SHARE, BASIC $0.02  $0.03 NET INCOME PER SHARE, DILUTED $0.02  $0.03          NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO KANDI TECHNOLOGIES GROUP, INC. STOCKHOLDERS PER SHARE, BASIC $0.02  $0.03 NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO KANDI TECHNOLOGIES GROUP, INC. STOCKHOLDERS PER SHARE, DILUTED $0.02  $0.03 

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