Nikola (0A3R) 10-Q 4 Aug 23 2023 Q2 Quarterly report Financial data

Cover

Cover - shares	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2023	Aug. 01, 2023
Cover [Abstract]
Document Type	10-Q
Document Quarterly Report	true
Document Period End Date	Jun. 30, 2023
Document Transition Report	false
Entity File Number	001-38495
Entity Registrant Name	Nikola Corporation
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code	DE
Entity Tax Identification Number	82-4151153
Entity Address, Address Line One	4141 E Broadway Road
Entity Address, City or Town	Phoenix
Entity Address, State or Province	AZ
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code	85040
City Area Code	480
Local Phone Number	666-1038
Title of 12(b) Security	Common stock, $0.0001 par value per share
Trading Symbol	NKLA
Security Exchange Name	NASDAQ
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Interactive Data Current	Yes
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Entity Small Business	false
Entity Emerging Growth Company	false
Entity Shell Company	false
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding (in shares)		779,457,337
Entity Central Index Key	0001731289
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2023
Amendment Flag	false
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q2
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-31

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 226,673	$ 225,850
Restricted cash and cash equivalents	600	10,600
Accounts receivable, net	19,998	31,638
Inventory	86,635	111,870
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	73,010	27,943
Assets subject to assignment for the benefit of creditors, current portion	0	29,025
Total current assets	406,916	436,926
Restricted cash and cash equivalents	68,082	77,459
Long-term deposits	17,329	34,279
Property, plant and equipment, net	483,043	417,785
Intangible assets, net	89,564	92,473
Investment in affiliates	58,289	62,816
Goodwill	5,238	6,688
Other assets	9,040	8,107
Assets subject to assignment for the benefit of creditors	0	100,125
Total assets	1,137,501	1,236,658
Current liabilities
Accounts payable	45,767	93,242
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities	173,957	179,571
Debt and finance lease liabilities, current (including zero and $50.0 million measured at fair value, respectively)	13,417	61,675
Liabilities subject to assignment for the benefit of creditors, current portion	0	49,102
Total current liabilities	233,141	383,590
Long-term debt and finance lease liabilities, net of current portion	348,392	290,128
Operating lease liabilities	5,072	6,091
Other long-term liabilities	28,165	6,684
Deferred tax liabilities, net	15	15
Liabilities subject to assignment for the benefit of creditors	0	23,671
Total liabilities	614,785	710,179
Commitments and contingencies (Note 12)
Stockholders' equity
Preferred stock, $0.0001 par value, 150,000,000 shares authorized, no shares issued and outstanding as of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022	0	0
Common stock, $0.0001 par value, 800,000,000 shares authorized, 769,300,317 and 512,935,485 shares issued and outstanding as of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively	77	51
Additional paid-in capital	2,944,504	2,562,855
Accumulated deficit	(2,421,772)	(2,034,850)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(93)	(1,577)
Total stockholders' equity	522,716	526,479
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$ 1,137,501	$ 1,236,658

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Pa

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jun. 30, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Current liabilities
Debt and finance lease liabilities, current measured at fair value	$ 0	$ 50
Stockholders' equity
Preferred stock, par or stated value per share (in dollars per share)	$ 0.0001	$ 0.0001
Preferred stock, shares authorized (in shares)	150,000,000	150,000,000
Preferred stock, shares issued (in shares)	0	0
Preferred stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	0	0
Common stock, par or stated value per share (in dollars per share)	$ 0.0001	$ 0.0001
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares)	800,000,000	800,000,000
Common stock, shares issued (in shares)	769,300,317	512,935,485
Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	769,300,317	512,935,485

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPER

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2023	Jun. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2023	Jun. 30, 2022
Revenues:
Revenue	$ 15,362	$ 18,134	$ 26,039	$ 20,021
Cost of revenues:
Cost of revenues	42,993	47,391	76,367	48,847
Gross loss	(27,631)	(29,257)	(50,328)	(28,826)
Operating expenses:
Research and development	64,514	63,106	126,320	137,663
Selling, general, and administrative	58,764	79,868	101,461	157,051
Loss on supplier deposits	17,717	0	17,717	0
Total operating expenses	140,995	142,974	245,498	294,714
Loss from operations	(168,626)	(172,231)	(295,826)	(323,540)
Other income (expense):
Interest expense, net	(8,749)	(2,808)	(18,582)	(3,019)
Revaluation of warrant liability	41	3,341	315	2,907
Gain on divestiture of affiliate	70,849	0	70,849	0
Loss on debt extinguishment	(20,362)	0	(20,362)	0
Other income (expense), net	(5,546)	(27)	(5,630)	1,806
Loss before income taxes and equity in net loss of affiliates	(132,393)	(171,725)	(269,236)	(321,846)
Income tax expense	0	2	0	2
Loss before equity in net loss of affiliates	(132,393)	(171,727)	(269,236)	(321,848)
Equity in net loss of affiliates	(7,617)	(1,270)	(16,025)	(4,090)
Net loss from continuing operations	(140,010)	(172,997)	(285,261)	(325,938)
Discontinued operations:
Loss from discontinued operations	(52,883)	0	(76,726)	0
Loss from deconsolidation of discontinued operations	(24,935)	0	(24,935)	0
Net loss from discontinued operations	(77,818)	0	(101,661)	0
Net loss	$ (217,828)	$ (172,997)	$ (386,922)	$ (325,938)
Basic and diluted net loss per share:
Net loss from continuing operations, basic (in dollars per share)	$ (0.20)	$ (0.41)	$ (0.45)	$ (0.78)
Net loss from continuing operations, diluted (in dollars per share)	(0.20)	(0.41)	(0.45)	(0.78)
Net loss from discontinued operations, basic (in dollars per share)	(0.11)	0	(0.16)	0
Net loss from discontinued operations, diluted (in dollars per share)	(0.11)	0	(0.16)	0
Net loss, basic (in dollars per share)	(0.31)	(0.41)	(0.61)	(0.78)
Net loss, diluted (in dollars per share)	$ (0.31)	$ (0.41)	$ (0.61)	$ (0.78)
Weighted average shares outstanding, basic (in shares)	708,692,817	425,323,391	629,630,362	420,266,181
Weighted average shares outstanding, diluted (in shares)	708,692,817	425,323,391	629,630,362	420,266,181
Truck sales
Revenues:
Revenue	$ 12,006	$ 17,383	$ 22,061	$ 17,383
Cost of revenues:
Cost of revenues	40,203	46,781	73,223	46,781
Service and other
Revenues:
Revenue	3,356	751	3,978	2,638
Cost of revenues:
Cost of revenues	$ 2,790	$ 610	$ 3,144	$ 2,066

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMP

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE LOSS - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2023	Jun. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2023	Jun. 30, 2022
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net loss	$ (217,828)	$ (172,997)	$ (386,922)	$ (325,938)
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Foreign currency translation adjustment, net of tax	1,537	(1,318)	1,484	(989)
Comprehensive loss	$ (216,291)	$ (174,315)	$ (385,438)	$ (326,927)

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOC

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Total	Common stock issued under Tumim Purchase Agreements	Common stock issued under Equity Distribution Agreement, net	Common stock issued in public offering	Common stock issued in registered direct offering	Common Stock	Common Stock Common stock issued under Tumim Purchase Agreements	Common Stock Common stock issued under Equity Distribution Agreement, net	Common Stock Common stock issued in public offering	Common Stock Common stock issued in registered direct offering	Additional Paid-in Capital	Additional Paid-in Capital Common stock issued under Tumim Purchase Agreements	Additional Paid-in Capital Common stock issued under Equity Distribution Agreement, net	Additional Paid-in Capital Common stock issued in public offering	Additional Paid-in Capital Common stock issued in registered direct offering	Accumulated Deficit	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Balance at beginning of period (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2021						413,340,550
Balance at beginning of period at Dec. 31, 2021	$ 693,572					$ 41					$ 1,944,341					$ (1,250,612)	$ (198)
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Exercise of stock options (in shares)						285,585
Exercise of stock options	565										565
Issuance of shares for RSU awards (in shares)						2,600,705
Common stock issued (in shares)							17,248,244
Common stock issued		$ 123,672					$ 2					$ 123,670
Stock-based compensation	108,369										108,369
Net loss	(325,938)															(325,938)
Other comprehensive loss	(989)																(989)
Balance at end of period (in shares) at Jun. 30, 2022						433,475,084
Balance at end of period at Jun. 30, 2022	599,251					$ 43					2,176,945					(1,576,550)	(1,187)
Balance at beginning of period (in shares) at Mar. 31, 2022						418,344,072
Balance at beginning of period at Mar. 31, 2022	622,172					$ 42					2,025,552					(1,403,553)	131
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Exercise of stock options (in shares)						105,754
Exercise of stock options	257										257
Issuance of shares for RSU awards (in shares)						1,420,658
Common stock issued (in shares)							13,604,600
Common stock issued		96,296					$ 1					96,295
Stock-based compensation	54,841										54,841
Net loss	(172,997)															(172,997)
Other comprehensive loss	(1,318)																(1,318)
Balance at end of period (in shares) at Jun. 30, 2022						433,475,084
Balance at end of period at Jun. 30, 2022	$ 599,251					$ 43					2,176,945					(1,576,550)	(1,187)
Balance at beginning of period (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2022	512,935,485					512,935,485
Balance at beginning of period at Dec. 31, 2022	$ 526,479					$ 51					2,562,855					(2,034,850)	(1,577)
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Exercise of stock options (in shares)	756,372					756,372
Exercise of stock options	$ 802										802
Issuance of shares for RSU awards (in shares)						7,772,641
Issuance of shares for RSU awards	1					$ 1
Common stock issued (in shares)							32,211,777	39,027,563	29,910,715	59,374,999
Common stock issued		67,587	$ 62,454	$ 32,244	$ 63,156		$ 3	$ 4	$ 3	$ 6		67,584	$ 62,450	$ 32,241	$ 63,150
Issuance of common stock upon conversion of 5% Senior Convertible Notes (in shares)						87,310,765
Issuance of common stock upon conversion of 5% Senior Convertible Notes	107,180					$ 9					107,171
Stock-based compensation	50,257										50,257
Reclassification of awards from equity to liability	(2,006)										(2,006)
Net loss	(386,922)															(386,922)
Other comprehensive loss	$ 1,484																1,484
Balance at end of period (in shares) at Jun. 30, 2023	769,300,317					769,300,317
Balance at end of period at Jun. 30, 2023	$ 522,716					$ 77					2,944,504					(2,421,772)	(93)
Balance at beginning of period (in shares) at Mar. 31, 2023						594,182,551
Balance at beginning of period at Mar. 31, 2023	545,871					$ 59					2,751,386					(2,203,944)	(1,630)
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Exercise of stock options (in shares)						600,006
Exercise of stock options	636										636
Issuance of shares for RSU awards (in shares)						4,982,981
Common stock issued (in shares)							3,289,301	22,007,305	29,910,715	59,374,999
Common stock issued		$ 2,875	$ 30,842	$ 32,244	$ 63,156		$ 1	$ 2	$ 3	$ 6		$ 2,874	$ 30,840	$ 32,241	$ 63,150
Issuance of common stock upon conversion of 5% Senior Convertible Notes (in shares)						54,952,459
Issuance of common stock upon conversion of 5% Senior Convertible Notes	39,680					$ 6					39,674
Stock-based compensation	25,709										25,709
Reclassification of awards from equity to liability	(2,006)										(2,006)
Net loss	(217,828)															(217,828)
Other comprehensive loss	$ 1,537																1,537
Balance at end of period (in shares) at Jun. 30, 2023	769,300,317					769,300,317
Balance at end of period at Jun. 30, 2023	$ 522,716					$ 77					$ 2,944,504					$ (2,421,772)	$ (93)

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF ST_2

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 30, 2022
Issuance of shares for RSU awards	$ 1
5% Senior Convertible Notes - Subsequent Placement | Convertible Notes Payable
Interest rate, stated percentage	5%	5%	5%

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS - USD ($) $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2023	Jun. 30, 2022
Cash flows from operating activities
Net loss	$ (386,922)	$ (325,938)
Less: Loss from discontinued operations	(101,661)	0
Loss from continuing operations	(285,261)	(325,938)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	11,762	9,676
Stock-based compensation	50,257	108,369
Equity in net loss of affiliates	16,025	4,090
Revaluation of financial instruments	7,906	192
Revaluation of contingent stock consideration	(2,472)	0
Inventory write-downs	12,718	10,890
Non-cash interest expense	19,363	2,457
Loss on supplier deposits	17,717	0
Gain on divestiture of affiliate	(70,849)	0
Loss on debt extinguishment	20,362	0
Other non-cash activity	1,015	273
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable, net	11,640	(16,726)
Inventory	11,725	(60,468)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	(48,583)	(12,631)
Other assets	(2,041)	(608)
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other current liabilities	(59,474)	15,395
Long-term deposits	(1,293)	(8,281)
Operating lease liabilities	(779)	(277)
Other long-term liabilities	3,097	(224)
Net cash used in operating activities	(287,165)	(273,811)
Cash flows from investing activities
Purchases and deposits of property, plant and equipment	(87,719)	(67,316)
Divestiture of affiliate	35,000	0
Payments to Assignee	(2,724)	0
Investments in affiliates	(84)	(23,027)
Net cash used in investing activities	(55,527)	(90,343)
Cash flows from financing activities
Proceeds from the exercise of stock options	1,040	565
Proceeds from issuance of common stock under Equity Distribution Agreement, net of commissions paid	61,565	0
Proceeds from issuance of convertible notes, net of discount and issuance costs	52,075	183,510
Proceeds from issuance of Collateralized Promissory Notes	0	50,000
Proceeds from issuance of financing obligation, net of issuance costs	49,605	38,582
Proceeds from insurance premium financing	3,909	0
Repayment of debt and promissory notes	(5,057)	(25,000)
Payments on insurance premium financing	(2,381)	0
Payments on finance lease liabilities and financing obligation	(255)	(192)
Net cash provided by financing activities	324,138	371,137
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents, including restricted cash and cash equivalents	(18,554)	6,983
Cash and cash equivalents, including restricted cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	313,909	522,241
Cash and cash equivalents, including restricted cash and cash equivalents, end of period	295,355	529,224
Cash flows from discontinued operations:
Operating activities	(4,964)	0
Investing activities	(1,804)	0
Financing activities	(572)	0
Net cash used in discontinued operations	(7,340)	0
Supplementary cash flow disclosures:
Cash paid for interest	2,881	953
Cash interest received	3,595	100
Supplementary disclosures for noncash investing and financing activities:
Conversion of 5% Senior Convertible Notes into common stock	107,180	0
Contingent stock consideration for divestiture of affiliate	25,956	0
Embedded derivative liability bifurcated from April 2023 Toggle Convertible Notes	21,180	0
Purchases of property, plant and equipment included in liabilities	19,785	26,207
PIK interest	14,174	1,784
Reclassification from equity to liability for certain share-based awards	2,006	0
Accrued commissions under Equity Distribution Agreement	791	0
Embedded derivative asset bifurcated from June 2022 Toggle Convertible Notes	0	1,500
Accrued debt issuance costs	0	294
Leased assets obtained in exchange for new finance lease liabilities	0	692
Private Placement
Cash flows from financing activities
Proceeds from issuance of private placement	67,587	123,672
Common stock issued in registered direct offering
Cash flows from financing activities
Proceeds from issuance of private placement	63,806	0
Common stock issued in public offering
Cash flows from financing activities
Proceeds from issuance of common stock	$ 32,244	$ 0

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CA_2

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Parenthetical)	Jun. 30, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 30, 2022
5% Senior Convertible Notes - Subsequent Placement | Convertible Notes Payable
Interest rate, stated percentage	5%	5%	5%

BASIS OF PRESENTATION

BASIS OF PRESENTATION	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2023
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
BASIS OF PRESENTATION	BASIS OF PRESENTATION (a) Overview Nikola Corporation (‘‘Nikola’’ or the ‘‘Company’’) is a designer and manufacturer of heavy-duty commercial battery-electric and hydrogen-electric vehicles and energy infrastructure solutions. (b) Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“GAAP”) and pursuant to the regulations of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). The unaudited financial information reflects, in the opinion of management, all adjustments, consisting of normal recurring adjustments, considered necessary for a fair statement of the Company's financial position, results of operations and cash flows for the periods indicated. The results reported for the interim period presented are not necessarily indicative of results that may be expected for the full year. These consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022, as amended. The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. Intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated. Certain prior period balances have been reclassified to conform to the current period presentation in the consolidated financial statements and the accompanying notes. A ll dollar amounts are in thousands, unless otherwise noted. Prior to the start of production for the Tre BEV trucks late in the first quarter of 2022, pre-production activities, including manufacturing readiness, process validation, prototype builds, freight, inventory write-downs, and operations of the Company's manufacturing facility in Coolidge, Arizona were recorded as research and development activities on the Company's consolidated statements of operations. Commensurate with the start of production, manufacturing costs, including labor and overhead, as well as inventory-related expenses related to the Tre BEV trucks, and related facility costs, are recorded in cost of revenues beginning in the second quarter of 2022. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect certain reported amounts and disclosures. Accordingly, actual results could differ from those estimates. On October 14, 2022, the Company completed the acquisition of all of the outstanding common stock of Romeo Power, Inc. (“Romeo”) (the "Romeo Acquisition") for a total purchase price of $78.6 million. See Note 3, Business Combination . On June 30, 2023, pursuant to a general assignment (the “Assignment”), the Company transferred ownership of all of Romeo’s right, title and interest in and to all of its tangible and intangible assets, subject to certain agreed upon exclusions (collectively, the “Assets”) to SG Service Co., LLC, in its sole and limited capacity as Assignee for the Benefit of Creditors of Romeo (“Assignee”), and also designated Assignee to act as the assignee for the benefit of creditors of Romeo, such that, as of June 30, 2023, Assignee succeeded to all of Romeo’s right, title and interest in and to the Assets. The results of operations of Romeo are reported as discontinued operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023. See Note 10, Deconsolidation of Subsidiary , for additional information. All references made to financial data in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q are to the Company's continuing operations, unless otherwise specifically noted. (c) Funding Risks and Going Concern In accordance with Accounting Standards Codification (" ASC") 205-40, Disclosure of Uncertainties about an Entity’s Ability to Continue as a Going Concern (“ASC 205-40”) the Company has evaluated whether there are conditions and events, considered in the aggregate, that raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern within one year after the date that the consolidated financial statements are issued. As an early stage growth company, the Company's ability to access capital is critical. Until the Company can generate sufficient revenue to cover its operating expenses, working capital and capital expenditures, the Company will need to raise additional capital. Additional stock financing may not be available on favorable terms, or at all, and would be dilutive to current stockholders. Debt financing, if available, may involve restrictive covenants and dilutive financing instruments. The Company has secured and intends to employ various strategies to obtain the required funding for future operations such as continuing to access capital through the equity distribution agreement with Citigroup Global Markets Inc. ("Citi"), as sales agent, see Note 8, Capital Structure , the second common stock purchase agreement with Tumim Stone Capital LLC, see Note 8, Capital Structur e, and the securities purchase agreement with investors for the sale of an additional principal amount of unsecured senior convertible notes, see Note 7, Debt and Finance Lease Liabilities . However, the ability to access the equity distribution agreement and second common stock purchase agreement are dependent on common stock trading volumes, the market price of the Company’s common stock and registration of additional shares. The Company's amendment to the Second Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation to increase the number of authorized shares of common stock from 800,000,000 to 1,600,000,000, was approved by the stockholders at the Company's annual meeting of stockholders on August 3, 2023; however, the ability to access the remaining availability of the equity distribution agreement and second common stock purchase agreement cannot be assured, and as a result cannot be included as sources of liquidity for the Company’s ASC 205-40 analysis. If capital is not available to the Company when, and in the amounts needed, the Company would be required to delay, scale back, or abandon some or all of its development programs and operations, which could materially harm the Company’s business, financial condition and results of operations. The result of the Company’s ASC 205-40 analysis, due to uncertainties discussed above, is that there is substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern through the next twelve months from the date of issuance of these consolidated financial statements. These financial statements have been prepared by management in accordance with GAAP and this basis assumes that the Company will continue as a going concern, which contemplates the realization of assets and the satisfaction of liabilities and commitments in the normal course of business. These financial statements do not include any adjustments that may result from the outcome of this uncertainty.

