Volcon ePowersports Reports Second Quarter 2022 Operational and Financial Results

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Volcon Inc. (NASDAQ: VLCN) reported its Q2 2022 financial results, highlighting significant progress in dealer partnerships and product launches. The company signed over 100 dealers and fulfilled initial orders for its Grunt model. Notable milestones include the July 1 launch of the 2023 Volcon Stag, which has attracted over $70 million in pre-orders. Revenue increased to $2.4 million, while net loss rose to $9.9 million. The partnership with General Motors aims to enhance future vehicle performance.

Positive

• Revenue increased to $2.4 million, up $1.2 million from Q1 2022.
• Over 100 dealers signed, with expectations to reach 200 by year-end 2022.
• Launched the 2023 Volcon Stag with pre-orders exceeding $70 million.

Negative

• Net loss of $9.9 million, increased from a $8.6 million loss in Q1 2022.
• Adjusted EBITDA loss rose to $9.1 million, compared to a $6.9 million loss in Q1 2022.

AUSTIN, TX / ACCESSWIRE / August 15, 2022 / Volcon Inc. (NASDAQ:VLCN) ("Volcon" or the "Company"), the first all-electric, off-road powersports company, today reported its financial results for the second quarter of 2022.

Company Highlights:

• Through June 30, 2022 signed over 100 dealers
• Fulfilled substantially all dealer initial Grunt orders
• Launched the 2023 Volcon Stag July 1, 2022 and have taken pre-orders of over $70 million if all orders are fulfilled [1]
• Signed agreement with General Motors (GM) to use GM's electric propulsion system to power all Volcon off-road utility terrain vehicles ("UTV"), including the Company's flagship UTV, the Stag, as well as the Company's planned "Project X" vehicle

Jordan Davis, CEO notes "We continue to have success signing top tier powersports dealers, and we expect to have over 200 signed by the end of 2022. We focused on supplying our dealers with their initial shipment of Grunts and look to continue to fulfill additional orders as demand increases."

Davis continues "We have successfully launched the Stag, the Company's first four-wheel UTV and pre-orders from dealers and consumers has been strong. We expect to obtain pre-orders covering our initial planned production volume for 2023, at which point we will continue to take waitlist orders from interested dealers and end users alike. Delivery of the Stag is expected late in the second quarter of 2023. We also continue to develop exciting new products and look forward to a number of product launches over the coming quarters. The agreement from General Motors provides the Stag and all future Volcon UTVs with a proven platform to provide exceptional performance."

Financial highlights:

• Revenue: The Company's revenue was $2.4 million, an increase of $1.2 million over the first quarter 2022, and an increase of $2.0 million over total fiscal 2021 revenue.
• Net loss: The Company's net loss was $9.9 million for the second first quarter of 2022, compared to a net loss of $8.6 million for the first quarter of 2022 and $14.8 million for the fourth quarter of 2021 (fourth quarter 2021 also included an inventory write down of $5.5 million to adjust inventory to its net realizable value compared to a write down of $0.6 million for the second quarter of 2022).
• Adjusted EBITDA: The Company's adjusted EBITDA for the second quarter of 2022 was a loss of $9.1 million compared to a loss of $6.9 million first quarter of 2022 and a loss of $13.5 million for the fourth quarter of 2021. Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measure, which we reconcile below and define as net loss before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization, loss on repayment of promissory notes and share based compensation expenses.

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About Volcon

Volcon Inc. is the first all-electric, powersports company producing high-quality off-road vehicles. Based in Round Rock, Texas, Volcon joins many major electric vehicle manufacturers near Austin, Texas, an area that is poised to become the electric vehicle capital of the world.

Volcon was founded with the mission to enhance the outdoor experience while reducing the industry's environmental footprint so that adventurers and workers alike can enjoy the outdoors and preserve it for generations to come. Volcon produces all-electric, off-road vehicles that are designed to elevate the adventure experience and help people get things done at work and on the home front.

Volcon's first product, the innovative Grunt combines a fat tire physique with high-torque electric power and a near-silent drive train which started shipping in September of 2021. Future models may include the Runt, which is a youth-sized version of the groundbreaking Grunt and an eBike, the Brat. The Stag and Project X are expected to be Volcon's venture into the rapidly expanding world of UTVs and coming in future years as the company continues to expand.

Volcon Contacts

For Media: media@volcon.com
For Dealers: dealers@volcon.com
For Investors: investors@volcon.com
For Marketing: marketing@volcon.com

For more information on Volcon or to learn more about its complete motorcycle and side-by-side line-up, visit: www.volcon.com

NON-GAAP RECONCILIATION

We believe presenting adjusted EBITDA provides management and investors consistency and facilitates period to period comparisons of operations, as it eliminates the effects of certain variations to overall performance.

The following table reconciles net loss to adjusted EBITDA for the three months ended June 30, 2022, March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021:

Forward-Looking Statements

Some of the statements in this release are forward-looking statements, which involve risks and uncertainties. Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable as of the date made, expectations may prove to have been materially different from the results expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. The Company has attempted to identify forward-looking statements by terminology including ''believes,'' ''estimates,'' ''anticipates,'' ''expects,'' ''plans,'' ''projects,'' ''intends,'' ''potential,'' ''may,'' ''could,'' ''might,'' ''will,'' ''should,'' ''approximately'' or other words that convey uncertainty of future events or outcomes to identify these forward-looking statements. These statements are only predictions and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors. Any forward-looking statements contained in this release speak only as of its date. The Company undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements contained in this release to reflect events or circumstances occurring after its date or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. More detailed information about the risks and uncertainties affecting the Company is contained under the heading "Risk Factors" in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K and subsequently filed Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, which are available on the SEC's website, www.sec.gov.

[1] Pre-orders are cancellable until they are fulfilled.

SOURCE: Volcon ePowersports, Inc.

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FAQ

What were Volcon's Q2 2022 earnings results?

Volcon reported revenue of $2.4 million for Q2 2022, a $1.2 million increase from Q1 2022.

What is the outlook for Volcon after the Q2 2022 results?

Volcon aims to sign over 200 dealers by the end of 2022 and has strong pre-orders for its 2023 Stag model.

How did Volcon's net loss change in Q2 2022?

The net loss for Q2 2022 was $9.9 million, up from $8.6 million in Q1 2022.

What is the significance of Volcon's partnership with General Motors?

The partnership allows Volcon to use GM's electric propulsion system, enhancing performance for its UTVs.