Item 1A. Risk Factors 20
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Item 2. Properties 47
Item 3. Legal Proceedings 47
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Part III 67
Item 10. Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance 67
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Item 14. Principal Accountant Fees and Services 80
Item 15. Exhibit and Financial Statement Schedules 81
SIGNATURES 86
On
December 18, 2025, we effected a 1-for-10 reverse stock split of our outstanding shares of common stock. Unless specifically provided
otherwise herein, all share and per share information in this Annual Report on Form 10-K has been adjusted to reflect the reverse stock
split.
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Part
I
Item
1. Business
All
references in this report to “Dragonfly,” the “Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”
mean Dragonfly Energy Holdings Corp. and its subsidiaries unless stated otherwise or the context otherwise indicates.
Overview
We
are a manufacturer of non-toxic deep cycle lithium-ion batteries that caters to customers in the consumer industry (including the recreational
vehicle (“RV”), marine vessel, industrial, and trucking markets), with proprietary, patented and disruptive battery
cell manufacturing and non-flammable solid-state cell technology currently under development. Our goal is to develop technology to deliver
environmentally impactful solutions for energy storage to everyone globally. We believe that the innovative design of our lithium-ion
batteries is ideally suited for the demands of modern customers who rely on consumer electronics, connected devices and smart appliances
that require continuous, reliable electricity, regardless of location.
Our
deep cycle lithium iron phosphate (“LFP”) batteries provide numerous advantages compared to incumbent products, such
as lead-acid batteries. LFP batteries are non-toxic and environmentally friendly, do not rely on scarce or controversial metals and are
a highly cost-effective storage solution. LFP batteries use lithium iron phosphate (“LiFePO4”) as the cathode material
for lithium-ion cells rather than nickel or cobalt. Although the energy density of LFP batteries is lower, they have a longer cycle life
and experience a slower rate of capacity loss. LFP is also intrinsically safer than sulfide gases due to its thermal and chemical stability,
meaning our LFP batteries are less flammable than alternative products. As we develop our proprietary solid-state cell technology, we
believe our use of LFP will continue to provide significant advantages over the lithium-ion technology in development by most other companies
that still incorporate less stable components in their chemistries (such as sulfide gases, which are chemically unstable and form hydrogen
sulfide when exposed to air).
Recently,
we have moved away from our dual-brand strategy for battery products, Dragonfly Energy (“Dragonfly Energy”) and Battle
Born® Batteries (“Battle Born”). Moving forward, Battle Born is the brand under which we sell our energy storage
products and related power system components. Battle Born products are sold across multiple channels, including original equipment manufacturers
(“OEM”), distributor, dealer, fleet, and direct-to-consumer relationships, depending on the application and customer
requirements. As adoption of lithium-based energy storage has expanded, Battle Born products have been increasingly integrated into factory-installed
and system-level applications across a range of end markets. Our product portfolio includes LFP battery packs, integrated battery management
systems, integrated heating capability for cold-temperature operation, and system-level communication and monitoring enabled through
our Dragonfly IntelLigence® technology. We source LFP cells from a limited number of carefully selected suppliers that meet our quality
and performance requirements, and we design, assemble, and test the majority of our battery products in the United States, supported
by long-term supplier relationships that promote consistent supply and product reliability.
Reflecting
the strength of our Battle Born brand, we signed a brand licensing contract in July of 2024 with Stryten Energy for the Battle Born brand
to be deployed in B2B sales within Stryten’s target market. The contract is expected to bring $30 million of licensing revenues
within a seven year period. Additionally, we signed a contract manufacturing agreement that allows for us to assemble battery packs to
be sold by Stryten under the Battle Born label. Both licensing and contract manufacturing revenues from these contracts began in 2025
and are expected to continue into 2026.
Founded
as an aftermarket-focused company, we initially targeted direct-to-consumer (“DTC”) sales within the recreational
vehicle (“RV”) market. Since 2020, we have successfully sold over 370,000 batteries. For the fiscal years ended December
31, 2025, and December 31, 2024, we sold 43,129 and 42,447 batteries, respectively, generating revenues of $58.6 million and $50.6 million
for each year.
Our
innovative battery products have contributed to the ongoing transition from traditional lead-acid batteries to lithium-based energy storage
solutions. Historically, demand from our DTC channel, combined with our efforts to educate and engage original equipment manufacturers
(“OEMs”), supported our initial market penetration and brand development.
As
our business has evolved, our growth strategy has increasingly shifted toward OEM, fleet, and industrial channels, where we can deliver
integrated energy storage solutions at scale. While DTC continues to support brand awareness and aftermarket demand, it is no longer
the primary driver of our growth strategy.
Historically
and currently, we have driven total sales growth through the following strategies:
Our
valued RV OEM partners currently include industry leaders such as Airstream, Tiffin Motorhomes, Forest River, Triple E RV, REV Group,
Keystone RV Company (“Keystone”), Ember, nuCamp RV, ATC, and THOR Industries (“THOR”).