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTI

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2023
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES	SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (a) Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents As of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, the Company had $68.7 million and $88.1 million, respectively, in current and non-current restricted cash. Restricted cash represents cash that is restricted as to withdrawal or usage and primarily consists of securitization of the Company's letters of credit, leases, and debt. See Note 7, Debt and Finance Lease Liabilities, for additional details. The reconciliation of cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash and cash equivalents to amounts presented in the consolidated statements of cash flows are as follows: As of June 30, 2023 December 31, 2022 June 30, 2022 Cash and cash equivalents $ 226,673 $ 225,850 $ 441,765 Restricted cash and cash equivalents – current 600 10,600 — Restricted cash and cash equivalents – non-current 68,082 77,459 87,459 Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash and cash equivalents $ 295,355 $ 313,909 $ 529,224 (b) Fair Value of Financial Instruments The carrying value and fair value of the Company’s financial instruments are as follows: As of June 30, 2023 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Assets Derivative asset $ — $ — $ 109 $ 109 Liabilities Warrant liability $ — $ — $ 65 $ 65 Derivative liability — — 29,340 29,340 Liability classified awards 2,006 — — 2,006 As of December 31, 2022 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Assets Derivative asset $ — $ — $ 170 $ 170 Liabilities Warrant liability $ — $ — $ 380 $ 380 5% Senior Convertible Notes — — 50,000 50,000 Put premium derivative asset In June 2022, the Company completed a private placement of $200.0 million aggregate principal amount of unsecured 8.00% / 11.00% convertible senior paid in kind ("PIK") toggle notes (the “June 2022 Toggle Convertible Notes”). In conjunction with the issuance of the June 2022 Toggle Convertible Notes, the Company entered into a premium letter agreement (the "Put Premium") with the purchasers (the "Note Purchasers") of the June 2022 Toggle Convertible Notes which requires the Note Purchasers to pay $9.0 million to the Company if during the period through the date that is thirty months after the closing date of the private placement of June 2022 Toggle Convertible Notes, the last reported sale price of the Company's common stock has been at least $20.00 for at least 20 trading days during any consecutive 40 trading day period. The Put Premium was determined to be an embedded derivative asset and met the criteria to be separated from the host contract and carried at fair value. The derivative is measured both initially and in subsequent periods at fair value, with changes in fair value recognized i n other income (expense), net on the consolidated statements of operations. The fair value of the derivative asset is included in other assets on the consolidated balance sheets. The change in fair value of the derivative asset was as follows: Three and Six Months Ended Estimated fair value as of June 1, 2022 $ 1,500 Change in fair value (700) Estimated fair value as of June 30, 2022 $ 800 The fair value of the derivative asset was immaterial as of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022. Derivative Liabilities Embedded conversion features derivative liability On April 11, 2023, the Company completed an exchange (the "Exchange") of $100.0 million aggregate principal amount of the Company's existing June 2022 Toggle Convertible Notes for the issuance of $100.0 million aggregate principal amount of 8.00% / 11.00% Series B convertible senior PIK toggle notes (the "April 2023 Toggle Convertible Notes"). The April 2023 Toggle Convertible Notes were issued pursuant to an indenture dated as of April 11, 2023 (the "April 2023 Toggle Convertible Notes Indenture"). The April 2023 Toggle Convertible Notes Indenture, among other things, limits conversion of the April 2023 Toggle Convertible Notes in certain instances until the earlier to occur of (x) an increase in the number of authorized shares in an amount sufficient to, among other things, allow for the issuance of common stock underlying the April 2023 Toggle Convertible Notes and (y) October 11, 2023, and provides that the Company shall elect to settle conversions of the April 2023 Toggle Convertible Notes in cash until such increase in the number of authorized shares has occurred, and the Company obtains the stockholder approval contemplated by Rule 5635 of the Nasdaq listing rules ("Nasdaq Rule"). The conversion features embedded to the April 2023 Toggle Convertible Notes were bifurcated and recognized separately at fair value due to the temporary requirement to settle conversions in cash, in certain instances, until stockholder approval as contemplated by Nasdaq Rule 5635 is obtained to increase the number of authorized shares. Upon the Exchange, the Company recognized $21.2 million for the embedded conversion features as a derivative liability within accrued expenses and other current liabilities on the consolidated balance sheets. The derivative liability was remeasured as of June 30, 2023, with changes in its fair value recorded in other income (expense), net on the consolidated statements of operations. During the three and six months ended June 30, 2023, the change in fair value of the derivative liability was as follows: Three and Six Months Ended Estimated fair value at April 11, 2023 $ 21,180 Change in estimated fair value 8,160 Estimated fair value at June 30, 2023 $ 29,340 The fair value of the conversion features was estimated by applying a with-and-without approach to a binomial lattice model. The following reflects the inputs and assumptions used: As of June 30, 2023 April 11, 2023 Stock price $ 1.38 $ 1.09 Conversion price $ 1.46 $ 1.46 Risk free rate 4.49 % 3.76 % Equity volatility 60 % 70 % Expected dividend yield — % — % Credit spread 17.20 % 16.40 % Put right and price differential derivative liabilities On September 13, 2021, the Company entered into an Amended Membership Interest Purchase Agreement (the "Amended MIPA") with Wabash Valley Resources ("WVR") and the sellers party thereto (each, a "Seller"), pursuant to which the Company was subject to the first price differential and second price differential (together the "Price Differential"). The Price Differential was a freestanding financial instrument and accounted for as a derivative liability. The derivative liability was remeasured at each reporting period with changes in its fair value recorded in other income (expense), net on the consolidated statements of operations. The first price differential was settled in the fourth quarter of 2021. During the three and six months ended June 30, 2022, the change in fair value of the derivative liability was as follows: Three Months Ended Six Months Ended June 30, 2022 June 30, 2022 Estimated fair value - beginning of the period $ 3,752 $ 4,189 Change in estimated fair value 2,836 2,399 Estimated fair value - end of the period $ 6,588 $ 6,588 The fair value as of June 30, 2022, was based on the settlement amount that was subsequently paid on July 1, 2022. Liability classified awards During the second quarter of 2023, the Company reclassified certain share-based payment awards from equity to liabilities that would require cash settlement upon distribution or exercise. The fair value of these awards is determined based on the closing price of the Company's stock as of the end of each reporting period. Changes in the fair value of the liability are recognized as compensation cost over the requisite service period. The fair value accrued as compensation cost at the end of each period is equal to the percentage of the requisite service that has been rendered at that date. Changes in the fair value of liability classified awards during the three months ended June 30, 2023, were immaterial. (c) Revenue Recognition Truck sales Truck sales consist of revenue recognized on the sales of the Company's BEV trucks. The sale of a truck is generally recognized as a single performance obligation at the point in time when control is transferred to the customer (dealers). Control is deemed transferred when the product is picked up by the carrier and the customer (dealer) can direct the product's use and obtain substantially all of the remaining benefits from the product. The Company may offer certain after-market upgrades at the request of the dealers. If a contract contains more than one distinct performance obligation, the transaction price is allocated to each performance obligation based on the standalone selling price of each performance obligation. The Company does not offer returns on truck sales. Revenue is recognized based on the transaction price, which is measured as the amount of consideration that the Company expects to receive in exchange for transferring the product pursuant to the terms of the contract with its customer. The transaction price may be adjusted, if applicable, for variable consideration, such as customer rebates and financing costs on floor plan arrangements, which requires the Company to make estimates for the portion of these allowances that have yet to be credited to customers. Payments for trucks sold are made in accordance with the Company's customary payment terms. The Company has elected an accounting policy whereby the Company does not adjust the promised amount of consideration for the effects of a significant financing component because, at contract inception, the Company expects the period between the time when the Company transfers a promised good or service to the customer and the time when the customer pays for that good or service will be one year or less. Sales tax collected from customers is not considered revenue and is accrued until remitted to the taxing authorities. Shipping and handling activities occur after the customer has obtained control of the product, thus the Company has elected to account for those expenses as fulfillment costs in cost of revenues, rather than an additional promised service. Services and other Services and other revenues consist of sales of mobile charging trailers ("MCTs") and other charging products. The sale of MCTs and other charging products is recognized as a single performance obligation at the point in time when control is transferred to the customer. Control is deemed transferred when the product is delivered to the customer and the customer can direct the product's use and obtain substantially all of the remaining benefits from the asset. The Company does not offer sales returns on MCTs and other charging products. Payment for products sold are made in accordance with the Company's customary payment terms and the Company's contracts do not have significant financing components. The Company has elected to exclude sales taxes from the measurement of the transaction price. (d) Warranties Warranty costs are recognized upon transfer of control of trucks to dealers, and are estimated based on factors including the length of the warranty, product costs, supplier warranties, and product failure rates. Warranty reserves are reviewed and adjusted quarterly to ensure that accruals are adequate to meet expected future warranty obligations. Initial warranty data is limited early in the launch of a new product and accordingly, future adjustments to the warranty accrual may be material. The change in warranty liability for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022 is summarized as follows: Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30, 2023 2022 2023 2022 Accrued warranty - beginning of period $ 9,248 $ — $ 7,788 $ — Warranty costs incurred (553) — (584) — Net changes in liability for pre-existing warranties (242) — (544) — Provision for new warranties 2,604 2,203 4,397 2,203 Accrued warranty - end of period $ 11,057 $ 2,203 $ 11,057 $ 2,203 As of June 30, 2023, warranty accrual of $2.0 million was recorded in accrued expenses and other current liabilities and $9.0 million in other long-term liabilities on the consolidated balance sheets. As of December 31, 2022, warranty accrual of $1.5 million was recorded in accrued expenses and other current liabilities and $6.3 million in other long-term liabilities on the consolidated balance sheets.

BUSINESS COMBINATIONS

BUSINESS COMBINATIONS	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2023
Business Combination and Asset Acquisition [Abstract]
BUSINESS COMBINATION	BUSINESS COMBINATION Romeo Acquisition On October 14, 2022, the Company completed the Romeo Acquisition. Under the terms of the acquisition, the Company acquired all of the issued and outstanding shares of common stock, par value 0.0001 per share, of Romeo (“Romeo Common Stock”) in exchange for 0.1186 of a share (the "Romeo Exchange Ratio") of the Company's common stock, rounded down to the nearest whole number of shares. Total consideration for the acquisition of Romeo is summarized as follows: Purchase consideration Fair value of Nikola common stock issued to Romeo stockholders (1) $ 67,535 Settlement of pre-existing relationships in the form of loan forgiveness (2) 27,923 Settlement of pre-existing relationships in the form of accounts payable (18,216) Fair value of outstanding stock compensation awards attributable to pre-acquisition services (3) 1,345 Total purchase consideration $ 78,587 (1) Represents the acquisition date fair value of 22.1 million shares of Nikola common stock issued to Romeo stockholders, based on the Romeo Exchange Ratio, at the October 14, 2022 closing price of $3.06 per share. (2) The Company entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger and Reorganization dated July 30, 2022 (the "Merger Agreement") with Romeo. Concurrently wi th the execution of the Merger Agreement, Romeo entered into a loan agreement (the "Loan Agreement") with the Company as the lender. The Loan Agreement provided for a facility in an aggregate principal amount of up to $30.0 million (subject to certain incremental increases of up to $20.0 million), which were available for drawing subject to certain terms and conditions set forth in the Loan Agreement. Interest was payable on borrowings under the facility at the secured overnight financing rate ("SOFR") plus 8.00%. Upon closing, the loan and related accrued interest were forgiven and considered part of the purchase price. As of acquisition close, Romeo had drawn $12.5 million on the loan and accrued $0.1 million in interest. Additionally, as part of the Loan Agreement entered into with Romeo, the Company agreed to a short-term battery price increase. Through the acquisition close, the Company recorded $15.3 million in prepaid expenses and other current assets on the consolidated balance sheets related to the incremental pack price increase, which was considered part of the purchase consideration upon close. (3) Represents the portion of the fair value of the replacement awards related to services provided prior to the acquisition. The remaining portion of the fair value is associated with future service and will be recognized as expense over the future service period. The acquisition was accounted for as a business combination using the acquisition method of accounting in accordance with ASC 805, Business Combinations (“ASC 805”). The purchase price was allocated to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on the estimated fair values at the date of acquisition. The acquisition resulted in goodwill due to the purchase consideration exceeding the estimated fair value of the identifiable net assets acquired by $1.5 million. During the second quarter of 2023, the Company transferred ownership of all of Romeo’s right, title and interest in and to all of its tangible and intangible assets to an Assignee, who is designated Assignee to act as the assignee for the benefit of creditors of Romeo. Refer to Note 10, Deconsolidation of Subsidiary , for additional information.

BALANCE SHEET COMPONENTS

BALANCE SHEET COMPONENTS	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2023
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
BALANCE SHEET COMPONENTS	BALANCE SHEET COMPONENTS Inventory Inventory consisted of the following at June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively: As of June 30, 2023 December 31, 2022 Raw materials $ 21,777 $ 52,442 Work in process 25,562 9,646 Finished goods 33,860 47,677 Service parts 5,436 2,105 Total inventory $ 86,635 $ 111,870 Inventory cost is computed using standard cost, which approximates actual cost on a first-in, first-out basis. Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or net realizable value. Inventories are written down for any excess or obsolescence and when net realizable value, which is based upon estimated selling prices, is in excess of carrying value. Once inventory is written-down, a new, lower cost basis for that inventory is established and subsequent changes in facts and circumstances do not result in the restoration of or increase in that newly established cost basis. Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets Prepaid expenses and other current assets consisted of the following at June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively: As of June 30, 2023 December 31, 2022 Contingent stock consideration receivable $ 28,428 $ — Deposits 17,150 3,917 Prepaid expenses 9,248 5,748 Headquarters sale agreement receivable 6,543 5,487 Prepaid insurance premiums 4,496 3,611 Non-trade receivables 3,707 6,064 Prepaid software 2,728 1,015 Deferred implementation costs 710 2,101 Total prepaid expenses and other current assets $ 73,010 $ 27,943 Deferred implementation costs Deferred implementation costs are amortized on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful life of the related software. The Company recorded an immaterial amount of amortization expense on the consolidated statements of operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023, related to deferred implementation costs. During the second quarter of 2022 , the Company re-assessed the estimated useful life of its existing enterprise resource planning system as a result of ongoing re-implementation. The Company recorded $1.2 million and $1.3 million of amortization expense on the consolidated statements of operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022, respectively, related to deferred implementation costs. Property, Plant and Equipment, Net Property, plant and equipment, net consisted of the following at June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022: As of June 30, 2023 December 31, 2022 Construction-in-progress $ 248,956 $ 209,187 Buildings 136,567 127,797 Equipment 47,115 35,257 Tooling 29,449 17,693 Land 24,762 24,762 Demo vehicles 16,007 15,215 Software 8,495 8,568 Other 3,571 3,501 Leasehold improvements 3,046 2,953 Finance lease assets 2,193 2,193 Furniture and fixtures 1,494 1,492 Property, plant and equipment, gross 521,655 448,618 Less: accumulated depreciation and amortization (38,612) (30,833) Total property, plant and equipment, net $ 483,043 $ 417,785 Construction-in-progress on the Company's consolidated balance sheets as of June 30, 2023 relates primarily to the expansion of the Company's manufacturing plant in Coolidge, Arizona, development of hydrogen infrastructure, and expansion of the Company's headquarters and R&D facility in Phoenix, Arizona. Depreciation expense for the three months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022 was $4.5 million and $3.5 million, respectively. Depreciation expense for the six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022 was $8.8 million and $6.6 million, respectively. Accrued Expenses and Other Current Liabilities Accrued expenses and other current liabilities consisted of the following at June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022: As of June 30, 2023 December 31, 2022 SEC settlement $ 87,000 $ 90,000 Derivative liability 29,340 — Accrued purchase of intangible asset 13,608 32,126 Other accrued expenses 9,983 2,152 Accrued outsourced engineering services 9,954 8,056 Accrued legal expenses 5,123 2,041 Inventory received not yet invoiced 5,086 18,167 Accrued purchases of property, plant and equipment 5,071 3,587 Accrued payroll and payroll related expenses 4,548 8,298 Operating lease liabilities, current 2,220 1,979 Warranty liability, current 2,024 1,484 Supply agreement revision commitment — 10,000 Accrued Equity Distribution Agreement fees — 1,681 Total accrued expenses and other current liabilities $ 173,957 $ 179,571

INVESTMENTS IN AFFILIATES

INVESTMENTS IN AFFILIATES	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2023
Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures [Abstract]
INVESTMENTS IN AFFILIATES	INVESTMENTS IN AFFILIATES Investments in unconsolidated affiliates accounted for under the equity method consisted of the following: As of Ownership as of June 30, 2023 June 30, 2023 December 31, 2022 Nikola Iveco Europe GmbH — % $ — $ 4,142 Wabash Valley Resources LLC 20 % 57,289 57,674 Nikola - TA HRS 1, LLC 50 % 1,000 1,000 $ 58,289 $ 62,816 Equity in net loss of affiliates on the consolidated statements of operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, were as follows: Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30, 2023 2022 2023 2022 Equity in net loss of affiliates: Nikola Iveco Europe GmbH $ (7,146) $ (1,201) $ (15,556) $ (4,039) Wabash Valley Resources LLC (471) (69) (469) (51) Total equity in net loss of affiliates $ (7,617) $ (1,270) $ (16,025) $ (4,090) Nikola Iveco Europe GmbH In April 2020, the Company and Iveco S.P.A. ("Iveco") became parties to a series of agreements which established a joint venture in Europe, Nikola Iveco Europe GmbH. The operations of the joint venture are located in Ulm, Germany, and consist of manufacturing the FCEV and BEV Class 8 trucks for the European market. The agreements provided for a 50/50 ownership of the joint venture and a 50/50 allocation of the joint venture's production volumes and profits between the Company and Iveco. Nikola Iveco Europe GmbH was considered a variable interest entity ("VIE") due to insufficient equity to finance its activities without additional subordinated financial support. The Company was not considered the primary beneficiary as it did not have the power to direct the activities that most significantly impact the economic performance based on the terms of the agreements. Accordingly, the VIE was accounted for under the equity method. On June 29, 2023 (the "Divestiture Closing"), the Company and Iveco executed the European Joint Venture Transaction Agreement (the "Transaction Agreement") whereby the Company sold its 50% equity interest in Nikola Iveco Europe GmbH to Iveco for $35.0 million. In conjunction with the Transaction Agreement, the Company issued an intellectual property license agreement (the “License Agreement”), which grants Iveco and Nikola Iveco Europe GmbH a non-exclusive, perpetual, irrevocable, fully sublicensable, transferable, and fully assignable license ("Licensed Software") to software and controls technology related to the BEV and FCEV. According to the terms of the Transaction Agreement, the Company may also receive 20.6 million shares of its own common stock from Iveco, contingent on successful due diligence ("Software Due Diligence") performed by Iveco and its consultants on the Licensed Software delivered to Iveco on the Divestiture Closing pursuant to the License Agreement. The Software Due Diligence is evaluated based on mutually agreed criteria between Iveco and the Company and will be performed starting on the June 29, 2023, and ending on August 4, 2023. On the Divestiture Closing, the Company recognized a gain equal to the difference between the consideration received and its basis in the Nikola Iveco Europe GmbH investment, consisting of a liability balance of $11.4 million for investment in affiliates, and cumulative currency translation losses of $1.5 million. The delivery of the Licensed Software on the Divestiture Closing was determined to represent a right to use the Licensed Software and the performance obligation was satisfied upon the delivery of the Licensed Software on Divestiture Closing. The Company recognized gains related to the derecognition of its basis in Nikola Iveco Europe GmbH and delivery of the Licensed Software in gain on divestiture of affiliate on the consolidated statements of operations. During the three and six months ended June 30, 2023, the Company recognized a gain of $70.8 million in gain on divestiture of affiliates consisting of the following: Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2023 Cash consideration received $ 35,000 Contingent stock consideration receivable 25,956 Derecognition of investment in affiliate 11,428 Derecognition of cumulative currency translation losses (1,535) Gain on divestiture of affiliate $ 70,849 Contingent stock consideration receivable The contingent stock consideration was accounted for as variable consideration and included in total consideration as of Divestiture Closing, as it is not probable that a significant reversal of such consideration will occur upon resolution of the contingency. The fair value of the contingent consideration was determined based on the closing price of the Company's common stock price as of the Divestiture Closing. As of June 30, 2023, the fair value of the contingent stock consideration was $28.4 million, and during the three and six months ended June 30, 2023, the Company recognized a change in fair value of $2.5 million in other income (expense), net on the consolidated statements of operations. Wabash Valley Resources LLC On June 22, 2021, the Company entered into a Membership Interest Purchase Agreement (the "MIPA") with WVR and the Sellers, pursuant to which, the Company purchased a 20% equity interest in WVR in exchange for $25.0 million in cash and 1,682,367 shares of the Company’s common stock. WVR is developing a clean hydrogen project in West Terre Haute, Indiana, including a hydrogen production facility. The common stock consideration was calculated based on the Company's 30-day average closing stock price, or $14.86 per share, and the Company issued 1,682,367 shares of its common stock. The Company's interest in WVR is accounted for under the equity method and is included in investment in affiliates on the Company's consolidated balance sheets. Included in the initial carrying value was a basis difference of $55.5 million due to the difference between the cost of the investment and the Company's proportionate share of WVR's net assets. The basis difference is primarily comprised of property, plant and equipment and intangible assets. As of June 30, 2023, the Company's maximum exposure to loss was $57.6 million, which represents the book value of the Company's equity interest and loans to WVR for $0.3 million. Nikola - TA HRS 1, LLC In March 2022, the Company and Travel Centers of America, Inc. ("TA") entered into a series of agreements which established a joint venture, Nikola - TA HRS 1, LLC. The operations expected to be performed by the joint venture consist of the development, operation and maintenance of a hydrogen fueling station. Operations have not commenced as of June 30, 2023. The agreements provide for 50/50 ownership of the joint venture. Both parties are entitled to appoint an equal number of board members to the management committee of the joint venture. Pursuant to the terms of the agreements, the Company contributed $1.0 million to Nikola - TA HRS 1, LLC in 2022. Nikola - TA HRS 1, LLC is considered a VIE due to insufficient equity to finance its activities without additional subordinated financial support. The Company is not considered the primary beneficiary as it does not have the power to direct the activities that most significantly impact the economic performance based on the terms of the agreements. Accordingly, the VIE is accounted for under the equity method. The Company does not guarantee debt for, or have other financial support obligations to the entity and its maximum exposure to loss in connection with its continuing involvement with the entity is limited to the carrying value of the investment.

INTANGIBLE ASSETS, NET

INTANGIBLE ASSETS, NET	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2023
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
INTANGIBLE ASSETS, NET	INTANGIBLE ASSETS, NET The gross carrying amount and accumulated amortization of separately identifiable intangible assets are as follows: As of June 30, 2023 Gross Carrying Accumulated Net Carrying Licenses: S-WAY Product and Platform license $ 50,000 $ 8,929 $ 41,071 FCPM license 47,181 — 47,181 Other intangibles 1,650 338 1,312 Total intangible assets $ 98,831 $ 9,267 $ 89,564 As of December 31, 2022 Gross Carrying Accumulated Net Carrying Licenses: S-WAY Product and Platform license $ 50,000 $ 5,357 $ 44,643 FCPM license 47,181 — 47,181 Other intangibles 800 151 649 Total intangible assets $ 97,981 $ 5,508 $ 92,473 Amortization expense related to intangible assets for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023 was $1.8 million and $3.8 million, respectively. Amortization expense related to intangible assets for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022 was $1.8 million and $1.9 million, respectively. In 2021, the Company acquired a license for fuel cell power modules ("FCPMs") for use in the production of FCEVs. The Company will amortize the license beginning at the start of production for FCEVs in the second half of 2023. As of June 30, 2023, the Company has not started amortizing the license.

