Biggest changeDollars) Combined Statements of Operations Data: Net revenues 31,297,393 10,425,659 Cost of goods sold (23,688,846 ) (8,808,257 ) Gross profit 7,608,547 1,617,402 Operating Expenses: Selling and marketing expenses (7,364,678 ) (4,175,784 ) General and administrative expenses (26,321,333 ) (32,964,644 ) Research and development expenses (5,160,803 ) (7,721,459 ) Provision for credit losses (393,873 ) — Impairment of Goodwill (209,130 ) — Total operating expenses (39,449,817 ) (44,861,887 ) Loss from operations (31,841,270 ) (43,244,485 ) Other Expense: Interest income (expense), net (183,662 ) 402,415 (Loss) gain from long-term investments (299,772 ) 70,759 Other (expense) income, net (518,150 ) 521,708 Loss from early termination of lease contract (2,218,120 ) — Gain on redemption of convertible promissory notes — 12,507 Change in fair value of convertible promissory notes and derivative liability 7,194 75,341 Change in fair value of equity securities 1,019,285 (2,600,721 ) Foreign currency exchange loss, net 44,481 (941,995 ) Gain (loss)from cross-currency swaps (9,463 ) 8,664 Loss from acquisition in relation to the revaluation of the previously held equity interest (149,872 ) (136,302 ) Gain (Loss) on exercise of warrants 900 (228,903 ) Net loss from continuing operations before tax (34,148,449 ) (46,061,012 ) Income tax (benefit) expense 35,524 (8,988 ) Net loss from continuing operation (34,112,925 ) (46,070,000 ) Discontinued operations: Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax (10,795,692 ) (8,290,755 ) Net loss (44,908,617 ) (54,360,755 ) Less: net loss attributable to non-controlling interests (41,804 ) (161,430 ) Net loss attributable to the Company’s shareholders (44,866,813 ) (54,199,325 ) Comparison of the Years Ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 Net Revenues The following table presents our net revenue components by amount and as a percentage of the total net revenues for the periods presented.
Biggest changeDollars) Statements of Operations Data: Net revenues 18,080,161 31,297,393 Cost of goods sold (20,396,258 ) (23,688,846 ) Gross (loss) profit (2,316,097 ) 7,608,547 Operating Expenses: Selling and marketing expenses (2,520,796 ) (7,364,678 ) General and administrative expenses (20,341,399 ) (26,321,333 ) Research and development expenses (2,814,163 ) (5,160,803 ) Provision for credit losses (4,556,311 ) (393,873 ) Impairment of Goodwill — (209,130 ) Total operating expenses (30,232,669 ) (39,449,817 ) Loss from operations (32,548,766 ) (31,841,270 ) Other Expense: Interest expense, net (452,990 ) (183,662 ) Loss from long-term investments (60 ) (299,772 ) Change in fair value of convertible promissory notes and derivative liability (8,474,719 ) 7,194 Change in fair value of equity securities (26,604,319 ) 1,019,285 Foreign currency exchange gain, net 98,031 44,481 Loss from acquisition in relation to the revaluation of the previously held equity interest — (149,872 ) Loss from early termination of lease contract (717,633 ) (2,218,120 ) Gain on exercise of warrants — 900 Loss from cross-currency swaps (20,225 ) (9,463 ) Loss from Note Amendment (1,756,137 ) — Gain from disposal of Cenntro Electric CICS, S.R.L.’s equity 1,157,556 — Other income (expense), net 380,129 (518,150 ) Net loss from continuing operations before tax (68,939,133 ) (34,148,449 ) Income tax (benefit) expense 52,920 35,524 Net loss from continuing operation (68,886,213 ) (34,112,925 ) Discontinued operations: Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax (4,135,717 ) (10,795,692 ) Net loss (73,021,930 ) (44,908,617 ) Less: net loss attributable to non-controlling interests (40,157 ) (41,804 ) Net loss attributable to the Company’s shareholders (72,981,773 ) (44,866,813 ) Comparison of the Years Ended December 31, 2025 and 2024 Net Revenues The following table presents our net revenue components by amount and as a percentage of the total net revenues for the periods presented.
The Company’s financial instruments not reported at fair value primarily consist of cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, accounts receivable, other current assets, amount due from and due to related parties, accounts payable and other current liabilities and short-term loans.
The Company’s financial instruments not reported at fair value primarily consist of cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, accounts receivable, other current assets, amount due from and to related parties, accounts payable and other current liabilities and short-term loans.
Estimated useful lives are as follows: Land Infinite Plant and building 20 years Machinery and equipment 5-10 years Office equipment 5 years Motor vehicles 3-5 years Leasehold improvement Over the shorter of the lease term or estimated useful lives The Company reassesses the reasonableness of the estimates of useful lives and residual values of long-lived assets when events or changes in circumstances indicate that the useful lives and residual values of a major asset or a major category of assets may not be reasonable.
Estimated useful lives are as follows: Category Estimated useful life Land Infinite Plant and building 20 years Machinery and equipment 5-10 years Office equipment 3-5 years Motor vehicles 3-5 years Leasehold improvement Over the shorter of the lease term or estimated useful lives The Company reassesses the reasonableness of the estimates of useful lives and residual values of long-lived assets when events or changes in circumstances indicate that the useful lives and residual values of a major asset or a major category of assets may not be reasonable.
Actual results could vary materially as a result of a number of factors, including: • The costs of bringing our new facilities into operation; • The timing and costs involved in rolling out new ECV models to market; • Our ability to manage the costs of manufacturing our ECVs; • The costs of maintaining, expanding and protecting our intellectual property portfolio, including potential litigation costs and liabilities; 63 Table of Contents • Revenues received from sales of our ECVs; • The costs of additional general and administrative personnel, including accounting and finance, legal and human resources, as well as costs related to litigation, investigations, or settlements; • Our ability to collect future revenues; and • Other risks discussed in the section titled “ Risk Factors .” For the twelve months from the date hereof, we also plan to continue implementing measures to increase revenues and control operating costs and expenses, implementing comprehensive budget controls and operational assessments, implementing enhanced vendor review and selection processes as well as enhancing internal controls.
Actual results could vary materially as a result of a number of factors, including: • The costs of bringing our new facilities into operation; • The timing and costs involved in rolling out new ECV models to market; • Our ability to manage the costs of manufacturing our ECVs; • The costs of maintaining, expanding and protecting our intellectual property portfolio, including potential litigation costs and liabilities; 65 Table of Contents • Revenues received from sales of our ECVs; • The costs of additional general and administrative personnel, including accounting and finance, legal and human resources, as well as costs related to litigation, investigations, or settlements; • Our ability to collect future revenues; and • Other risks discussed in the section titled “ Risk Factors .” For the twelve months from the date hereof, we also plan to continue implementing measures to increase revenues and control operating costs and expenses, implementing comprehensive budget controls and operational assessments, implementing enhanced vendor review and selection processes as well as enhancing internal controls.
