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Unit economics
Unit economics describes the revenue and cost profile of a single unit of operation (one vehicle, one robot) at the margin. In a robotaxi context, unit economics breakeven means a single vehicle is generating enough revenue per day to cover its allocated costs (depreciation, energy, remote assistance, maintenance, insurance), excluding company-level overhead and R&D. It is a leading indicator of when scaling the fleet generates positive cash flow rather than consuming it.
A company that reports unit economics breakeven in specific cities is reporting a milestone, not company-wide profitability. The registry records these claims as claims, not as verified company-level financial facts.
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