SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES | SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES Use of Estimates Accounting estimates are an integral part of the condensed consolidated financial statements. These estimates require the use of judgments and assumptions that may affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues, and expenses in the periods presented. Estimates are used for, but not limited to, inventory valuation, property, plant, and equipment, warranty reserves, leases, income taxes, stock-based compensation, commitments and contingencies, and residual value risk sharing (“RVRS ”) liability. The Company believes that the accounting estimates and related assumptions employed by the Company are appropriate and the resulting balances are reasonable under the circumstances. However, due to the inherent uncertainties involved in making estimates, the actual results could differ from the original estimates, requiring adjustments to these amounts in future periods. Derivative Instruments In the normal course of business, the Company is exposed to global market risks, including the effect of changes in certain commodity prices, interest rates, and foreign currency exchange rates, and may enter into derivative contracts, such as forwards, options, swaps, or other instruments, to manage these risks. Derivative instruments are recorded on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets in either “Other current assets” or “Current portion of lease liabilities and other current liabilities” and are measured at fair value. They are classified within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy because they are valued using observable inputs other than quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities in active markets. For commodity contracts, the Company records gains and losses resulting from changes in fair value in “Cost of revenues” in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and cash flows in “Cash flows from operating activities” in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows . The Company also may enter into master netting agreements with its counterparties to allow for netting of transactions with the same counterparty. The Company does not utilize derivative instruments for trading or speculative purposes. The Company has entered into commodity contracts, and the resulting asset, liability, and aggregate notional amount were not material as of December 31, 2023 and March 31, 2024. These derivatives are economic hedges used to manage overall price risk and have not been designated as hedging instruments. During the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2024, losses resulting from changes in fair value were not material. Revenues Vehicle Sales The Company’s revenues primarily include revenue from the sale of EVs and specific services that meet the definition of a performance obligation, including over-the-air (“OTA”) vehicle software updates. Revenue from the sale of EVs is recognized at a point in time when control transfers to the customer or the lessee of JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. (“Chase Bank”), the Company’s financial institution providing leasing, which generally occurs upon delivery. Revenue from the sale of Electric Delivery Vans (“EDVs”) is recognized in accordance with a bill and hold arrangement, under which risk of ownership has been transferred to the customer but delivery is delayed at the request of the customer. In such cases, the EDVs are separately identified as belonging to the customer, ready for physical delivery to the customer, and the Company does not have the ability to sell the EDVs to another customer. Payment for EV sales is typically received at or prior to delivery or according to payment terms customary to the business. Sales tax is excluded from the measurement of the transaction price. As the OTA vehicle software updates represent a stand ready obligation to provide these services, revenue related to OTA vehicle software updates is recognized ratably throughout the performance period, beginning when control of the vehicle is transferred to the customer or the lessee of Chase Bank, and continuing through the estimated useful life of the EV. The Company has an obligation to share a portion of the difference between the residual value realized by Chase Bank at the end of the lease term and the residual value determined at lease inception. This obligation is recorded as a RVRS liability in “Other non-current liabilities” on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets upon delivery. The RVRS liability is comprised of management’s estimate of the amount the Company is expected to pay to Chase Bank at the end of the lease term and is bifurcated from the transaction price. These estimates are based on third-party residual value publications and estimated future prices. The Company reevaluates the adequacy of the RVRS liability on a regular basis and makes revisions when necessary. These estimates are inherently uncertain, especially given the Company’s limited history of leases, and more historical experience or updates to benchmarks and projections may cause material changes to the RVRS liability in the future. As of March 31, 2024 the RVRS liability was not material. The standalone selling prices of performance obligations are estimated by considering costs to develop and deliver the good or service, third-party pricing of similar goods or services, and other available information. The transaction price is allocated among the performance obligations in proportion to the standalone selling prices. During the three months ended March 31, 2024, approximately 23% of the Company’s revenues was from Chase Bank. Other Revenues The Company generates tradable credits from various regulatory standards primarily related to zero-emission vehicles (“ZEVs”) and greenhouse gas. The Company sells these credits to other manufacturers. Revenues are recognized at the time control of the regulatory credits is transferred to the purchasing party, and payment is typically received in accordance with customary payment terms. Other revenues consist primarily of sales of vehicle trade-ins (“remarketing”), repair and maintenance services, vehicle accessories, charging, and other complementary services. Contract Liabilities The