DEBT AND FINANCE LEASE LIABILIT

DEBT AND FINANCE LEASE LIABILITIES	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2023
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
DEBT AND FINANCE LEASE LIABILITIES	DEBT AND FINANCE LEASE LIABILITIES A summary of debt and finance lease liabilities as of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, were as follows: As of June 30, 2023 December 31, 2022 Current: Promissory notes $ 9,459 $ 9,309 Insurance premium financing 3,528 1,999 Finance lease liabilities 382 367 Financing obligations 48 — 5% Senior Convertible Notes — 50,000 Debt and finance lease liabilities, current $ 13,417 $ 61,675 As of June 30, 2023 December 31, 2022 Non-current: Toggle Convertible Notes $ 212,876 $ 199,786 Financing obligations 101,002 50,359 Promissory notes 33,958 39,165 Finance lease liabilities 556 818 Long-term debt and finance lease liabilities, net of current portion $ 348,392 $ 290,128 The fair values of the following debt obligations are estimated using level 2 fair value inputs, including stock price and risk-free rates. The following table presents the carrying value and estimated fair values: As of June 30, 2023 Carrying Value Fair Value June 2022 Toggle Convertible Notes $ 107,013 $ 78,370 April 2023 Toggle Convertible Notes 94,846 126,260 June 2023 Toggle Convertible Notes 11,017 11,570 Collateralized Note 40,050 39,043 Second Collateralized Note 3,367 3,280 Insurance Premium financing 3,528 3,526 Toggle Convertible Notes In June 2022, the Company completed a private placement of $200.0 million aggregate principal amount of the Company's June 2022 Toggle Convertible Notes, which will mature on May 31, 2026. The June 2022 Toggle Convertible Notes were issued pursuant to an indenture, dated as of June 1, 2022 (the " June 2022 Toggle Convertible Notes Indenture"). In April 2023, the Company completed an exchange of $100.0 million aggregate principal amount of the Company's June 2022 Toggle Convertible Notes for the issuance of $100.0 million aggregate principal amount of April 2023 Toggle Convertible Notes, which will mature on May 31, 2026. The April 2023 Toggle Convertible Notes were issued pursuant to the April 2023 Toggle Convertible Notes Indenture. In conjunction with the issuance of the April 2023 Notes, the Company executed the first supplemental indenture to the June 2022 Toggle Convertible Notes Indenture dated as of April 3, 2023 (the "First Supplemental Indenture to June 2022 Notes"), and the second supplemental indenture to the June 2022 Toggle Convertible Notes Indenture dated as of April 10, 2023 (the "Second Supplemental Indenture to June 2022 Notes"), which First Supplemental Indenture to June 2022 Notes, among other things, amended the conversion provisions of the June 2022 Toggle Convertible Notes Indenture to limit conversions of the June 2022 Toggle Convertible Notes in certain instances until the earlier to occur of (x) an increase in the number of authorized shares in an amount sufficient to, among other things, allow for the issuance of common stock underlying the June 2022 Toggle Convertible Notes and (y) October 11, 2023, and provide that the Company shall elect to settle conversions of the June 2022 Toggle Convertible Notes in cash prior to such increase in the number of authorized shares. Additionally, in June 2023, the Company completed a private placement of $11.0 million aggregate principal amount of unsecured 8.00% / 8.00% Series C convertible senior PIK toggle notes (the "June 2023 Toggle Convertible Notes" and together with the June 2022 Toggle Convertible Notes and the April 2023 Toggle Convertible Notes, the "Toggle Convertible Notes"), which will mature on May 31, 2026. The June 2023 Toggle Convertible Notes were issued pursuant to an indenture dated as of June 23, 2023 (the "June 2023 Toggle Convertible Notes Indenture" and, together with the June 2022 Toggle Convertible Notes Indenture and the April 2023 Toggle Convertible Notes Indenture, the "Toggle Convertible Notes Indentures"). The June 2023 Toggle Convertible Notes were issued in consideration as a consent fee to the holders for execution of the third supplemental indenture to the June 2022 Toggle Convertible Notes Indenture dated as of June 23, 2023 (the "Third Supplemental Indenture to June 2022 Notes"), and the first supplemental indenture to the April 2023 Toggle Convertible Notes Indenture dated as of June 23, 2023 (the "First Supplemental Indenture to April 2023 Notes"), which, among other things, released Romeo as a guarantor of the June 2022 Toggle Convertible Notes and the April 2023 Toggle Convertible Notes, respectively. Below is a summary of certain terms of the Toggle Convertible Notes: Interest Payments The Company can elect to make any interest payment on the Toggle Convertible Notes in cash ("Cash Interest"), through the issuance of additional Toggle Convertible Notes in the form of the Toggle Convertible Notes with respect to which such interest is due ("PIK Interest"), or any combination thereof. Interest on the Toggle Convertible Notes is payable semi-annually in arrears. The interest rates and payment dates for each of the Toggle Convertible Notes is summarized below: June 2022 Toggle Convertible Notes April 2023 Toggle Convertible Notes June 2023 Toggle Convertible Notes PIK interest rate (per annum) 11.00% 11.00% 8.00% Cash interest rate (per annum) 8.00% 8.00% 8.00% Semi-annual interest payable dates May 31 and November 30 of each year May 31 and November 30 of each year June 30 and December 31 of each year First interest payment date November 30, 2022 May 31, 2023 December 31, 2023 The April 2023 Toggle Convertible Note and June 2023 Toggle Convertible Note shall bear interest at the applicable Cash Interest rate or PIK Interest rate from November 30, 2022 and June 23, 2023, respectively. Conversions Based on the applicable conversion rates, the Toggle Convertible Notes are convertible into cash, shares of the Company’s common stock or a combination thereof, at the Company’s election; however, conversions of the Toggle Convertible Notes are limited in certain instances until the earlier to occur of (x) an increase in the number of authorized shares in an amount sufficient to, among other things, allow for the issuance of common stock underlying such Toggle Convertible Notes and (y) October 11, 2023, and the Company shall elect to settle conversions of the Toggle Convertible Notes in cash until such increase in the number of authorized shares has occurred and in the case of conversions of the April 2023 Toggle Convertible Notes, we obtain the stockholder approval contemplated by Nasdaq Rule 5635. The initial conversion rates are 114.3602 and 686.8132 shares per $1,000 principal amount of the June 2022 Toggle Convertible Notes and April 2023 Toggle Convertible Notes, respectively, subject to customary anti-dilution adjustments in certain circumstances, which represent initial conversion prices of approximately $8.74 and $1.46 per share, respectively. With respect to the June 2023 Toggle Convertible Notes, the initial conversion rate shall be an amount equal to (a) 674.4258 divided by (b) a quotient, (i) the numerator of which is the sum of (x) the initial principal amount of the June 2023 Toggle Convertible Notes outstanding immediately prior to such conversion and (y) the aggregate amount capitalized related to PIK Interest issuances in respect of interest that came due on the June 2023 Toggle Convertible Notes and (ii) the denominator of which is the initial principal amount of the June 2023 Toggle Convertible Notes. The Toggle Convertible Notes Indentures provide that prior to February 28, 2026, the Toggle Convertible Notes will be convertible at the option of the holders only upon the occurrence of specified events and during certain periods, and will be convertible on or after February 28, 2026, at any time until the close of business on the second scheduled trading day immediately preceding the maturity date of the Toggle Convertible Notes. Holders of the Toggle Convertible Notes will have the right to convert all or a portion of their Toggle Convertible Notes prior to the close of business on the business day immediately preceding February 28, 2026 only under the following circumstances: (i) during any fiscal quarter commencing after the fiscal quarter ending on September 30, 2022 for the June 2022 Toggle Convertible Notes, during any fiscal quarter commencing after the fiscal quarter ending on June 30, 2023 for the April 2023 Toggle Convertible Notes, during any fiscal quarter commencing after the fiscal quarter ending on September 30, 2023 for the June 2023 Toggle Convertible Notes (and only during such fiscal quarter), if the last reported sale price of the Common Stock for at least 20 trading days (whether or not consecutive) during a period of 30 consecutive trading days ending on, and including, the last trading day of the immediately preceding fiscal quarter is greater than or equal to 130% of the conversion price for the Toggle Convertible Notes on each applicable trading day; (ii) during the five business day period after any ten consecutive trading day period in which the trading price per $1,000 principal amount of the Toggle Convertible Notes for each trading day of that ten consecutive trading day period was less than 98% of the product of the last reported sale price of the Common Stock and the conversion rate of the Toggle Convertible Notes on each such trading day; (iii) if the Company calls such Toggle Convertible Notes for redemption, at any time prior to the close of business on the second business day immediately preceding the redemption date; or (iv) upon the occurrence of specified corporate events. Redemption Except with respect to the June 2023 Toggle Convertible Notes as described in the immediately succeeding paragraph, the Company may not redeem the Toggle Convertible Notes prior to June 1, 2025. The Company may redeem the Toggle Convertible Notes in whole or in part, at its option, on or after such date and prior to the 26th scheduled trading day immediately preceding the maturity date, for a cash purchase price equal to the aggregate principal amount of any Toggle Convertible Notes to be redeemed plus accrued and unpaid interest. The June 2023 Toggle Convertible Notes provide for an additional optional redemption period from the initial issuance of such Toggle Convertible Notes through the first interest payment date of December 31, 2023, in whole and not in part for a cash purchase price equal to the aggregate principal amount of the June 2023 Toggle Convertible Notes. In addition, following certain corporate events that occur prior to the maturity date or following issuance by the Company of a notice of redemption, in certain circumstances, the Company will increase the conversion rate for a holder who elects to convert its Toggle Convertible Notes (other than the June 2023 Toggle Convertible Notes) in connection with such a corporate event or who elects to convert any such Toggle Convertible Notes called for redemption during the related redemption period. Additionally, in the event of a fundamental change or a change in control transaction, holders of the Toggle Convertible Notes will have the right to require the Company to repurchase all or a portion of their Toggle Convertible Notes at a price equal to 100% of the capitalized principal amount of such Toggle Convertible Notes, in the case of a fundamental change, or 130% of the capitalized principal amount of such Toggle Convertible Notes, in the case of change in control transactions, in each case plus any accrued and unpaid interest to, but excluding, the repurchase date. The Toggle Convertible Notes Indentures include restrictive covenants that, subject to specified exceptions, limit the ability of the Company and its subsidiaries to incur secured debt in excess of $500.0 million, incur other subsidiary guarantees, and sell equity interests of any subsidiary that guarantees the Toggle Convertible Notes. In addition, the Toggle Convertible Notes Indentures include customary terms and covenants, including certain events of default after which the holders may accelerate the maturity of the Toggle Convertible Notes issued thereunder and cause them to become due and payable immediately upon such acceleration. In conjunction with the issuance of the June 2022 Toggle Convertible Notes, the Company executed the Put Premium which was determined to be an embedded derivative that met the criteria for bifurcation from the host. The total proceeds received were first allocated to the fair value of the bifurcated derivative asset, and the remaining proceeds allocated to the host resulting in an adjustment to the initial purchasers' debt discount. The net proceeds from the sale of the June 2022 Toggle Convertible Notes were $183.2 million, net of initial purchasers' discounts and debt issuance costs. Unamortized debt discount and issuance costs were reported as a direct deduction from the face amount of the June 2022 Toggle Convertible Notes. During the second quarter of 2023, the exchange of $100.0 million of June 2022 Toggle Convertible Notes for the issuance of $100.0 million of April 2023 Toggle Convertible Notes was determined to represent a substantial change in terms and extinguishment accounting was applied. The Company recognized a loss on debt extinguishment of $20.4 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023. As part of the assessment of the exchange, the Company bifurcated the conversion features on the April 2023 Toggle Convertible Notes and recognized a derivative liability of $21.2 million as of the exchange date, resulting in an adjustment to the debt discount. Additionally, during the second quarter of 2023, the execution of the Third Supplemental Indenture to June 2022 Notes and First Supplemental Indenture to April 2023 Notes were deemed modifications to the Toggle Convertible Notes outstanding under the June 2022 Toggle Convertible Notes Indenture and April 2023 Toggle Convertible Notes Indenture, respectively, as the amended terms did not substantially change the terms of the respective notes. The consideration paid to the holders in the form of the issuance of the June 2023 Toggle Convertible Notes was recognized as an issuance cost upon modification and is amortized as an adjustment of interest expense over the remaining terms of the June 2022 Toggle Convertible Notes and April 2023 Toggle Convertible Notes. The net carrying amounts of the debt component of the Toggle Convertible Notes as of June 30, 2023 were as follows: June 2022 Toggle Convertible Notes April 2023 Toggle Convertible Notes June 2023 Toggle Convertible Notes Principal amount $ 117,041 $ 105,500 $ 11,000 Accrued PIK interest 1,109 999 17 Unamortized discount (2,691) (6,296) — Unamortized issuance costs (8,446) (5,357) — Net carrying amount $ 107,013 $ 94,846 $ 11,017 The net carrying amounts of the debt component of the Toggle Convertible Notes as of December 31, 2022 were as follows: June 2022 Toggle Convertible Notes Principal amount $ 210,939 Accrued PIK interest 1,998 Unamortized discount (6,443) Unamortized issuance costs (6,708) Net carrying amount $ 199,786 As of June 30, 2023, the effective interest rates on the June 2022 Toggle Convertible Notes, April 2023 Toggle Convertible Notes and June 2023 Toggle Convertible Notes were 13.90% and 14.38% and 8.00%, respectively. A mortization of the debt discount and issuance costs is reported as a component of interest expense and is computed using the straight-line method over the term of the applicable Toggle Convertible Notes, which approximates the effective interest method. The following table presents the Company's interest expense related to the June 2022 Toggle Convertible Notes: Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30, 2023 2022 2023 2022 Contractual interest expense $ 3,109 $ 1,784 $ 6,159 $ 1,784 Amortization of debt discount and issuance costs 803 307 1,735 307 Total interest expense $ 3,912 $ 2,091 $ 7,894 $ 2,091 The following table presents the Company's interest expense related to the April 2023 Toggle Convertible Notes: Three Months Ended Six Months Ended June 30, 2023 June 30, 2023 Contractual interest expense $ 2,802 $ 5,552 Amortization of debt discount and issuance costs 712 712 Total interest expense $ 3,514 $ 6,264 Interest expense related to the June 2023 Toggle Convertible Notes was immaterial for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023. 5% Senior Convertible Notes On December 30, 2022, the Company entered into a securities purchase agreement (the “Purchase Agreement”) with the investors named therein for the sale of up to $125.0 million in initial principal amount of unsecured senior convertible notes (the “ 5% Senior Convertible Notes ”), in a registered direct offering. The 5% Senior Convertible Notes are convertible into shares of the Company’s common stock, subject to certain conditions and limitations. The Company consummated an initial closing for the sale of $50.0 million in aggregate principal amount of 5% Senior Convertible Notes on December 30, 2022 (the "Series A Notes"). Subsequent to the initial closing, the Company entered into amended securities purchase agreements (the "Amended Purchase Agreements") pursuant to which the Company consummated additional closings on March 17, 2023 for the sale of $25.0 million in aggregate principal amount of 5% Senior Convertible Notes (the "Series B-1 Notes"), on May 10, 2023 for the sale of $15.0 million in aggregate principal amount of 5% Senior Convertible Notes (the "Series B-2 Notes"), and on May 25, 2023 for the sale of $12.1 million in aggregate principal amount of 5% Senior Convertible Notes (the "Series B-3 Notes"). The purchase price for the 5% Senior Convertible Notes is $1,000 per $1,000 principal amount. Subject to certain conditions being met or waived, at the option of the Company, one or more ad ditional closings for up to the remaining principal amount of 5% Senior Convertible Notes may occur. The aggregate principal amount of 5% Senior Convertible Notes that may be offered in the additional closings may not be more than $22.9 million and the Company’s option to sell additional 5% Senior Convertible Notes will be exercisable until the first anniversary of the date of the Purchase Agreement (or such earlier date as the Company shall determine, in its sole discretion, by written notice to the investors). Each 5% Senior Convertible Note will accrue interest at a rate of 5% per annum, payable in arrears on the first calendar day of each calendar quarter, beginning April 1, 2023 for the Series A Notes, June 1, 2023 for the Series B-1 Notes and July 1, 2023 for the Series B-2 and Series B-3 Notes. Interest will be payable in cash or shares of the Company's common stock or in a combination of cash and shares of common stock, at the Company’s option. The interest rate will increase to an annual rate of 12.5% per annum upon the occurrence and during the continuance of an event of default under the term of the 5% Senior Convertible Notes. Each 5% Senior Convertible Note issued pursuant to the Purchase Agreement and Amended Purchase Agreement will have a maturity date of one year from issuance, which may be extended at the option of the noteholders in certain instances. Upon any conversion, redemption or other repayment of a 5% Senior Convertible Note, a “make-whole” amount equal to the amount of additional interest that would accrue under such 5% Senior Convertible Note at the interest rate then in effect assuming that the outstanding principal of such 5% Senior Convertible Notes remained outstanding through and including the maturity date of such 5% Senior Convertible Note. At any time on or after January 9, 2023, all or any portion of the principal amount of each 5% Senior Convertible Note, plus accrued and unpaid interest, any make-whole amount and any late charges thereon (the “Conversion Amount”), is convertible at any time, in whole or in part, at the noteholder’s option, into shares of the Company's common stock at a conversion price per share (the “Conversion Price”) equal to the lower of (i) the applicable “reference price”, subject to certain adjustments, (the “Reference Price”), (ii) the greater of (x) the applicable “floor price” (the “Floor Price”) and (y) the volume weighted average price (“VWAP”) of the Common Stock as of the conversion date, and (iii) the greater of (x) the Floor Price, and as elected by the converting noteholder, (y) either (X) depending on the delivery time of the applicable conversion notice, (1) the VWAP as of the applicable conversion date or (2) the VWAP immediately prior to the applicable conversion date and (Y) 95% of the average VWAP for the three trading days commencing on, and including, the applicable conversion date, subject to adjustment in accordance with the terms of the Notes. The Reference Price and Floor Price applicable to each issuance of 5% Senior Convertible Notes is summarized below: Reference Price Floor Price Series A Notes $ 5.975 $ 0.478 Series B-1 Notes $ 4.050 $ 0.478 Series B-2 Notes $ 2.140 $ 0.478 Series B-3 Notes $ 1.952 $ 0.478 At any time during an Event of Default Redemption Right Period (as defined below), a noteholder may alternatively elect to convert all or any portion of the 5% Senior Convertible Notes at an alternate conversion rate (the “Alternate Conversion Rate”) equal to the quotient of (i) 115% of the Conversion Amount divided by (ii) the Conversion Price. Upon a change of control, a noteholder may, subject to certain exceptions, require the Company to redeem all, or any portion, of the 5% Senior Convertible Notes in cash at a price equal to 115% of the greatest of: (i) the Conversion Amount, (ii) the product of (x) the Conversion Amount and (y) the quotient of (I) the greatest closing sale price of the common stock during the period beginning on the date immediately preceding the earlier to occur of (1) the consummation of a change of control and (2) the public announcement of such change of control, and ending on the date the noteholder notifies the Company of its exercise of its right to redeem pursuant to the change of control divided by (II) the Conversion Price, and (iii) the product of (x) the Conversion Amount and (y) the quotient of (I) the aggregate consideration per share of common stock to be paid to the holders of the Common Stock upon consummation of such change of control divided by (II) the Conversion Price. At any time an “Equity Conditions Failure” (as defined in the 5% Senior Convertible Notes) exists at the time of consummation of certain “Subsequent Placements” (as defined in the Purchase Agreement), the noteholders have the right, subject to certain exceptions, to require that the Company redeem all, or any portion, of the Conversion Amount of the Notes not in excess of the gross proceeds of such Subsequent Placement at a redemption price of 100% of the Conversion Amount to be redeemed. If the noteholder is participating in such Subsequent Placement, the noteholder may require the Company to apply all, or any part, of any amounts that would otherwise be payable to the noteholder in such redemption, on a dollar-for-dollar basis, against the purchase price of the securities to be purchased by the noteholder in such Subsequent Placement. A noteholder will not have the right to convert any portion of the 5% Senior Convertible Notes, to the extent that, after giving effect to such conversion, the noteholder (together with certain of its affiliates and other related parties) would beneficially own in excess of 4.99% of the shares of common stock outstanding immediately after giving effect to such conversion (the “Maximum Percentage”). The noteholder may from time to time increase the Maximum Percentage to 9.99%, provided that any such increase will not be effective until the 61st day after delivery of a notice to the Company of such increase. The 5% Senior Convertible Notes provide for certain Events of Default, including certain types of bankruptcy or insolvency events of default involving the Company after which the 5% Senior Convertible Notes become automatically due and payable. At any time after the earlier of (x) a noteholder’s receipt of a required notice of an event of default, and (y) the noteholder becoming aware of an event of default, and ending on the twentieth trading day after the later of (I) the date such event of default is cured, and (II) the investor’s receipt of an event of default notice from the Company (such period, the “Event of Default Redemption Rights Period”), the noteholder may require the Company to redeem, subject to certain exceptions, all or any portion of its Notes at a price equal to 115% of the greater of (i) the Conversion Amount and (ii) the product of the Alternate Conversion Rate and the greatest closing sale price of the common stock on any trading day during the period commencing on the date immediately preceding such Event of Default and ending on the trading day immediately prior to the date the Company makes the entire redemption payment. The Company will be subject to certain customary affirmative and negative covenants regarding the rank of the 5% Senior Convertible Notes, the incurrence of certain indebtedness, the repayment of certain indebtedness, transactions with affiliates, and restrictions on certain issuance of securities, among other customary matters. The following table summarizes conversions of the 5% Senior Convertible Notes during the six months ended June 30, 2023: Series A Notes Series B-1 Notes Series B-2 Notes Series B-3 Notes Shares of common stock issued for conversions 21,785,618 21,127,720 21,758,268 22,639,159 Principal balance converted $ 50,000 $ 25,000 $ 15,000 $ 12,075 Make-whole interest converted $ 2,500 $ 1,250 $ 750 $ 604 Average conversion price $ 2.41 $ 1.24 $ 0.72 $ 0.56 The following table summarizes conversions of the 5% Senior Convertible Notes during the three months ended June 30, 2023: Series A Notes Series B-1 Notes Series B-2 Notes Series B-3 Notes Shares of common stock issued for conversions — 10,555,032 21,758,268 22,639,159 Principal balance converted $ — $ 10,714 $ 15,000 $ 12,075 Make-whole interest converted $ — $ 536 $ 750 $ 604 Average conversion price $ — $ 1.07 $ 0.72 $ 0.56 The Company elected to account for the 5% Senior Convertible Notes pursuant to the fair value option under ASC 825. ASC 825-10-15-4 provides for the “fair value option” (“FVO”) election, to the extent not otherwise prohibited by ASC 825-10-15-5, to be afforded to financial instruments, wherein the financial instrument is initially measured at its issue-date estimated fair value and subsequently remeasured at estimated fair value on a recurring basis at each reporting period date. The Company believes that the fair value option better reflects the underlying economics of the 5% Senior Convertible Notes. As of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, the Company recognized zero and $50.0 million, respectively, on the consolidated balance sheets for the fair value of 5% Senior Convertible Notes outstanding. Financing Obligations On May 10, 2022 (the "Sale Date"), the Company entered into a sale agreement (the "Sale Agreement"), pursuant to which the Company sold the land and property related to the Company's headquarters in Phoenix, Arizona for a purchase price of $52.5 million. As of the Sale Date, $13.1 million was withheld from the proceeds received related to portions of the headquarters undergoing construction. The Company receives the remaining proceeds throughout the completion of construction pursuant to the terms of the Sale Agreement. Concurrent with the sale, the Company entered into a lease agreement (the "Lease Agreement"), whereby the Company leased back the land and property related to the headquarters for an initial term of 20 years with four extension options for 7 years each. As of the Sale Date, the Company considered one extension option reasonably certain of being exercised. The buyer is not considered to have obtained control of the headquarters because the lease is classified as a finance lease. Accordingly, the sale of the headquarters is not recognized and the property and land continue to be recognized on the Company's consolidated balance sheets. As of the Sale Date, the Company recorded $38.3 million as a financing obligation on the Company's consolidated balance sheets representing proceeds received net of debt issuance costs of $1.1 million. Rent payments under the terms of the Lease Agreement will be allocated between interest expense and principal repayments using the effective interest method. Additionally, debt issuance costs will be amortized to interest expense over the lease term. After the Sale Date and through June 30, 2023, the Company recognized an additional $13.1 million for financing obligations on the Company's consolidated balance sheets for construction completed after the Sale Date. As of June 30, 2023, the Company has recognized a HQ Sale Agreement receivable of $6.5 million for funds not yet received for construction completed in prepaid expenses and other current assets. Additionally, for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023, the Company recognized $0.9 million and $1.8 million, respectively, of interest expense related to interest on the financing obligation and amortization of debt issuance costs. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2022, the Company recognized $0.5 million of interest expense related to interest on the financing obligation and amortization of debt issuance costs. On June 29, 2023 (the "Land Sale Date"), the Company entered into a sale agreement (the "Land Sale Agreement"), pursuant to which the Company sold the land in Coolidge, Arizona on which the Company's manufacturing facility is located for a purchase price of $50.4 million. Concurrent with the sale, the Company entered into a lease agreement (the "Land Lease Agreement"), whereby the Company leased back the land for an initial term of 99 years. The Land Lease Agreement grants the Company an option to repurchase the land upon the fiftieth (50th) anniversary of the Land Sale Date for a price equal to the greater of the fair market value, or 300% of the purchase price. As of the Land Sale Date, the Company considered the purchase option reasonably certain of being exercised. The buyer is not considered to have obtained control of the land because the lease is classified as a finance lease. Accordingly, the sale of the land in Coolidge, Arizona is not recognized and the land continues to be recognized on the Company's consolidated balance sheets. As of the Land Sale Date, the Company recorded $49.4 million as a financing obligation on the Company's consolidated balance sheets representing proceeds received net of debt issuance costs of $1.0 million. Rent payments under the terms of the Land Lease Agreement will be allocated between interest expense and principal repayments using the effective interest method. Additionally, debt issuance costs will be amortized to interest expense over the lease term. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2023, interest expense related to interest on the financing obligation and amortization of debt issuance costs was immaterial. Collateralized Promissory Notes On June 7, 2022, the Company executed a promissory note and a master security agreement (the "Master Security Agreement") for $50.0 million at a stated interest rate of 4.26% (the "Collateralized Note"). The Collateralized Note is fully collateralized by certain personal property assets as fully described in the Master Security Agreement. The carrying value of personal property assets pledged as collateral was $31.3 million as of June 30, 2023. Additionally, in connection with the Collateralized Note, the Company executed a pledge agreement pursuant to which the Company pledged $50.0 million in cash as additional collateral in order to obtain a more favorable interest rate. The amount pledged is recorded in restricted cash on the consolidated balance sheets as of June 30, 2023. The Collateralized Note carries a 60 month term and is payable in 60 equal consecutive monthly installments due in arrears. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2023, the Company recognized $0.4 million and $0.9 million of interest expense, respectively, on the Collateralized Note. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2022, the Company recognized $0.1 million of interest expense on the Collateralized Note. On August 4, 2022, the Company executed a promissory note and a security agreement for $4.0 million at an implied interest rate of 7.00% (the "Second Collateralized Note"). The Second Collateralized Note is fully collateralized by certain personal property assets as fully described in the

CAPITAL STRUCTURE

CAPITAL STRUCTURE	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2023
Equity [Abstract]
CAPITAL STRUCTURE	CAPITAL STRUCTURE Shares Authorized As of June 30, 2023, the Company had authorized a total of 950,000,000 shares consisting of 800,000,000 shares designated as common stock and 150,000,000 shares designated as preferred stock. Warrants As of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, the Company had 841,183 and 1,137,850 private warrants outstanding, respectively. The Company assumed the private warrants previously issued by VectoIQ and Romeo through the Business Combination and Romeo Acquisition, respectively, and each private warrant entitles the registered holder to purchase one share of common stock at a price of $11.50 or $96.96 per share, subject to adjustment. The exercise price and number of common shares issuable upon exercise of the private warrants may be adjusted in certain circumstances including in the event of a stock dividend, or recapitalization, reorganization, merger or consolidation. However, the private warrants will not be adjusted for the issuance of common stock at a price below their exercise price. For the three months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, the Company recorded an immaterial gain and $3.3 million gain, respectively, for revaluation of warrant liability on the consolidated statement of operations. For the six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, the Company recorded gains of $0.3 million and $2.9 million, respectively, for revaluation of warrant liability on the consolidated statement of operations. As of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, the Company had $0.1 million and $0.4 million, respectively, for warrant liability related to the private warrants outstanding on the consolidated balance sheets. Stock Purchase Agreements First Purchase Agreement with Tumim Stone Capital LLC On June 11, 2021, the Company entered into a common stock purchase agreement (the "First Tumim Purchase Agreement") and a registration rights agreement (the "Registration Rights Agreement") with Tumim Stone Capital LLC ("Tumim"), pursuant to which Tumim committed to purchase up to $300.0 million in shares of the Company's common stock, subject to certain limitations and conditions set forth in the First Tumim Purchase Agreement. The Company shall not issue or sell any shares of common stock under the First Tumim Purchase Agreement which, when aggregated with all other shares of common stock beneficially owned by Tumim, would result in beneficial ownership of more than 4.99% of the Company's outstanding shares of common stock. Under the terms of the First Tumim Purchase Agreement, the Company has the right, but not the obligation, to sell to Tumim, shares of common stock over the period commencing on the date of the First Tumim Purchase Agreement (the “Tumim Closing Date”) and ending on the first day of the month following the 36-month anniversary of the Tumim Closing Date. The purchase price will be calculated as 97% of the volume weighted average prices of the Company's common stock during normal trading hours for three consecutive trading days commencing on the purchase notice date. Concurrent with the signing of the First Tumim Purchase Agreement, the Company issued 155,703 shares of its common stock to Tumim as a commitment fee ("Commitment Shares"). The total fair value of the shares issued for the commitment fee of $2.6 million was recorded in selling, general, and administrative expense on the Company's consolidated statements of operations. During the six months ended June 30, 2023, the Company sold 3,420,990 shares of common stock, for proceeds of $8.4 million, and terminated the First Tumim Purchase Agreement during the first quarter of 2023. During the three and six months ended June 30, 2022, the Company sold 13,604,600 and 17,248,244 shares of common stock under the First Tumim Purchase Agreement for proceeds of $96.3 million and $123.7 million, respectively . Second Purchase Agreement with Tumim On September 24, 2021, the Company entered into a second common stock purchase agreement (the "Second Tumim Purchase Agreement") and a registration rights agreement with Tumim, pursuant to which Tumim committed to purchase up to $300.0 million in shares of the Company's common stock, subject to certain limitations and conditions set forth in the Second Tumim Purchase Agreement. The Company will not issue or sell any shares of common stock under the Second Tumim Purchase Agreement which, when aggregated with all other shares of common stock beneficially owned by Tumim, would result in beneficial ownership of more than 4.99% of the Company's outstanding shares of common stock. Under the terms of the Second Tumim Purchase Agreement, the Company has the right, but not the obligation, to sell to Tumim, shares of common stock over the period commencing on the date of the Second Tumim Purchase Agreement (the “Second Tumim Closing Date”) and ending on the first day of the month following the 36-month anniversary of the Second Tumim Closing Date, provided that certain conditions have been met. These conditions include effectiveness of a registration statement covering the resale of shares of common stock that have been and may be issued under the Second Tumim Purchase Agreement and termination of the First Tumim Purchase Agreement. The registration statement covering the offer and sale of up to 29,042,827 shares of common stock, including the commitment shares, to Tumim was declared effective on November 29, 2021. The purchase price will be calculated as 97% of the volume weighted average prices of the Company's common stock during normal trading hours for three consecutive trading days commencing on the purchase notice date. Concurrent with the signing of the Second Tumim Purchase Agreement, the Company issued 252,040 shares of its common stock to Tumim as a commitment fee. The total fair value of the shares issued for the commitment fee of $2.9 million was recorded in selling, general, and administrative expense on the Company's consolidated statement of operations. During the three and six months ended June 30, 2023, the Company sold 3,289,301 and 28,790,787 shares of common stock, for proceeds of $2.9 million and $59.2 million, respectively, to Tumim under the Second Tumim Purchase Agreement. As of June 30, 2023, the Second Tumim Purchase Agreement had no registered shares available for issuance and a remaining commitment of $240.8 million, subject to an increase in the authorized common stock. Equity Distribution Agreement In August 2022, the Company entered into an equity distribution agreement (the "Equity Distribution Agreement") with Citi as sales agent, pursuant to which the Company can issue and sell shares of its common stock with an aggregate maximum offering price of $400.0 million under the Equity Distribution Agreement. The Company pays Citi a fixed commission rate of 2.5% of gross offering proceeds of shares sold under the Equity Distribution Agreement. During the three and six months ended June 30, 2023, the Company sold 22,007,305 and 39,027,563 shares, respectively, of common stock under the Equity Distribution Agreement at an average price per share of $1.44 and $1.64, respectively, for gross proceeds of $31.6 million and $64.1 million, an d net proceeds of approximately $30.8 million and $62.5 million, after $0.8 million and $1.6 million in commissions to the sales agent. Commissions incurred in connection with the Equity Distribution Agreement are reflected as a reduction of additional paid-in capital on the Company's consolidated balance sheets. As of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, zero and $1.7 million, respectively, in commissions were recognized in accrued expenses and other current liabilities on the Company's consolidated balance sheets. Public Offering The Company sold 29,910,715 shares of common stock in an underwritten public offering (the "Public Offering") at an offering price of $1.12 per share. The Public Offering closed on April 4, 2023, and the Company received net proceeds of $32.2 million after underwriters discounts and offering costs. Direct Offering The Company entered into a stock purchase agreement with an investor (the "Investor") pursuant to which the investor agreed to purchase up to $100.0 million of shares of the Company's common stock in a registered direct offering (the "Direct Offering"), with the actual amount of shares of common stock purchased in the Direct Offering reduced to the extent of the total number of shares issued pursuant to the Public Offering. The Direct Offering closed on April 11, 2023, and the Company sold

STOCK BASED COMPENSATION EXPENS

STOCK BASED COMPENSATION EXPENSE	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2023
Share-Based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]
STOCK BASED COMPENSATION EXPENSE	STOCK BASED COMPENSATION EXPENSE 2017 and 2020 Stock Plans The 2017 Stock Option Plan (the “2017 Plan”) provides for the grant of incentive and nonqualified options to purchase common stock to officers, employees, directors, and consultants. Options were granted at a price not less than the fair market value on the date of grant and generally became exercisable between one On June 2, 2020, the stockholders approved the Nikola Corporation 2020 Stock Incentive Plan (the "2020 Plan") and the Nikola Corporation 2020 Employee Stock Purchase Plan (the "2020 ESPP"). The 2020 Plan provides for the grant of incentive and nonqualified stock options, restricted stock units ("RSUs"), restricted share awards, stock appreciation awards, and cash-based awards to employees, outside directors, and consultants of the Company. The 2020 Plan and the 2020 ESPP became effective immediately upon the closing of the Business Combination. No offerings have been authorized to date by the Company's board of directors under the ESPP. Stock Options The Company utilizes the Black-Scholes option pricing model for estimating the fair value of options granted. Options vest in accordance with the terms set forth in the grant letter. Time-based options generally vest ratably over a period of approximately 36 months. Changes in stock options are as follows: Options Weighted Weighted Average Outstanding at December 31, 2022 22,470,585 $ 1.31 5.33 Granted — — Exercised 756,372 1.06 Cancelled 162,786 1.31 Outstanding at June 30, 2023 21,551,427 $ 1.32 3.68 Vested and exercisable as of June 30, 2023 21,551,427 $ 1.32 3.68 Restricted Stock Units The fair value of RSUs is based on the closing price of the Company’s common stock on the grant date. The time-based RSUs generally vest in increments over a three-year period or, in the case of executive officers, cliff-vest following the third anniversary from the date of grant. The RSUs to directors have a vesting cliff of one year after the grant date. Changes in RSUs are as follows: Number of RSUs Balance at December 31, 2022 19,574,800 Granted 10,228,956 Released 7,772,641 Cancelled 4,202,956 Balance at June 30, 2023 17,828,159 Market Based RSUs Through the first quarter of 2023, the Company's market based RSUs contained a stock price index as a benchmark for vesting. The awards vest depending upon a consecutive 20-trading day stock price target of the Company’s common stock. The Company's stock price target was $25 per share. During the second quarter of 2023, the market based RSUs subject to the $25 stock price milestone were cancelled and the Company expensed $6.8 million related to the cancelled awards representing the remaining unamortized expense as of the cancellation date. On April 24, 2023, the Company granted 2,900,000 performance-based RSUs to the Company's executive officers, which entitle them to receive a specified number of shares of the Company's common stock upon vesting. The number of shares earned could range between 0% and 200% of the target award depending upon the Company's performance at the conclusion of the three-year performance period, ending December 31, 2025. The performance condition of the awards is based on total shareholder return ("TSR") of the Company's common stock relative to a broad group of green energy companies. The TSR performance condition is deemed a market condition. The fair value of the TSR awards on the grant date was determined using a Monte Carlo simulation model, which utilizes significant assumptions including stock volatility and risk free rates, and does not change throughout the vesting period. The grant date fair value of the TSR awards was determined to be $4.0 million and is recognized over the vesting period. The following represents the significant assumptions used to determine the grant date fair value for the TSR awards: April 24, 2023 Stock price $ 0.82 Term (years) 2.70 Risk-free interest rate 3.9 % Expected volatility 99.0 % Expected dividend yield — % Changes in market based RSUs are as follows: Number of Market Based RSUs Balance at December 31, 2022 2,071,058 Granted 2,900,000 Released — Cancelled 2,071,058 Balance at June 30, 2023 2,900,000 Stock Compensation Expense The following table presents the impact of stock-based compensation expense on the consolidated statements of operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022: Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30, 2023 2022 2023 2022 Cost of revenues $ 668 $ — $ 1,399 $ — Research and development 6,574 9,300 15,660 18,007 Selling, general, and administrative 18,467 45,541 33,198 90,362 Total stock-based compensation expense $ 25,709 $ 54,841 $ 50,257 $ 108,369 As of June 30, 2023, total unrecognized compensation expense was as follows: Unrecognized Compensation Expense Market based RSUs $ 3,702 RSUs 69,956 Total unrecognized compensation expense at June 30, 2023 $ 73,658

DECONSOLIDATION OF SUBSIDIARY

DECONSOLIDATION OF SUBSIDIARY	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2023
Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]
DECONSOLIDATION OF SUBSIDIARY	DECONSOLIDATION OF SUBSIDIARY As discussed in Note 1, Basis of Presentation , on June 30, 2023, the Company transferred ownership of all of Romeo's right, title and interest in and to all of its tangible and intangible assets , subject to certain agreed upon exclusions, to the Assignee. The Company received no cash consideration related to the Assignment. The Company deconsolidated Romeo as of the Assignment as the Company no longer held a controlling financial interest in Romeo as of that date. The Company did not have any amounts included in accumulated other comprehensive loss associated with Romeo at the time of deconsolidation. The Assignment of Romeo represents a strategic shift and its results are reported as discontinued operations for the prior year periods presented. Following the Assignment, the Company retained no interest in Romeo, and Romeo is not deemed a related party. In order to deconsolidate Romeo, the carrying values of the assets and liabilities of Romeo were removed from the Company's consolidated balance sheets as of June 30, 2023. In connection with the deconsolidation, the Company recognized a loss from deconsolidation of subsidiaries of $24.9 million which is recorded in loss from deconsolidation of discontinued operations in the consolidated statements of operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023 and consisted of the following: June 30, 2023 Assets deconsolidated: Cash and cash equivalents $ 213 Accounts receivable, net — Inventory 7,271 Prepaid expenses and other current assets 3,351 Restricted cash and cash equivalents, non-current 1,500 Property, plant and equipment, net 17,555 Intangible assets, net 656 Investments in affiliates 10,000 Other assets 23,364 Total assets deconsolidated $ 63,910 Liabilities deconsolidated: Accounts payable $ 15,583 Accrued expenses and other current liabilities 57,612 Debt and finance lease liabilities, current 1,206 Long-term debt and finance lease liabilities, net of current portion 1,160 Operating lease liabilities 21,664 Warrant liability 8 Other non-current liabilities — Total liabilities deconsolidated 97,233 Net liabilities derecognized from deconsolidation (33,323) Less: intercompany balances derecognized 54,084 Less: cash payments directly related to deconsolidation 2,724 Less: derecognition of goodwill 1,450 Loss from deconsolidation of discontinued operation $ 24,935 As of December 31, 2022, the assets and liabilities of Romeo subject to assignment for the benefit of creditors have been reflected as assets subject to assignment for the benefit of creditors and liabilities subject to assignment for the benefit of creditors on the Company's consolidated balance sheets and consisted of the following: December 31, 2022 Assets: Current assets Cash and cash equivalents $ 7,555 Accounts receivable, net 262 Inventory 11,327 Prepaid expenses and other current assets 9,881 Total current assets subject to assignment for the benefit of creditors 29,025 Non-current assets Restricted cash and cash equivalents, non-current 1,500 Property, plant and equipment, net 19,221 Intangible assets, net 621 Investments in affiliates 10,000 Prepayment - Long-term Supply Agreement 44,835 Other assets 23,948 Total non-current assets subject to assignment for the benefit of creditors 100,125 Total assets subject to assignment for the benefit of creditors $ 129,150 Liabilities: Current liabilities Accounts payable $ 24,672 Accrued expenses and other current liabilities 22,990 Debt and finance lease liabilities, current 1,440 Total current liabilities subject to assignment for the benefit of creditors 49,102 Long-term liabilities Long-term debt and finance lease liabilities, net of current portion 1,499 Operating lease liabilities 22,132 Warrant liability 40 Total long-term liabilities subject to assignment for the benefit of creditors 23,671 Total liabilities subject to assignment for the benefit of creditors $ 72,773 The following represents the major components of loss from discontinued operations presented in the consolidated statements of operations: For the three months ended June 30, 2023 For the six months ended June 30, 2023 Revenues $ 1,225 $ 1,665 Cost of revenues 2,272 12,926 Gross loss (1,047) (11,261) Operating expenses: Research and development 3,053 5,673 Selling, general and administrative 3,926 14,937 Loss on supplier deposits 44,835 44,835 Total operating expenses 51,814 65,445 Loss from operations (52,861) (76,706) Other income (expense), net Interest expense, net (22) (53) Revaluation of warrant liability — 33 Loss from discontinued operations $ (52,883) $ (76,726)

INCOME TAXES

INCOME TAXES	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2023
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
INCOME TAXES	INCOME TAXES To calculate the interim tax provision, at the end of each interim period the Company estimates the annual effective tax rate and applies that to its ordinary quarterly earnings. The effect of changes in the enacted tax laws or rates is recognized in the interim period in which the change occurs. The computation of the annual estimated effective tax rate at each interim period requires certain estimates and judgments including, but not limited to, the expected operating income for the year, projections of the proportion of income earned and taxed in foreign jurisdictions, permanent differences between book and tax amounts, and the likelihood of recovering deferred tax assets generated in the current year. The accounting estimates used to compute the provision for income taxes may change as new events occur, additional information is obtained, or the tax environment changes. Beginning in 2022, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act ("TCJA") requires taxpayers to capitalize certain research and development costs and amortize them over five or fifteen years pursuant to Internal Revenue Code Section 174. Previously, such costs could be deducted in the period they were incurred. This provision is not anticipated to impact our effective tax rate or result in any cash payments for our federal income taxes. Income tax expense was immaterial for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022 due to cumulative tax losses.

