Lotus Technology (LOT) furnishes 6-K and links 2025 interim report to F-3 filings

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Lotus Technology Inc. has furnished a Form 6-K as a foreign private issuer for the month of September 2025. The filing primarily provides an interim report for the six months ended June 30, 2025, attached as Exhibit 99.1.

The company also states that this Form 6-K, including its exhibits, is incorporated by reference into several existing registration statements on Form F-3 and post-effective amendments to prior Form F-1 registrations. This means those registration statements now formally include the latest interim information from this report.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

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FORM 6-K

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REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-

16 UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

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For the month of September 2025

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Commission File Number: 001-41970

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Lotus Technology Inc.

(Translation of registrant’s name into English)

No. 800 Century Avenue

Pudong District, Shanghai, People’s Republic of China

(Address of principal executive office)

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EXPLANATORY NOTE

This current report on Form 6-K, including the exhibits hereto, is incorporated by reference into the pre-effective amendment No. 1 to the registration statement on Form F-3 (File No. 333-285533), post-effective amendment No. 3 to the registration statement on Form F-1 on Form F-3 (File No. 333-279108) and the post-effective amendment No. 2 to the registration statement on Form F-1 on Form F-3 (File No. 333-282217) and shall be a part of such registration statements from the date on which this current report is furnished, to the extent not superseded by documents or reports subsequently filed or furnished.

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EXHIBIT INDEX

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Exhibit No.		Description
99.1	​	Interim report Lotus Technology Inc. for the six months ended June 30, 2025
101.INS	​	Inline XBRL Instance Document-this instance document does not appear in the Interactive Data File because its XBRL tags are embedded within the Inline XBRL document
101.SCH	​	Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document
101.CAL	​	Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document
101.DEF	​	Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document
101.LAB	​	Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document
101.PRE	​	Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document
104	​	Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

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​	Lotus Technology Inc.
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​	By	:	/s/ Daxue Wang
​	Name	:	Daxue Wang
​	Title	:	Chief Financial Officer

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Date: September 11, 2025

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FAQ

What does Lotus Technology Inc. (LOT) disclose in this September 2025 Form 6-K?

Lotus Technology Inc. furnishes a Form 6-K providing an interim report for the six months ended June 30, 2025. The filing also incorporates this report by reference into several existing Form F-3 and post-effective Form F-1 registration statements.

What is included as Exhibit 99.1 in Lotus Technology (LOT) September 2025 Form 6-K?

Exhibit 99.1 is Lotus Technology Inc.’s interim report for the six months ended June 30, 2025. This report contains the company’s mid-year information and is formally linked to certain registration statements through incorporation by reference.

How does this Form 6-K affect Lotus Technology Inc.’s existing registration statements?

The company states that this Form 6-K, including its exhibits, is incorporated by reference into one Form F-3 registration statement and two post-effective amendments converting Form F-1 filings into Form F-3. Those registrations now include the interim report information.

Why does Lotus Technology Inc. use Form 6-K as a foreign private issuer?

As a foreign private issuer, Lotus Technology Inc. uses Form 6-K to furnish interim information to U.S. investors. This particular filing supplies the June 30, 2025 interim report and ties it into existing registration statements for securities offerings.

Who signed Lotus Technology Inc.’s September 2025 Form 6-K filing?

The Form 6-K was signed on behalf of Lotus Technology Inc. by Chief Financial Officer Daxue Wang. The signature confirms that the company has duly caused the report to be submitted under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 requirements.