For
the year ended December 31, 2025, we experienced a return to revenue growth following the market correction that affected our end markets
in 2024. This improvement was driven primarily by increased adoption of our products by OEM customers, supported by modest growth in
underlying RV market activity and expanded integration of our products across additional OEM models and configurations. OEM adoption
continued to shift toward higher-content, non-entry-level platforms, which are more closely aligned with our product offerings.
Macroeconomic
factors, including persistent inflation, elevated interest rates, and reduced consumer confidence, continued to impact discretionary
spending and direct-to-consumer demand during 2025. As a result, demand within our DTC channels remained pressured, particularly within
price-sensitive segments. Despite these headwinds, OEM sales represented a growing portion of our revenue mix, reflecting deeper penetration
within existing OEM relationships and continued program expansion.
In
addition to RV OEM growth, we continued to expand our presence in industrial applications and the heavy-duty trucking market. Within
these markets, customers progressed from initial evaluations and pilot programs toward broader adoption, contributing to increased system
deployments and revenue diversification.
In
2026, we expect continued growth to be driven by expanded adoption within our existing customer base, with a focus on OEM customers,
including increased system content per unit, broader deployment of complementary power system components, and continued penetration of
premium product platforms. We also anticipate further growth in our industrial and heavy-duty trucking markets as customer adoption expands
and additional use cases transition from evaluation to commercial deployment.
We
offer a growing portfolio of energy storage products and power system components under the Battle Born brand, with battery product lines
differentiated by form factor, capacity, and application requirements. Our battery systems incorporate advanced features such as advanced
battery management, integrated heating capability for cold-temperature operation, and system-level communication and monitoring enabled
through our Dragonfly IntelLigence technology.
In
addition to our battery products, we offer a range of complementary power system components, including charging, power conversion, monitoring,
and control solutions, which enable customers to deploy complete and integrated energy storage systems. These components include both
Battle Born-branded products and select third-party components that meet our performance and quality standards.
We
also continue to leverage our expertise in alternator charging and power management as a result of our prior acquisition of the Wakespeed
assets, which enables us to integrate advanced alternator regulation and charging control into the systems we design and support. This
system-level capability allows us to address more complex power requirements across mobile and industrial applications.
Our
battery packs are designed and assembled in-house in the United States. In November 2024, we relocated from our 99,000 square foot facility
in Reno, Nevada to our new 390,240 square foot facility also in Reno, Nevada, which has allowed us to increase our production capacity
and gives us the ability to increase sales to existing customers and penetrate new markets. Our 390,240 square foot facility provides
a streamlined, partially autonomous production process for our current batteries, which comprises module assembly and battery assembly,
with the availability to expand the number of lines to handle increased volumes and the additional battery modules we intend to introduce
in the near future.
Through
our Battle Born and Wakespeed brands, we serve several core end markets, including recreational vehicles, marine vessels, and other mobile
and stationary power applications. In addition to these core markets, we are expanding our presence in trucking, including heavy-duty
trucks and work truck applications, as well as industrial markets such as oil and gas and other infrastructure-related uses.
Across
these markets, our products are designed to replace traditional lead-acid batteries with lithium-based energy storage solutions that
deliver longer service life, improved safety, and more consistent power performance. Our Battle Born portfolio is engineered to support
reliable, long-duration power in applications requiring dependable operation under demanding conditions.
We
execute a multi-channel go-to-market strategy that leverages OEM relationships, industry education, and system-level expertise to support
both consumer and commercial sales. Our OEM presence and longstanding partnerships serve as a foundational channel for product adoption,
while thought leadership and technical education help drive broader market awareness and demand.
We
maintain an extensive digital presence focused on education and system design, including technical documentation, instructional content,
and search-optimized resources intended to inform customers and support purchasing decisions across both e-commerce and B2B channels.
These efforts are complemented by targeted digital advertising initiatives designed to reach high-intent customers and support demand
generation in priority markets.
We
also work closely with dealer and distributor partners to extend market reach through in-store point-of-sale materials, product training,
and technical support. Our sales organization is relationship-focused, emphasizing long-term customer engagement built around product
quality, system integration expertise, and high levels of technical and post-sale support. We believe this approach results in more durable
customer relationships and supports repeat adoption across applications and platforms.
Drawing
upon our success in collaborating with RV and marine OEMs, we have begun expanding into the heavy-duty trucking market. We are leveraging
our expertise in designing and supporting lithium-ion storage systems to tailor solutions meeting specific requirements for fleets. These
solutions have been adopted as factory options, demonstrating their value proposition for truck fleets seeking to:
This
strategic approach has led to expanded adoption of our products by large fleet operators, including Highway Transport, Stevens Transport,
and Werner Enterprises, as these customers have progressed from initial evaluations to broader system deployments. In parallel, we continue
to engage in pilot programs with additional fleets, which remain an important driver of future customer adoption and expansion opportunities.
We also support fleet adoption through industry collaboration and thought leadership, including co-authoring a technical whitepaper with
PACCAR focused on electrification and energy storage applications in heavy-duty trucking.
