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Faraday Future

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Faraday Future history under Faraday Future. Origin: USA/China. Status: Active. Faraday Future is an American EV startup founded in 2014 by Chinese entrepreneur Jia Yueting, known for its ambitious FF91 luxury vehicle, severe financial struggles, and ongoing efforts to establish itself as a niche NEV manufacturer.

Chronological Storyline (20 Milestones)

Apr 1, 2014 CE

Faraday Future founded in California

Chinese entrepreneur Jia Yueting secretly founded Faraday Future in California, aiming to build a premium electric vehicle ecosystem to rival Tesla. #USA #China #Independent #DualMotor Source — Wikipedia:

Logo von Faraday Future
Logo von Faraday Future
By Unknown author - https://cdn.ff.com/ffcom/web3/MTQ4Mjk4NTE1MjpmZTZiYzg0NAo/sketch.pdf, Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=61966766
Jun 19, 2015 CE

Partnership with Dragon Racing announced

Faraday Future partnered with Dragon Racing to become the title sponsor and technical partner for the Formula E racing team starting in the 2015-2016 season. #USA #Independent #FormulaE Source — Wikipedia:

Logo DS Penske
Logo DS Penske
By Juan2910 - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=126794790
Jan 4, 2016 CE

FFZERO1 Concept unveiled at CES

The company revealed its first concept, the FFZERO1, at CES, showcasing a 1000-horsepower autonomous race car built on its modular VPA platform. #USA #Independent #DriveByWire Source — Wikipedia:

Apr 13, 2016 CE

Apex AI joint venture formed

Faraday Future formed a joint venture called Apex AI with Symbio Robotics to develop autonomous driving software and vehicle testing systems. #USA #Independent #DriveByWire Source — Wikipedia:

Jan 3, 2017 CE

FF 91 unveiled at CES 2017

Faraday Future unveiled its flagship production-intent luxury EV, the FF 91, boasting 1050 horsepower and a 0-60 mph time of 2.39 seconds, taking 64,124 paid reservations. #USA #China #Independent #DualMotor Source — Wikipedia:

Unveiling of the Faraday Future FF 91 at the 2017 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Unveiling of the Faraday Future FF 91 at the 2017 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
By Maurizio Pesce - https://www.flickr.com/photos/pestoverde/34751408231/, CC BY 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=132528052
Jun 21, 2017 CE

Pikes Peak record attempt

The FF 91 prototype set an unofficial record for a production-intent electric vehicle at the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb with a time of 10:45.82. #USA #Independent #DualMotor #PikesPeak Source — Wikipedia:

Pikes Peak Hill Climb Course Map
Pikes Peak Hill Climb Course Map
By Maxxl2 - Own work - derivate of PPM, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=27038235
Dec 1, 2017 CE

CFO departure and financial crisis

Chief Financial Officer Stefan Krause and CTO Ulrich Kranz resigned amid severe financial shortages caused by the financial troubles of LeEco, crippling FF's supply chain. #USA #China #Independent Source — Wikipedia:

Jun 25, 2018 CE

Evergrande investment and dispute

Chinese real estate giant Evergrande Health acquired a 45% stake for $2 billion, but a bitter dispute over control quickly halted payments and stalled production plans. #USA #China #Independent Source — Wikipedia:

Evergrande Center
Evergrande Center
By CRCHF - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=33489292
Nov 12, 2018 CE

FF 91 Pikes Peak official record

The FF 91 officially completed the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, setting the official record for electric production-intent vehicles at 10:45.82. #USA #Independent #DualMotor #PikesPeak Source — Wikipedia:

Sep 3, 2019 CE

Founder Jia Yueting files bankruptcy

Jia Yueting filed for Chapter 11 personal bankruptcy in the US, restructuring his massive debts and relinquishing his controlling stake in Faraday Future. #USA #China #Independent Source — Wikipedia:

Jul 22, 2021 CE

Faraday Future goes public via SPAC

Faraday Future merged with Property Solutions Acquisition Corp, listing on the NASDAQ under the ticker FFIE to raise capital for the delayed FF 91 production. #USA #Independent Source — Wikipedia:

Jul 25, 2022 CE

FF 91 2.0 Futurist Alliance launch

The company launched the final production version of its luxury EV, the FF 91 2.0 Futurist Alliance, priced at $309,000, featuring tri-motor all-wheel drive. #USA #Independent #TriMotor #LFPBattery Source — Wikipedia:

Mar 30, 2023 CE

Start of production for FF 91

Faraday Future officially started production of the FF 91 2.0 Futurist Alliance at its Hanford, California facility after years of delays and financial restructuring. #USA #Independent #TriMotor Source — Wikipedia:

Aug 14, 2023 CE

First deliveries to users

Faraday Future delivered its first FF 91 2.0 Futurist Alliance to private users, marking a major milestone for the troubled EV startup. #USA #Independent #TriMotor Source — Wikipedia:

Dec 1, 2023 CE

Nasdaq delisting warning

Faraday Future received a delisting notice from Nasdaq due to its stock price falling below $1 for 30 consecutive trading days, threatening its market status. #USA #Independent Source — Wikipedia:

May 29, 2024 CE

Founder Jia Yueting ousted

The board of directors removed founder Jia Yueting from his executive roles following an internal investigation into governance and misconduct allegations. #USA #China #Independent Source — Wikipedia:

Aug 15, 2024 CE

Middle East expansion announced

Faraday Future announced a strategic partnership to enter the Middle East market, planning to establish headquarters and manufacturing in the UAE. #USA #Independent #TriMotor Source — Wikipedia:

Jan 30, 2025 CE

FX brand for mass market

Faraday Future announced a new sub-brand, FX, aiming to develop mass-market electric vehicles with price points between $20,000 and $50,000. #USA #China #Independent Source — Wikipedia:

Jun 30, 2025 CE

FF 91 2.0 production struggles

Faraday Future reported producing only a handful of FF 91 vehicles in the first half of 2025, facing severe cash shortages and supply chain disruptions. #USA #Independent #TriMotor Source — Wikipedia:

Jan 15, 2026 CE

Restructuring and future outlook

Faraday Future continues to operate as a niche luxury EV maker, relying on strategic investments and partnerships to sustain its vision of a connected mobility ecosystem. #USA #Independent #TriMotor Source — Wikipedia: