Summary of Significant Accounting Policies | 2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Basis of Presentation —The consolidated financial statements and related disclosures as of June 30, 2020 and for the fiscal periods ended June 30, 2020 and 2019 are unaudited, pursuant to the rules and regulations of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations. In our opinion, these unaudited financial statements include all adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring adjustments) necessary for the fair statement of the results for the interim periods. These unaudited financial statements should be read in conjunction with our audited financial statements for the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018 included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2019. The results of operations for the fiscal period ended June 30, 2020 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year. Going Concern— As of June 30, 2020, we had cash and cash equivalents of $883,949. We do not believe that our existing cash and cash equivalents and short-term investments will be sufficient to fund our operations during the next eighteen months unless we are able to resolve the California Air Resources Board’s Hybrid and Zero-Emission Truck and Bus Voucher Incentive Project (“HVIP”) funding issues created by the HVIP staff in the near-term or we are able to mitigate the impact of certain anti-dilution and other rights contained in our outstanding warrants that have, to date, restricted our ability to raise additional debt or equity capital on terms that are acceptable to us. Such determination that our present capital resources will likely not be sufficient to fund our planned operations for the eighteen months following the date of this Quarterly Report raises substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern. In the event we are unable to resolve the HVIP funding issues in the near-term and successfully execute our business plan, we will likely need additional capital to continue our operations and support the increased working capital requirements associated with the fulfillment of purchase orders. The sale of additional equity securities in the future could result in additional dilution to our stockholders and those securities may have rights senior to those of our common stock. In particular, the warrants issued and sold in our January 2018 public offering include anti-dilution rights, which provide that if, at any time the warrants are outstanding, we issue or are deemed to have issued any shares of common stock or securities that are convertible into or exchangeable for shares of common stock (except for certain exempt issuances, including the issuance of certain stock options, shares of common stock upon the exercise of securities outstanding prior to January 2018 and securities issued in connection with certain acquisitions or strategic transactions) for consideration less than the then current exercise price of the warrants, which is currently $4.50 per share and subject to adjustment pursuant to the terms thereof, the exercise price of such warrants is automatically reduced to the price per share of such new issuance. Further, simultaneously with any adjustment to the exercise price of such warrants, the number of shares of common stock that may be purchased upon exercise of such warrants will be increased or decreased proportionately, such that after such adjustment the aggregate exercise price payable thereunder for the adjusted number of shares of common stock underlying such warrants will be the same as the aggregate exercise price in effect immediately prior to such adjustment. To the extent that we issue or are or deemed to have issued securities for consideration that is substantially less than the exercise price of the warrants issued in our January 2018 public offering, holders of our common stock will experience dilution, which may be substantial and which could lower the market price of our securities. Further, the potential application of such anti-dilution rights has, to date, restricted our ability to obtain additional financing on terms that are acceptable to us. In the event that we are unable to mitigate the impact of such anti-dilution rights and raise additional capital to finance our operations and continue to support our growth initiatives, we may not be able to continue as a going concern and may be forced to curtail all of our activities and, ultimately, cease our operations. Principles of Consolidation —The accompanying financial statements reflect the consolidation of the individual financial statements of ADOMANI, Inc., ADOMANI California, Inc., Adomani (Nantong) Automotive Technology Co. Ltd., ADOMANI ZEV Sales, Inc., formerly known as School Bus Sales of California, Inc., Zero Emission Truck and Bus Sales of Arizona, Inc., and ZEV Resources, Inc. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated. Use of Estimates —The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Fair Value of Financial Instruments —The carrying values of our financial instruments, including cash, notes receivable and accounts payable approximate their fair value due to the short-term nature of these financial instruments. Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) No. 820, “Fair Value Measurement” defines fair value as the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. It also establishes a three-tier fair value hierarchy, which prioritizes the inputs used in measuring fair value as follows: Level 1: Observable inputs such as quoted prices in active markets; Level 2: Inputs, other than the quoted prices in active markets, that are observable either directly or indirectly; and Level 3: Unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market data and that require the reporting entity to develop its own assumptions. The Company does not have any assets or liabilities that are required to be measured and recorded at fair value on a recurring basis. Revenue Recognition — The Company recognizes revenue from the sales of zero-emission electric vehicles; from the sales of zero-emission electric drivetrain systems for fleet vehicles; and from contracting to provide related engineering and, effective February 2020, vehicle maintenance and inspection services. The Company recognizes revenue in accordance with ASC Topic 606, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers”, which requires an entity to recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. In applying ASC Topic 606, the Company is required to: (1) Identify any contracts with customers. (2) Determine if multiple performance obligations exist. (3) Determine the transaction price. (4) Allocate the transaction price to the respective obligation; and, (5) Recognize the revenue as the obligation is satisfied. As part of the termination agreement with Blue Bird, the Company is to be paid $5,000 for each electric drivetrain Blue Bird ordered from Cummins Corporation during the period of June 1, 2019 through September 30, 2019. This agreement is a single performance obligation with the Company recognizing revenue upon notification from Blue Bird that delivery has been made to its customer. The final customer delivery by Blue Bird was made in April, 2020; thus, no additional