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2023
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES	COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES Legal Proceedings The Company is subject to legal and regulatory actions that arise from time to time. The assessment as to whether a loss is probable or reasonably possible, and as to whether such loss or a range of such loss is estimable, often involves significant judgment about future events, and the outcome of litigation is inherently uncertain. The Company expenses professional legal fees as incurred, which are included in selling, general, and administrative expense on the consolidated financial statements. Other than as described below, there is no material pending or threatened litigation against the Company that remains outstanding as of June 30, 2023. Regulatory and Governmental Investigations and Related Internal Review In September 2020, a short seller reported on certain aspects of the Company’s business and operations. The Company and its board of directors retained Kirkland & Ellis LLP to conduct an internal review in connection with the short-seller article (the “Internal Review”), and Kirkland & Ellis LLP promptly contacted the Division of Enforcement of the SEC to make it aware of the commencement of the Internal Review. The Company subsequently learned that the Staff of the Division of Enforcement and the United States Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York (the “SDNY”) had opened investigations. By order dated December 21, 2021, the Company and the SEC reached a settlement arising out of the SEC’s investigation of the Company. Under the terms of the settlement, without admitting or denying the SEC’s findings, the Company among other things, agreed to pay a $125 million civil penalty. The first $25 million installment was paid at the end of 2021 and the remaining installments to be paid semiannually through 2023. The Company previously reserved the full amount of the settlement in the quarter ended September 30, 2021, as disclosed in the Company’s quarterly report on Form 10-Q for such quarter, filed with the SEC on November 4, 2021. In July 2022, the Company and SEC agreed to an alternative payment plan with the first two payments of $5 million to be paid in July 2022 and December 2022. The July 2022 and December 2022 payments have been made by the Company. In February 2023, the Company and the SEC agreed to another alternative payment plan, with the next two payments of $1.5 million each to be paid in March 2023 and June 2023. The March 2023 and June 2023 payments have been made by the Company. The remainder of the payment plan is subject to determination. As of June 30, 2023, the Company has reflected the remaining liability of $87.0 million in accrued expenses and other current liabilities on the consolidated balance sheets. The legal and other professional costs the Company incurred during the three and six months ended June 30, 2023 in connection with the Internal Review and disclosed elsewhere in this Report include approximately zero and $0.2 million, respectively, expensed for Mr. Milton's attorneys' fees under his indemnification agreement with the Company. During the three and six months ended June 30, 2022 the Company expensed $9.0 million and $19.6 million, respectively, for Mr. Milton's attorneys' fees under his indemnification agreement with the Company. As of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, accrued expenses for legal and other professional costs for Mr. Milton's attorneys' fees under his indemnification agreement were immaterial. To the extent that these investigations and any resulting third-party claims yield adverse results over time, such results could jeopardize the Company's operations and exhaust its cash reserves, and could cause stockholders to lose their entire investment. The Company is currently seeking reimbursement from Mr. Milton for costs and damages arising from the actions that are the subject of the government and regulatory investigations. Shareholder Securities Litigation The Company and certain of its current and former officers and directors are defendants in a consolidated securities class action lawsuit pending in the United States District Court of the District of Arizona (the "Shareholder Securities Litigation"). On December 15, 2020, the United States District Court for the District of Arizona consolidated the actions under lead case Borteanu v. N ikola Corporation, et al., No. CV-20-01797-PXL-SPL, and appointed Angelo Baio as the “Lead Plaintiff”. On December 23, 2020, a motion for reconsideration of the Court’s order appointing the Lead Plaintiff was filed. On December 30, 2020, a petition for writ of mandamus seeking to vacate the District Court’s Lead Plaintiff order and directing the court to appoint another Lead Plaintiff was filed before the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, Case No. 20-73819. The motion for reconsideration was denied on February 18, 2021. On July 23, 2021, the Ninth Circuit granted in part the mandamus petition, vacated the district court’s December 15, 2020 order, and remanded the case to the District Court to reevaluate the appointment of a Lead Plaintiff. On November 18, 2021, the Court appointed Nikola Investor Group II as Lead Plaintiff. On January 24, 2022, Lead Plaintiffs filed the Consolidated Amended Class Action Complaint which asserts claims under Sections 10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and Rule 10b-5 promulgated thereunder, based on allegedly false and/or misleading statements and omissions in press releases, public filings, and in social media regarding the Company's business plan and prospects. In accordance with the Court’s scheduling order, Defendants filed their motions to dismiss on April 8, 2022. On May 9, 2022, Plaintiffs filed their opposition to Defendants' motions to dismiss, and on June 8, 2022, Defendants filed their reply briefs. On February 2, 2023, the court issued a ruling granting the Defendants' motions to dismiss, without prejudice. As a result, Plaintiffs' complaint was dismissed in its entirety, with leave to amend by April 3, 2023. On April 3, 2023, Plaintiff's filed the Second Consolidated Amended Class Action Complaint. In accordance with the Court’s scheduling order, Defendants filed their motions to dismiss the Second Consolidated Amended Class Action Complaint on May 15, 2023. On June 14, 2023, Plaintiffs filed their oppositions to Defendants’ motions to dismiss, and on June 29, 2023, Defendants filed their reply briefs. The Court has not yet ruled on the motions. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount in damages, attorneys’ fees, and other relief. The Company intends to vigorously defend itself. The Company is unable to estimate the potential loss or range of loss, if any, associated with these lawsuits, which could be material. Derivative Litigation Beginning on September 23, 2020, two purported shareholder derivative actions were filed in the United States District Court for the District of Delaware ( Byun v. Milton, et al. , Case No. 1:20-cv-01277-UNA; Salguocar v. Girsky et. al., Case No. 1:20-cv-01404-UNA), purportedly on behalf of the Company, against certain of the Company's current and former directors alleging breaches of fiduciary duties, violations of Section 14(a) of the Exchange Act, and gross mismanagement. The Byun action also brings claims for unjust enrichment and abuse of control, while the Salguocar action brings a claim for waste of corporate assets. On October 19, 2020, the Byun action was stayed until 30 days after the earlier of (a) the Shareholder Securities Litigation being dismissed in their entirety with prejudice; (b) defendants filing an answer to any complaint in the Shareholder Securities Litigation; or (c) a joint request by plaintiff and defendants to lift the stay. On November 17, 2020, the Byun and Salguocar actions were consolidated as In re Nikola Corporation Derivative Litigation, Lead Case No. 20-cv-01277-CFC. In its order consolidating the actions, the Court applied the Byun stay to the consolidated action. On January 31, 2023, plaintiffs filed an amended complaint. The consolidated action remains stayed. On December 18, 2020, a purported shareholder derivative action was filed in the United States District Court for the District of Arizona, Huhn v. Milton et al., Case No. 2:20-cv-02437-DWL, purportedly on behalf of the Company, against certain of the Company’s current and former directors alleging breaches of fiduciary duties, violations of Section 14(a) of the Exchange Act, unjust enrichment, and against defendant Jeff Ubben, a member of the Company’s board of directors, insider selling and misappropriation of information. On January 26, 2021, the Huhn action was stayed until 30 days after the earlier of (a) the Shareholder Securities Litigation being dismissed in its entirety with prejudice; (b) defendants filing an answer to any complaint in the Shareholder Securities Litigation; or (c) a joint request by plaintiff and defendants to lift the stay. The Huhn action remains stayed. On January 7, 2022, Barbara Rhodes, a purported stockholder of the Company, filed her Verified Stockholder Derivative Complaint in Delaware Chancery Court captioned Rhodes v. Milton, et al. and Nikola Corp. , C.A. No. 2022-0023-KSJM (the “ Rhodes Action”). On January 10, 2022, Zachary BeHage and Benjamin Rowe (together, the “BeHage Rowe Plaintiffs”), purported stockholders of the Company, filed their Verified Shareholder Derivative Complaint in Delaware Chancery Court captioned BeHage v. Milton, et al. and Nikola Corp. , C.A. No. 2022-0045-KSJM (the “BeHage Rowe Action” together with the Rhodes Action, the “Related Actions”). The Related Actions are against certain of the Company’s current and former directors and allege breach of fiduciary duties, insider selling under Brophy , aiding and abetting insider selling, aiding and abetting breach of fiduciary duties, unjust enrichment, and waste of corporate assets. On January 28, 2022, Rhodes and the BeHage Rowe Plaintiffs filed a stipulation and proposed order for consolidation of the Related Actions. The proposed order states that Defendants need not answer, move, or otherwise respond to the complaints filed in the Related Actions and contemplates that counsel for Plaintiffs shall file a consolidated complaint or designate an operative complaint within fourteen days of entry of an order consolidating these actions and shall meet and confer with counsel for Defendants or any other party regarding a schedule for Defendants to respond to the operative complaint. The Court granted this proposed order on February 1, 2022 and consolidated the Related Actions as In re Nikola Corporation Derivative Litigation , C.A. No. 2022-0023-KJSM (the "Consolidated Related Actions"). On February 15, 2022, Rhodes and the BeHage Rowe Plaintiffs filed a Verified Consolidated Amended Stockholder Derivative Complaint in the Related Actions (the “Amended Complaint”). On April 4, 2022, the parties filed a stipulation and proposed order, pursuant to which the parties to the Related Actions agreed that Defendants need not answer, move, or otherwise respond to certain counts of the Amended Complaint. In accordance with the Court-ordered stipulation, Defendants filed their motions to stay the remaining counts of the Amended Complaint on April 13, 2022. Plaintiffs filed their oppositions on May 4, 2022, and Defendants filed their replies on May 25, 2022. In a bench ruling following a telephonic oral argument on June 1, 2022, the Court granted Defendants' motions to stay the remaining counts of the Amended Complaint. The Court ordered the Defendants to submit a status report on October 31, 2022, or within three days of receipt of a decision on the motions to dismiss in the Shareholder Securities Litigation, whichever comes first, in which Defendants can request a continued stay of the Related Actions. The stay was subsequently extended until January 10, 2023, by court order and, on January 12, 2023, the parties entered into a stipulation staying in the actions until the earlier of February 14, 2023 or a resolution of the motions to dismiss in the Shareholder Securities Litigation. The stay was automatically lifted on February 2, 2023, when the Shareholder Securities Litigation was dismissed. Plaintiffs filed an amended complaint on February 14, 2023. On March 10, 2022, Michelle Brown and Crisanto Gomes (together, the “Brown & Gomes Plaintiffs”), purported stockholders of the Company, filed a Verified Shareholder Derivative Complaint in Delaware Chancery Court captioned Brown v. Milton, et al. and Nikola Corp. , C.A. No. 2022-0223-KSJM (the “Brown & Gomes Action”). The Brown & Gomes Action is against certain of the Company’s current and former directors and alleges claims against those defendants for purported breaches of fiduciary duty and unjust enrichment. On March 14, 2022, the Brown & Gomes Plaintiffs notified the court in the Related Actions of their belief that the Brown & Gomes Action properly belongs as part of the Consolidated Related Actions. On January 12, 2023, the parties entered into a stipulation consolidating the Brown & Gomes Action in the Consolidated Related Actions. On May 3, 2023, each of the current and former director defendants moved to partially dismiss the amended complaint. Briefing is scheduled to conclude by August 25, 2023, and oral argument is scheduled for October 13, 2023. The complaints seek unspecified monetary damages, costs and fees associated with bringing the actions, and reform of the Company's corporate governance, risk management and operating practices. The Company intends to vigorously defend against the foregoing complaints. The Company is unable to estimate the potential loss or range of loss, if any, associated with these lawsuits, which could be material. In addition, on March 8, 2021, the Company received a demand letter from a law firm representing a purported stockholder of the Company alleging facts and claims substantially the same as many of the facts and claims in the filed derivative shareholder lawsuit. The demand letter requests that the board of directors (i) undertake an independent internal investigation into certain board members and management’s purported violations of Delaware and/or federal law; and (ii) commence a civil action against those members of the board and management for alleged fiduciary breaches. In April 2021, the board of directors formed a demand review committee, consisting of independent directors Bruce L. Smith and Mary L. Petrovich, to review such demands and provide input to the Company and retained independent counsel. Upon completion of the independent internal investigation by the demand review committee, it was recommended that the board take no action in response to the demand letter at this time. The independent counsel for the demand review committee provided an update to counsel for the stockholder who sent the demand letter. There can be no assurance as to whether any litigation will be commenced by or against the Company by the purported shareholder with respect to the claims set forth in the demand letter, or whether any such litigation could be material. Additionally, on December 23, 2022, the Company received another demand letter from a law firm representing a purported stockholder of the Company alleging facts and claims substantially the same as many of the facts and claims in the filed derivative shareholder lawsuits. The demand letter requests that the board’s demand review committee (i) undertake an independent internal investigation into certain board members and management’s purported violations of Delaware and/or federal law; and (ii) commence a civil action against those members of the board and management for alleged fiduciary breaches. In February 2023, the board of directors reengaged the demand review committee, consisting of independent directors Bruce L. Smith, and Mary L. Petrovich, to review such demands and provide input to the Company and retained independent counsel. There can be no assurance as to whether any litigation will be commenced by or against the Company by the purported shareholder with respect to the claims set forth in the demand letter, or whether any such litigation could be material. Lion Electric matter On March 2, 2023, Lion Electric filed a complaint against Nikola in Arizona federal district court alleging that Nikola tortiously interfered with the Romeo Power, Inc. / Lion Electric business relationship and Lion’s business expectancy from the commercial relationship. Nikola denies the allegations and intends to vigorously defend the matter. Based upon information presently known to management, the Company is not currently able to estimate the outcome of this proceeding or a possible range of loss, if any. Lightning eMotors matter On March 9, 2023, Lighting eMotors filed a complaint alleging that Nikola tortiously interfered with the Romeo Power, Inc. / Lightning eMotors business relationship and Lightning’s business expectancy. Nikola denies the allegations and intends to vigorously defend the matter. Based upon information presently known to management, the Company is not currently able to estimate the outcome of this proceeding or a possible range of loss, if any. All State Fastener matter On February 28, 2023, All State Fastener (ASF) filed a complaint in the eastern district of Michigan alleging breaches of contract against Nikola. The basis of the allegations relates to a dispute for the supply of fasteners used in Nikola’s vehicles. ASF alleges that Nikola has breached the purchase order agreement. Nikola denies the allegations and intends to vigorously defend the matter. Based upon information presently known to management, the Company is not currently able to estimate the outcome of this proceeding or a possible range of loss, if any. Commitments and Contingencies FCPM License In the third quarter of 2021, the Company entered into a FCPM license to intellectual property that will be used to adapt, further develop and assemble FCPMs. Payments for the license will be due in installments ranging from 2022 to 2025. As of June 30, 2023, the Company accrued $13.6 million in accrued expenses and other current liabilities and $19.1 million in other long-term liabilities on the consolidated balance sheets. Inventory Repurchase Agreements During the first quarter of 2023, the Company entered into an arrangement with a finance company to provide floor plan financing to its dealers (the "Floor Plan"). The Company receives payment from the finance company following shipment of trucks to the dealers, and the Company participates in the cost of dealer financing up to certain limits. In conjunction with the Floor Plan, the Company entered into an inventory repurchase agreement (the "Inventory Repurchase Agreement") with the finance company, whereby the Company has agreed to repurchase trucks re-possessed by the financing company in the event of a dealer default, at the financing company's option. As of June 30, 2023, the maximum potential cash payments the Company could be required to make under the terms of the Inventory Repurchase Agreement was $12.3 million. The Company's financial exposure under the Inventory Repurchase Agreement is limited to the difference between the amount paid to the financing company and the amount received upon subsequent resale of the re-possessed truck. As of June 30, 2023, the Company had not repurchased any trucks under the terms of the Inventory Repurchase Agreement, nor received any requests for repurchase. Leases executed not yet commenced During the three months ended June 30, 2023, the Company entered various lease agreements related to hydrogen fueling infrastructure which have not yet commenced. Undiscounted lease payments related to these obligations are $2.5 million.

NET LOSS PER SHARE

NET LOSS PER SHARE	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2023
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
NET LOSS PER SHARE	NET LOSS PER SHARE The following table sets forth the computation of the basic and diluted net loss per share for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022: Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30, 2023 2022 2023 2022 Numerator: Net loss from continuing operations $ (140,010) $ (172,997) $ (285,261) $ (325,938) Net loss from discontinued operations (77,818) — (101,661) — Net loss $ (217,828) $ (172,997) $ (386,922) $ (325,938) Denominator: Weighted average shares outstanding, basic and diluted 708,692,817 425,323,391 629,630,362 420,266,181 Net loss per share, basic and diluted: Net loss from continuing operations $ (0.20) $ (0.41) $ (0.45) $ (0.78) Net loss from discontinued operations $ (0.11) $ — $ (0.16) $ — Net loss $ (0.31) $ (0.41) $ (0.61) $ (0.78) Basic net loss per share is computed by dividing net loss for the period by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted net loss per share is computed by dividing the net loss, adjusted for the revaluation of warrant liability for the private warrants, by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the period, adjusted for the dilutive effect of shares of common stock equivalents resulting from the assumed exercise of the warrants. The treasury stock method was used to calculate the potential dilutive effect of these common stock equivalents. There were no adjustments for revaluations of the warrant liability as the warrants outstanding are anti-dilutive for all periods presented. Potentially dilutive shares were excluded from the computation of diluted net loss when their effect was antidilutive. The following outstanding common stock equivalents were excluded from the computation of diluted net loss per share for the periods presented because including them would have been anti-dilutive. Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30, 2023 2022 2023 2022 Toggle Convertible Notes (on an as-converted basis) 93,262,255 22,872,040 93,262,255 22,872,040 Outstanding warrants 464,248 760,915 464,248 760,915 Stock options, including performance stock options 21,551,427 28,683,739 21,551,427 28,683,739 Restricted stock units, including market based RSUs 20,728,159 32,262,297 20,728,159 32,262,297 Total 136,006,089 84,578,991 136,006,089 84,578,991

SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

SUBSEQUENT EVENTS	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2023
Subsequent Events [Abstract]
SUBSEQUENT EVENTS	SUBSEQUENT EVENTS FFI Purchase Agreement In July 2023, the Company executed a membership interest and asset purchase agreement (the "Purchase Agreement") with FFI Phoenix Hub Holdings, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Fortescue Future Industries ("FFI"). Pursuant to the terms of the Purchase Agreement, FFI Phoenix Hub Holdings, LLC, will acquire 100% of the interests in Phoenix Hydrogen Hub, LLC, the Company's wholly owned subsidiary holding the assets related to the Phoenix hydrogen hub project. The Company received net proceeds of $20.7 million in July 2023 related to the first closing under the Purchase Agreement. Sale of Common Stock In July 2023, the Company issued an aggregate of 7,012,880 shares of common stock under the Equity Distribution Agreement for gross proceeds of $9.9 million. Authorized Common Stock On August 3, 2023, the Company held its 2023 Annual Meeting of Stockholders (the "Annual Meeting"). At the Annual Meeting, the Company's stockholders approved an amendment to the Company's Certificate of Incorporation to increase the number of authorized shares of common stock from 800,000,000 to 1,600,000,000.

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUN_2

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Policies)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2023
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Basis of Presentation	The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“GAAP”) and pursuant to the regulations of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). The unaudited financial information reflects, in the opinion of management, all adjustments, consisting of normal recurring adjustments, considered necessary for a fair statement of the Company's financial position, results of operations and cash flows for the periods indicated. The results reported for the interim period presented are not necessarily indicative of results that may be expected for the full year. These consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022, as amended.
Consolidation	The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. Intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated.Certain prior period balances have been reclassified to conform to the current period presentation in the consolidated financial statements and the accompanying notes.
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents	Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash and Cash EquivalentsAs of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, the Company had $68.7 million and $88.1 million, respectively, in current and non-current restricted cash. Restricted cash represents cash that is restricted as to withdrawal or usage and primarily consists of securitization of the Company's letters of credit, leases, and debt.
Revenue Recognition	Revenue Recognition Truck sales Truck sales consist of revenue recognized on the sales of the Company's BEV trucks. The sale of a truck is generally recognized as a single performance obligation at the point in time when control is transferred to the customer (dealers). Control is deemed transferred when the product is picked up by the carrier and the customer (dealer) can direct the product's use and obtain substantially all of the remaining benefits from the product. The Company may offer certain after-market upgrades at the request of the dealers. If a contract contains more than one distinct performance obligation, the transaction price is allocated to each performance obligation based on the standalone selling price of each performance obligation. The Company does not offer returns on truck sales. Revenue is recognized based on the transaction price, which is measured as the amount of consideration that the Company expects to receive in exchange for transferring the product pursuant to the terms of the contract with its customer. The transaction price may be adjusted, if applicable, for variable consideration, such as customer rebates and financing costs on floor plan arrangements, which requires the Company to make estimates for the portion of these allowances that have yet to be credited to customers. Payments for trucks sold are made in accordance with the Company's customary payment terms. The Company has elected an accounting policy whereby the Company does not adjust the promised amount of consideration for the effects of a significant financing component because, at contract inception, the Company expects the period between the time when the Company transfers a promised good or service to the customer and the time when the customer pays for that good or service will be one year or less. Sales tax collected from customers is not considered revenue and is accrued until remitted to the taxing authorities. Shipping and handling activities occur after the customer has obtained control of the product, thus the Company has elected to account for those expenses as fulfillment costs in cost of revenues, rather than an additional promised service. Services and other Services and other revenues consist of sales of mobile charging trailers ("MCTs") and other charging products. The sale of MCTs and other charging products is recognized as a single performance obligation at the point in time when control is transferred to the customer. Control is deemed transferred when the product is delivered to the customer and the customer can direct the product's use and obtain substantially all of the remaining benefits from the asset. The Company does not offer sales returns on MCTs and other charging products. Payment for products sold are made in accordance with the Company's customary payment terms and the Company's contracts do not have significant financing components. The Company has elected to exclude sales taxes from the measurement of the transaction price. (d) Warranties Warranty costs are recognized upon transfer of control of trucks to dealers, and are estimated based on factors including the length of the warranty, product costs, supplier warranties, and product failure rates. Warranty reserves are reviewed and adjusted quarterly to ensure that accruals are adequate to meet expected future warranty obligations. Initial warranty data is limited early in the launch of a new product and accordingly, future adjustments to the warranty accrual may be material.
Inventory	Inventory cost is computed using standard cost, which approximates actual cost on a first-in, first-out basis. Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or net realizable value. Inventories are written down for any excess or obsolescence and when net realizable value, which is based upon estimated selling prices, is in excess of carrying value. Once inventory is written-down, a new, lower cost basis for that inventory is established and subsequent changes in facts and circumstances do not result in the restoration of or increase in that newly established cost basis.

