Evelyn Zhang's questions to Pony AI Inc (PONY) leadership • Q2 2025
Question
Evelyn Zhang from Daiwa Capital Markets requested details on the overseas expansion plan, the regulatory landscape, and the operational stage of its services in the Middle East, South Korea, and Europe.
Answer
CEO Jun Peng outlined a strategy focused on high-growth markets with supportive regulations, leveraging local partnerships. CFO Haojun Wang added that scaling commercial fully driverless services is most advanced in the U.S. and China. In other regions, regulations primarily permit testing with a safety driver, and commercialization is limited to pilot programs. He stressed that scaling from dozens to hundreds of vehicles is a significant operational leap that requires a higher level of safety and rigor.