We incur cost of goods sold in relation to (i) vehicle sales and spare-part sales, including, among others, purchases of raw materials, labor costs, and manufacturing expenses that related to ECVs, and (ii) other sales, including cost and expenses that are not related to ECV sales. Cost of goods sold also includes inventory write-downs.
We incur cost of goods sold in relation to (i) vehicle sales and spare-part sales, including, among others, purchases of raw materials, labor costs, and manufacturing expenses that related to ECVs, and (ii) other sales, including cost and expenses that are not related to ECV sales. Cost of goods sold also includes inventory write-downs and write-off.
GAAP requires our management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated and combined financial statements, the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period and the related disclosures in the consolidated and combined financial statements and accompanying footnotes.
GAAP requires our management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements, the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period and the related disclosures in the consolidated financial statements and accompanying footnotes.
We assume no obligation to update these forward-looking statements to reflect actual results or changes in factors or assumptions affecting forward-looking statements. 55 Table of Contents Our revenues and results of operations could differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of numerous factors, including, but not limited to, the following: the risk of significant natural disaster, the inability of our company to insure against certain risks, inflationary and deflationary conditions and cycles, currency exchange rates, and changing government regulations domestically and internationally affecting our products and businesses.
We assume no obligation to update these forward-looking statements to reflect actual results or changes in factors or assumptions affecting forward-looking statements. 57 Table of Contents Our revenues and results of operations could differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of numerous factors, including, but not limited to, the following: the risk of significant natural disaster, the inability of our company to insure against certain risks, inflationary and deflationary conditions and cycles, currency exchange rates, and changing government regulations domestically and internationally affecting our products and businesses.
Cost of goods sold Cost of goods sold mainly consists of production-related costs including costs of raw materials, consumables, direct labor, overhead costs, depreciation of plants and equipment, manufacturing waste treatment processing fees, shipping cost and inventory write-downs.
Cost of goods sold Cost of goods sold mainly consists of production-related costs including costs of raw materials, consumables, direct labor, overhead costs, depreciation of plants and equipment, manufacturing waste treatment processing fees, shipping cost, inventory write-downs and inventory write-off.
We expect our selling and marketing expenses to increase as we introduce our new ECV models, further develop additional local dealership and service support networks to augment our expanding sales globally. 57 Table of Contents General and Administrative Expenses General and administrative expenses consist primarily of employee compensation and related expenses for administrative functions including finance, legal, human resources, and fees for third-party professional services.
We expect our selling and marketing expenses to increase as we introduce our new ECV models, further develop additional local dealership and service support networks to augment our expanding sales globally. 59 Table of Contents General and Administrative Expenses General and administrative expenses consist primarily of employee compensation and related expenses for administrative functions including finance, legal, human resources, and fees for third-party professional services.
Liquidity and Capital Resources We have historically funded working capital and other capital requirements primarily through bank loans, equity financings and short-term loans. Also, the reverse recapitalization we have completed at the end of December 2021 provided significant funding for the Company’s operations.
Liquidity and Capital Resources We have historically funded working capital and other capital requirements primarily through bank loans, equity financings and short-term loans. Also, the reverse recapitalization we have completed at the end of December 2021 provided significant funding for our operations.
Cost of goods sold The following table presents our cost of goods sold by amount and as a percentage of the total cost of goods sold for the periods presented. Year Ended December 31, 2024 2023 Amount % Amount % (Expressed in U.S.
Cost of goods sold The following table presents our cost of goods sold by amount and as a percentage of the total cost of goods sold for the periods presented. Year Ended December 31, 2025 2024 Amount % Amount % (Expressed in U.S.
Out of our significant accounting policies, which are described in “Note 2—Summary of Significant Accounting Policies” of our consolidated and combined financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2022, included elsewhere in this Annual Report, certain accounting policies are deemed “critical,” as they require management’s highest degree of judgment, estimates and assumptions.
Out of our significant accounting policies, which are described in “Note 2—Summary of Significant Accounting Policies” of our consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2025, included elsewhere in this Annual Report, certain accounting policies are deemed “critical,” as they require management’s highest degree of judgment, estimates and assumptions.
For the last several years, we relied substantially on private label channel partners to assemble and distribute the Metro® from vehicle kits that we manufactured in our facilities.
For the past several years, we relied substantially on private label channel partners to assemble and distribute the Metro® from vehicle kits that we manufactured in our facilities.
When an accounts receivable does not share risk characteristics with other accounts receivables, management will evaluate such accounts receivable for expected credit loss on an individual basis. Doubtful accounts balances are written off and deducted from allowance, when receivables are deemed uncollectible, after all collection efforts have been exhausted and the potential for recovery is considered remote.
When an accounts receivable does not share risk characteristics with other accounts receivables, management will evaluate such accounts receivable for expected credit loss on an individual basis. Allowance for credit losses balance are written off and deducted from allowance, when receivables are deemed uncollectible, after all collection efforts have been exhausted and the potential for recovery is considered remote.
Management used an expected credit loss model for the impairment of accounts receivable as of period ends. Management believes the aging of accounts receivable is a reasonable parameter to estimate expected credit loss, and determines expected credit losses for accounts receivables using an aging schedule as of period ends.
Management believes the aging of accounts receivable is a reasonable parameter to estimate expected credit loss, and determines expected credit losses for accounts receivables using an aging schedule as of period ends.
All transactions are settled in cash within the normal credit period, and there is no financing component. 73 Table of Contents Shipping and handling costs for product shipments occur prior to the customer obtaining control of the goods are accounted for as fulfilment costs rather than separate performance obligations and recorded as sales and marketing expenses.
All transactions are settled in cash within the normal credit period, and there is no financing component. 73 Table of Contents Shipping, handling costs and freight-out expenses for product shipments that occur prior to the customer obtaining control of the goods are accounted for as fulfilment costs rather than separate performance obligations and are recorded as selling and marketing expenses.
Our distributed manufacturing model allows us to focus our efforts on the design of ECV models and related technologies while outsourcing various portions of the manufacturing, assembly and marketing of our vehicles to qualified third parties, allowing the Company to operate with lower capital investment than traditional vertically integrated automotive companies.
