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November 16, 2021

-- Expedited execution on previously stated commercialization targets -- Successfully completed customer validation tests on non-public roads -- Nominated two strategic suppliers targeted for commercial production -- Unveiled autonomous last mile delivery concept vehicle based on REEs modular EV platform -- Company to host webcast and conference call on November 16th at 8.30 am ET

TEL-AVIV, Israel, Nov. 16, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- REE Automotive (NASDAQ: REE), a leader in e-Mobility, today announced its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2021.

REE Automotive Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer Daniel Barel said, We continued to execute our business plan, reaching significant milestones on both the demand and supply sides, keeping us on track or ahead of schedule on all major milestones. We started customer platform validations and successfully completed private road testing with Navya for its L4 autonomous system. We also formed a strategic collaboration with JB Poindexter, the leader in the U.S. walk-in van market, to penetrate the U.S. Importantly, we unveiled Leopard, an autonomous last-mile delivery concept vehicle geared for delivery, e-retailers and technology companies.

Supporting our platform targeted to a U.S. based delivery van program, we nominated key suppliers Brembo and American Axle. In addition, in preparation for commercial production and deliveries in 2023, we are finalizing our site selection for our first integration center in Austin, Texas. We continue to make progress on our product readiness with our UK Engineering Center, now staffed with approximately 801 engineers. We are honored to have been awarded $17 million funding from the UK government, a strong endorsement of the importance of the commercialization of our technology. We believe our investments in the business and ongoing progress demonstrate the maturation of our technology toward our target of achieving commercial production.

Expand industry penetration through additional partnerships

-- JB Poindexter a leader in the walk-in van market in the US, with numerous leading logistics and delivery customers: Strategic collaboration for the development of commercial electric vehicles, which will integrate REEcornerTM technology and JB Poindexter commercial vehicle bodies for anticipated production in the U.S.

Continue to execute on REEs commercial programs, including the delivery of prototypes for non-public road tests (subsequent to quarter end)

-- Navya a leading autonomous vehicle systems developer: Successful completion of the first phase of customer validation tests of REEcornerTM and control technology for Navyas next-generation autonomous vehicles. Shipment of a REEboard platform for Navyas second stage integration testing

Extend supply chain capacity through nomination of leading suppliers (subsequent to quarter end)

-- Brembo a global leader in brake technology: Nominated to develop and supply braking system for REEcornersTM and EV platforms with initial focus on a U.S.-based delivery van program -- American Axle a global Tier 1 automotive supplier: Nominated to supply high-performance electric drive units for integration into REEcornerTM technology with initial focus on a U.S.-based delivery van program

Recent Technological and Growth Achievements

-- Unveiled an autonomous last-mile delivery concept vehicle enabled by REEs modular EV platform, with design and specifications resulting from collaboration with global delivery and technology companies -- Received 3 patent grants and filed 9 new patent applications during Q3 2021 -- Selected Austin, Texas as location for REEs U.S. Headquarters and first U.S. integration center -- Grew headcount1 to 231 employees, as of September 30, 2021, from 84 employees at year-end 2020, primarily in engineering -- Awarded $17 million funding from the UK government, advancing commercialization -- Won European Design Awards for the Flatformer concept together with Hino Motors

Financial Highlights:

-- GAAP net loss of $414.9 million in the third quarter of 2021, compared to a net loss of $18.8 million in the third quarter of 2020. The year over year change was primarily related to higher non-cash share-based compensation expenses of $409.8 million, compared with $14.4 million in the third quarter of 2020. As previously disclosed in the Companys 20-F filing, the increase resulted mainly from performance-based options which were granted to founders prior to the merger with 10X Capital and were vested at the time of closing. This was partially offset by income from warrant revaluation in the amount of $17.3 million -- Non-GAAP net loss of $19.5 million in the third quarter of 2021, compared to $4.4 million in the third quarter of 2020, driven mainly by higher R&D and engineering expenses as the company ramps up its capabilities towards achieving commercial production in 2023 -- The Company had approximately $294.5 million in cash at quarter end, which is sufficient to execute on its business plan

Outlook:

Based on current market conditions and the current regulatory environment, the Company expects to achieve the following:

-- Commercial: Continue to execute on REEs commercial programs, including the delivery of prototypes for non-public road tests -- Market Growth: Expand industry penetration through additional partnerships, expansion of existing partnerships, and expansion of variety of EV types Powered by REE -- Supply Chain: Extend supply chain capacity by executing additional collaborations with leading suppliers -- Service: Establish North American Powered by REE maintenance and support network -- Headcount: Expected total employees by December 31, 2021 to approximate 2701 -- Total annual capital and operational expenditures on a non-GAAP basis in 2021 not expected to exceed $75 million

1 Employee headcount includes both internal direct employees and external consultants deployed to REE on an FTE basis.

Webcast and Conference Call Information

The Company will host a conference call at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday, November 16, 2021, to discuss results and latest developments. Individuals wishing to participate in the webcast can access the Events page at the Companys website by visiting https://investors.ree.auto/news-events/events or via https://edge.media-server.com/mmc/p/rkvhaymk . If you wish to participate in the call, please dial 1-877-407-9039 domestically or 1-201-689-8470 internationally and provide your name and company affiliation.