To
augment our core lithium-ion battery pack business, we rely on our research and development department. The team has successfully developed
innovative manufacturing processes for dry-electrode manufacturing of lithium-ion cells, and continues development efforts relating to
next-generation solid-state technology. Since our inception, we have built a comprehensive patent portfolio around our proprietary dry-electrode
battery manufacturing process, which eliminates the use of harmful solvents and energy-intensive drying ovens compared to traditional
methods. This translates to significant environmental and cost benefits, including reduced energy consumption, smaller space requirements,
and a lower carbon footprint.
Moreover,
our solid-state technology in development removes the need for a liquid electrolyte, thereby addressing safety concerns related to flammability.
Our unique competitive edge lies in the combination of solid-state technology with its scalable dry-electrode manufacturing process.
This enables the rapid production of cells having an intercalation anode (like graphite or silicon), unlike many competitors reliant
on less stable lithium metal anodes. We believe this design offers superior cyclability and safety, serving as a key differentiator in
the energy storage market. Furthermore, internal production of both conventional and solid-state cells streamlines our supply chain and
enables vertical integration, ultimately driving down production costs.
Industry
Background
For
decades, lead-acid batteries have been the dominant player in power and energy markets worldwide. Since the introduction of the absorbed
glass mat (“AGM”) lead-acid battery in the mid-1970s, the technological advancements in lead-acid battery technology
have been limited. LFP batteries have numerous advantages over the incumbent lead-acid batteries used in today’s markets:
End
Markets
Current
Markets
We
operate across multiple end markets that are undergoing a transition from traditional lead-acid batteries to lithium-based energy storage
solutions, driven by increasing power demands, space and weight constraints, and a growing need for reliable, maintenance-free energy
storage.
Addressable
Adjacent Markets
Our
addressable markets are areas with significant growth potential that we will be positioned to penetrate as customers turn towards LFP
and other lithium-ion batteries as replacements for traditional lead-acid batteries. As these medium- and long-term markets mature, we
intend to deploy our solid-state technology, once developed, while concurrently continuing to further displace the incumbent lead-acid
technology.
Our
Competitive Strengths
We
believe that we possess the largest share in the markets we operate in due to our following business strengths, which distinguish us
in this competitive landscape and position us to capitalize on the anticipated continued growth in the energy storage market:
Our
Growth Strategy
We
intend to leverage our competitive strengths, technology leadership and market share position to pursue our growth strategy through the
following:
Our
Products and Technology
Chemistry
Comparison
Lead-acid
batteries were the first form of rechargeable battery to be developed and modified across different platforms for a variety of uses,
from powering small electronics to use for energy storage in back-up power supplies in cell phone towers. Since the development in the
1970s of AGM lead-acid batteries, a form of sealed lead-acid battery that enables operation in any position, there has been limited innovation
in lead-acid battery technology. The push to develop longer-lasting, lower-cost, more environmentally-friendly and faster-charging batteries
has led to the development of lithium-ion batteries and, within the lithium-ion battery market, different chemistries.
There
are several dominant battery chemistries in the lithium-ion market that can be used for different purposes. Two widely adopted chemistries
found in the market today are nickel manganese cobalt (“NMC”), and nickel cobalt aluminum (“NCA”).
The higher energy density and shorter cycle life found in NMC and NCA batteries are suitable for markets where fast charging and high
energy density are required, such as electric vehicle (“EV”) powertrains and consumer electronics. LFP batteries are
best suited for energy storage markets where long life and affordability are paramount, such as RV, marine vessel, off-grid storage,
onboard tools, material handling, utility-grade storage, telecom, rail and data center markets.
NMC
batteries are highly dependent on two metals that present significant constraints - nickel, which is facing an industry-wide
shortage, and cobalt, a large percentage of which comes from conflict-ridden countries. As a result, a growing number of companies are
expected to transition to LFP batteries. Both of these elements are also subject to commodity price fluctuations, making NMC and NCA
batteries less cost-effective than LFP batteries. LFP batteries do not contain these elements and materials can be sourced domestically,
and are therefore not subject to these shortages, geopolitical concerns or commodity price fluctuations. In fact, LFP batteries have
no toxic elements, offering a much safer environmental alternative. The temperature threshold for thermal runaway (i.e., lithium-ion
battery overheating that can result in an internal chemical reaction) is higher for LFP batteries as compared to NMC and NCA batteries,
making LFP batteries less flammable and safer.
LFP
batteries have a useful life of approximately 10 to 15 years compared to one to two years for lead-acid batteries, and typically charge
up to five times faster. LFP batteries are also not constrained by weight (having the same energy capacity at one-fifth of the weight)
or temperature (having the ability to generate power even in low temperatures and to not swell or heat up when charging or discharging)
and are generally maintenance free.
