A strategic partnership with Toyota underpins Gen-7 mass production, securing 1,000 bZ4X vehicles for joint deployment in 2026 to drive expansion and top-line growth.

Management emphasizes that real-world unit economics validate the model, pointing to rapid Shenzhen growth and confidence in scalable, all-weather autonomous operations.

The article appears in Meyka Newsletter as part of industry-focused coverage on autonomous vehicle technology.

The move signals a broader shift toward autonomous mobility with potential cost reductions and safety gains, contingent on regulatory, technological, and societal challenges.

Regulatory and safety challenges remain prominent, with Verne navigating Europe’s varied rules and proving reliability in diverse conditions.

Precedent successes in China with Gen-7 achieving unit economics breakeven in Guangzhou and Shenzhen are cited as readiness for international commercialization.

Pony AI reports sixfold growth in autonomous domain controller sales and claims first-mover advantage in L4 virtual driver world model, boosting efficiency and user experience.

For 2025, the company reported US$90.0 million in revenue, up 20% year over year, with Robotaxi revenues growing sharply while net loss narrowed to US$76.8 million, aided by fair value gains on trading securities.

Cash and liquidity improved to US$1.515 billion as of year-end 2025, boosted by Hong Kong IPO proceeds, with capital expenditure focused on Gen-7 production and deployment.

No specific dates or locations beyond Croatia and limited financial details are provided in the excerpt.

Context notes reference Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang’s CES 2026 remarks about robotics and PYMNTS coverage of physical AI momentum.

Uber teams up with Pony AI and Verne to launch Europe’s first commercially available robotaxi service, starting in Zagreb, Croatia, with plans to expand to other European markets.