Pony AI Inc. has been included in the Shanghai-Hong Kong Stock Connect program effective June 4, allowing eligible mainland Chinese investors to trade its Class A ordinary shares listed in Hong Kong directly via A-share accounts. The inclusion positions the autonomous driving company as the first L4 autonomous driving pure-play accessible to mainland capital markets.
Pony AI Inc. will join the Shanghai-Hong Kong Stock Connect on June 4, giving mainland Chinese investors direct access to the autonomous driving company's HK-listed shares for the first time.
"The inclusion reflects the increased market recognition from investors of the company's business fundamentals and long-term development prospects," Pony.ai said in a statement Wednesday.
The company's Class A ordinary shares, which trade on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange under ticker 2026.HK and on Nasdaq as PONY, become eligible under the program following an announcement by the Shanghai Stock Exchange. Baillie Gifford and Ark Invest are among existing long-term shareholders, according to the company.
The Stock Connect designation is expected to broaden Pony.ai's investor base and enhance trading liquidity for its Hong Kong shares, as mainland retail and institutional investors gain a new avenue to bet on China's autonomous driving sector. The Shanghai-Hong Kong Stock Connect, launched in 2014, allows qualified mainland investors to access eligible Hong Kong shares through a two-way trading link subject to daily quotas.
Pony.ai, founded in 2016 by former Baidu executives James Peng and Lou Tiancheng, operates robotaxi and robotruck services across China, Europe, East Asia and the Middle East. The company is among a select group globally to achieve fully driverless commercial operations, competing with Baidu's Apollo Go, Alphabet's Waymo and General Motors' Cruise in the race to commercialize autonomous mobility.
Its proprietary technology stack includes the PonyWorld world model and Virtual Driver technology, which power its three business lines: robotaxi services, robotruck services and intelligent solutions. The company has forged partnerships with Toyota Motor Corp., Guangzhou Automobile Group and others across the autonomous driving value chain.
The inclusion reflects regulatory backing for China's autonomous driving industry, as Beijing promotes the sector through capital market channels. Pony.ai's dual listing in Hong Kong and New York gives it access to Western and Asian investor pools, with the Stock Connect link now adding mainland Chinese capital. The company's Hong Kong shares began trading in November 2025.
This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice.