In
the electric vehicle market, the race to provide the highest energy density facilitating frequent, rapid acceleration, greatest range
and fastest charging battery - all while competing on cost - is where many new battery companies are prioritizing
their efforts. Success in the electric vehicle market requires use of chemistries capable of optimization to these requirements. In our
targeted stationary storage markets, the ideal solution requires a safe, long-lasting battery in terms of discharge/charge cycles with
a focus on providing a steady power stream. LFP batteries are better suited for the stationary storage market compared to NMC and NCA
batteries, as LFP batteries are safer and have a significantly longer life cycle making them more cost-effective. The market for utility
grade storage, particularly for clean energy projects, and the related adoption of lithium-ion batteries (including LFP batteries) is
expected to increase as the fully loaded cost of energy (production and storage) approaches cost parity with inexpensive fossil fuel
energy provided through the electric grid. Compared to NMC and NCA batteries, LFP batteries are at or much closer to grid parity.
Dry
Electrode Cell Manufacturing Technology
Since
our inception, we have been developing proprietary dry-electrode manufacturing processes for which we have issued patents and pending
patent applications, where appropriate. Dry-electrode manufacturing eliminates the use of toxic and expensive solvents and energy-intensive
drying ovens in the cell manufacturing process. This in turn reduces the energy usage, space requirements, carbon footprint, and overall
cost as compared to conventional slurry-based methods. Furthermore, the manufacturing technology is chemistry agnostic - meaning it can
produce battery cells across a variety of different chemistries and application use cases. In 2023, we completed the construction of
our dry-electrode manufacturing pilot line, demonstrated the ability to produce Anode and Cathode electrode tapes at scale using this
manufacturing process. We have developed sample cells for prospective customers across a variety of chemistries and end-markets and are
designing equipment for scaled production of full cells.
Solid-State
Cells
LFP
batteries are not without their disadvantages. While less flammable than other chemistries, the existence of a flammable liquid electrolyte
still poses safety risks. Like all liquid-based lithium-ion batteries, LFP batteries have a potential to produce solid lithium dendrites,
icicle-like formations which can pierce the physical separators in LFP batteries, which are necessary in LFP batteries to separate the
positively charged liquid electrolyte from the negatively charged liquid electrolyte, and which, over time, will degrade the performance
of LFP batteries and potentially result in fire-related risks. The next phase in the development of lithium-ion batteries is solid-state
cell development, which contains a solid, rather than a liquid, electrolyte, eliminating many of the current disadvantages to LFP batteries
while increasing the safety of the battery cells. We believe that the development of our solid-state technology will provide us with
a unique competitive advantage.
Compared
to current lithium-ion technology, where lithium-ions cross a liquid electrolyte barrier between a battery’s anode (negative electrode)
and cathode (positive electrode), solid-state batteries aim to use a solid electrolyte to regulate the lithium-ions. As a battery charges
and discharges, an electrochemical reaction occurs creating a flow of electrical energy between the cathode, electrolyte and anode as
the electrodes lose and reacquire electrons. In addition to the use of non-toxic electrode components, the removal of a liquid electrolyte
will eliminate the risk of fire, making solid-state cells inherently safe. The move to a non-liquid electrolyte also means that solid-state
batteries will be, on average, smaller and lighter than existing lithium-ion batteries. The process for manufacturing our solid-state
cells is described below under “- Research and Development”.
Our
Products
We
provide various industries with clean, reliable, and efficient power solutions through our comprehensive product portfolio. These products
and solutions are sold to both OEMs and aftermarket customers.
Our
lead product line is Battle Born Batteries product line, respected for its exceptional performance and durability. When compared to traditional
lead-acid options, Battle Born Batteries deliver two to three times the power in the same physical space, one-fifth the weight for equal
usable power, and up to five times faster charging. Additionally, these batteries have extended lifespans of 3,000-5,000 cycles, translating
to ten to fifteen years of reliable use under typical conditions. This longevity is backed by our 10-year warranty, showcasing our commitment
to quality. The Battle Born Batteries product line currently features various sizes and configurations including models with proprietary
built-in heating for cold weather charging and Dragonfly IntelLigence®, a communication technology that unlocks real-time monitoring,
instant notifications, various protocol integration and superior battery protection. A focus on safety is central to our products, and
all Battle Born Battery products utilize LiFePO4 chemistry, the safest lithium-ion chemistry available on the market. Additionally, our
battery products undergo rigorous testing under stringent industry standards like UL Standard 2054, IEC 62133, UN 38.3 and IP65 to ensure
safety and reliability.
Looking
beyond batteries, we also offer a diverse range of power products.
Additionally,
as a distributor of leading brands like Victron, Rich Solar, and REDARC, we act as a one-stop shop for full system integration, catering
to both OEMs and retail customers. Our complete offering allows customers to benefit from clean and sustainable power, extended lifespans,
reduced costs, increased efficiency, and seamless integration - all backed by expert service and support.
Battery
Management System
Our
proprietary battery management system is developed and tested in-house. It offers a complete solution for monitoring and controlling
our complex battery systems and is designed to protect battery cells from damage in various scenarios. We believe our battery management
system is industry-leading as it:
● enables batteries to recharge even if completely drained;
Battery
Communication System
We
have developed a complete communication system branded Dragonfly IntelLigence, for which a U.S. non-provisional patent application and
an international PCT patent application have been filed, to be used with Dragonfly Energy OEM systems and Battle Born batteries and bundles.
