WeRide Hits New Milestones: Record Q1 Revenue and Accelerating Global Robotaxi Adoption

Robust Revenue Growth Driven by Product Sales and Robotaxi Scale-Up

WeRide Inc. (NASDAQ: WRD, HKEX: 0800), a frontrunner in autonomous driving, reported unaudited Q1 2026 financial results marking a pivotal quarter for the firm. Total revenue jumped 57.6% year over year to RMB114.1 million (US$16.55 million), led by surging product revenue—up 115.8%—reflecting increased sales of robotaxi and Level 4 autonomous vehicles. Service revenue also rose 49%, boosted by intelligent data and ADAS services.

The company’s gross profit stood at RMB39.6 million (US$5.7 million) on a 34.7% gross margin, maintaining an industry-leading performance in the face of rapid operational scaling. Despite higher R&D investment, operating losses narrowed slightly, suggesting improved cost discipline.

Robotaxi Fleet Surpasses 1,300 Globally, Doubling China User Base

WeRide’s flagship robotaxi business continues to scale: By the end of April 2026, the global fleet reached about 1,300 vehicles, with over 1,000 units operating in China. Daily orders per vehicle exceeded 17—rising up to 28 during peak times—reflecting climbing utilization and increasing user demand. Notably, registered users of WeRide’s robotaxi service have approximately doubled from a year earlier, marking a substantial shift in public adoption of autonomous ride services.

The company plans to expand robotaxi deployments to an additional Tier 1 city in China this year, further cementing its commercialization roadmap and broader city coverage.

Multi-Regional Push: New Commercial Launches in UAE, Singapore, and Europe

Internationally, WeRide accelerated its expansion:

• Singapore: Launched the first autonomous public ride service in collaboration with Grab, accumulating over 30,000 km in autonomous mileage since January 2026.
• Dubai/Abu Dhabi: Rolled out Dubai’s first fully driverless, fare-charging robotaxi operation with partners Uber and RTA—plus plans to deploy 1,200 robotaxis across the Middle East by 2027.
• Europe: Entered Slovakia through a partnership with ELEVATE Slovakia, marking the company’s fourth European market and the region’s first national-level autonomous deployment across multiple product lines.

WRD 3.0 ADAS Solution Secures Landmark Wins; L2++ Commercialization Progresses

April saw WeRide’s WRD 3.0 system become the only solution ever to win four consecutive titles at the China Urban Intelligent Driving Competition—further proof of the platform’s technical edge in real-world urban environments. Production wins for this solution now span nearly 30 vehicle models with major OEMs, and international collaborations are underway with global automakers to bring WRD 3.0’s advanced driver assistance (ADAS) capability abroad.

Solid Financial Position Supports Continued Innovation

WeRide ended Q1 with RMB6.22 billion (US$902.4 million) in aggregate cash, time deposits, and liquid investments. This robust liquidity foundation positions the company to continue heavy R&D investment—R&D expenses rose 11.5% Y/Y to RMB363.3 million (US$52.7 million)—while still narrowing operating losses.

Non-IFRS adjusted net loss stood at RMB326.2 million (US$47.3 million) for the quarter, reflecting continued investment but improved cost control outside of share-based compensation and fair value adjustments.

Technology & Ecosystem Build-Out Fueling Long-Term Outlook

WeRide’s proprietary GENESIS platform streamlines simulation and AI driver training, enabling rapid advances in both ADAS and L4 robotaxi product lines. With major partnerships now spanning Lenovo, GAC, and SiEngine, as well as new chips and engineering collaborations, WeRide is positioned for scalable, global deployment across diverse vehicle platforms and regions.

“These achievements reinforce our confidence that WeRide is on a clear path to becoming a definitive global autonomous driving platform, powered by stronger AI training infrastructure,” said CEO Tony Han. In sum, Q1’s record revenue, rapid commercial scaling, and industry accolades provide clear evidence of WeRide’s rising global influence in next-generation mobility.

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