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUN_3

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2023
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Schedule of Cash and Cash Equivalents	The reconciliation of cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash and cash equivalents to amounts presented in the consolidated statements of cash flows are as follows: As of June 30, 2023 December 31, 2022 June 30, 2022 Cash and cash equivalents $ 226,673 $ 225,850 $ 441,765 Restricted cash and cash equivalents – current 600 10,600 — Restricted cash and cash equivalents – non-current 68,082 77,459 87,459 Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash and cash equivalents $ 295,355 $ 313,909 $ 529,224
Schedule of Restrictions on Cash and Cash Equivalents	The reconciliation of cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash and cash equivalents to amounts presented in the consolidated statements of cash flows are as follows: As of June 30, 2023 December 31, 2022 June 30, 2022 Cash and cash equivalents $ 226,673 $ 225,850 $ 441,765 Restricted cash and cash equivalents – current 600 10,600 — Restricted cash and cash equivalents – non-current 68,082 77,459 87,459 Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash and cash equivalents $ 295,355 $ 313,909 $ 529,224
Schedule of Carrying Value and Fair Value of Financial Instruments	The carrying value and fair value of the Company’s financial instruments are as follows: As of June 30, 2023 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Assets Derivative asset $ — $ — $ 109 $ 109 Liabilities Warrant liability $ — $ — $ 65 $ 65 Derivative liability — — 29,340 29,340 Liability classified awards 2,006 — — 2,006 As of December 31, 2022 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Assets Derivative asset $ — $ — $ 170 $ 170 Liabilities Warrant liability $ — $ — $ 380 $ 380 5% Senior Convertible Notes — — 50,000 50,000
Schedule of Carrying Value and Fair Value of Financial Instruments	The carrying value and fair value of the Company’s financial instruments are as follows: As of June 30, 2023 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Assets Derivative asset $ — $ — $ 109 $ 109 Liabilities Warrant liability $ — $ — $ 65 $ 65 Derivative liability — — 29,340 29,340 Liability classified awards 2,006 — — 2,006 As of December 31, 2022 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Assets Derivative asset $ — $ — $ 170 $ 170 Liabilities Warrant liability $ — $ — $ 380 $ 380 5% Senior Convertible Notes — — 50,000 50,000
Schedule of Changes in Fair Value	The change in fair value of the derivative asset was as follows: Three and Six Months Ended Estimated fair value as of June 1, 2022 $ 1,500 Change in fair value (700) Estimated fair value as of June 30, 2022 $ 800 Three and Six Months Ended Estimated fair value at April 11, 2023 $ 21,180 Change in estimated fair value 8,160 Estimated fair value at June 30, 2023 $ 29,340 Three Months Ended Six Months Ended June 30, 2022 June 30, 2022 Estimated fair value - beginning of the period $ 3,752 $ 4,189 Change in estimated fair value 2,836 2,399 Estimated fair value - end of the period $ 6,588 $ 6,588
Schedule of Inputs and Assumptions Used	The following reflects the inputs and assumptions used: As of June 30, 2023 April 11, 2023 Stock price $ 1.38 $ 1.09 Conversion price $ 1.46 $ 1.46 Risk free rate 4.49 % 3.76 % Equity volatility 60 % 70 % Expected dividend yield — % — % Credit spread 17.20 % 16.40 %
Schedule of Change in Warrant Liabilities	The change in warranty liability for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022 is summarized as follows: Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30, 2023 2022 2023 2022 Accrued warranty - beginning of period $ 9,248 $ — $ 7,788 $ — Warranty costs incurred (553) — (584) — Net changes in liability for pre-existing warranties (242) — (544) — Provision for new warranties 2,604 2,203 4,397 2,203 Accrued warranty - end of period $ 11,057 $ 2,203 $ 11,057 $ 2,203

BUSINESS COMBINATIONS (Tables)

BUSINESS COMBINATIONS (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2023
Business Combination and Asset Acquisition [Abstract]
Schedule of Consideration for the Acquisition	Total consideration for the acquisition of Romeo is summarized as follows: Purchase consideration Fair value of Nikola common stock issued to Romeo stockholders (1) $ 67,535 Settlement of pre-existing relationships in the form of loan forgiveness (2) 27,923 Settlement of pre-existing relationships in the form of accounts payable (18,216) Fair value of outstanding stock compensation awards attributable to pre-acquisition services (3) 1,345 Total purchase consideration $ 78,587 (1) Represents the acquisition date fair value of 22.1 million shares of Nikola common stock issued to Romeo stockholders, based on the Romeo Exchange Ratio, at the October 14, 2022 closing price of $3.06 per share. (2) The Company entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger and Reorganization dated July 30, 2022 (the "Merger Agreement") with Romeo. Concurrently wi th the execution of the Merger Agreement, Romeo entered into a loan agreement (the "Loan Agreement") with the Company as the lender. The Loan Agreement provided for a facility in an aggregate principal amount of up to $30.0 million (subject to certain incremental increases of up to $20.0 million), which were available for drawing subject to certain terms and conditions set forth in the Loan Agreement. Interest was payable on borrowings under the facility at the secured overnight financing rate ("SOFR") plus 8.00%. Upon closing, the loan and related accrued interest were forgiven and considered part of the purchase price. As of acquisition close, Romeo had drawn $12.5 million on the loan and accrued $0.1 million in interest. Additionally, as part of the Loan Agreement entered into with Romeo, the Company agreed to a short-term battery price increase. Through the acquisition close, the Company recorded $15.3 million in prepaid expenses and other current assets on the consolidated balance sheets related to the incremental pack price increase, which was considered part of the purchase consideration upon close. (3) Represents the portion of the fair value of the replacement awards related to services provided prior to the acquisition. The remaining portion of the fair value is associated with future service and will be recognized as expense over the future service period.

BALANCE SHEET COMPONENTS (Table

BALANCE SHEET COMPONENTS (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2023
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Schedule of Inventory	Inventory consisted of the following at June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively: As of June 30, 2023 December 31, 2022 Raw materials $ 21,777 $ 52,442 Work in process 25,562 9,646 Finished goods 33,860 47,677 Service parts 5,436 2,105 Total inventory $ 86,635 $ 111,870
Schedule of Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets	Prepaid expenses and other current assets consisted of the following at June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively: As of June 30, 2023 December 31, 2022 Contingent stock consideration receivable $ 28,428 $ — Deposits 17,150 3,917 Prepaid expenses 9,248 5,748 Headquarters sale agreement receivable 6,543 5,487 Prepaid insurance premiums 4,496 3,611 Non-trade receivables 3,707 6,064 Prepaid software 2,728 1,015 Deferred implementation costs 710 2,101 Total prepaid expenses and other current assets $ 73,010 $ 27,943
Schedule of Property, Plant and Equipment, Net	Property, plant and equipment, net consisted of the following at June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022: As of June 30, 2023 December 31, 2022 Construction-in-progress $ 248,956 $ 209,187 Buildings 136,567 127,797 Equipment 47,115 35,257 Tooling 29,449 17,693 Land 24,762 24,762 Demo vehicles 16,007 15,215 Software 8,495 8,568 Other 3,571 3,501 Leasehold improvements 3,046 2,953 Finance lease assets 2,193 2,193 Furniture and fixtures 1,494 1,492 Property, plant and equipment, gross 521,655 448,618 Less: accumulated depreciation and amortization (38,612) (30,833) Total property, plant and equipment, net $ 483,043 $ 417,785
Schedule of Accrued Expenses and Other Current Liabilities	Accrued expenses and other current liabilities consisted of the following at June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022: As of June 30, 2023 December 31, 2022 SEC settlement $ 87,000 $ 90,000 Derivative liability 29,340 — Accrued purchase of intangible asset 13,608 32,126 Other accrued expenses 9,983 2,152 Accrued outsourced engineering services 9,954 8,056 Accrued legal expenses 5,123 2,041 Inventory received not yet invoiced 5,086 18,167 Accrued purchases of property, plant and equipment 5,071 3,587 Accrued payroll and payroll related expenses 4,548 8,298 Operating lease liabilities, current 2,220 1,979 Warranty liability, current 2,024 1,484 Supply agreement revision commitment — 10,000 Accrued Equity Distribution Agreement fees — 1,681 Total accrued expenses and other current liabilities $ 173,957 $ 179,571

INVESTMENTS IN AFFILIATES (Tabl

INVESTMENTS IN AFFILIATES (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2023
Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures [Abstract]
Schedule of Investments in Unconsolidated Affiliates	Investments in unconsolidated affiliates accounted for under the equity method consisted of the following: As of Ownership as of June 30, 2023 June 30, 2023 December 31, 2022 Nikola Iveco Europe GmbH — % $ — $ 4,142 Wabash Valley Resources LLC 20 % 57,289 57,674 Nikola - TA HRS 1, LLC 50 % 1,000 1,000 $ 58,289 $ 62,816 Equity in net loss of affiliates on the consolidated statements of operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, were as follows: Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30, 2023 2022 2023 2022 Equity in net loss of affiliates: Nikola Iveco Europe GmbH $ (7,146) $ (1,201) $ (15,556) $ (4,039) Wabash Valley Resources LLC (471) (69) (469) (51) Total equity in net loss of affiliates $ (7,617) $ (1,270) $ (16,025) $ (4,090)
Schedule of Divestiture of Affiliates	During the three and six months ended June 30, 2023, the Company recognized a gain of $70.8 million in gain on divestiture of affiliates consisting of the following: Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2023 Cash consideration received $ 35,000 Contingent stock consideration receivable 25,956 Derecognition of investment in affiliate 11,428 Derecognition of cumulative currency translation losses (1,535) Gain on divestiture of affiliate $ 70,849

INTANGIBLE ASSETS, NET (Tables)

INTANGIBLE ASSETS, NET (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2023
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Separately Identifiable Assets	The gross carrying amount and accumulated amortization of separately identifiable intangible assets are as follows: As of June 30, 2023 Gross Carrying Accumulated Net Carrying Licenses: S-WAY Product and Platform license $ 50,000 $ 8,929 $ 41,071 FCPM license 47,181 — 47,181 Other intangibles 1,650 338 1,312 Total intangible assets $ 98,831 $ 9,267 $ 89,564 As of December 31, 2022 Gross Carrying Accumulated Net Carrying Licenses: S-WAY Product and Platform license $ 50,000 $ 5,357 $ 44,643 FCPM license 47,181 — 47,181 Other intangibles 800 151 649 Total intangible assets $ 97,981 $ 5,508 $ 92,473

DEBT AND FINANCE LEASE LIABIL_2

DEBT AND FINANCE LEASE LIABILITIES (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2023
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Debt and Finance Lease Liabilities	A summary of debt and finance lease liabilities as of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, were as follows: As of June 30, 2023 December 31, 2022 Current: Promissory notes $ 9,459 $ 9,309 Insurance premium financing 3,528 1,999 Finance lease liabilities 382 367 Financing obligations 48 — 5% Senior Convertible Notes — 50,000 Debt and finance lease liabilities, current $ 13,417 $ 61,675 As of June 30, 2023 December 31, 2022 Non-current: Toggle Convertible Notes $ 212,876 $ 199,786 Financing obligations 101,002 50,359 Promissory notes 33,958 39,165 Finance lease liabilities 556 818 Long-term debt and finance lease liabilities, net of current portion $ 348,392 $ 290,128
Schedule of Carrying Values and Estimated Fair Values	The fair values of the following debt obligations are estimated using level 2 fair value inputs, including stock price and risk-free rates. The following table presents the carrying value and estimated fair values: As of June 30, 2023 Carrying Value Fair Value June 2022 Toggle Convertible Notes $ 107,013 $ 78,370 April 2023 Toggle Convertible Notes 94,846 126,260 June 2023 Toggle Convertible Notes 11,017 11,570 Collateralized Note 40,050 39,043 Second Collateralized Note 3,367 3,280 Insurance Premium financing 3,528 3,526
Schedule of Interest Rates, Net Carrying Amounts of Debt Component and Interest Expense	The interest rates and payment dates for each of the Toggle Convertible Notes is summarized below: June 2022 Toggle Convertible Notes April 2023 Toggle Convertible Notes June 2023 Toggle Convertible Notes PIK interest rate (per annum) 11.00% 11.00% 8.00% Cash interest rate (per annum) 8.00% 8.00% 8.00% Semi-annual interest payable dates May 31 and November 30 of each year May 31 and November 30 of each year June 30 and December 31 of each year First interest payment date November 30, 2022 May 31, 2023 December 31, 2023 The net carrying amounts of the debt component of the Toggle Convertible Notes as of June 30, 2023 were as follows: June 2022 Toggle Convertible Notes April 2023 Toggle Convertible Notes June 2023 Toggle Convertible Notes Principal amount $ 117,041 $ 105,500 $ 11,000 Accrued PIK interest 1,109 999 17 Unamortized discount (2,691) (6,296) — Unamortized issuance costs (8,446) (5,357) — Net carrying amount $ 107,013 $ 94,846 $ 11,017 The net carrying amounts of the debt component of the Toggle Convertible Notes as of December 31, 2022 were as follows: June 2022 Toggle Convertible Notes Principal amount $ 210,939 Accrued PIK interest 1,998 Unamortized discount (6,443) Unamortized issuance costs (6,708) Net carrying amount $ 199,786 The following table presents the Company's interest expense related to the June 2022 Toggle Convertible Notes: Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30, 2023 2022 2023 2022 Contractual interest expense $ 3,109 $ 1,784 $ 6,159 $ 1,784 Amortization of debt discount and issuance costs 803 307 1,735 307 Total interest expense $ 3,912 $ 2,091 $ 7,894 $ 2,091 The following table presents the Company's interest expense related to the April 2023 Toggle Convertible Notes: Three Months Ended Six Months Ended June 30, 2023 June 30, 2023 Contractual interest expense $ 2,802 $ 5,552 Amortization of debt discount and issuance costs 712 712 Total interest expense $ 3,514 $ 6,264
Schedule of Reference Price And Floor Price Applicable to Issuance of Senior Convertible Notes	The Reference Price and Floor Price applicable to each issuance of 5% Senior Convertible Notes is summarized below: Reference Price Floor Price Series A Notes $ 5.975 $ 0.478 Series B-1 Notes $ 4.050 $ 0.478 Series B-2 Notes $ 2.140 $ 0.478 Series B-3 Notes $ 1.952 $ 0.478 The following table summarizes conversions of the 5% Senior Convertible Notes during the six months ended June 30, 2023: Series A Notes Series B-1 Notes Series B-2 Notes Series B-3 Notes Shares of common stock issued for conversions 21,785,618 21,127,720 21,758,268 22,639,159 Principal balance converted $ 50,000 $ 25,000 $ 15,000 $ 12,075 Make-whole interest converted $ 2,500 $ 1,250 $ 750 $ 604 Average conversion price $ 2.41 $ 1.24 $ 0.72 $ 0.56 The following table summarizes conversions of the 5% Senior Convertible Notes during the three months ended June 30, 2023: Series A Notes Series B-1 Notes Series B-2 Notes Series B-3 Notes Shares of common stock issued for conversions — 10,555,032 21,758,268 22,639,159 Principal balance converted $ — $ 10,714 $ 15,000 $ 12,075 Make-whole interest converted $ — $ 536 $ 750 $ 604 Average conversion price $ — $ 1.07 $ 0.72 $ 0.56

STOCK BASED COMPENSATION EXPE_2

STOCK BASED COMPENSATION EXPENSE (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2023
Share-Based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]
Schedule of Changes in Stock Options	Changes in stock options are as follows: Options Weighted Weighted Average Outstanding at December 31, 2022 22,470,585 $ 1.31 5.33 Granted — — Exercised 756,372 1.06 Cancelled 162,786 1.31 Outstanding at June 30, 2023 21,551,427 $ 1.32 3.68 Vested and exercisable as of June 30, 2023 21,551,427 $ 1.32 3.68
Schedule of Changes in RSU's, Market Based RSU's, and Unrecognized Compensation Expenses	Changes in RSUs are as follows: Number of RSUs Balance at December 31, 2022 19,574,800 Granted 10,228,956 Released 7,772,641 Cancelled 4,202,956 Balance at June 30, 2023 17,828,159 April 24, 2023 Stock price $ 0.82 Term (years) 2.70 Risk-free interest rate 3.9 % Expected volatility 99.0 % Expected dividend yield — % Changes in market based RSUs are as follows: Number of Market Based RSUs Balance at December 31, 2022 2,071,058 Granted 2,900,000 Released — Cancelled 2,071,058 Balance at June 30, 2023 2,900,000 As of June 30, 2023, total unrecognized compensation expense was as follows: Unrecognized Compensation Expense Market based RSUs $ 3,702 RSUs 69,956 Total unrecognized compensation expense at June 30, 2023 $ 73,658
Schedule of Impact of Stock-Based Compensation Expense	The following table presents the impact of stock-based compensation expense on the consolidated statements of operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022: Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30, 2023 2022 2023 2022 Cost of revenues $ 668 $ — $ 1,399 $ — Research and development 6,574 9,300 15,660 18,007 Selling, general, and administrative 18,467 45,541 33,198 90,362 Total stock-based compensation expense $ 25,709 $ 54,841 $ 50,257 $ 108,369

DECONSOLIDATION OF SUBSIDIARY (

DECONSOLIDATION OF SUBSIDIARY (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2023
Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]
Schedule of the Assets and Liabilities to Assignment for the Benefit of Creditors of Loss on Deconsolidation of Subsidiaries and Components of Loss From Discontinued Operations	In connection with the deconsolidation, the Company recognized a loss from deconsolidation of subsidiaries of $24.9 million which is recorded in loss from deconsolidation of discontinued operations in the consolidated statements of operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023 and consisted of the following: June 30, 2023 Assets deconsolidated: Cash and cash equivalents $ 213 Accounts receivable, net — Inventory 7,271 Prepaid expenses and other current assets 3,351 Restricted cash and cash equivalents, non-current 1,500 Property, plant and equipment, net 17,555 Intangible assets, net 656 Investments in affiliates 10,000 Other assets 23,364 Total assets deconsolidated $ 63,910 Liabilities deconsolidated: Accounts payable $ 15,583 Accrued expenses and other current liabilities 57,612 Debt and finance lease liabilities, current 1,206 Long-term debt and finance lease liabilities, net of current portion 1,160 Operating lease liabilities 21,664 Warrant liability 8 Other non-current liabilities — Total liabilities deconsolidated 97,233 Net liabilities derecognized from deconsolidation (33,323) Less: intercompany balances derecognized 54,084 Less: cash payments directly related to deconsolidation 2,724 Less: derecognition of goodwill 1,450 Loss from deconsolidation of discontinued operation $ 24,935 As of December 31, 2022, the assets and liabilities of Romeo subject to assignment for the benefit of creditors have been reflected as assets subject to assignment for the benefit of creditors and liabilities subject to assignment for the benefit of creditors on the Company's consolidated balance sheets and consisted of the following: December 31, 2022 Assets: Current assets Cash and cash equivalents $ 7,555 Accounts receivable, net 262 Inventory 11,327 Prepaid expenses and other current assets 9,881 Total current assets subject to assignment for the benefit of creditors 29,025 Non-current assets Restricted cash and cash equivalents, non-current 1,500 Property, plant and equipment, net 19,221 Intangible assets, net 621 Investments in affiliates 10,000 Prepayment - Long-term Supply Agreement 44,835 Other assets 23,948 Total non-current assets subject to assignment for the benefit of creditors 100,125 Total assets subject to assignment for the benefit of creditors $ 129,150 Liabilities: Current liabilities Accounts payable $ 24,672 Accrued expenses and other current liabilities 22,990 Debt and finance lease liabilities, current 1,440 Total current liabilities subject to assignment for the benefit of creditors 49,102 Long-term liabilities Long-term debt and finance lease liabilities, net of current portion 1,499 Operating lease liabilities 22,132 Warrant liability 40 Total long-term liabilities subject to assignment for the benefit of creditors 23,671 Total liabilities subject to assignment for the benefit of creditors $ 72,773 The following represents the major components of loss from discontinued operations presented in the consolidated statements of operations: For the three months ended June 30, 2023 For the six months ended June 30, 2023 Revenues $ 1,225 $ 1,665 Cost of revenues 2,272 12,926 Gross loss (1,047) (11,261) Operating expenses: Research and development 3,053 5,673 Selling, general and administrative 3,926 14,937 Loss on supplier deposits 44,835 44,835 Total operating expenses 51,814 65,445 Loss from operations (52,861) (76,706) Other income (expense), net Interest expense, net (22) (53) Revaluation of warrant liability — 33 Loss from discontinued operations $ (52,883) $ (76,726)

NET LOSS PER SHARE (Tables)

NET LOSS PER SHARE (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2023
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Schedule of Computation of the Basic and Diluted Net Loss Per Share	The following table sets forth the computation of the basic and diluted net loss per share for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022: Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30, 2023 2022 2023 2022 Numerator: Net loss from continuing operations $ (140,010) $ (172,997) $ (285,261) $ (325,938) Net loss from discontinued operations (77,818) — (101,661) — Net loss $ (217,828) $ (172,997) $ (386,922) $ (325,938) Denominator: Weighted average shares outstanding, basic and diluted 708,692,817 425,323,391 629,630,362 420,266,181 Net loss per share, basic and diluted: Net loss from continuing operations $ (0.20) $ (0.41) $ (0.45) $ (0.78) Net loss from discontinued operations $ (0.11) $ — $ (0.16) $ — Net loss $ (0.31) $ (0.41) $ (0.61) $ (0.78)
Schedule of Common Stock Equivalents were Excluded from the Computation of Diluted Net Loss Per Share	The following outstanding common stock equivalents were excluded from the computation of diluted net loss per share for the periods presented because including them would have been anti-dilutive. Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30, 2023 2022 2023 2022 Toggle Convertible Notes (on an as-converted basis) 93,262,255 22,872,040 93,262,255 22,872,040 Outstanding warrants 464,248 760,915 464,248 760,915 Stock options, including performance stock options 21,551,427 28,683,739 21,551,427 28,683,739 Restricted stock units, including market based RSUs 20,728,159 32,262,297 20,728,159 32,262,297 Total 136,006,089 84,578,991 136,006,089 84,578,991

BASIS OF PRESENTATION (Details)

BASIS OF PRESENTATION (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Oct. 14, 2022	Aug. 03, 2023	Jun. 30, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Number of authorized shares of common stock (in shares)			800,000,000	800,000,000
Subsequent Event
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Number of authorized shares of common stock (in shares)		1,600,000,000
Romeo Power, Inc
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Total purchase price	$ 78,587

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUN_4

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES - Narrative (Details) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	1 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2022 USD ($) day $ / shares	Jun. 30, 2023 USD ($)	Apr. 11, 2023 USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2023 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2022 USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2022 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2021 USD ($)
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents Items [Line Items]
Current and non-current restricted cash		$ 68,700			$ 88,100
Embedded conversion features as a derivative liability			$ 21,200
Warranty accrual	$ 2,203	11,057		$ 9,248	7,788	$ 0	$ 0
Accrued Liabilities
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents Items [Line Items]
Warranty accrual		2,000			1,500
Other Noncurrent Liabilities
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents Items [Line Items]
Warranty accrual		9,000			6,300
Convertible Notes Payable | June 2022 Toggle Convertible Notes
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents Items [Line Items]
Principal amount	$ 200,000	117,041	100,000		$ 210,939
Interest rate, stated percentage	8%
Paid-in-kind interest rate	11%
Convertible Notes Payable | April 2023 Toggle Convertible Notes
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents Items [Line Items]
Principal amount		$ 105,500	$ 100,000
Interest rate, stated percentage	8%		8%
Paid-in-kind interest rate	11%		11%
Embedded Derivative Financial Instruments
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents Items [Line Items]
Notional amount	$ 9,000
Remaining term	30 months
Trigger price (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 20
Trading days during consecutive trading day period | day	20
Period of consecutive trading days | day	40