Company recognizes contract liabilities when payments are received or due before the related performance obligation is satisfied. The Company’s contract liabilities are primarily related to payments for vehicles collected prior to delivery of the EV, generally satisfied within one quarter or less, OTA vehicle software updates, generally satisfied over the estimated useful life of the EV, and extended service contracts, satisfied over the coverage period. The Company’s contract liabilities exclude fully- refundable customer deposits. The following table summarizes the Company’s contract liabilities recorded by line item on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (in millions): December 31, 2023 March 31, 2024 Current portion of lease liabilities and other current liabilities $ 88 $ 91 Other non-current liabilities 133 158 Total contract liabilities $ 221 $ 249 The Company provides a manufacturer’s warranty on new consumer vehicles. A warranty reserve is accrued at the time of sale or once a specific field service action has been identified. The amount accrued is comprised of management’s estimate of the projected costs to repair, replace, or adjust defective component parts under the applicable warranty period and identified field service actions. These estimates are based on an analysis of actual claims incurred to date and expectations of the nature, frequency, and costs of future claims by vehicle model, including relevant benchmark data. The Company reevaluates the adequacy of the warranty reserve on a regular basis and makes revisions when necessary. Warranty estimates are inherently uncertain, especially given the Company’s limited history of sales, and more historical experience or updates to benchmarks and projections may cause material changes to the warranty reserve in the future. The following table summarizes the Company’s warranty and field service action reserve recorded by line item on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (in millions): December 31, 2023 March 31, 2024 Current portion of lease liabilities and other current liabilities $ 91 $ 68 Other non-current liabilities 184 249 Total warranty reserve $ 275 $ 317 Warranty expense is recorded as a component of “Cost of revenues” in the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations . The Company’s warranty and field service action activity for the three months ended March 31, 2023 was primarily for warranties issued during the period. The following table presents the warranty and field service action activity for the three months ended March 31, 2024 (in millions): Three Months Ended Beginning balance $ 275 Warranties issued in period 49 Adjustments to pre-existing warranties 6 Warranty costs incurred (13) Ending balance $ 317 Concentration of Risk Counterparty Credit Risk Financial instruments that potentially subject the Company to concentration of counterparty credit risk consist of cash and cash equivalents, short-term investments, customer deposits, derivative instruments, and debt. The Company is exposed to credit risk on cash to the extent that a balance with a financial institution exceeds the Federal Deposit Insurance Company insurance limits. The Company is exposed to credit risk on cash equivalents and short-term investments to the extent that counterparties are unable to settle maturities or sales of investments and on customer deposits to the extent that counterparties are unable to complete the corresponding purchase transaction. The Company is exposed to credit risk on derivative instruments to the extent that counterparties are unable to settle derivative asset positions and on debt to the extent that the senior secured asset-based revolving credit facility (“ABL Facility”) lenders are not able to extend credit. The degree of counterparty credit risk varies based on many factors, including the duration of the transaction and the contractual terms of the agreement. As of December 31, 2023 and March 31, 2024, all of the Company’s cash, typically in amounts exceeding insured limits, was distributed across several large financial institutions that the Company believes are of high credit quality. Management evaluates and approves credit standards and oversees the credit risk management function related to cash equivalents, short-term investments, and customer deposits. As of December 31, 2023 and March 31, 2024, the counterparties to the Company’s derivative instruments and the ABL Facility lenders are financial institutions that the Company believes are of high credit quality. Supply Risk The Company is subject to risks related to its dependence on its suppliers, the majority of which are single source providers of input materials or components for the Company’s products. Any inability or unwillingness of the Company’s suppliers to deliver necessary input materials or product components, including semiconductors, at timing, prices, quality, and volumes that are acceptable to the Company could have a material impact on the Company’s business, prospects, financial condition, results of operations, and cash flows. Fluctuations in the cost of input materials or product components and supply interruptions or shortages could materially impact the Company’s business. Upcoming Accounting Standards Not Yet Adopted ASU 2023-07, Segment Reporting (Topic 280): Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures updates required disclosures of significant reportable segment expenses that are regularly provided to the chief operating decision maker (“CODM”) and included within each reported measure of a segment's profit or loss. This ASU also requires disclosure of the title and position of the individual identified as the CODM and an explanation of how the CODM uses the reported measures of a segment’s profit or loss in assessing segment performance and deciding how to allocate resources. The ASU is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2023, and interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024, though early adoption is permitted. Adoption of the ASU should be applied retrospectively to all prior periods presented in the financial statements. The Company is currently evaluating the presentational impact of this ASU and expects to adopt in the year ended December 31, 2024. ASU 2023-09, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures |