Operating Highlights for the Third Quarter of 2025
Total vehicle deliveries were 140,195 units for the third quarter of 2025, representing a 12.5% year-over-year increase and a 7.1% quarter-over-quarter increase. The Zeekr brand delivered 52,860 vehicles. Meanwhile, the Lynk & Co brand delivered 87,335 vehicles, with 72.4% of deliveries coming from NEV models.
Deliveries
2025 Q3
2025 Q2
2025 Q1
2024 Q4
140,195
130,866
114,011
169,088
Deliveries
2024 Q3
2024 Q2
2024 Q1
2023 Q4
124,606
119,755
94,115
120,114
Financial Highlights for the Third Quarter of 2025
Vehicle sales were RMB26,527 million (US$3,726 million)[2] for the third quarter of 2025, representing an increase of 7.3% from the third quarter of 2024 and an increase of 15.8% from the second quarter of 2025.
Vehicle margin[3] was 15.6% for the third quarter of 2025, compared with 12.6% for the third quarter of 2024 and 17.3% for the second quarter of 2025.
Total revenues were RMB31,562 million (US$4,434 million) for the third quarter of 2025, representing an increase of 9.1% from the third quarter of 2024 and an increase of 15.1% from the second quarter of 2025.
Gross profit was RMB6,046 million (US$850 million) for the third quarter of 2025, representing an increase of 37.1% from the third quarter of 2024 and an increase of 6.9% from the second quarter of 2025.
Gross margin was 19.2% for the third quarter of 2025, compared with 15.2% for the third quarter of 2024 and 20.6% for the second quarter of 2025.
Loss from operations was RMB56 million (US$8 million) for the third quarter of 2025, compared with RMB2,076 million loss from operations in the third quarter of 2024 and RMB285 million income from operations in the second quarter of 2025. Excluding share-based compensation expenses, adjusted loss from operations (non-GAAP)[4] was RMB14 million (US$2 million) for the third quarter of 2025, compared with RMB2,029 million non-GAAP loss from operations in the third quarter of 2024 and RMB315 million non-GAAP income from operations in the second quarter of 2025.
Net loss was RMB307 million (US$43 million) for the third quarter of 2025, representing a decrease of 84.9% from the third quarter of 2024 and an increase of 7.0% from the second quarter of 2025. Excluding share-based compensation expenses, adjusted net loss (non-GAAP)4 was RMB265 million (US$37 million) for the third quarter of 2025, representing a decrease of 86.6% from the third quarter of 2024 and an increase of 3.1% from the second quarter of 2025.
[1] All disclosed data (including historical periods) were recast to reflect common-control accounting treatment related to Lynk & Co's acquisition.
[2] All conversions from Renminbi("RMB") to U.S. dollars ("US$") were made at an exchange rate of RMB7.1190 to US$1.00, as set forth in the H.10 statistical release of the Federal Reserve Board on September 30, 2025.
[3] Vehicle margin is the margin of vehicle sales, which is calculated based on revenues and cost of revenues derived from vehicle sales only.
[4] The Company's non-GAAP financial measures exclude share-based compensation expenses. See "Unaudited Reconciliation of GAAP and Non-GAAP Results" set forth at the end of this announcement.
Key Financial Results for the Third Quarter of 2025
(in RMB millions, except for percentages)
2025 Q3
2025 Q2
2024 Q3
% Changei
YoY
QoQ
Vehicle sales
26,527
22,916
24,724
7.3 %
15.8 %
-Zeekr
11,993
10,925
14,401
(16.7) %
9.8 %
- Lynk & Co
14,534
11,991
10,323
40.8 %
21.2 %
Vehicle margin
15.6 %
17.3 %
12.6 %
3.0pts
(1.7)pts
-Zeekr
20.3 %
21.1 %
15.7 %
4.6pts
(0.8)pts
- Lynk & Co
11.7 %
13.8 %
8.2 %
3.5pts
(2.1)pts
Total revenues
31,562
27,431
28,924
9.1 %
15.1 %
Gross profit
6,046
5,656
4,409
37.1 %
6.9 %
Gross margin
19.2 %
20.6 %
15.2 %
4.0pts
(1.4)pts
(Loss)/income from operations
(56)
285
(2,076)
(97.3) %
N/A
Non-GAAP (loss)/income from operations
(14)
315
(2,029)
(99.3) %
N/A
Net loss
(307)
(287)
(2,028)
(84.9) %
7.0 %
Non-GAAP net loss
(265)
(257)
(1,981)
(86.6) %
3.1 %
i Except for vehicle margin and gross margin, absolute changes instead of percentage changes are presented.
Recent Developments
Delivery Update
In October, Zeekr Group delivered a total of 61,636 vehicles across its Zeekr and Lynk & Co brands, marking a 20.5% increase compared to the previous month. This achievement was made possible by the trust and support of over 2.15 million users. Specifically, the Zeekr brand delivered 21,423 vehicles, while the Lynk & Co brand delivered 40,213 vehicles.
Financial Results for the Third Quarter of 2025
Revenues
Total revenues were RMB31,562 million (US$4,434 million) for the third quarter of 2025, representing an increase of 9.1% from RMB28,924 million for the third quarter of 2024 and an increase of 15.1% from RMB27,431 million for the second quarter of 2025.
Revenues from vehicle sales were RMB26,527 million (US$3,726 million) for the third quarter of 2025, representing an increase of 7.3% from RMB24,724 million for the third quarter of 2024, and an increase of 15.8% from RMB22,916 million for the second quarter of 2025. The year-over-year and quarter-over-quarter increases were mainly driven by higher vehicle sales volume due to the launch of new and facelifted models in the third quarter of 2025.