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUN_5

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES - Reconciliation of Cash and Cash Equivalents (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022	Jun. 30, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 226,673	$ 225,850	$ 441,765
Restricted cash and cash equivalents – current	600	10,600	0
Restricted cash and cash equivalents – non-current	68,082	77,459	87,459
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash and cash equivalents	$ 295,355	$ 313,909	$ 529,224	$ 522,241

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUN_6

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES - Fair Value of Financial Instruments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 30, 2022
Assets
Derivative asset	$ 109	$ 170
Liabilities
Warrant liability	65	380
Derivative liability	29,340
Share-based award liability	$ 2,006
5% Senior Convertible Notes		$ 50,000
Convertible Notes Payable | 5% Senior Convertible Notes - Subsequent Placement
Liabilities
Interest rate, stated percentage	5%	5%	5%
Level 1
Assets
Derivative asset	$ 0	$ 0
Liabilities
Warrant liability	0	0
Derivative liability	0
Share-based award liability	2,006
5% Senior Convertible Notes		0
Level 2
Assets
Derivative asset	0	0
Liabilities
Warrant liability	0	0
Derivative liability	0
Share-based award liability	0
5% Senior Convertible Notes		0
Level 3
Assets
Derivative asset	109	170
Liabilities
Warrant liability	65	380
Derivative liability	29,340
Share-based award liability	$ 0
5% Senior Convertible Notes		$ 50,000

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUN_7

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES - Fair Value of Derivatives (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2023	Jun. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2022
Embedded Derivative Financial Instruments | Derivative Liability
Change in fair value of derivative liability
Estimated fair value at beginning of period		$ 21,180
Change in estimated fair value		8,160
Estimated fair value at end of period		$ 29,340
Embedded Derivative Financial Instruments | Derivative Asset
Change in fair value of the derivative asset
Estimated fair value at beginning of period	$ 1,500
Change in fair value	(700)
Estimated fair value at end of period	800		$ 800	$ 800
Price Differential | Derivative Liability
Change in fair value of derivative liability
Estimated fair value at beginning of period			3,752	4,189
Change in estimated fair value			2,836	2,399
Estimated fair value at end of period	$ 6,588		$ 6,588	$ 6,588

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUN_8

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES - Inputs and Assumptions (Details)	Jun. 30, 2023 $ / shares	Apr. 11, 2023 $ / shares
Stock price
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Derivative liability	1.38	1.09
Conversion price
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Derivative liability	1.46	1.46
Risk free rate
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Derivative liability	0.0449	0.0376
Equity volatility
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Derivative liability	0.60	0.70
Expected dividend yield
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Derivative liability	0	0
Credit spread
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Derivative liability	0.1720	0.1640

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUN_9

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES - Warranty Accrual (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2023	Jun. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2023	Jun. 30, 2022
Movement in Standard Product Warranty Accrual [Roll Forward]
Accrued warranty - beginning of period	$ 9,248	$ 0	$ 7,788	$ 0
Warranty costs incurred	(553)	0	(584)	0
Net changes in liability for pre-existing warranties	(242)	0	(544)	0
Provision for new warranties	2,604	2,203	4,397	2,203
Accrued warranty - end of period	$ 11,057	$ 2,203	$ 11,057	$ 2,203

BUSINESS COMBINATIONS - Narrati

BUSINESS COMBINATIONS - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	Oct. 14, 2022	Jun. 30, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Subsidiary, Sale of Stock [Line Items]
Common stock, par or stated value per share (in dollars per share)		$ 0.0001	$ 0.0001
Goodwill		$ 5,238	$ 6,688
Romeo Power, Inc
Subsidiary, Sale of Stock [Line Items]
Common stock, par or stated value per share (in dollars per share)	$ 0.0001
Shares transferred per share of stock acquired (in shares)	0.1186
Goodwill	$ 1,500

BUSINESS COMBINATIONS - Schedul

BUSINESS COMBINATIONS - Schedule of Consideration for the Acquisition of Romeo (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands, shares in Millions		6 Months Ended
	Oct. 14, 2022	Jun. 30, 2023	Jun. 30, 2022	Dec. 31, 2022
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Proceeds from insurance premium financing		$ 3,909	$ 0
Prepaid expenses and other current assets		$ 73,010		$ 27,943
Romeo Power, Inc
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Fair value of Nikola common stock issued to Romeo stockholders	$ 67,535
Settlement of pre-existing relationships in the form of loan forgiveness	27,923
Settlement of pre-existing relationships in the form of accounts payable	(18,216)
Fair value of outstanding stock compensation awards attributable to pre-acquisition services	1,345
Total purchase consideration	$ 78,587
Issued or issuable, number of shares (in shares)	22.1
Price per share of common stock acquired (in dollars per share)	$ 3.06
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	$ 15,300
Nikola Corporation | Senior Loans | Romeo Power, Inc
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Principal amount	30,000
Incremental increase	20,000
Proceeds from insurance premium financing	12,500
Interest receivable	$ 100
Nikola Corporation | Senior Loans | Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR) | Romeo Power, Inc
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Basis spread on variable rate	8%

BALANCE SHEET COMPONENTS - Inve

BALANCE SHEET COMPONENTS - Inventory (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Raw materials	$ 21,777	$ 52,442
Work in process	25,562	9,646
Finished goods	33,860	47,677
Service parts	5,436	2,105
Inventory	$ 86,635	$ 111,870

BALANCE SHEET COMPONENTS - Prep

BALANCE SHEET COMPONENTS - Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Contingent stock consideration receivable	$ 28,428	$ 0
Deposits	17,150	3,917
Prepaid expenses	9,248	5,748
Headquarters sale agreement receivable	6,543	5,487
Prepaid insurance premiums	4,496	3,611
Non-trade receivables	3,707	6,064
Prepaid software	2,728	1,015
Deferred implementation costs	710	2,101
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	$ 73,010	$ 27,943

BALANCE SHEET COMPONENTS - Narr

BALANCE SHEET COMPONENTS - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2023	Jun. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2023	Jun. 30, 2022
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Amortization of deferred implementation costs	$ 0	$ 1.2	$ 0	$ 1.3
Depreciation	$ 4.5	$ 3.5	$ 8.8	$ 6.6

BALANCE SHEET COMPONENTS - Prop

BALANCE SHEET COMPONENTS - Property, Plant and Equipment, Net (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Finance lease assets	$ 2,193	$ 2,193
Property, plant and equipment, gross	521,655	448,618
Less: accumulated depreciation and amortization	(38,612)	(30,833)
Total property, plant and equipment, net	483,043	417,785
Construction-in-progress
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, gross except finance lease assets	248,956	209,187
Buildings
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, gross except finance lease assets	136,567	127,797
Equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, gross except finance lease assets	47,115	35,257
Tooling
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, gross except finance lease assets	29,449	17,693
Land
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, gross except finance lease assets	24,762	24,762
Demo vehicles
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, gross except finance lease assets	16,007	15,215
Software
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, gross except finance lease assets	8,495	8,568
Other
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, gross except finance lease assets	3,571	3,501
Leasehold improvements
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, gross except finance lease assets	3,046	2,953
Furniture and fixtures
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, gross except finance lease assets	$ 1,494	$ 1,492

BALANCE SHEET COMPONENTS - Accr

BALANCE SHEET COMPONENTS - Accrued Expenses and Other Current Liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
SEC settlement	$ 87,000	$ 90,000
Derivative liability	29,340	0
Accrued purchase of intangible asset	13,608	32,126
Other accrued expenses	9,983	2,152
Accrued outsourced engineering services	9,954	8,056
Accrued legal expenses	5,123	2,041
Inventory received not yet invoiced	5,086	18,167
Accrued purchases of property, plant and equipment	5,071	3,587
Accrued payroll and payroll related expenses	4,548	8,298
Operating lease liabilities, current	2,220	1,979
Warranty liability, current	2,024	1,484
Supply agreement revision commitment	0	10,000
Accrued Equity Distribution Agreement fees	0	1,681
Total accrued expenses and other current liabilities	$ 173,957	$ 179,571

INVESTMENTS IN AFFILIATES - Equ

INVESTMENTS IN AFFILIATES - Equity Method Investments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2023	Jun. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2023	Jun. 30, 2022	Dec. 31, 2022	Jun. 22, 2021
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Investment in affiliates	$ 58,289		$ 58,289		$ 62,816
Equity in net loss of affiliates	$ (7,617)	$ (1,270)	$ (16,025)	$ (4,090)
Nikola Iveco Europe GmbH
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Ownership	0%	50%	0%	50%
Investment in affiliates	$ 0		$ 0		4,142
Equity in net loss of affiliates	$ (7,146)	$ (1,201)	$ (15,556)	$ (4,039)
Wabash Valley Resources LLC
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Ownership	20%		20%			20%
Investment in affiliates	$ 57,289		$ 57,289		57,674
Equity in net loss of affiliates	$ (471)	$ (69)	$ (469)	$ (51)
Nikola - TA HRS 1, LLC
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Ownership	50%		50%
Investment in affiliates	$ 1,000		$ 1,000		$ 1,000

INVESTMENTS IN AFFILIATES - Nar

INVESTMENTS IN AFFILIATES - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands			3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Jun. 29, 2023	Jun. 22, 2021	Jun. 30, 2023	Jun. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2023	Jun. 30, 2022	Dec. 31, 2022	Apr. 04, 2023
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Gain on divestiture of affiliate			$ 70,849	$ 0	$ 70,849	$ 0
Investments in affiliates					84	$ 23,027
Price per share (in dollars per share)								$ 1.12
Disposal Group, Disposed of by Sale, Not Discontinued Operations | Nikola Iveco Europe GmbH
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Ownership percentage in disposed asset	50%
Consideration received	$ 35,000		35,000		35,000
Derecognition of investment in affiliate	11,400
Derecognition of cumulative currency translation losses	$ 1,500		1,535		1,535
Gain on divestiture of affiliate			70,849		70,849
Fair value of the contingent stock consideration			28,400		28,400
Changes in fair value of the contingent stock consideration			$ 2,500		$ 2,500
Disposal Group, Disposed of by Sale, Not Discontinued Operations | Nikola Iveco Europe GmbH | Common Stock
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Shares received (in shares)	20,600,000
Nikola Iveco Europe GmbH
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Ownership			0%	50%	0%	50%
Equity method investment, volume and profit allocation percentage				50%		50%
Nikola Iveco Europe GmbH | Iveco
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Ownership				50%		50%
Equity method investment, volume and profit allocation percentage				50%		50%
Wabash Valley Resources LLC
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Ownership		20%	20%		20%
Investments in affiliates		$ 25,000
Common stock issued for investment in affiliates (in shares)		1,682,367
Average closing stock price, period		30 days
Price per share (in dollars per share)		$ 14.86
Basis difference		$ 55,500
Maximum exposure to loss			$ 57,600		$ 57,600
Book value equity interest and loans			$ 300		$ 300
Nikola - TA HRS 1, LLC
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Ownership			50%		50%
Nikola - TA HRS 1, LLC | Variable Interest Entity, Not Primary Beneficiary
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Ownership				50%		50%
Payments to acquire joint venture							$ 1,000
Nikola - TA HRS 1, LLC | Travel Centers of America
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Ownership				50%		50%

INVESTMENTS IN AFFILIATES - Div

INVESTMENTS IN AFFILIATES - Divestiture of Affiliates (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 29, 2023	Jun. 30, 2023	Jun. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2023	Jun. 30, 2022
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Gain on divestiture of affiliate		$ 70,849	$ 0	$ 70,849	$ 0
Disposal Group, Disposed of by Sale, Not Discontinued Operations | Nikola Iveco Europe GmbH
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Cash consideration received	$ 35,000	35,000		35,000
Contingent stock consideration receivable		25,956		25,956
Derecognition of investment in affiliate		11,428		11,428
Derecognition of cumulative currency translation losses	$ (1,500)	(1,535)		(1,535)
Gain on divestiture of affiliate		$ 70,849		$ 70,849

INTANGIBLE ASSETS, NET - Schedu

INTANGIBLE ASSETS, NET - Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Accumulated Amortization	$ 9,267	$ 5,508
Gross Carrying Amount	98,831	97,981
Net Carrying Amount	89,564	92,473
Licenses:
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross Carrying Amount		47,181
Accumulated Amortization		0
Net Carrying Amount		47,181
S-WAY Product and Platform license
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross Carrying Amount	50,000	50,000
Accumulated Amortization	8,929	5,357
Net Carrying Amount	41,071	44,643
FCPM license
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross Carrying Amount	47,181
Accumulated Amortization	0
Net Carrying Amount	47,181
Other intangibles
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross Carrying Amount	1,650	800
Accumulated Amortization	338	151
Net Carrying Amount	$ 1,312	$ 649

INTANGIBLE ASSETS, NET - Narrat

INTANGIBLE ASSETS, NET - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2023	Jun. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2023	Jun. 30, 2022
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Amortization of intangible assets	$ 1.8	$ 1.8	$ 3.8	$ 1.9

DEBT AND FINANCE LEASE LIABIL_3

DEBT AND FINANCE LEASE LIABILITIES - Debt and Finance Lease Liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 30, 2022	Jun. 07, 2022
Current:
Finance lease liabilities	$ 382	$ 367
Debt and finance lease liabilities, current	13,417	61,675
Non-current:
Finance lease liabilities	556	818
Long-term debt and finance lease liabilities, net of current portion	348,392	290,128
Notes Payable
Non-current:
Long-term debt	33,958	39,165
Financing obligations
Current:
Current maturities of long-term debt	48	0
Non-current:
Long-term debt	101,002	50,359
Promissory notes | Notes Payable
Current:
Current maturities of long-term debt	9,459	9,309
Non-current:
Interest rate, stated percentage				4.26%
Insurance premium financing | Notes Payable
Current:
Current maturities of long-term debt	$ 3,528	1,999
Non-current:
Interest rate, stated percentage	2.95%
5% Senior Convertible Notes | Convertible Notes Payable
Current:
Current maturities of long-term debt	$ 0	$ 50,000
Non-current:
Interest rate, stated percentage			5%
5% Senior Convertible Notes - Subsequent Placement | Convertible Notes Payable
Non-current:
Interest rate, stated percentage	5%	5%	5%
Toggle Convertible Notes | Convertible Notes Payable
Non-current:
Long-term debt	$ 212,876	$ 199,786

DEBT AND FINANCE LEASE LIABIL_4

DEBT AND FINANCE LEASE LIABILITIES - Carrying Value and Estimated Fair Value (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Convertible Notes Payable | June 2022 Toggle Convertible Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Carrying Value	$ 107,013	$ 199,786
Fair Value	78,370
Convertible Notes Payable | April 2023 Toggle Convertible Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Carrying Value	94,846
Fair Value	126,260
Convertible Notes Payable | June 2023 Toggle Convertible Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Carrying Value	11,017
Fair Value	11,570
Notes Payable | Collateralized Note
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Carrying Value	40,050
Fair Value	39,043
Notes Payable | Second Collateralized Note
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Carrying Value	3,367
Fair Value	3,280
Notes Payable | Insurance premium financing
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Carrying Value	3,528
Fair Value	$ 3,526

DEBT AND FINANCE LEASE LIABIL_5

DEBT AND FINANCE LEASE LIABILITIES - Narrative (Details) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands							1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended		14 Months Ended
	Jun. 29, 2023 USD ($)	Apr. 11, 2023 USD ($) $ / shares	Dec. 30, 2022 USD ($) day	Aug. 04, 2022 USD ($)	Jun. 07, 2022 USD ($)	Jun. 01, 2022 day $ / shares	Jun. 30, 2023 USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2023 USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2022 USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2023 USD ($) day	Jun. 30, 2022 USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2023 USD ($)	May 25, 2023 USD ($)	May 10, 2023 USD ($)	Mar. 17, 2023 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2022 USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2022 USD ($)	May 10, 2022 USD ($) extension_option	Dec. 31, 2021 USD ($)
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Loss on debt extinguishment								$ 20,362	$ 0	$ 20,362	$ 0
Derivative liability							$ 29,340	29,340		29,340		$ 29,340
Convertible notes payable							0	0		0		0				$ 50,000
Term of contract	99 years																	20 years
Number of options to extend | extension_option																		4
Renewal term																		7 years
Number of extension options reasonably certain of being exercised | extension_option																		1
Headquarters sale agreement receivable							$ 6,543	6,543		6,543		6,543				5,487
Number of anniversary	50
Percentage of increase in repurchase amount of asset on basis of purchase price	300%
Letter of Credit
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Maximum borrowing capacity																	$ 600
Standby Letters of Credit
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Maximum borrowing capacity									12,500		12,500								$ 25,000
Reduced amount of letter of credit																			$ 15,000
Land, Buildings and Improvements
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Consideration received																		$ 52,500
Asset under Construction
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Contingent consideration asset																		13,100
Coolidge, AZ Land | Disposal Group, Disposed of by Sale, Not Discontinued Operations
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Consideration received	$ 50,400
Toggle Convertible Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Secured debt limit per restrictive covenants										$ 500,000
June 2023 Toggle Convertible Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Conversion ratio							0.6744258
Convertible Notes Payable | Toggle Convertible Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Convertible notes redemption day | day										26
Convertible Notes Payable | June 2022 Toggle Convertible Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Principal amount		$ 100,000					$ 117,041	$ 117,041	$ 200,000	$ 117,041	$ 200,000	$ 117,041				210,939
Interest rate, stated percentage									8%		8%
Paid-in-kind interest rate									11%		11%
Conversion ratio						0.1143602
Average conversion price (in dollars per share) | $ / shares						$ 8.74
Proceeds from debt, net of issuance costs paid and accrued										$ 183,200
Effective interest rate percentage							13.90%	13.90%		13.90%		13.90%
Unamortized issuance costs							$ 8,446	$ 8,446		$ 8,446		$ 8,446				$ 6,708
Interest expense								3,912	$ 2,091	7,894	$ 2,091
Convertible Notes Payable | April 2023 Toggle Convertible Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Principal amount		$ 100,000					$ 105,500	$ 105,500		$ 105,500		$ 105,500
Interest rate, stated percentage		8%							8%		8%
Paid-in-kind interest rate		11%							11%		11%
Conversion ratio		0.6868132
Average conversion price (in dollars per share) | $ / shares		$ 1.46
Derivative liability		$ 21,200
Effective interest rate percentage							14.38%	14.38%		14.38%		14.38%
Unamortized issuance costs							$ 5,357	$ 5,357		$ 5,357		$ 5,357
Interest expense								3,514		6,264
Convertible Notes Payable | June 2023 Toggle Convertible Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Principal amount							$ 11,000	$ 11,000		$ 11,000		$ 11,000
Interest rate, stated percentage							8%	8%		8%		8%
Paid-in-kind interest rate							8%	8%		8%		8%
Effective interest rate percentage							8%	8%		8%		8%
Unamortized issuance costs							$ 0	$ 0		$ 0		$ 0
Convertible Notes Payable | 5% Senior Convertible Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Principal amount			$ 22,900										$ 12,100	$ 15,000	$ 25,000
Interest rate, stated percentage			5%
Threshold trading days | day			3
Redemption price			115%
Maximum principal amount of convertible notes			$ 125,000
Interest rate in the event of default			12.50%
Percentage of volume weighted average price			95%
Maximum equity interest allowed			4.99%
Maximum equity interest allowed after notice			9.99%
Number of days notice required | day			61
Convertible Notes Payable | Series A Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Principal amount			$ 50,000
Convertible Notes Payable | 5% Senior Convertible Notes - Subsequent Placement
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate, stated percentage			5%				5%	5%		5%		5%				5%
Redemption price			100%
Debt instrument, term			1 year
Convertible Notes Payable | Maximum | Toggle Convertible Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Redemption price										130%
Convertible Notes Payable | Minimum | Toggle Convertible Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Redemption price										100%
Convertible Notes Payable | Conversion Circumstance One | Toggle Convertible Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Threshold trading days | day						20
Threshold consecutive trading days | day						30
Convertible Notes Payable | Conversion Circumstance One | Maximum | Toggle Convertible Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Threshold of stock price trigger (in percent)						130%
Convertible Notes Payable | Conversion Circumstance Two | Toggle Convertible Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Trading days require during a period of consecutive trading days | day						5
Period of consecutive trading days | day						10				10
Convertible Notes Payable | Conversion Circumstance Two | Minimum | Toggle Convertible Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Threshold of stock price trigger (in percent)										98%
Financing obligations
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Principal amount																		38,300
Unamortized issuance costs																		$ 1,100
Proceeds from debt, net of discount and issuance costs												$ 13,100
Headquarters sale agreement receivable							$ 6,500	$ 6,500		$ 6,500		6,500
Interest expense								900	$ 500	1,800	$ 500
Financing obligations | Coolidge Sale Agreement
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Principal amount	49,400
Unamortized issuance costs	$ 1,000
Notes Payable | Collateralized Promissory Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Principal amount					$ 50,000
Interest rate, stated percentage					4.26%
Debt instrument, term					60 months
Interest expense								400	$ 100	900	$ 100
Collateral amount					$ 50,000		31,300	31,300		31,300		31,300
Notes Payable | Second Collateralized Note
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Principal amount				$ 4,000
Interest rate, stated percentage				7%
Debt instrument, term				60 months
Carrying amount of collateral							9,400	9,400		9,400		9,400
Notes Payable | Second Collateralized Note | Property, Plant and Equipment
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Collateral amount							119,900	119,900		119,900		119,900
Notes Payable | Second Collateralized Note | Operating Lease Assets
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Collateral amount							6,900	6,900		6,900		6,900
Notes Payable | Insurance premium financing
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Principal amount							$ 6,600	$ 6,600		$ 6,600		$ 6,600
Interest rate, stated percentage							2.95%	2.95%		2.95%		2.95%
Notes Payable | Additional Insurance Premium Financing Agreement
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Principal amount							$ 3,900	$ 3,900		$ 3,900		$ 3,900
Interest rate, stated percentage							6.64%	6.64%		6.64%		6.64%

DEBT AND FINANCE LEASE LIABIL_6

DEBT AND FINANCE LEASE LIABILITIES - Interest Rates and Payment Dates of Convertible Notes (Details) - Convertible Notes Payable	Jun. 30, 2023	Apr. 11, 2023	Jun. 30, 2022
June 2022 Toggle Convertible Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
PIK interest rate (per annum)			11%
Cash interest rate (per annum)			8%
April 2023 Toggle Convertible Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
PIK interest rate (per annum)		11%	11%
Cash interest rate (per annum)		8%	8%
June 2023 Toggle Convertible Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
PIK interest rate (per annum)	8%
Cash interest rate (per annum)	8%