This communication system will enable end customers to monitor each battery in real time, providing information on energy input and output
and current or voltage imbalances. The communication system will be able to communicate with up to 24 batteries in a bank at one time
and aggregate the data received from these batteries into a central system such as a phone or tablet. We began offering the Dragonfly
IntelLigence product line to OEMs in the third quarter of 2024, and to retail consumers in the fourth quarter of 2024.
Alternator
Regulation
Charging
batteries in a vehicle, such as a boat or RV, often requires pulling electrical current off of the vehicle’s alternator. Alternator
regulation is important to ensure that the alternator does not get unduly stressed during the current delivery to the batteries, and
that the current delivery remains within the operating limits of the onboard battery bank. The acquisition of the assets of Wakespeed
has allowed us to deliver our own proprietary solution to alternator regulation while also leveraging an established brand name. Wakespeed
is especially popular in the marine industry, and our ability to offer this complete solution sets the stage for further penetration
into marine markets.
Product
Pipeline
Beyond
our current battery modules, we have several LFP products in development that will enable us to access additional end markets.
Research
and Development
Our
research and development team has built up its efforts to support two main initiatives - (1) scale up of our patented dry electrode process
for cell manufacturing and (2) the advanced manufacturing of solid-state lithium-ion batteries. We believe the dry electrode process
can be leveraged to help us vertically integrate from a pack supplier to a cell supplier - positioning ourselves for long-term competitiveness
in the given geopolitical, economic, and technological landscapes. Our innovations in dry electrode processing result in reduced manufacturing
costs, CO2 equivalents, and factory footprint while eliminating the need for solvents like N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone (“NMP”).
A third-party assessment conducted by Sphere Energy confirming these benefits has been completed in the first quarter of 2024 relating
to cost effectiveness and sustainability of our dry electrode battery manufacturing process (the “Sphere Energy Assessment”).
The
Sphere Energy Assessment concluded that our dry electrode battery manufacturing process resulted in a 9% reduced carbon footprint of
cell manufacturing with no toxic NMP solvent required, resulting in a significantly more sustainable process. This sustainability advantage
is further augmented by a 71% reduction in energy usage during electrode manufacturing using our process (spray drying, coating, calendaring)
compared to standard cell manufacturing operations (slurry casting, drying, calendaring). By removing the need for large and expensive
drying ovens, our manufacturing process requires 22% less square footage. The culmination of these advantages results in a 25% reduction
in emissions from energy use, making our manufacturing process more sustainable and much more environmentally friendly as compared to
conventional manufacturing methods.
In
addition to the energy savings, the cost assessment found our process to be highly cost-effective with an estimated 5% savings (depending
on cell chemistry) on process-related costs compared to conventional methods. Importantly, these savings were calculated without the
additional cost benefits provided by domestically manufacturing battery cells such as Inflation Reduction Act tax credits (issued by
the IRS), tariffs, and shipping.
The
dry electrode battery manufacturing process we employ uses a patented spray coating technology to adhere the anode and cathode electrodes,
eliminating the need for large, energy-intensive equipment such as slurry coaters, conveyor dryers, and NMP processing equipment. This
process is chemistry agnostic, allowing for the various applications, such as electric vehicles, consumer electronics, and energy storage,
which is expected to enable us to expand into new markets and to achieve our goal of domestically producing nonflammable all-solid-state
battery cells.
We
have successfully produced anode and cathode electrode reels at scale using the dry electrode process and are now qualifying prototype
cells for the core business and potential partners. When compared to slurry cast electrode tapes, which is the conventional manufacturing
method, electrode tapes produced using the dry electrode process match or surpass mechanical integrity and electrochemical performance.
We are considering joint development agreements, licensing agreements, and offtake agreements as instruments of partnership with interested
parties.
In
comparison with traditional manufacturing methods, our patented process leverages two off-the-shelf technologies to deliver the stated
cell manufacturing benefits - spray drying and electrostatic powder coating. Technical risk is reduced by using off-the-shelf equipment
and both unit operations continue to be optimized in 2025. A new set of spray dryers have arrived at our facility in the second quarter
of 2024, enabling us to produce larger volumes of material for the electrode coating lines. However, we have delayed the deployment of
these spray dryers until at least the third quarter of 2027 as we focus on designing larger-scale electrode coating equipment.
