YT Jia Shares Weekly Investor Update: Faraday X Unveils Two Groundbreaking Global-First Products Along with a Transformative Technology Architecture in Los Angeles on July 17
'Hey everyone, welcome to Investor Weekly Issue 12. This week was huge — besides the big global initial launch on July 17 for our two game-changing products, the FX Super One and the Super EAI F.A.C.E. system, plus the FF EAI Embodied AI Agent 6x4 Architecture, we've got some really exciting news to share.
What's New This Week:
Today we're starting with Government affairs updates in terms of S7 System and Capability Build-Up. Some great news on the policy front too for our Bridge Strategy.
This week, Donald Trump Jr. recently spoke about the U.S. economy and industry, giving a shout-out to homegrown AI and tech innovators like FF as well as multinational giants like Rolls-Royce and Samsung, recognizing their role in driving U.S. manufacturing upgrades and economic growth. His recognition effectively positions us as a strategic contributor and may help to create a more favorable policy environment for FF, FX, and our Global Auto Industry Bridge Strategy.
And here's another big one: BlackRock, the world's largest asset manager, recently filed their 13G as of July 17, showing they've boosted their FFAI shares almost 7 times from last quarter. As of June 30, 2025, they own about 5.39 million shares, up from 780,000. That's four quarters straight of increasing their stake! BlackRock's significant increase in holdings shows the top institutional investors increased institutional interest in Faraday Future and belief in FF and FX's business future.
Going to S5 Finance and Capital updates:
We just secured $105 million in new cash financing commitment, which will help fund the Company's aggressive growth strategy, including the launch of the FX Super One and advancement of the Company's position in the AIEV Market. Huge thanks to our investors for their trust and support — we're really living up to the commitment 'Promises made, promises kept.'
Going back to S1, User Ecosystem:
This week, we hosted the 717 Global Initial Launch in Downtown LA, set against the city's most beautiful skyline. Super One and Super EAI F.A.C.E. finally got to meet the world. We also officially opened consumer pre-orders for the FX Super One. We offer sincere thanks to everyone who witnessed and co-created this milestone. We are also deeply grateful to our S Tier One suppliers, dedicated partners, and loyal users who have always put their trust in us.
Our choice of venue was deliberate. We selected a unique location with breathtaking views of the Los Angeles skyline. I think we are also the first auto company ever to launch a product there. This was about more than a beautiful sunset, it represents the 'dream chaser' DNA FF carries as a company born right here in LA. In fact, just one day before the launch event. We nearly lost our venue due to a series of challenges. We were almost forced to switch to a backup plan. But in the end, true to FF's 'Never Give Up' spirit, the team refused to give up. And they overcame every obstacle to make the impossible possible—once again. I've always believed that achieving anything meaningful requires exactly that kind of determination and faith. FF Forward, Never Give Up. I'll see you all next week.'
ABOUT FARADAY FUTURE
Faraday Future is a California-based global shared intelligent electric mobility ecosystem company. Founded in 2014, the Company's mission is to disrupt the automotive industry by creating a user-centric, technology-first, and smart driving experience. Faraday Future's flagship model, the FF 91, exemplifies its vision for luxury, innovation, and performance. The FX strategy aims to introduce mass production models equipped with state-of-the-art luxury technology similar to the FF 91, targeting a broader market with middle-to-low price range offerings. FF is committed to redefining mobility through AI innovation. Join us in shaping the future of intelligent transportation. For more information, please visit https://www.ff.com/us/
FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS
This press release includes 'forward looking statements' within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. When used in this press release, the words 'plan to,' 'can,' 'will,' 'should,' 'future,' 'potential,' and variations of these words or similar expressions (or the negative versions of such words or expressions) are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements, which include statements regarding the Super One MPV, Super EAI F.A.C.E., and EAI Embodied AI Agent 6x4 architecture, are not guarantees of future performance, conditions or results, and involve a number of known and unknown risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other important factors, many of which are outside the Company's control, that could cause actual results or outcomes to differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements.
Important factors, among others, that may affect actual results or outcomes include, among others: the Company's ability to secure necessary agreements to license or produce FX vehicles in the U.S., the Middle East, or elsewhere, none of which have been secured; the Company's ability to homologate FX vehicles for sale in the U.S., the Middle East, or elsewhere; the Company's ability to secure the necessary funding to execute on its AI, EREV and Faraday X (FX) strategies, each of which will be substantial; the Company's ability to secure necessary permits at its Hanford, CA production facility; the Company's ability to secure regulatory approvals for the proposed Super One front grill; the potential impact of tariff policy; the Company's ability to continue as a going concern and improve its liquidity and financial position; the Company's ability to pay its outstanding obligations; the Company's ability to remediate its material weaknesses in internal control over financial reporting and the risks related to the restatement of previously issued consolidated financial statements; the Company's limited operating history and the significant barriers to growth it faces; the Company's history of losses and expectation of continued losses; the success of the Company's payroll expense reduction plan; the Company's ability to execute on its plans to develop and market its vehicles and the timing of these development programs; the Company's estimates of the size of the markets for its vehicles and cost to bring those vehicles to market; the rate and degree of market acceptance of the Company's vehicles; the Company's ability to cover future warranty claims; the success of other competing manufacturers; the performance and security of the Company's vehicles; current and potential litigation involving the Company; the Company's ability to receive funds from, satisfy the conditions precedent of and close on the various financings described elsewhere by the Company; the result of future financing efforts, the failure of any of which could result in the Company seeking protection under the Bankruptcy Code; the Company's indebtedness; the Company's ability to cover future warranty claims; the Company's ability to use its 'at-the-market' program; insurance coverage; general economic and market conditions impacting demand for the Company's products; potential negative impacts of a reverse stock split; potential cost, headcount and salary reduction actions may not be sufficient or may not achieve their expected results; circumstances outside of the Company's control, such as natural disasters, climate change, health epidemics and pandemics, terrorist attacks, and civil unrest; risks related to the Company's operations in China; the success of the Company's remedial measures taken in response to the Special Committee findings; the Company's dependence on its suppliers and contract manufacturer; the Company's ability to develop and protect its technologies; the Company's ability to protect against cybersecurity risks; and the ability of the Company to attract and retain employees, any adverse developments in existing legal proceedings or the initiation of new legal proceedings, and volatility of the Company's stock price. You should carefully consider the foregoing factors and the other risks and uncertainties described in the 'Risk Factors' section of the Company's Form 10-K filed with the SEC on March 31, 2025, and other documents filed by the Company from time to time with the SEC.
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