Cenntro Electric, a leading electric commercial vehicle manufacturer, reported a net revenue of approximately $3.4 million for the first quarter ended March 31, 2024, a slight decrease from the $3.5 million reported in the same period in 2023. The company's net loss for the quarter was $9.2 million, an improvement from the $11.1 million net loss in the previous year. The decrease in net revenue was primarily due to a reduction in vehicle sales, which was partially offset by an increase in spare-part sales. Despite the decrease in net revenue, the company's gross margin on vehicle sales improved from 1.63% in Q1 2023 to 6.34% in Q1 2024. Cenntro Electric's operating expenses saw a reduction, with selling and marketing expenses dropping by approximately 29.6% and general and administrative expenses by...Show More

Cenntro Electric, a leading electric commercial vehicle manufacturer, reported a net revenue of approximately $3.4 million for the first quarter ended March 31, 2024, a slight decrease from the $3.5 million reported in the same period in 2023. The company's net loss for the quarter was $9.2 million, an improvement from the $11.1 million net loss in the previous year. The decrease in net revenue was primarily due to a reduction in vehicle sales, which was partially offset by an increase in spare-part sales. Despite the decrease in net revenue, the company's gross margin on vehicle sales improved from 1.63% in Q1 2023 to 6.34% in Q1 2024. Cenntro Electric's operating expenses saw a reduction, with selling and marketing expenses dropping by approximately 29.6% and general and administrative expenses by 13.3% compared to the same quarter last year. The company's research and development expenses, however, increased by 10.1% as it continues to invest in new electric commercial vehicle models and technologies. Cenntro Electric's business development efforts included the transformation of its go-to-market model to Cenntro Branded EV Centers globally, starting in 2022. The company's future plans involve regionalizing manufacturing and supply chains in key markets, expanding its channel partner network, and increasing investment in research and development to further its technology in vehicle development and sustainable energy solutions. As of March 31, 2024, Cenntro Electric had a working capital of approximately $67.5 million and plans to fund future operations through cash on hand, operations, credit lines, and potential equity and debt financings.