Faraday Future Announces Date of its First Production Vehicle Coming Off-the-Line and Updated Timing for Start of Deliveries and the Three-Phase Delivery Plan for its FF 91 Vehicle

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Faraday Future Intelligent Electric Inc. (Nasdaq: FFIE) has updated the delivery schedule for its FF 91 vehicle, now set to begin at the end of May 2023. The delivery plan includes three phases: the first phase involves industry expert FPOs reserving vehicles, while the second phase will see these experts take full possession by the end of Q2 2023. The final phase aims to deliver vehicles to all users who pay in full. The commencement of these phases is contingent on adequate financing and parts availability. Faraday Future currently holds approximately $29.8 million in cash but states substantial additional financing is necessary for the latter delivery stages. Despite challenges, the company is also planning a global supplier summit and opening a product showroom in Los Angeles.

Positive

• Three-phase delivery plan to enhance flexibility and mitigate production capacity shortfalls.
• Upcoming product launch event and showroom opening in May.
• Positive feedback from top global suppliers, indicating strong industry support.

Negative

• Delayed start of vehicle deliveries due to supplier issues.
• Substantial additional financing required to proceed with the second and third phases.
• Current cash reserves of $29.8 million may be insufficient without new funding.

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Faraday Future Intelligent Electric Inc. (Nasdaq: FFIE) (“Faraday Future”, “FF” or “Company”), a California-based global shared intelligent electric mobility ecosystem company, today announced the updated timing for start of deliveries of its FF 91 vehicle to users, including its three-phase delivery plan for its FF 91 vehicle, and date of its first vehicle coming off the production line. This also marks the first event of the Company’s final launch and delivery campaign and a new chapter in the Company’s development. The off-the-line event will be webcast via FF intelligent APP, FF.com, and all the FF social channels on April 14^th at 6:00 pm PDT.

Certain of the Company’s suppliers informed the Company that they will be unable to meet the Company’s timing requirements and, therefore, the Company has updated the timing for the start of deliveries for its FF 91 vehicle, and the previously announced three-phase delivery plan. The Company will start the first phase of the delivery process detailed below at the end of May. The three-phase delivery plan is aimed at continuously implementing the Company’s core philosophy and corporate vision of co-creation and co-sharing.

The first phase to start the Company’s delivery plan of its FF 91 vehicle is the “Industry Expert Futurist Product Officer (FPO) Co-Creation Delivery”. In this first phase, the Industry Expert FPO(s) will pay in full for an FF 91 vehicle in order to reserve the vehicle and be trained in the use of the vehicle. The Industry Expert FPO(s) will take possession of the reserved FF 91 vehicle at the beginning of the second phase. The Company expects this first phase to begin at the end of May.

The second phase in the Company’s delivery plan of its FF 91 vehicle is the “FPO Co-Creation Delivery.” In this second phase, FPO(s) will pay in full for an FF 91 vehicle and will take possession of the FF 91 vehicle. The Company expects this second phase will begin at the end of Q2 2023 subject to the conditions listed below.

Following the second phase, the third phase in the Company’s delivery plan of its FF 91 vehicle is the “Full Co-Creation Delivery.” In this third phase, the Company will deliver FF 91 vehicles to all spire users that pay in full for an FF 91 vehicle. The third phase is subject to timely receipt of sufficient financing.

This three-phase delivery plan allows the most flexibility for our manufacturing operations and market demand, while delivering the best product to our users. This will also help to mitigate any production capacity shortfalls versus anticipated market demand.

The three-phase delivery plan outlined above is subject to timely receipt of sufficient financing and parts and completion of required crash tests. As of April 11, 2023, the Company has approximately $29.8 million cash on hand including $1.5 million restricted cash. The Company expects to need substantial additional financing to start the second and third phase delivery and is in discussions with additional potential investors. As the Company executes the three-phase delivery plan, it plans to continue to move vehicles into production and off-the-line with high quality and high product power.

Starting in May, the Company will announce its co-creation and co-sharing program, as well as the product launch event.

The Company is also targeting to hold a global supplier summit in the near future, inviting hundreds of supplier representatives to discuss the Company's mid- to long-term strategic plans on its production capacity planning, supplier support, etc. The Company has received full support and positive feedback from top global suppliers.

The Company’s first product showroom is targeted to open in May and will be located adjacent to the Company’s HQ in Los Angeles, CA.

Users can preorder an FF 91 Futurist via the FF Intelligent App or through our website (English): https://www.ff.com/us/preorder/ or (Chinese): https://www.ff.com/cn/preorder/

Download the new FF Intelligent App (English): https://apps.apple.com/us/app/id1454187098 or https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.faradayfuture.online, (Chinese): http://appdownload.ff.com

ABOUT FARADAY FUTURE

FF is the pioneer of the Ultimate Intelligent TechLuxury ultra spire market in the intelligent EV era, and a disruptor of the traditional ultra-luxury car industry. FF is not just an EV company, but also a software-driven company of intelligent internet AI product.

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

In connection with the annual stockholder’s meeting, the Company has filed with the SEC definitive proxy statements on Schedule 14A with respect to the proposals therein (as amended and supplemented, the “Proxy Statement”). Faraday Future commenced mailing of the Proxy Statement to its stockholders on March 17, 2023. This press release is not a substitute for the Proxy Statement or any other document which the Company may file with the SEC. INVESTORS AND FARADAY FUTURE’S STOCKHOLDERS ARE URGED TO READ THE PROXY STATEMENT IN ITS ENTIRETY AND ANY OTHER DOCUMENTS FILED BY THE COMPANY WITH THE SEC IN CONNECTION WITH THE PROXY STATEMENT OR INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE THEREIN BECAUSE THEY WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROPOSALS IN THE PROXY STATEMENT. Investors and stockholders may obtain free copies of the Proxy Statement and other documents containing important information about Faraday Future that are filed or will be filed with the SEC by Faraday Future from the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. Faraday Future makes available free of charge at www.ff.com (in the “Financials and Filings” section), copies of materials it files with, or furnish to, the SEC.

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Source: Faraday Future Intelligent Electric Inc.

FAQ

What is the updated delivery schedule for the FF 91 vehicle from Faraday Future?

The delivery schedule for the FF 91 vehicle is set to begin at the end of May 2023.

How many phases are there in the delivery plan for the FF 91 vehicle?

There are three phases in the delivery plan for the FF 91 vehicle.

What financing does Faraday Future need for the FF 91 delivery phases?

Faraday Future needs substantial additional financing to start the second and third delivery phases.

When will the FF 91 vehicle be available for full possession?

The second phase, where Industry Expert FPOs will take full possession, is expected to begin at the end of Q2 2023.

What is the company's cash position as of April 11, 2023?

As of April 11, 2023, the company has approximately $29.8 million in cash, including $1.5 million in restricted cash.