DEBT AND FINANCE LEASE LIABIL_7

DEBT AND FINANCE LEASE LIABILITIES - Net Carrying Amounts of Debt (Details) - Convertible Notes Payable - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2023	Apr. 11, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022	Jun. 30, 2022
June 2022 Toggle Convertible Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Principal amount	$ 117,041	$ 100,000	$ 210,939	$ 200,000
Accrued PIK interest	1,109		1,998
Unamortized discount	(2,691)		(6,443)
Unamortized issuance costs	(8,446)		(6,708)
Net carrying amount	107,013		$ 199,786
April 2023 Toggle Convertible Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Principal amount	105,500	$ 100,000
Accrued PIK interest	999
Unamortized discount	(6,296)
Unamortized issuance costs	(5,357)
Net carrying amount	94,846
June 2023 Toggle Convertible Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Principal amount	11,000
Accrued PIK interest	17
Unamortized discount	0
Unamortized issuance costs	0
Net carrying amount	$ 11,017

DEBT AND FINANCE LEASE LIABIL_8

DEBT AND FINANCE LEASE LIABILITIES - Interest Expense (Details) - Convertible Notes Payable - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2023	Jun. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2023	Jun. 30, 2022
June 2022 Toggle Convertible Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Contractual interest expense	$ 3,109	$ 1,784	$ 6,159	$ 1,784
Amortization of debt discount and issuance costs	803	307	1,735	307
Total interest expense	3,912	$ 2,091	7,894	$ 2,091
April 2023 Toggle Convertible Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Contractual interest expense	2,802		5,552
Amortization of debt discount and issuance costs	712		712
Total interest expense	$ 3,514		$ 6,264

DEBT AND FINANCE LEASE LIABIL_9

DEBT AND FINANCE LEASE LIABILITIES - Reference Price And Floor Price Applicable to Issuance of Senior Convertible Notes (Details) - Convertible Notes Payable	Jun. 30, 2023 $ / shares
Series A Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Reference Price	$ 5.975
Floor Price	0.478
Series B-1 Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Reference Price	4.050
Floor Price	0.478
Series B-2 Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Reference Price	2.140
Floor Price	0.478
Series B-3 Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Reference Price	1.952
Floor Price	$ 0.478

DEBT AND FINANCE LEASE LIABI_10

DEBT AND FINANCE LEASE LIABILITIES - Debt Conversion (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2023	Jun. 30, 2023	Jun. 30, 2022
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Converted instrument, amount		$ 107,180	$ 0
Series A Notes | Convertible Notes Payable
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Shares of common stock issued for conversions (in shares)	0	21,785,618
Average conversion price (in dollars per share)	$ 0	$ 2.41
Series A Notes | Convertible Notes Payable | Principal balance converted
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Converted instrument, amount	$ 0	$ 50,000
Series A Notes | Convertible Notes Payable | Make-whole interest converted
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Converted instrument, amount	$ 0	$ 2,500
Series B-1 Notes | Convertible Notes Payable
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Shares of common stock issued for conversions (in shares)	10,555,032	21,127,720
Average conversion price (in dollars per share)	$ 1.07	$ 1.24
Series B-1 Notes | Convertible Notes Payable | Principal balance converted
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Converted instrument, amount	$ 10,714	$ 25,000
Series B-1 Notes | Convertible Notes Payable | Make-whole interest converted
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Converted instrument, amount	$ 536	$ 1,250
Series B-2 Notes | Convertible Notes Payable
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Shares of common stock issued for conversions (in shares)	21,758,268	21,758,268
Average conversion price (in dollars per share)	$ 0.72	$ 0.72
Series B-2 Notes | Convertible Notes Payable | Principal balance converted
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Converted instrument, amount	$ 15,000	$ 15,000
Series B-2 Notes | Convertible Notes Payable | Make-whole interest converted
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Converted instrument, amount	$ 750	$ 750
Series B-3 Notes | Convertible Notes Payable
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Shares of common stock issued for conversions (in shares)	22,639,159	22,639,159
Average conversion price (in dollars per share)	$ 0.56	$ 0.56
Series B-3 Notes | Convertible Notes Payable | Principal balance converted
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Converted instrument, amount	$ 12,075	$ 12,075
Series B-3 Notes | Convertible Notes Payable | Make-whole interest converted
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Converted instrument, amount	$ 604	$ 604

CAPITAL STRUCTURE (Details)

CAPITAL STRUCTURE (Details) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands						1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Apr. 11, 2023 USD ($) $ / shares shares	Apr. 04, 2023 USD ($) $ / shares shares	Nov. 29, 2021 shares	Sep. 24, 2021 USD ($) day shares	Jun. 11, 2021 USD ($) day shares	Aug. 31, 2022 USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2023 USD ($) $ / shares shares	Jun. 30, 2022 USD ($) shares	Jun. 30, 2023 USD ($) $ / shares shares	Jun. 30, 2022 USD ($) shares	Dec. 31, 2022 USD ($) shares
Class of Warrant or Right [Line Items]
Common stock and preferred stock, shares authorized (in shares) | shares							950,000,000		950,000,000
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares) | shares							800,000,000		800,000,000		800,000,000
Preferred stock, shares authorized (in shares) | shares							150,000,000		150,000,000		150,000,000
Number of shares called by each warrant (in shares) | shares							1		1
Warrant exercise price per share (in dollars per share) | $ / shares							$ 11.50		$ 11.50
Revaluation of warrant liability							$ 41	$ 3,341	$ 315	$ 2,907
Warrant liability							$ 65		$ 65		$ 380
Purchase period					36 months
Issuance of common stock for commitment shares					$ 2,600
Price per share (in dollars per share) | $ / shares		$ 1.12
Private Warrant
Class of Warrant or Right [Line Items]
Warrants outstanding (in shares) | shares							841,183		841,183		1,137,850
Warrant exercise price per share (in dollars per share) | $ / shares							$ 96.96		$ 96.96
Registration Rights Agreement
Class of Warrant or Right [Line Items]
Maximum authorized amount					$ 300,000
Maximum allowable beneficial ownership (in percent)					4.99%
Percentage of volume weighted average price					97%
Consecutive trading days | day					3
Number of shares issued in transaction (in shares) | shares								13,604,600	3,420,990	17,248,244
Consideration received on transaction								$ 96,300	$ 8,400	$ 123,700
Registration Rights Agreement Shares Issued For Commitment Fee
Class of Warrant or Right [Line Items]
Number of shares issued in transaction (in shares) | shares					155,703
Second Purchase Agreement
Class of Warrant or Right [Line Items]
Maximum allowable beneficial ownership (in percent)				4.99%
Purchase period				36 months
Percentage of volume weighted average price				97%
Consecutive trading days | day				3
Number of shares issued in transaction (in shares) | shares				252,040			3,289,301		28,790,787
Issuance of common stock for commitment shares				$ 2,900
Consideration received on transaction				$ 300,000			$ 2,900		$ 59,200
Maximum authorized amount (in shares) | shares			29,042,827
Number of shares remaining (in shares) | shares									0
Remaining authorized amount									$ 240,800
Common stock issued under Equity Distribution Agreement, net
Class of Warrant or Right [Line Items]
Maximum authorized amount						$ 400,000
Number of shares issued in transaction (in shares) | shares							22,007,305		39,027,563
Consideration received on transaction							$ 30,800		$ 62,500
Fixed commission rate of gross offering proceeds of shares sold						2.50%
Gross proceeds							31,600		64,100
Payments for commissions							800		1,600
Common stock issued under Equity Distribution Agreement, net | Other Current Liabilities
Class of Warrant or Right [Line Items]
Accrued commission							$ 0		$ 0		$ 1,700
Common stock issued under Equity Distribution Agreement, net | Arithmetic Average
Class of Warrant or Right [Line Items]
Average price (in dollars per share) | $ / shares							$ 1.44		$ 1.64
Public Offering
Class of Warrant or Right [Line Items]
Number of shares issued in transaction (in shares) | shares		29,910,715
Consideration received on transaction		$ 32,200
Gross proceeds									$ 32,244	$ 0
Direct Offering
Class of Warrant or Right [Line Items]
Number of shares issued in transaction (in shares) | shares	59,374,999
Consideration received on transaction	$ 63,200
Price per share (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 1.12
Authorized amount	$ 100,000

STOCK BASED COMPENSATION EXPE_3

STOCK BASED COMPENSATION EXPENSE - Narrative (Details) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands		3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Apr. 24, 2023 USD ($) shares	Jun. 30, 2023 USD ($) $ / shares	Jun. 30, 2022 USD ($) day $ / shares	Jun. 30, 2023 USD ($) $ / shares shares	Jun. 30, 2022 USD ($) day $ / shares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Total stock-based compensation expense | $		$ 25,709	$ 54,841	$ 50,257	$ 108,369
Time Based Options
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Award vesting period				36 months
RSUs
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Award vesting period				3 years
Grants in period (in shares) | shares				10,228,956
RSUs | Director
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Award vesting period				1 year
Market based RSUs
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Vesting threshold trading days | day			20		20
Total stock-based compensation expense | $		$ 6,800
Grants in period (in shares) | shares				2,900,000
Market based RSUs | $25 Vesting Milestone
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Target stock price per share (in dollars per share) | $ / shares		$ 25		$ 25
Performance-Based RSUs
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Award vesting period	3 years
Grants in period (in shares) | shares	2,900,000
Grant date fair value | $	$ 4,000
2017 Plan
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Expiration period				10 years
Minimum | Market based RSUs
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Target stock price per share (in dollars per share) | $ / shares			$ 25		$ 25
Minimum | Performance-Based RSUs
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Award vesting percentage	0%
Minimum | 2017 Plan
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Exercise period				1 year
Maximum | Performance-Based RSUs
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Award vesting percentage	200%
Maximum | 2017 Plan
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Exercise period				4 years

STOCK BASED COMPENSATION EXPE_4

STOCK BASED COMPENSATION EXPENSE - Stock Option Activity (Details)	6 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2023 $ / shares shares	Dec. 31, 2022 $ / shares shares
Options
Outstanding at beginning of period (in shares) | shares	22,470,585
Granted (in shares) | shares	0
Exercised (in shares) | shares	756,372
Cancelled (in shares) | shares	162,786
Options at end of period (in shares) | shares	21,551,427	22,470,585
Vested and exercisable as of period end (in shares) | shares	21,551,427
Weighted Average Exercise Price Per share
Outstanding at beginning of period (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 1.31
Granted (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	0
Exercised (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	1.06
Cancelled (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	1.31
Outstanding at end of period (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	1.32	$ 1.31
Vested and exercisable at period end (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 1.32
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term (Years)
Outstanding	3 years 8 months 4 days	5 years 3 months 29 days
Vested and exercisable as of period end	3 years 8 months 4 days

STOCK BASED COMPENSATION EXPE_5

STOCK BASED COMPENSATION EXPENSE - Schedule of RSUs (Details)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2023 shares
RSUs
Number of RSUs
Non-vested RSUs at beginning of period (in shares)	19,574,800
Granted (in shares)	10,228,956
Released (in shares)	7,772,641
Cancelled (in shares)	4,202,956
Non-vested RSUs at end of period (in shares)	17,828,159
Market based RSUs
Number of RSUs
Non-vested RSUs at beginning of period (in shares)	2,071,058
Granted (in shares)	2,900,000
Released (in shares)	0
Cancelled (in shares)	2,071,058
Non-vested RSUs at end of period (in shares)	2,900,000

STOCK BASED COMPENSATION EXPE_6

STOCK BASED COMPENSATION EXPENSE - Assumptions used to determine Grant Date Fair Value (Details) - Performance-Based RSUs	Apr. 24, 2023 $ / shares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock price (in dollars per share)	$ 0.82
Term (years)	2 years 8 months 12 days
Risk-free interest rate	3.90%
Expected volatility	99%
Expected dividend yield	0%

STOCK BASED COMPENSATION EXPE_7

STOCK BASED COMPENSATION EXPENSE - Stock-based Compensation Expense (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2023	Jun. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2023	Jun. 30, 2022
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Expensed and Capitalized, Amount [Line Items]
Total stock-based compensation expense	$ 25,709	$ 54,841	$ 50,257	$ 108,369
Cost of revenues
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Expensed and Capitalized, Amount [Line Items]
Total stock-based compensation expense	668	0	1,399	0
Research and development
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Expensed and Capitalized, Amount [Line Items]
Total stock-based compensation expense	6,574	9,300	15,660	18,007
Selling, general, and administrative
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Expensed and Capitalized, Amount [Line Items]
Total stock-based compensation expense	$ 18,467	$ 45,541	$ 33,198	$ 90,362

STOCK BASED COMPENSATION EXPE_8

STOCK BASED COMPENSATION EXPENSE - Unrecognized Compensation Expense (Details) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2023 USD ($)
Unrecognized Compensation Expense
Total unrecognized compensation expense at June 30, 2023	$ 73,658
Market based RSUs
Unrecognized Compensation Expense
Market Based RSUs and RSUs	3,702
RSUs
Unrecognized Compensation Expense
Market Based RSUs and RSUs	$ 69,956

DECONSOLIDATION OF SUBSIDIARY -

DECONSOLIDATION OF SUBSIDIARY - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2023	Jun. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2023	Jun. 30, 2022
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Loss from deconsolidation of discontinued operations	$ 24,935	$ 0	$ 24,935	$ 0
Discontinued Operations, Disposed of by Means Other than Sale | Romeo Power, Inc
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Loss from deconsolidation of discontinued operations	$ 24,900		$ 24,935

DECONSOLIDATION OF SUBSIDIARY_2

DECONSOLIDATION OF SUBSIDIARY - Assets and Liabilities to Assignment for the Benefit of Creditors of Loss on Deconsolidation of Subsidiaries (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2023	Jun. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2023	Jun. 30, 2022	Dec. 31, 2022
Liabilities deconsolidated:
Loss from deconsolidation of discontinued operations	$ 24,935	$ 0	$ 24,935	$ 0
Discontinued Operations, Disposed of by Means Other than Sale | Romeo Power, Inc
Assets deconsolidated:
Cash and cash equivalents	213		213		$ 7,555
Accounts receivable, net	0		0		262
Inventory	7,271		7,271
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	3,351		3,351		9,881
Restricted cash and cash equivalents, non-current	1,500		1,500		1,500
Property, plant and equipment, net	17,555		17,555
Intangible assets, net	656		656
Investments in affiliates	10,000		10,000
Other assets	23,364		23,364		23,948
Total assets deconsolidated	63,910		63,910		129,150
Liabilities deconsolidated:
Accounts payable	15,583		15,583
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities	57,612		57,612		22,990
Debt and finance lease liabilities, current	1,206		1,206		1,440
Long-term debt and finance lease liabilities, net of current portion	1,160		1,160		1,499
Operating lease liabilities	21,664		21,664
Warrant liability	8		8
Other non-current liabilities	0		0
Total liabilities deconsolidated	97,233		97,233		$ 72,773
Net liabilities derecognized from deconsolidation	(33,323)		(33,323)
Less: intercompany balances derecognized	54,084		54,084
Less: cash payments directly related to deconsolidation	2,724		2,724
Less: derecognition of goodwill	1,450		1,450
Loss from deconsolidation of discontinued operations	$ 24,900		$ 24,935

DECONSOLIDATION OF SUBSIDIARY_3

DECONSOLIDATION OF SUBSIDIARY - Assets and Liabilities Subject to Assignment (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Current assets
Total current assets subject to assignment for the benefit of creditors	$ 0	$ 29,025
Non-current assets
Assets subject to assignment for the benefit of creditors	0	100,125
Current liabilities
Total current liabilities subject to assignment for the benefit of creditors	0	49,102
Long-term liabilities
Total long-term liabilities subject to assignment for the benefit of creditors	0	23,671
Discontinued Operations, Disposed of by Means Other than Sale | Romeo Power, Inc
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents	213	7,555
Accounts receivable, net	0	262
Inventory		11,327
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	3,351	9,881
Total current assets subject to assignment for the benefit of creditors		29,025
Non-current assets
Restricted cash and cash equivalents, non-current	1,500	1,500
Property, plant and equipment, net		19,221
Intangible assets, net		621
Investments in affiliates		10,000
Prepayment - Long-term Supply Agreement		44,835
Other assets	23,364	23,948
Assets subject to assignment for the benefit of creditors		100,125
Total assets deconsolidated	63,910	129,150
Current liabilities
Accounts payable		24,672
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities	57,612	22,990
Debt and finance lease liabilities, current	1,206	1,440
Total current liabilities subject to assignment for the benefit of creditors		49,102
Long-term liabilities
Long-term debt and finance lease liabilities, net of current portion	1,160	1,499
Operating lease liabilities		22,132
Warrant liability		40
Total long-term liabilities subject to assignment for the benefit of creditors		23,671
Total liabilities deconsolidated	$ 97,233	$ 72,773

DECONSOLIDATION OF SUBSIDIARY_4

DECONSOLIDATION OF SUBSIDIARY - Components of Loss From Discontinued Operations Presented in the Consolidated Statements of Operations (Details) - Discontinued Operations, Disposed of by Means Other than Sale - Romeo Power, Inc - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2023	Jun. 30, 2023
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Revenues	$ 1,225	$ 1,665
Cost of revenues	2,272	12,926
Gross loss	(1,047)	(11,261)
Total operating expenses	51,814	65,445
Loss from operations	(52,861)	(76,706)
Interest expense, net	(22)	(53)
Revaluation of warrant liability	0	33
Loss from discontinued operations	(52,883)	(76,726)
Research and development
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Total operating expenses	3,053	5,673
Selling, general and administrative
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Total operating expenses	3,926	14,937
Loss on supplier deposits
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Total operating expenses	$ 44,835	$ 44,835

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Details) $ in Thousands				1 Months Ended					3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Dec. 21, 2021 USD ($)	Jan. 26, 2021	Oct. 19, 2020	Jun. 30, 2023 USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2023 USD ($)	Feb. 28, 2023 payment	Dec. 31, 2022 USD ($)	Jul. 31, 2022 USD ($) payment	Jun. 30, 2023 USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2022 USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2023 USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2022 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2021 USD ($)	Jun. 01, 2022	Jan. 28, 2022	Sep. 23, 2020 derivative_action
Other Commitments [Line Items]
Settlement liabilities, current				$ 87,000			$ 90,000		$ 87,000		$ 87,000
Number of derivative actions | derivative_action																2
Period of derivative action		30 days	30 days
Period to file operative complaint															14 days
Defendants to submit the status report, due period														3 days
Maximum potential cash payments				12,300					12,300		12,300
Undiscounted lease payments on lease not yet commenced				2,500					2,500		2,500
FCPM license | Accrued Liabilities
Other Commitments [Line Items]
Accrued license fees				13,600					13,600		13,600
FCPM license | Other Noncurrent Liabilities
Other Commitments [Line Items]
Accrued license fees				19,100					19,100		19,100
Internal Review
Other Commitments [Line Items]
Litigation settlement	$ 125,000
Payments for legal settlements				1,500	$ 1,500		$ 5,000	$ 5,000					$ 25,000
Number of payments in alternative payment plan | payment						2		2
Settlement liabilities, current				$ 87,000					87,000		87,000
Legal fees									$ 0	$ 9,000	$ 200	$ 19,600

NET LOSS PER SHARE - Schedule o

NET LOSS PER SHARE - Schedule of Earnings Per Share (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2023	Jun. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2023	Jun. 30, 2022
Numerator:
Loss from continuing operations	$ (140,010)	$ (172,997)	$ (285,261)	$ (325,938)
Net loss from discontinued operations	(77,818)	0	(101,661)	0
Net loss	$ (217,828)	$ (172,997)	$ (386,922)	$ (325,938)
Denominator:
Weighted average shares outstanding, basic (in shares)	708,692,817	425,323,391	629,630,362	420,266,181
Weighted average shares outstanding, diluted (in shares)	708,692,817	425,323,391	629,630,362	420,266,181
Net loss per share, basic and diluted:
Net loss from continuing operations, basic (in dollars per share)	$ (0.20)	$ (0.41)	$ (0.45)	$ (0.78)
Net loss from continuing operations, diluted (in dollars per share)	(0.20)	(0.41)	(0.45)	(0.78)
Net loss from discontinued operations, basic (in dollars per share)	(0.11)	0	(0.16)	0
Net loss from discontinued operations, diluted (in dollars per share)	(0.11)	0	(0.16)	0
Net loss, basic (in dollars per share)	(0.31)	(0.41)	(0.61)	(0.78)
Net loss, diluted (in dollars per share)	$ (0.31)	$ (0.41)	$ (0.61)	$ (0.78)

NET LOSS PER SHARE - Schedule_2

NET LOSS PER SHARE - Schedule of Antidilutive Securities (Details) - shares	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2023	Jun. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2023	Jun. 30, 2022
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Antidilutive securities excluded from computation of earnings per share	136,006,089	84,578,991	136,006,089	84,578,991
Convertible Debt | Toggle Convertible Notes (on an as-converted basis)
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Antidilutive securities excluded from computation of earnings per share	93,262,255	22,872,040	93,262,255	22,872,040
Outstanding warrants
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Antidilutive securities excluded from computation of earnings per share	464,248	760,915	464,248	760,915
Stock options, including performance stock options
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Antidilutive securities excluded from computation of earnings per share	21,551,427	28,683,739	21,551,427	28,683,739
Restricted stock units, including market based RSUs
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Antidilutive securities excluded from computation of earnings per share	20,728,159	32,262,297	20,728,159	32,262,297

SUBSEQUENT EVENTS (Details)

SUBSEQUENT EVENTS (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	1 Months Ended		3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
	Aug. 04, 2023	Jul. 31, 2023	Jun. 30, 2023	Jun. 30, 2023	Aug. 03, 2023	Aug. 02, 2023
Common stock issued under Equity Distribution Agreement, net
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Number of shares issued in transaction (in shares)			22,007,305	39,027,563
Proceeds from issuance of common stock			$ 31.6	$ 64.1
Subsequent Event
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Number of shares authorized (in shares)					1,600,000,000	800,000,000
Subsequent Event | Common stock issued under Equity Distribution Agreement, net | Common Stock
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Number of shares issued in transaction (in shares)	7,012,880
Proceeds from issuance of common stock	$ 9.9
Phoenix Hydrogen Hub Project | Fortescue Future Industries | Subsequent Event
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Net proceeds received		$ 20.7