Our distributed manufacturing model allows us to focus our efforts on the design of New Energy Vehicle (“NEV”) models and related technologies while outsourcing various portions of the manufacturing, assembly and marketing of our vehicles to qualified third parties, allowing the Company to operate with lower capital investment than traditional vertically integrated automotive companies.
As a practical expedient, the Company uses Net Asset Value (“NAV”) or its equivalent to measure the fair value of the Fund. The Company evaluates whether an investment is other-than-temporarily impaired based on the specific facts and circumstances.
As a practical expedient, the Company uses Net Asset Value (“NAV”) or its equivalent to estimate the fair value not to measure. The Company evaluates whether an investment is other-than-temporarily impaired based on the specific facts and circumstances.
For the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, net cash used in operating activities was approximately $21.4 million and $58.5 million, respectively. Short-Term Liquidity Requirements We are looking at measures to generate operating efficiency as well as increasing the inventory turns in containing the growth of working capital for reducing negative net cash used in operating activities.
For the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, net cash used in operating activities was approximately $12.6 million and $21.4 million, respectively. Short-Term Liquidity Requirements We are looking at measures to generate operating efficiency as well as increasing the inventory turns in containing the growth of working capital for reducing negative net cash used in operating activities.
We manufacture our own vehicle kits for the Metro® in our facilities in China and leverage the economies of scale of and the supply-chain availability in China to manufacture vehicle kits and fully assembled vehicles in our assembly plants in United States and Germany.
We manufacture our own vehicle kits for the Metro®, Teemak Series and iClassic Series in our facilities in China and leverage the economies of scale of and the supply-chain availability in China to manufacture vehicle kits and fully assembled vehicles in our assembly plants in United States.
Starting from the last quarter of 2021, we began generating revenue from the sales of the Logistar™ 200, Logistar™ 100, Logistar™ 260, Teemak™ and Neibor® 150 in Europe, Clubcar, Logistar™ 210 and Logistar™ 260 in Asia, Avantier™ and Logistar™ 400 in the US.
Starting from the last quarter of 2021, we began generating revenue from the sales of the Logistar™ 200, Logistar™ 100, Logistar™ 260, Teemak™, Neibor® 150, Antric® and Avantier™ in Europe, Clubcar, Teemak™, Logistar™ 210, Logistar™ 260 and iChassis™ in Asia, and Avantier™, Logistar™ 210, Logistar™ 400 and Logistar™ 450 in the US, Avantier™ in Africa.
Since inception in 2013 through December 31, 2024, we have spent over approximately $94.4 million in research and development activities related to our operations. We plan to increase our research and development expenditure over the long term as we build on our technologies in vehicle development, driving control, cloud-based platforms, and innovations for promoting sustainable energy.
Since inception in 2013 through December 31, 2025, we have spent over approximately $96.7 million in research and development activities related to our operations. We plan to increase our research and development expenditure over the long term as we build on our technologies in vehicle development, driving control, cloud-based platforms, and innovations for promoting sustainable energy.
Net revenues ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 were generated from (a) vehicles sales, which primarily represent net revenues from sales of Metro® vehicles (including vehicle kits), Logistar™ 200, Logistar™ 210, Logistar™ 210V, Logistar™ 260, Logistar™ 400, Antric®, Avantier™, Logistar™ 100, Neibor® 150 and Clubcar, (b) sales of ECV spare-parts related to our Metro® vehicles, and (c) other sales, which primarily were: (i) the sales of inventory of outsourced ECV batteries and (ii) charges on services provided to channel partners for technical developments and assistance with vehicle homologation or certification.
Net revenues ended December 31, 2025 and 2024 were generated from (a) vehicles sales, which primarily represent net revenues from sales of Metro® vehicles (including vehicle kits), Logistar™ 200, Logistar™ 210, Logistar™ 260, Logistar™ 300, Logistar™ 400, Logistar™ 450, Seres 5, Antric®, Avantier™, Logistar™ 100 and Clubcar, (b) sales of ECV spare-parts related to our Metro® vehicles, and (c) other sales, which primarily were: (i) the sales of inventory of outsourced ECV batteries and (ii) charges on services provided to channel partners for technical developments and assistance with vehicle homologation or certification.
Change in fair value of equity securities A gain in the change in fair value of equity securities for the year ended December 31, 2024 was approximately $1.0 million compared to approximately $2.6 million of a loss in the change in fair value of equity securities for the year ended December 31, 2023.
Change in fair value of equity securities A loss in the change in fair value of equity securities for the year ended December 31, 2025 was approximately $26.6 million compared to approximately $1.0 million of a gain in the change in fair value of equity securities for the year ended December 31, 2024.
If after assessing these qualitative factors, the Company determines it is “more-likely-than not” that the fair value is less than the carrying value, a quantitative assessment of goodwill is required.
If after assessing these qualitative factors, we determine it is “more-likely-than not” that the fair value is less than the carrying value, a quantitative assessment of goodwill is required.
Gross margin of vehicle sales is defined as gross profit of vehicle sales divided by total revenue of vehicle sales 58 Table of Contents Results of Operations The following table sets forth a summary of our statements of operations for the periods indicated: Year Ended December 31, 2024 2023 (Expressed in U.S.
Gross margin of vehicle sales is defined as gross profit of vehicle sales divided by total revenue of vehicle sales 60 Table of Contents Results of Operations The following table sets forth a summary of our statements of operations for the periods indicated: Years Ended December 31, 2025 2024 (Expressed in U.S.
The estimated fair values of loan from third party, and amount due from related party, non-current were not materially different from their carrying value as presented due to the brief maturities and because the interest rates on these borrowings approximate those that would have been available for loans of similar remaining maturities and risk profiles.
The estimated fair values of loans from third parties were not materially different from their carrying value as presented due to the brief maturities and because the interest rates on these borrowings approximate those that would have been available for loans of similar remaining maturities and risk profiles.
The fair value is based upon either market quotes for actively traded instruments or independent bids for nonexchange traded instruments. The accounting for changes in fair value of a derivative instrument depends on whether the instrument has been designated and qualifies as part of a hedging relationship.
Derivatives are recorded in the Consolidated Balance Sheets at fair value. The fair value is based upon either market quotes for actively traded instruments or independent bids for nonexchange traded instruments. The accounting for changes in fair value of a derivative instrument depends on whether the instrument has been designated and qualifies as part of a hedging relationship.
Year Ended December 31, 2024 2023 Amount % Amount % (Expressed in U.S.
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Other income (expense), net Other expense net for the year ended December 31, 2024 was approximately $0.5 million, representing a change of approximately $1.1 million compared to approximately $0.5 million of other income, net for the year ended December 31, 2023.
Other income (expense), net Other income, net for the year ended December 31, 2025 was approximately $0.4 million, representing a change of approximately $0.9 million compared to approximately $0.5 million of other expense, net for the year ended December 31, 2024.
The following table sets forth our key performance indicators for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023. Year ended December 31 2024 2023 Gross margin of vehicle sales 24.9 % 18.8 % Gross margin of vehicle sales .
The following table sets forth our key performance indicators for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024. Year ended December 31 2025 2024 Gross margin of vehicle sales (3.22 )% 24.9 % Gross margin of vehicle sales .
Loss from early termination of lease contract Loss from early termination of lease contract for the year ended December 31, 2024 was approximately $2.2 million compared to nil of loss from early termination of lease contract for the year ended December 31, 2023.
Loss from early termination of lease contract Loss from early termination of lease contract for the year ended December 31, 2025 was approximately $0.7 million compared to $2.2 million of loss from early termination of lease contract for the year ended December 31, 2024.
As of December 31, 2024, we had approximately $12.5 million in cash and cash equivalents, approximately $3.3 million of accounts receivables from continuing operations as compared to approximately $28.8 million in cash and cash equivalents, approximately $2.5 million in accounts receivable from continuing operations as of December 31, 2023.
As of December 31, 2025, we had approximately $4.5 million in cash and cash equivalents, approximately $1.3 million of accounts receivables from continuing operations as compared to approximately $12.5 million in cash and cash equivalents, approximately $3.3 million in accounts receivable from continuing operations as of December 31, 2024.
Net cash provided by financing activities for the year ended December 31, 2024 was primarily attributable to the proceeds from bank loans of approximately $0.7 million and the loans proceeds from third parties of approximately $0.7 million, offset by the repayment of loans to third parties of approximately $0.1 million.
Net cash provided by financing activities for the year ended December 31, 2025 was primarily attributable to the proceeds from bank loans, related parties and third parties of approximately $3.2 million, $1.0 million and $2.1 million, offset by the repayment of loans to third parties of approximately $0.4 million, the repayment of loans to related parties of approximately $0.2 million and repayment to bank loan of approximately $0.8 million.
The carrying value of cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, wealth management products, accounts receivable, prepayment, goodwill and other current assets, accounts payable, other current liabilities and amount due from and due to related parties, current were approximate fair value because of the short-term nature of these items.
The carrying value of cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, accounts receivable and other current assets, accounts payable, other current liabilities, bank loans and amount due from and to related parties, current were approximate their fair values because of the short-term nature of these items.
For the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2024, allowance of credit losses made by the Company were mainly generated from accounts receivable. 69 Table of Contents Inventories Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or net realizable value. The cost of raw materials is determined on the basis of weighted average.
For the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, allowance for credit losses recognized by the Company were mainly generated from accounts receivable and certain components within other current assets. 70 Table of Contents Inventories Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or net realizable value. The cost of raw materials is determined on the basis of weighted average.
In connection with the issuances of convertible promissory notes, the Company issued investor warrants and placement agent warrants to purchase ordinary shares of the Company. The Company utilizes a Binomial model to estimate the fair value of the warrants and are considered a Level 3 fair value measurement.
In connection with the issuances of convertible promissory notes, the Company issued investor warrants and placement agent warrants to purchase warrant shares of the Company. The Company utilizes a Binomial model to estimate the fair value of the warrants, which are classified as Level 3 within the fair value hierarchy.
Net realizable value is based on estimated selling prices less selling expenses and any further costs of completion. Adjustments to reduce the cost of inventory to net realizable value are made, if required, for estimated excess, obsolescence, or impaired balances. Write-downs are recorded in the cost of goods sold in our statements of operations and comprehensive loss.
Net realizable value is based on estimated selling prices less selling expenses and any further costs of completion. Adjustments to reduce the cost of inventory to net realizable value are made, if required, for estimated excess, obsolescence, or impaired balances.
For the year ended December 31, 2024, net revenues from vehicle sales in Europe, North America, Asia (including China) and other regions (including Africa and Latin America) as a percentage of total vehicle net revenues was 19.6%, 73.5%, 6.6% and 0.3%, respectively, compared to 51.0%, 11.0%, 37.6% and 0.4%, respectively, for the corresponding period in 2023.
For the year ended December 31, 2025, net revenues from vehicle sales in Europe, North America, Asia (including China) and Africa as a percentage of total vehicle net revenues was 72.0%, 10.6%, 17.2% and 0.2%, respectively, compared to 19.6%, 73.5%, 6.6% and 0.3%, respectively, for the corresponding period in 2024.
General and Administrative Expenses General and administrative expenses for the year ended December 31, 2024 were approximately $26.7 million, a decrease of approximately $6.2 million or approximately 19.0% from approximately $33.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2023.
General and Administrative Expenses General and administrative expenses for the year ended December 31, 2025 were approximately $20.3 million, a decrease of approximately $6.0 million or approximately 22.7% from approximately $26.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2024.
The Company acts as a principal in the revenue generating process and should recognize revenue on a gross basis. Revenues are measured as the amount of consideration the Company expects to receive in exchange for transferring products to customers. Consideration is recorded net of sales returns and VAT.
The Company acts as a principal in the revenue generating process and should recognize revenue on a gross basis. Revenues are measured as the amount of consideration the Company expects to receive in exchange for transferring products to customers. The transaction price is generally fixed as specified in the contracts.
We define Adjusted EBITDA as net income (or net loss) before net interest expense, income tax expense, depreciation and amortization as further adjusted to exclude the impact of stock-based compensation expense and other non-recurring expenses including expenses related to TME Acquisition, expenses related to one-off payment inherited from the original Naked Brand Group, impairment of goodwill, convertible bond issuance fee, loss on redemption of convertible promissory notes, loss on exercise of warrants, and change in fair value of convertible promissory notes and derivative liability.
We define Adjusted EBITDA as net income (or net loss) before net interest expense, income tax expense, depreciation and amortization as further adjusted to exclude the impact of stock-based compensation expense and other non-recurring expenses including expenses impairment of goodwill, loss on exercise of warrants, and change in fair value of convertible promissory notes and derivative liability.
Throughout 2022 we began to re-align our distribution and marketing strategy away from relying mainly on third-party channel partners to a distribution model that combines wholly-owned EV Centers with local dealers in order to improve overall operational efficiencies, product quality, brand value, market share, customer support and service.
Throughout 2022 and 2023, we began to re-align our distribution and marketing strategy away from relying mainly on third-party channel partners to a distribution model that combines Company-operated EV Centers with local distribution channels and dealer networks, with goals of improving overall operational efficiencies, product quality, brand value, market share, customer support and service.