Revenues from other sales and services were RMB5,035 million (US$708 million) for the third quarter of 2025, representing an increase of 19.9% from RMB4,200 million for the third quarter of 2024 and an increase of 11.5% from RMB4,515 million for the second quarter of 2025. The year-over-year increase was primarily due to an increase in after-sales spare parts revenue, which is in line with higher accumulated vehicle sales. The quarter-over-quarter increase was primarily due to an increase in R&D revenue from related parties in the third quarter of 2025.
Cost of Revenues and Gross Margin
Cost of revenues was RMB25,516 million (US$3,584 million) for the third quarter of 2025, representing an increase of 4.1% from RMB24,515 million for the third quarter of 2024 and an increase of 17.2% from RMB21,775 million for the second quarter of 2025. The year-over-year increase was primarily attributable to the increase in vehicle deliveries, partially offset by the lower average cost of sales due to cost reductions and the change in product mix. The quarter-over-quarter increase was primarily attributable to the increase in vehicle deliveries and the high average cost of sales due to the change in product mix.
Gross profit was RMB6,046 million (US$850 million) for the third quarter of 2025, representing an increase of 37.1% from RMB4,409 million for the third quarter of 2024 and an increase of 6.9% from RMB5,656 million for the second quarter of 2025.
Gross margin was 19.2% for the third quarter of 2025, compared with 15.2% for the third quarter of 2024 and 20.6% for the second quarter of 2025.
Vehicle margin was 15.6% for the third quarter of 2025, compared with 12.6% for the third quarter of 2024 and 17.3% for the second quarter of 2025. The year-over-year increase was primarily attributed to sustained cost-saving initiatives. The quarter-over-quarter decrease was primarily due to the pace of cost reduction for newly launched models and the product mix.
Operating Expenses
Research and development expenses were RMB2,743 million (US$385 million) for the third quarter of 2025, representing a decrease of 8.6% from RMB3,000 million for the third quarter of 2024 and an increase of 27.8% from RMB2,146 million for the second quarter of 2025. The year-over-year decrease and quarter-over-quarter increase were mainly in line with timing and progress of new vehicle programs.
Selling, general and administrative expenses were RMB3,783 million (US$532 million) for the third quarter of 2025, representing an increase of 11.3% from RMB3,398 million for the third quarter of 2024 and an increase of 12.5% from RMB3,364 million for the second quarter of 2025. The year-over-year and quarter-over-quarter increases were primarily attributable to higher marketing and advertising expenses to support new vehicle model launches and sales growth.
(Loss)/income from Operations
Loss from operations was RMB56 million (US$8 million) for the third quarter of 2025, compared with RMB2,076 million loss from operations in the third quarter of 2024 and RMB285 million income from operations in the second quarter of 2025.
Non-GAAP loss from operations, which excludes share-based compensation expenses from loss from operations, was RMB14 million (US$2 million) for the third quarter of 2025, compared with RMB2,029 million non-GAAP loss from operations in the third quarter of 2024 and RM315 million non-GAAP income from operations in the second quarter of 2025.
Net Loss and Net Loss Per Share
Net loss was RMB307 million (US$43 million) for the third quarter of 2025, representing a decrease of 84.9% from RMB2,028 million for the third quarter of 2024 and an increase of 7.0% from RMB287 million for the second quarter of 2025.
Non-GAAP net loss, which excludes share-based compensation expenses from net loss, was RMB265 million (US$37 million) for the third quarter of 2025, representing a decrease of 86.6% from RMB1,981 million for the third quarter of 2024 and an increase of 3.1% from RMB257 million for the second quarter of 2025.
Net loss attributable to ordinary shareholders of Zeekr Group was RMB803 million (US$113 million) for the third quarter of 2025, representing a decrease of 62.0% from RMB2,115 million for the third quarter of 2024 and an increase of 103.8% from RMB394 million for the second quarter of 2025.
Non-GAAP net loss attributable to ordinary shareholders of Zeekr Group, which excludes share-based compensation expenses from net loss attributable to ordinary shareholders, was RMB761 million (US$107 million) for the third quarter of 2025, representing a decrease of 63.2% from RMB2,068 million for the third quarter of 2024 and an increase of 109.1% from RMB364 million for the second quarter of 2025.
Basic and diluted net loss per share attributed to ordinary shareholders were both RMB0.31 (US$0.04) for the third quarter of 2025, compared with RMB0.83 each for the third quarter of 2024 and RMB0.15 each for the second quarter of 2025.
Non-GAAP basic and diluted net loss per share attributed to ordinary shareholders were both RMB0.30 (US$0.04) for the third quarter of 2025, compared with RMB0.81 each for the third quarter of 2024 and RMB0.14 each for the second quarter of 2025.
Basic and diluted net loss per American Depositary Share[5] ("ADS") attributed to ordinary shareholders were both RMB3.12 (US$0.44) for the third quarter of 2025, compared with RMB8.28 each for the third quarter of 2024 and RMB1.54 each for the second quarter of 2025.
Non-GAAP basic and diluted net loss per ADS attributed to ordinary shareholders were both RMB2.96 (US$0.42) for the third quarter of 2025, compared with RMB8.10 each for the third quarter of 2024 and RMB1.42 each for the second quarter of 2025.
[5] Each ADS represents ten ordinary shares.
Balance Sheets
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash was RMB8,763 million (US$1,231 million) as of September 30, 2025.
About Zeekr Group
Zeekr Group, headquartered in Zhejiang, China, is the world's leading premium new energy vehicle ...
