Catherine Sun's questions to Ecarx Holdings Inc. (ECX) leadership • Q1 2025
Question
Catherine Sun of BOCI asked about the outlook for partnerships with international OEMs amid a changing macro environment, requested an update on the Volkswagen collaboration, and sought more details on the planned supply chain and engineering center in Singapore.
Answer
CFO Phil Zhou noted strong interest from global OEMs who recognize China's lead in intelligent vehicle features. He confirmed the Volkswagen program will launch in Brazil and India, with minimal tariff impact. Mr. Zhou elaborated that the new Singapore and Malaysia hub will manage the global supply chain, hold international IP, and house an engineering team to service Europe and North America, which is critical for the company's long-term global strategy.