For the year ended December 31, 2024, all of the cross-currency swap contracts were accounted for as economic hedges. 70 Table of Contents Investment in equity securities For investments in equity securities with a variable interest rate indexed to the performance of underlying assets, the Company elected the fair value method at the date of initial recognition and carried these investments subsequently at fair value.
For the year ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, all of the cross-currency swap contracts were accounted for as economic hedges. 71 Table of Contents Investment in equity securities For investments in equity securities whose returns are linked to the performance of underlying assets, the Company elected the fair value option at the date of initial recognition and carried these investments subsequently at fair value.
Working Capital As of December 31, 2024, our working capital was approximately $36.8 million, as compared to a working capital of approximately $75.6 million as of December 31, 2023.
Working Capital As of December 31, 2025, our working capital was approximately $19.0 million, as compared to a working capital of approximately $36.8 million as of December 31, 2024.
Changes in these estimates and assumptions could materially affect the determination of fair value for each reporting unit. Loss from early termination of lease contract We recognize losses from early termination of lease contracts, primarily in Spain, due to penalties, settlement costs, or leasehold improvement write-offs. These losses have historically fluctuated based on market conditions and strategic decisions.
Loss from early termination of lease contract We recognize losses from early termination of lease contracts, primarily in Spain, due to penalties, settlement costs, or leasehold improvement write-offs. These losses have historically fluctuated based on market conditions and strategic decisions.
Investing Activities Net cash provided by investing activities was approximately $4.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2024.
Financing Activities Net cash provided by financing activities was approximately $4.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2025.
For the year ended December 31, 2024, we also sold 911 iChassis™ units, other than the 1122 ECVs. Geographically, the vast majority of our net revenues were generated from vehicle sales in the U.S. during the years ended December 31, 2024.
For the year ended December 31, 2025, we also sold 19 iChassis™ units, other than the 1274 ECVs. Geographically, the vast majority of our net revenues were generated from vehicle sales in Asia and European Union during the years ended December 31, 2025.
For the year ended December 31, 2024, net revenues from Europe, North America, Asia (including China) and other regions (including Africa and Latin America) as a percentage of total revenues was 18.3%, 66.7%, 14.6% and 0.4%, respectively, compared to 43.8%, 9.8%, 46.1% and 0.3%, respectively for the corresponding period in 2023.
For the year ended December 31, 2025, net revenues from Europe, North America, Asia (including China) and others as a percentage of total revenues was 67.2%, 10.2%, 22.3% and 0.2%, respectively, compared to 18.3%, 66.7%, 14.6% and 0.4%, respectively for the corresponding period in 2024.
Each of the normal recurring adjustments and other adjustments described in this paragraph and in the reconciliation table below help management with a measure of our core operating performance over time by removing items that are not related to day-to-day operations. 62 Table of Contents The following table reconciles Adjusted EBITDA to the most directly comparable GAAP financial performance measure, which is net loss: Year Ended December 31, 2024 2023 Net loss from continuing operations $ (34,112,925 ) $ (46,070,000 ) Interest expense, net 183,662 (402,415 ) Income tax expense (35,524 ) 8,988 Depreciation and amortization 2,010,863 1,670,979 Share-based compensation expense 3,370,634 5,230,273 Impairment of goodwill 209,130 — Loss on redemption of convertible promissory notes — (12,507 ) Loss on exercise of warrants (900 ) 228,903 Change in fair value of convertible promissory notes and derivative liability (7,194 ) (75,341 ) Loss from acquisition in relation to the revaluation of the previously held equity interest 149,872 136,302 Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations $ (28,232,382 ) $ (39,284,818 ) B.
Each of the normal recurring adjustments and other adjustments described in this paragraph and in the reconciliation table below help management with a measure of our core operating performance over time by removing items that are not related to day-to-day operations. 64 Table of Contents The following table reconciles Adjusted EBITDA to the most directly comparable GAAP financial performance measure, which is net loss: Year Ended December 31, 2025 2024 Net loss from continuing operations $ (68,886,213 ) $ (34,112,925 ) Interest expense, net 452,990 183,662 Income tax expense (52,920 ) (35,524 ) Depreciation and amortization 2,195,025 2,010,863 Share-based compensation expense 2,827,050 3,370,634 Impairment of goodwill — 209,130 Loss from Note Amendment 1,756,137 — Gain on exercise of warrants — (900 ) Change in fair value of convertible promissory notes and derivative liability 8,474,719 (7,194 ) Loss from acquisition in relation to the revaluation of the previously held equity interest — 149,872 Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations $ (53,233,212 ) $ (28,232,382 ) B.
The increase in selling and marketing expenses in 2024 was primarily attributed to the increase in service fees related to global market and distribution channel research and marketing expense of approximately $0.7 million and $2.8 million, respectively, offset by a decrease in share-based compensation and salary and social insurance of approximately $0.1 million and $0.2 million, respectively.
The decrease in selling and marketing expenses in 2025 was primarily attributed to the decrease in marketing expense, salary and social insurance and service fees related to global market and distribution channel research of approximately $3.2 million, $1.0 million and $0.6 million, respectively.
We expect our research and development expenses to increase as we continue to invest in new ECV models, new materials and techniques, vehicle management and control systems, digital control capabilities and other technologies.
Research and development expenses decreased during the year, primarily due to our cost control measures and the prioritization of key development projects. We expect our research and development expenses to increase as we continue to invest in new ECV models, new materials and techniques, vehicle management and control systems, digital control capabilities and other technologies.
The decrease was primarily attributable to (i) a decrease in interest income of approximately $0.5 million from bank deposit.; (ii) a decrease in interest income of approximately $0.3 million from wealth management products purchased from banks; (iii) offset by a decrease in interest expense to convertible bonds of approximately $0.3 million.
The increase was primarily attributable to (i) a decrease in interest income of approximately $0.1 million from bank deposit; (ii) a decrease in interest income of approximately $0.3 million from short-term investment; offset by (iii) a decrease in interest expense to convertible bonds of approximately $0.2 million.
Changes in fair values are reflected in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss. The Company determines the appropriate classification of its investments in equity securities at the time of purchase and reevaluates such determinations at each balance sheet date. The private equity funds are measured at fair value with gains and losses recognized in earnings.
Changes in fair values are reflected in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss. The Company determines the appropriate accounting treatment for its investments in equity securities at the time of acquisition and reassesses such determinations when facts and circumstances change. The private equity funds are measured at fair value with gains and losses recognized in earnings.