We
have developed our patented to be chemistry agnostic and capable of producing current cell chemistries (graphite, LCO, LFP, LTO, NCA,
NMC, LTO, silicon, etc.) and next generation cell chemistries (sodium-ion, solid-state, ionic liquid electrolytes, etc.). We believe
this flexibility and our robust intellectual property protection internationally positions us well for potential partnerships with cell
manufacturers, EV companies, and other pack suppliers in need of cell capacity. The next stage in technical development is to produce
larger volumes of sample cells for qualification. These production runs will be completed with partners in the United States and at our
own facilities. We have invested significant resources into developing an in-house comprehensive understanding of cell manufacturing
- raw material qualification, quality control such as, cell failure diagnostics, aging, and formation processes. Our research and development
Lab is equipped with over $20 million in research infrastructure to support the development of new cell chemistries, process quality
control, failure diagnostics, and more. This equipment includes quality control instruments (ex. moisture analysis, particle size analysis,
peel testing and titrations) and cutting-edge research instrumentation such as en operando nuclear magnetic resonance (“NMR”),
electron microscopes with lithium-tracking capabilities, and en operando x-ray diffraction. This infrastructure has allowed us to optimize
the dry-electrode process, allowing our team to match or surpass traditional electrode tape performance and mechanical integrity. Because
our process is dry and the active material is coated directly onto the current collector, interfacial and composite resistivity of the
electrode tapes often surpass the quality of slurry cast equivalents.
Our
solid-state technology continues to progress as we qualify new chemistries and refine the dry electrode process for solid-state applications.
Currently, we are cycling solid-state coin cells, although we have delayed the production of prototype pouch cells until at least the
beginning of 2027. These cell chemistries are nonflammable, solid-state, and an LFP/graphite cell chemistry. We believe these cells will
be a pivotal technology in grid storage applications once fully deployed. We intend to integrate our conventional and solid-state cells
produced using our dry-electrode process into the existing Dragonfly Energy and Battle Born Batteries product portfolios.
Headquarters,
Manufacturing, and Production
On
February 8, 2022, we entered into a 124-month lease for an additional 390,240 square foot warehouse. In November 2024, we relocated our
headquarters from our 99,000 square foot facility in Reno, Nevada to our new 390,240 square foot facility also in Reno, Nevada, which
has allowed us to increase our production capacity and gives us the ability to increase sales to existing customers and penetrate new
markets. Our 390,240 square foot facility provides a streamlined, partially autonomous production process for our current batteries,
which comprises module assembly and battery assembly, with the availability to expand the number of lines to handle increased volumes
and the additional battery modules we intend to introduce in the near future. We do not own any real estate property. We currently have
four production lines. We continue to have the capability to expand our production volumes
and line quantities to support increased volumes of new products we intend to introduce soon.
Our
manufacturing process is divided into two aspects - (1) module assembly and (2) battery assembly. We use a combination of trained employees
and automated processes to increase production capacity and lower costs while maintaining the same level of quality our customers expect
from our products. Module assembly is a significantly automated process, implementing custom-designed equipment and systems to suit our
production needs. This includes cycling of individual cells to detect faulty components and to enable sorting by capacity. Our custom-designed
automated welders spot weld individual cells that are assembled into specified module jigs based on the desired amp hour. Completed modules
are then fully discharged, recharged fully, and sorted by capacity. Battery assembly is performed largely by hand by our trained employees,
although we continue to look for innovative ways to integrate automation into this process. Our proprietary battery management system
is thoroughly tested for quality cutoffs, then mounted onto individual modules, before the modules are bolted into its casing. We aim
to automate the battery management system testing and installation process, which we expect could increase production capacity fourfold.
We are currently implementing an automated process for the gluing and sealing process, which would incorporate a two-robot system for
gluing and epoxying, as well as a glue pallet system to move finished batteries. After the assembled batteries are tested and sealed,
they are processed for outbound distribution.
Supplier
Relationships
We
have a well-established, global supply chain that underlies the sourcing of the components for our products, although we source domestically
wherever possible. We aim to maintain approximately six months’ worth of all components, other than cells, which we pre-order in
advance for the year to ensure adequate supply. For nearly all of our components, other than our battery management system, we ensure
that we have alternative suppliers available. Our battery management system is sourced from a single supplier based in China who we have
a nearly 10-year relationship with and who manufactures this component exclusively for us based on our proprietary design. Our cells
are sourced from two different, carefully selected cell manufacturers in China who are able to meet our demanding quality standards.
As a result of our long-standing relationships with these suppliers, we are able to source LFP cells on favorable terms and within reasonable
lead-times.
As
we look toward the production of our traditional and solid-state cells, we have signed a Commercial Offtake Agreement with a lithium
mining company and a lithium recycling company, both located in Nevada for the supply of lithium.
Customers;
RV OEM Strategic Arrangements
We
currently serve more than 23,000 customers in North America. Our existing customers consist of leading OEMs (such as Keystone, THOR,
REV Group and Airstream); distributors (who purchase large quantities of batteries from us and sell to consumers); upfitters (who augment
or customize vehicles for specific needs); and retail customers (who purchase from us directly). For the years ended December 31, 2025
and 2024, OEM sales represented 63.0% and 54.5% of our total revenues, respectively.
We
have deep, long-standing relationships with many of our customers. We also have a diverse customer base, with our top 10 customers accounting
for 57.5% of our revenue for the year ended December 31, 2025, in which only two customers accounted for more than 10% of our revenue.