revenue will be recorded by ADOMANI related to the termination agreement. Product revenue also includes the sale of electric trucks and cargo vans. These sales represent a single performance obligation with revenue recognition occurring at the time title transfers. Transfer of title occurs when the customer has accepted the van and signed the appropriate documentation acknowledging receipt. The Company is the recipient of a purchase order issued from GerWeiss EV USA LLC (“GerWeiss”) to produce all-electric tricycles (“e-trikes”), or all-electric light weight commercial vehicles. The Company has agreed to provide deposits to GerWeiss to fund the procurement of the supplies and assembly of the tricycles. The purchase order represents a single performance obligation with the Company recognizing revenue upon notification that the assembled units have been completed by GerWeiss. Upon the recording of revenue, the corresponding deposits are recorded as cost of goods sold. Other revenue includes, effective February 2020, performing basic vehicle maintenance and detailing, as well as safety inspections for compliance with United States Department of Transportation guidelines. These sales represent a single performance obligation with revenue recognition occurring at the time services are invoiced. Cash and Cash Equivalents — The Company considers all highly liquid investments purchased with an original or remaining maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents. Marketable Securities —The Company invests in short-term, highly liquid, marketable securities, such as U.S. Treasury notes, U.S. Treasury bonds, and other government-backed securities. The Company classifies these marketable securities as held-to-maturity, as the intent is not to liquidate them prior to the respective stated maturity date. Accounts Receivable and Allowance for Doubtful Accounts —The Company establishes an allowance for bad debts through a review of several factors including historical collection experience, current aging status of the customer accounts, and financial condition of its customers. The Company does not generally require collateral for its accounts receivable. The Company had trade accounts receivable of $8,500 and $661,352 as of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively. Because the trade accounts receivable balance as of June 30, 2020 is immaterial, and because all but $15,000 of the trade accounts receivable balance as of December 31, 2019, respectively, related to two California government agencies, and was paid to ADOMANI during the three months ended June 30, 2020, no allowance has been recorded relative to the trade accounts receivable balance as of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively. Notes Receivables — The Company also had notes receivable of $823,848 and $834,491 as of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively. The Company provided an allowance for notes receivable of $571,000 and $471,000 as of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively (see Note 4 below). Inventory and Inventory Valuation Allowance — The Company records inventory at the lower of cost or market, and uses a First In, First Out (“FIFO”) accounting valuation methodology. The Company had inventory on hand of $431,470 and $494,158 as of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively. The Company provided no inventory allowance as of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively. Inventory Deposits― The Company records all inventory deposits as prepaid assets. Upon completion of production, and acceptance by the Company, deposits are reclassified to either inventory or cost of goods, depending on whether a sale of the product has occurred. The Company had inventory deposits of $801,204 and $935,204 as of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively Net Loss Per Share —Basic net loss per share is calculated by dividing the Company’s net loss applicable to common stockholders by the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the period. Diluted net loss per share is calculated by dividing the Company’s net loss applicable to common stockholders by the diluted weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the period. The diluted weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding is the basic weighted number of shares of common stock adjusted for any potentially dilutive debt or equity securities. As of June 30, 2020, the Company had 13,904,436 and 7,556,323 stock options and stock warrants outstanding, respectively Concentration of Credit Risk —The Company has credit risks related to cash and cash equivalents on deposit with a federally insured bank, as at times it exceeds the $250,000 maximum amount insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. Impairment of Long-Lived Assets —Long-lived assets, including property and equipment, are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. The Company evaluates these assets to determine potential impairment by comparing the carrying amount to the undiscounted estimated future cash flows of the related assets. If the estimated undiscounted cash flows are less than the carrying value of the assets, the assets are written down to their fair value. There was no impairment of long-lived assets, or property and equipment, as of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively. Research and Development —Costs incurred in connection with the development of new products and manufacturing methods are charged to operating expenses as incurred. Research and development costs were $0 and $147,656 for the six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively Stock-Based Compensation —The Company accounts for employee stock-based compensation in accordance with the guidance of FASB ASC Topic 718, “Compensation-Stock Compensation”, which requires all share-based payments to employees, including grants of employee stock options, to be recognized in the financial statements based on their fair values. The fair value of the equity instrument is charged directly to compensation expense and credited to additional paid-in capital over the period during which services are rendered. Property and Equipment — Property and equipment are stated at cost, less accumulated depreciation and amortization. The Company provides for depreciation using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets, which range from three to five years, except leasehold improvements, which are being amortized over the life of the lease term. Property and equipment qualify for capitalization if the purchase price exceeds $2,000. Major repairs and replacements, which extend the useful lives of equipment, are capitalized and depreciated over the estimated useful lives of the property. All other maintenance and repairs are expensed as incurred. Leases —The Company accounts for leases as required by ASC Topic 842. The guidance requires companies to recognize leased assets and liabilities on the balance sheet and to disclose key information regarding leasing arrangements. Recent Accounting Pronouncements — Management has considered all recent accounting pronouncements issued, but not effective, and does not believe that they will have a significant impact on the Company’s financial statements. |