Prior to COVID-19, battery costs significantly decreased over the past decade. We expect that over the long term, prices will continue to fall. According to research service Bloomberg NEF (“BNEF”), lithium-ion battery pack prices decreased from above $1,200 per kilowatt-hour in 2010 to $132/kWh in 2021. In real terms, this represented a decline of approximately 89%.
According to research service Bloomberg NEF (“BNEF”), lithium-ion battery pack prices decreased from above $1,200 per kilowatt-hour in 2010 to $132/kWh in 2021. In real terms, this represented a decline of approximately 89%. We anticipate that battery prices will continue to decrease in the long-term. BNEF further forecasts that average prices are expected to fall by $3/kWh in 2025.
The fair value option provides an election that allows a company to irrevocably elect to record certain financial assets and liabilities at fair value on an instrument-by-instrument basis at initial recognition.
Therefore, the Company develop its own assumption by future cash flow forecast, which contains principal paid and interests accrued. The fair value option provides an election that allows a company to irrevocably elect to record certain financial assets and liabilities at fair value on an instrument-by-instrument basis at initial recognition.
Cash Flow Year Ended December 31, 2024 2023 Net cash used in operating activities $ (21,362,312 ) $ (58,457,163 ) Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities 4,071,551 (16,388,156 ) Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities 1,230,832 (48,135,595 ) Effect of exchange rate changes on cash (551,480 ) (1,543,990 ) Net (decrease) increase in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash (16,611,409 ) (124,524,904 ) Cash and cash equivalents, and restricted cash at beginning of the year-continuing 28,988,225 149,057,559 Cash and cash equivalents, and restricted cash at beginning of the year-discontinued $ 583,672 $ 5,039,242 Cash and cash equivalents, and restricted cash at end of the year-continuing $ 12,820,459 28,988,225 Cash and cash equivalents, and restricted cash at end of the year-discontinued $ 140,029 583,672 64 Table of Contents Operating Activities Our net cash used in operating activities was approximately $21.4 million and $58.5 million for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
Cash Flow Year Ended December 31, 2025 2024 Net cash used in operating activities $ (12,619,516 ) $ (21,362,312 ) Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities (866,667 ) 4,071,551 Net cash provided by financing activities 4,897,863 1,230,832 Effect of exchange rate changes on cash 315,023 (551,480 ) Net decrease in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash (8,273,297 ) (16,611,409 ) Cash and cash equivalents, and restricted cash at beginning of the year-continuing 12,820,459 28,988,225 Cash and cash equivalents, and restricted cash at beginning of the year-discontinued $ 140,029 $ 583,672 Cash and cash equivalents, and restricted cash at end of the year-continuing $ 4,638,328 12,820,459 Cash and cash equivalents, and restricted cash at end of the year-discontinued $ 48,863 140,029 66 Table of Contents Operating Activities Our net cash used in operating activities was approximately $12.6 million and $21.4 million for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively.
Net interest expense was approximately $0.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, a change of approximately $0.6 million compared to the approximately $0.4 million in interest income for the year ended December 31, 2023.
Net interest expense was approximately $0.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2025, an increase of approximately $0.3 million compared to the approximately $0.2 million in interest expense for the year ended December 31, 2024.
Loss from in relation to the revaluation of the previously held equity interest Loss from acquisition of Hezhe for the year ended December 31, 2024 was approximately $0.1 million compared to $0.1 million of loss from acquisition of Antric for the year ended December 31, 2023. 61 Table of Contents Non-GAAP Financial Measures Adjusted EBITDA for the Years Ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 In addition to our results determined in accordance with GAAP, we believe Adjusted EBITDA, a non-GAAP measure is useful in evaluating operational performance.
Gain from disposal of Cenntro Electric CICS, S.R.L.’s equity A gain from disposal of Cenntro Electric CICS, S.R.L.’s equity for the year ended December 31, 2025 was approximately $1.2 million compared to nil for the year ended December 31, 2024. 63 Table of Contents Non-GAAP Financial Measures Adjusted EBITDA for the Years Ended December 31, 2025 and 2024 In addition to our results determined in accordance with GAAP, we believe Adjusted EBITDA, a non-GAAP measure is useful in evaluating operational performance.
Selling and Marketing Expenses Selling and marketing expenses for the year ended December 31, 2024 were approximately $7.4 million, an increase of approximately $3.2 million or approximately 76.4% from approximately $4.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2023.
Selling and Marketing Expenses Selling and marketing expenses for the year ended December 31, 2025 were approximately $2.5 million, a decrease of approximately $4.9 million or approximately 65.8% from approximately $7.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2024.
As of December 31, 2024, we have developed five series of commercial vehicle models, Metro®, Logistar™, Logimax™, Avantier™ and Teemak™. We also provide other delivery platforms including Antric One and iChassie, along with Electric Charger Products. We have successfully begun to produce and deliver these models into the global markets, apart from Logimax™.
As of December 31, 2025, we have developed six series of commercial vehicle models, Metro®, Logistar™, iChassis™, Avantier™, Teemak™, Bison Motor™ and Antric One. We have successfully begun to produce and deliver these models into the global markets, apart from Logimax™.
As a result, the Company’s operating results and financial statements may not be comparable to the operating results and financial statements of other companies who have adopted the new or revised accounting standards. In March 2022, the FASB issued ASU 2022-01, “Derivatives and Hedging (Topic 815): Fair Value Hedging - Portfolio Layer Method”.
As a result, the Company’s operating results and financial statements may not be comparable to the operating results and financial statements of other companies who have adopted the new or revised accounting standards.
The approximately $38.8 million decrease in working capital during 2024 was primarily due to (i) the decrease of cash and cash equivalents, inventories, short-term investment, the decrease in assets held for sale and current operating lease liabilities of approximately $16.2 million, $5.2 million, $4.2 million, $12.7 million and $0.8 million, respectively and (ii) the increase in prepayment and other current assets and contractual liabilities of approximately $1.2 million and $1.7 million respectively.
The approximately $28.0 million decrease in working capital during 2025 was primarily due to (i) the decrease of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, prepayment and other current assets, inventories and current assets held for discontinued operations of approximately $8.1 million, $2.0 million, $3.1 million, $2.1 million and $5.0million, respectively and (ii) the increase in short-term loans and accrued expense and other current liabilities of approximately $1.0 million and $5.0 million respectively.
We expect provision for credit losses to decrease in the future as we shift our sales more to FOB terms, when goods will be delivered only if material payment are received.
We expect provision for credit losses to decrease in the future as we shift our payment terms, when goods will be delivered only if material payment are received. Impairment of Goodwill Goodwill represents the future economic benefits arising from other assets acquired in a business combination.
Revenue recognition The Company recognizes revenue when goods or services are transferred to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration which it expects to receive in exchange for those goods or services.
The cost of maintenance and repair is charged to expenses as incurred, whereas significant renewals and betterments are capitalized. 72 Table of Contents Revenue recognition The Company recognizes revenue when goods or services are transferred to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration which it expects to receive in exchange for those goods or services.
The increase in net revenues in US market in 2024 was primarily attributed to an increase in vehicle sales by approximately $19.0 million. 59 Table of Contents For the year ended December 31, 2024, we sold 1,122 ECVs, including 105 fully assembled Metro® units, 15 fully assembled Logistar™ 200 units, 89 fully assembled Logistar™ 100 units, 35 fully assembled Teemak™ units, 58 fully assembled Logistar™ 260 units, 145 fully assembled Logistar™ 400 units, 492 fully assembled Avantier™ units, 2 Neibor® 150 units, 120 Clubcar units, 45 Antric® units, 4 fully assembled Logistar™ 210 units, 1 fully assembled Logistar™ 210V unit, one fully assembled Logistar™ 300 unit, 4 fully assembled Seres 5 units, 5 AX-3 units and 1 AIQAR EQ7 unit, compared with 630 ECVs for the year ended December 31, 2023, including 209 fully assembled Metro® units, 41 fully assembled Logistar™ 200 units, 63 fully assembled Logistar™ 100 units, 10 fully assembled Teemak™ units, 59 fully assembled Logistar™ 260 units, one fully assembled Logistar™ 400 units, 182 fully assembled Avantier™ units, 8 Neibor® 150 units, 42 Clubcar units and 15 Antric® units.
The net revenues in the Asian market for the year ended December 31, 2025 were approximately $4.0 million, with a slight decrease of approximately $0.6 million from approximately $4.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2024. 61 Table of Contents For the year ended December 31, 2025, we sold 1,309 ECVs, including 31 fully assembled Metro® units, 46 fully assembled Logistar™ 200 units, 154 fully assembled Logistar™ 100 units, 33 fully assembled Teemak™ units, 11 fully assembled Logistar™ 260 units, 1 fully assembled Logistar™ 400 units, 611 fully assembled Avantier™ units, 112 Clubcar units, 30 Antric® units, 120 Logistar™ 210 units, 113 Logistar™ 450 units, 1 Logistar™ 300 unit, 40 fully assembled Seres 5 units, 5 fully assembled Joylong-A4 units and 1 fully assembled Joylong-EA6 units, compared with 1,122 ECVs for the year ended December 31, 2024, including 105 fully assembled Metro® units, 15 fully assembled Logistar™ 200 units, 89 fully assembled Logistar™ 100 units, 35 fully assembled Teemak™ units, 58 fully assembled Logistar™ 260 units, 145 fully assembled Logistar™ 400 units, 492 fully assembled Avantier™ units, 2 Neibor® 150 units, 120 Clubcar units, 45 Antric® units, 4 fully assembled Logistar™ 210 units, 1 fully assembled Logistar™ 210V unit, one fully assembled Logistar™ 300 unit, 4 fully assembled Seres 5 units, 5 AX-3 units and 1 AIQAR EQ7 unit.
The Company has elected to apply the fair value option to: i) convertible promissory notes payable due to the complexity of the various conversion and settlement options available to notes holders; ii) convertible loan receivable, which was recognized as debt security in long-term investments, and iii) cross-currency swap, which was recognized as short-term investments. 68 Table of Contents The convertible promissory notes payable accounted for under the fair value option election are each a debt host financial instrument containing embedded features that would otherwise be required to be bifurcated from the debt-host and recognized as separate derivative liabilities subject to initial and subsequent periodic estimated fair value measurements in accordance with GAAP.
Specifically, positive fair values of cross-currency swaps are classified as short-term investments in the consolidated balance sheet, and negative fair values of such instruments are recorded in other current liabilities. 69 Table of Contents The convertible promissory notes payable accounted for under the fair value option election are each a debt host financial instrument containing embedded features that would otherwise be required to be bifurcated from the debt-host and recognized as separate derivative liabilities subject to initial and subsequent periodic estimated fair value measurements in accordance with GAAP.
Key Components of Results of Operations Net revenues Up until December 31, 2021, our primary revenue stream came from selling ECVs through channel partners. Beginning in 2022, we experimented with different go-to-market strategies across regions.
The trading symbol for the Company’s common stock remains “CENN.” 58 Table of Contents A. Key Components of Results of Operations Net revenues Up until December 31, 2021, we generate revenue primarily through the sale of ECVs to our channel partners. Beginning in 2022, we experimented with different go-to-market strategies across regions.
The net revenues in US market for the year ended December 31, 2024 were approximately $19.3 million, an increase of approximately $19.0 million from approximately $0.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2023.
The net revenues in Europe market for the year ended December 31, 2025 were approximately $12.2 million, an increase of approximately $6.5 million from approximately $5.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2024.
Dollars) Cost of goods sold: Vehicle Sales $ (15,450,451 ) 65.2 % $ (7,066,580 ) 80.3 % Spare-part sales (2,313,504 ) 9.8 % (1,456,395 ) 16.5 % Other sales (229,626 ) 1.0 % (153,222 ) 1.7 % Inventory write-down (5,695,265 ) 24.0 % (132,060 ) 1.5 % Total cost of goods sold $ (23,688,846 ) 100.00 % $ (8,808,257 ) 100.00 % Cost of goods sold for the year ended December 31, 2024 was approximately $23.7 million, an increase of approximately $14.9 million or approximately 168.9% from approximately $8.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2023.
Dollars) Cost of goods sold: Vehicle Sales $ (14,415,354 ) 70.7 % $ (15,450,451 ) 65.2 % Spare-part sales (1,249,246 ) 6.1 % (2,313,504 ) 9.8 % Other sales (243,790 ) 1.2 % (229,626 ) 1.0 % Inventory write-off (2,824,436 ) 13.8 % — — Inventory write-down (1,663,432 ) 8.2 % (5,695,265 ) 24.0 % Total cost of goods sold $ (20,396,258 ) 100.00 % $ (23,688,846 ) 100.00 % Cost of goods sold for the year ended December 31, 2025 was approximately $20.4 million, a decrease of approximately $3.3 million or approximately 13.9% from approximately $23.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2024.
Our vehicle kits and in some cases fully assembled vehicles are completed by third party Original Equipment Manufacturers (“OEMs”) manufacturing partners and, in the case of vehicle kits, assembled in our own facilities in North America and Europe.
Since 2021, we have expanded our vehicle portfolio beyond the Metro® by leveraging relationships with third party Original Equipment Manufacturers (“OEMs”) manufacturing partners, who complete our vehicle kits and in some case fully assembled vehicles, with final assembly of vehicle kits performed in our own facilities in North America and Europe.
The following table disaggregates the Company’s revenues by product line for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023: For the Years Ended December 31, 2024 2023 Vehicles sales $ 31,658,358 $ 20,344,889 Spare-parts sales 2,977,323 1,554,311 Other service income 428,129 180,705 Net revenues 35,063,810 22,079,905 Less: Net revenues, discontinued operation (3,766,417 ) (11,654,246 ) Net revenues, continuing operation $ 31,297,393 $ 10,425,659 The Company’s revenues are primarily derived from Europe, America and Asia.
The following table disaggregated the Company’s revenues by product lines for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024: For the Years Ended December 31, 2025 2024 Vehicles sales $ 16,646,054 $ 31,658,358 Spare-parts sales 1,730,394 2,977,323 Other service income 349,689 428,129 Net revenues 18,726,137 35,063,810 Less: net revenues, discontinued operation (645,976 ) (3,766,417 ) Net revenues, continuing operation $ 18,080,161 $ 31,297,393 The Company’s revenues are primarily derived from America, Europe and Asia.
The Company's financial assets subject to the CECL model mainly include accounts receivable, a component of the prepaid expenses and other current assets, a component of other non-current asset and debt security investments.
The Company’s financial assets subject to the current expected credit loss (“CECL”) model mainly include accounts receivable, certain receivable components within other current assets and other non-current assets and debt security investments.
Dollars) Net revenues: Vehicle Sales $ 28,149,620 89.9 % $ 8,868,220 85.1 % Spare-part sales 2,769,143 8.8 % 1,459,623 14.0 % Other sales 378,630 1.3 % 97,816 0.9 % Total net revenues $ 31,297,393 100.00 % $ 10,425,659 100.00 % Net revenues for the year ended December 31, 2024 were approximately $31.3 million, an increase of approximately $20.9 million or 200.2% from approximately $10.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2023.
Dollars) Net revenues: Vehicle Sales $ 16,080,343 88.9 % $ 28,149,620 89.9 % Spare-part sales 1,650,130 9.1 % 2,769,143 8.8 % Other sales 349,688 2.0 % 378,630 1.3 % Total net revenues $ 18,080,161 100.00 % $ 31,297,393 100.00 % Net revenues for the year ended December 31, 2025 were approximately $18.1 million, a decrease of approximately $13.2 million or 42.2% from approximately $31.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2024.
Depending on the nature of the underlying risk being hedged, these cross-currency swap are accounted for either as cash flow, net investment or mark to market hedges against changes in the value of the hedged item. Derivatives are recorded in the Consolidated Balance Sheets at fair value.
The Company does not use derivatives for trading purposes and is not a party to leveraged derivative contracts. Depending on the nature of the underlying risk being hedged, these derivative financial instruments are accounted for either as cash flow, net investment or mark to market hedges against changes in the value of the hedged item.
Net cash used in operating activities for the year ended December 31, 2024 was primarily attributable to (i) our net loss of approximately $44.9 million and adjusted for non-cash items of approximately $19.9 million, which primarily consisted of amortization of operating lease right-of-use asset, share based compensation expense, depreciation and amortization, foreign currency exchange loss, loss from early termination of lease contract and impairment of slow-moving inventories of approximately $4.6 million, $3.4 million, $2.0 million, $1.1 million, $2.2 million and $6.5 million, respectively, (ii) the decrease in account receivable, inventories, accrued expense and other current liabilities and operating lease liabilities of approximately $1. 4 3 million, $7.9 million, $1.7 million and $4.0 million, respectively, (iii) increase in deferred revenue and prepayments and other assets of approximately $0.5 million and $0.2 million, respectively.
Net cash used in operating activities for the year ended December 31, 2025 was primarily attributable to (i) our net loss of approximately $73.0 million and adjusted for non-cash items of approximately $55.4 million, which primarily consisted of depreciation and amortization, amortization of operating lease right-of-use asset, written-down of inventories, provision for credit losses, loss on changes in fair value of convertible promissory notes and derivative liabilities, downwards changes in fair value of equity securities, share- based compensation expense, loss on inventory write-off and gain from disposal of Cenntro Electric CICS, S.R.L.’s equity of approximately $2.2 million, $1.9 million, $2.6 million, $6.0 million, $8.5 million, $26.6 million, $2.8 million, $2.9 million and $1.2 million, respectively, (ii) the decrease in prepayments and other assets and operating lease liabilities of approximately $3.7 million and $0.6 million, respectively, (iii) increase in accrued expense and other current liabilities of approximately $2.4 million.
The decrease in research and development expenses in 2024 was primarily attributed to the decrease in design and development expenditures, share-based compensations and rental expense of approximately $2.7 million, $0.06 million and $0.04 million, offset by the increase in salary and social insurance of approximately $0.3 million.
The decrease in research and development expenses in 2025 was primarily attributed to the decrease in design and development expenditures, salary and social insurance and others related to miscellaneous expense of approximately $0.5 million, $1.7 million and $0.1 million.
The consideration received remains a contractual liability until goods or services have been provided to the customer. For the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, the Company recognized$1,120,355 and $464,636 revenue that was included in contractual liabilities as of January 1, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
For the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, the Company recognized $1,085,742 and $1,120,355 revenue that was included in contractual liabilities as of January 1, 2025 and 2024, respectively.
The increase in cost of goods sold in 2024 was primarily attributable to the increase of cost of vehicle sales of approximately $8.4 million and the increase of inventory write-down of approximately $5.56 million. The increase of cost of vehicle sales was mainly caused by the increased vehicle sales during the year 2024.
The decrease in cost of goods sold in 2025 was primarily attributable to the decrease in cost of vehicle sales and spare-part sales of approximately $1.0 million and $1.1 million, respectively, the decrease of inventory write-down of approximately $4.0 million, and partially net off by the increase of inventory write-off of $2.8 million.
The change of other income (expense) in 2024 compared to 2023 was primarily attributable to i) the increase in investment loss of approximately $0.7 million and the decrease of approximately $0.4 million in liquidation income from Shengzhou Cenntro Machinery Co., Ltd. and Zhejiang Xbean Tech Co. Ltd. during the year 2023.
The change of other income (expense) in 2025 compared to 2024 was primarily attributable to the decrease in investment loss of approximately $0.6 million and the increase of approximately $0.3 million in litigation compensation from Fujian Newlongma Automotive Co., Ltd..