Our customers primarily utilize our products for RVs, marine vessels and off-grid residences. We work directly with OEMs to ensure compatibility
with existing designs and also collaborate on custom designs for new applications.
The
RV market is characterized by low barriers to entry. In North America, there are two large publicly traded RV companies, THOR Industries
and REV Group, in addition to a number of independent RV OEMs. THOR and REV each own a number well-known RV OEM brands and their related
companies. These brands compete on a number of factors such as format (e.g., motorized or towable), price, design, value, quality and
service. On November 19, 2021, we entered into a long-term Manufacturing Supply Agreement with Keystone, a member of the THOR group and
the largest towable RV OEM in North America (the “Supply Agreement”). Under the Supply Agreement, we will be the exclusive
supplier to Keystone for certain of its future LFP battery requirements, solidifying our long standing relationship with Keystone.
In
July 2022, we strengthened our ties with the THOR group of RV OEMs when (i) THOR Industries made a $15,000,000 strategic investment in
us and (ii) we agreed to enter into a future, mutually agreed distribution arrangement and joint IP development arrangement. This arrangement
helps facilitate our ongoing efforts to drive adoption of our products (leveraging the trend of LFP batteries increasingly replacing
lead-acid batteries) by, among other things, increasing the number of RV OEMs that “design in” our batteries as original
equipment and entering into arrangements with members of the various OEM dealer networks to stock our batteries for service and for aftermarket
replacement sales. Once the distribution agreement has been negotiated and signed, during a to-be-agreed transition period, we will use
commercially reasonable efforts to cease marketing and selling our products to other RV OEMs and suppliers to RV OEMs in North America.
Although the full distribution agreement with THOR has not been executed and is subject to negotiation in the future, its terms are expected
to include: (i) an initial term of 24 months, which THOR may renew for successive one-year periods; (ii) a requirement that we be the
sole provider of lithium-ion batteries to the US-based THOR family of companies for THOR sales in the United States, subject to agreed
exceptions; (iii) favored pricing for products and negotiated rebates or other incentives; (iv) a requirement that THOR and its North
American OEMs be our exclusive RV OEM customers for our products in North America, subject to agreed exceptions; and (v) agreeable terms
with respect to registered and unregistered intellectual property rights and technology rights (which do not include our existing intellectual
property, including our solid-state battery technologies and related IP rights), including necessary licenses between the parties, third
party licenses, and allocation of ownership of any intellectual property rights and/or technology rights developed as a result of development
efforts jointly undertaken between THOR and us, subject to certain limitations.
We
continue to seek to grow our customer base within our existing segments; however, we also believe that our products are well suited to
address the needs in additional segments, including residential, commercial and/or industrial standby power, long-haul trucking, industrial
vehicles (such as forklifts, material handling equipment and compact construction equipment) and specialty vehicles (such as emergency
vehicles, utility vehicles and municipal vehicles) and we will seek to expand our market share in these segments in the future.
Sales
and Marketing
Our
proven sales and marketing strategy has allowed us to penetrate our current end markets efficiently. We have established a highly efficient
sales and marketing strategy, to penetrate targeted end markets and ensuring prominent visibility for our Battle Born Batteries and Wakespeed
brands. We prioritize educating our customer base about the benefits of LFP batteries as a superior investment compared to traditional
lead-acid options. Informational videos published on our website and social media platforms highlight these advantages, complemented
by written guides that assist customers in configuring, installing, and utilizing battery systems and accessories. This messaging is
further reinforced through our active presence at tradeshows, live webinars, and other in-person training events with dealers and customers,
fostering direct engagement and ensuring comprehensive product understanding. Participation in these events fosters strong relationships
with both OEMs and retail customers, keeping us attuned to evolving preferences. By leveraging this customer feedback, we collaborate
with major OEMs to design solutions tailored to new and existing applications.
Additionally,
we foster relationships with key industry publications, securing valuable editorial coverage that showcases our innovative power solutions
and how they are used. We believe these strategic collaborations position our brands as industry leaders within our markets and to the
general public as a whole, further strengthening brand awareness and consumer confidence.
We
also leverage targeted pay-per-click advertising campaigns across various platforms, including search engines, and social media. This
data driven approach ensures efficient conversion of high-intent customers at the bottom of the purchase funnel, maximizing return on
investment and driving targeted brand awareness among potential buyers.
Direct
relationships with retail customers remain a core value. Our user-friendly website facilitates direct purchases of Battle Born Batteries
and Wakespeed products, along with well-known third-party components, allowing customers to explore and acquire complete system solutions
in one convenient location. Furthermore, a dedicated team of in-house experts provides comprehensive sales, technical, and service support
to ensure our valued customers receive exceptional care and expertise.
Competition
The
energy storage market is highly competitive, with traditional lead-acid batteries still dominating. However, lithium-ion adoption continues
to grow as customers seek better performance and longer lifespans. We compete with traditional lead-acid manufacturers and distributers,
such as East Penn, Trojan, and Interstate and companies importing and white-labeling low-cost lithium products. This influx of inexpensive
overseas batteries has intensified price competition. We believe our products stand out through American design and assembly, premium
components, superior customer service, and full system design capabilities. Our batteries are lighter and longer-lasting compared to
traditional lead-acid batteries, and easy to install as direct replacements for lead-acid batteries. Proprietary technologies, including
advanced battery management systems, integrated heat capabilities, and intelligent battery communication, ensure reliable, high-performance
energy storage as compared to traditional lead-acid batteries and other lithium-ion products.
With
regard to solid-state technology, we have two main competitors, QuantumScape and Solid Power. While both of these competitors are focused
on the development of solid-state technology for use in the propulsion of electric vehicles, we are focused on power storage applications,
which has different requirements. We believe that our proprietary processes, systems and materials provide us with a significant competitive
advantage in developing a fully solid-state, non-toxic and highly cost-effective energy solution.
As
our solid-state technology comes to fruition and we begin to commercialize this product, we intend to become a vertically integrated
battery company, internalizing all aspects of the manufacturing and assembly process. This is comparable to companies such as Tesla,
BYD Limited and Li-Cycle. Our solid-state technology will also enable us to further penetrate the energy storage market, and we expect
to compete with technology-focused energy storage companies such as EOS Energy, ESS and STEM.
Intellectual
Property
The
success of our business and our technology leadership is supported by our proprietary battery technology. We have received patents and
filed patent applications in the United States and other jurisdictions to provide protection for our technology. We rely upon a combination
of patent, trademark and trade secret laws in the United States and other jurisdictions, as well as license agreements and other contractual
protections, to establish, maintain and enforce rights in our proprietary technologies. In addition, we seek to protect our intellectual
property rights through non-disclosure and invention assignment agreements with our employees and consultants and through non-disclosure
agreements with business partners and other third parties.
As
of December 31, 2025, we owned 50 issued patents and 38 filed and pending patent applications. The pending patent applications are down
from prior year since we abandoned 9 that were no longer useful. The patents and patent applications cover the United States, Canada,
Australia, Korea, Japan, India, China, and Europe (with individual patents in Germany, France and the United Kingdom). We periodically
review and update our patent portfolio to protect our products and newly developed technologies. Currently, we have a combination of
issued patents and pending patent applications covering the ornamental design of our GC2 and GC3 batteries, a device and method for monitoring
battery systems, pre-coated solid-state electrolyte and electroactive powders and their methods of manufacture, methods and systems for
the dry spray deposition of materials in an electrochemical cell; a thermal fuse; battery systems implementing a mesh network communication
protocol; a power charging system for use during towing of a vehicle; and a power charging system with temperature based charging control.
These patents are expected to have expired or expire between May 2033 and 2043, absent any patent term adjustments or extensions.
We
periodically review our development efforts to assess the existence and patentability of new intellectual property. We pursue the registration
of our domain names and trademarks and service marks in the United States and other jurisdictions.
In
an effort to protect our brand, as of December 31, 2025, we owned 41 trademarks globally. Dragonfly owns 18 trademark registrations to
cover our house marks in the United States, including 8 registered trademarks for our design marks in the United States and we have 23
registered trademarks internationally.
Government
Regulation and Compliance
We
currently operate from a dedicated leased manufacturing facility located in Reno, Nevada as well as a leased R&D facility in Sparks,
Nevada. We have never owned any facility at which we operated. Operations at our facilities are subject to a variety of environmental,
health and safety regulations, including those governing the generation, handling, storage, use, transportation, and disposal of hazardous
materials. To conduct our operations, we have to obtain environmental, health, and safety permits and registrations and prepare plans.
We are subject to inspections and possible citations by federal, state, and local environmental, health, and safety regulators. In transit,
lithium-ion batteries are subject to rules governing the transportation of “dangerous goods.” We have policies and programs
in place to assure compliance with our obligations, such as policies relating to workplace safety, fire prevention, hazardous material
management and other emergency action plans. We train our employees and conduct audits of our operations to assess our fulfillment of
these policies.
We
are also subject to laws imposing liability for the cleanup of releases of hazardous substances. Under the law, we can be liable even
if we did not cause a release on real property that we lease. We believe we have taken commercially reasonable steps to avoid such liability
with respect to our current leased facilities.
Employees
and Human Capital Resources
As
of December 31, 2025, we had 141 employees: 137 full-time, 1 part-time and 3 interns. We have adopted our Code of Ethics to support and
protect our culture, and we strive to create a workplace culture in line with our values: “Tell the Truth,” “Be Fair,”
“Keep Your Promises,” “Respect Individuals,” and “Encourage Intellectual Curiosity.” As part of our
initiative to retain and develop our talent, we focus on these key areas:
Attracting
and retaining high quality talent at every level of our business is crucial to our continuing success. We have developed relationships
with the University of Nevada Reno and the Nevada System of Higher Education to further our recruitment reach. We provide competitive
compensation and benefits packages, including performance-based compensation that rewards individual and organizational achievements.