A replay will be available on REEs investor website at https://investors.ree.auto/.

Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures

The Company has disclosed financial measurements in this press release that present financial information considered to be non-GAAP financial measures. These measurements are not a substitute for GAAP measurements, although the Company's management uses these measurements as an aid in monitoring the Company's on-going financial performance. Non-GAAP net loss and non-GAAP earnings (loss) per share, measure net loss and earnings (loss) per share, respectively, excluding non-recurring or unusual items that are considered by management to be outside the Companys standard operation and excluding certain non-cash items. Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measurement that is considered by management to be useful in comparing the profitability among companies within the industry by reflecting operating results of the Company excluding non-operating factors. There are limitations associated with the use of non-GAAP financial measures, including that such measures may not be comparable to similarly titled measures used by other companies due to potential differences among calculation methodologies. Thus, there can be no assurance whether (i) items excluded from the non-GAAP financial measures will occur in the future or (ii) there will be cash costs associated with items excluded from the non-GAAP financial measures. The Company compensates for these limitations by using these non-GAAP financial measures as supplements to GAAP financial measures and by providing the reconciliations for the non-GAAP financial measures to their most comparable GAAP financial measures. Investors should consider adjusted measures in addition to, and not as a substitute for, or superior to, financial performance measures prepared in accordance with GAAP.

REE AUTOMOTIVE LTD. Condensed Consolidated Statements of OperationsU.S. dollars in thousands (except share and per share data)(Unaudited)

Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September June 30, September September September 30, 30, 30, 30, 2021 2021 2020 2021 2020 Revenues - - 119 6 336 Cost of sales 324 4 224 339 569 Gross loss (324 ) (4 ) (105 ) (333 ) (233 )Operating expenses:Research anddevelopment 212,438 9,545 4,465 229,132 24,618 expenses, netSelling,general and 219,507 21,590 14,301 246,545 32,520 administrativeexpensesTotaloperating 431,945 31,135 18,766 475,677 57,138 expensesOperating loss (432,269 ) (31,139 ) (18,871 ) (476,010 ) (57,371 )Income fromwarrant 17,263 - - 17,263 - revaluationFinancial 114 8 84 126 377 income, netNet lossbefore income (414,892 ) (31,131 ) (18,787 ) (458,621 ) (56,994 )taxIncome tax 13 45 - 58 - expenseNet loss (414,905 ) (31,176 ) (18,787 ) (458,679 ) (56,994 )Netcomprehensive (414,905 ) (31,176 ) (18,787 ) (458,679 ) (56,994 )lossBasic anddiluted net (1.57 ) (0.16 ) (0.12 ) (2.09 ) (0.37 )loss per shareWeightedaverage numberof ordinaryshares andpreferred 264,141,657 198,999,979 159,596,841 219,207,053 152,393,020 shares used incomputingbasic anddiluted netloss per share

REE AUTOMOTIVE LTD. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETSU.S. dollars in thousands (except share and per share data)

September 30, December 31, 2021 2020 Unaudited AuditedASSETS CURRENT ASSETS:Cash and cash $ 294,489 $ 44,707 equivalentsRestricted 1,074 800 cashShort-term - 1,667 depositsInventory 253 271 Trade 1 55 receivablesOtherreceivables 10,612 428 and prepaidexpensesTotal current 306,429 47,928 assets NON-CURRENT ASSETS:Deferredtransaction - 328 costsProperty andequipment, 1,921 755 netTotalnon-current 1,921 1,083 assets TOTAL ASSETS $ 308,350 $ 49,011 LIABILITIESAND SHAREHOLDERS'EQUITY CURRENT LIABILITIES:Trade $ $ payables 3,399 970Otherpayables and 7,358 2,260 accruedexpensesDeferred 578 - revenuesTotalcurrent 11,335 3,230 liabilities NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES:

Warrants 14,795 - liabilityTotalnon-current 14,795 - liabilities TOTAL 26,130 3,230 LIABILITIES SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY:

Ordinary and - - Preferredshares^(1)

Additional 850,077 154,959 paid-incapital

Accumulated (567,857 ) (109,178 )deficitTotalshareholders' 282,220 45,781 equityTOTALLIABILITIESAND $ 308,350 $ 49,011 SHAREHOLDERS'EQUITY

(1) Shares and per share data are presented on a retroactive basis to reflect the stock split following completion of the Merger on July 22, 2021.

REE AUTOMOTIVE LTD. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWU.S. dollars in thousands (Unaudited)



Nine Months Ended September 30, 2021 2020 Cash flows fromoperating activities:Net loss (458,679 ) (56,994 )Adjustmentsrequired toreconcile net loss to net cash used inoperatingactivities:Depreciation 292 115 Capital loss 92 18 Share-based 433,962 48,039 compensationRevaluation of (17,263 ) - warrants liabilityTransaction costs 2,887 - related to warrantsDecrease in 18 49 inventoryDecrease (increase)in trade 54 (61 )receivablesIncrease in otherreceivables and (10,124 ) (343 )prepaid expensesIncrease in trade 2,635 866 payablesIncrease in otherpayables and 4,879 767 accrued expensesDeferred revenues 578 - Net cash used inoperating (40,669 ) (7,544 )activities Cash flows frominvesting activities: Proceeds from 1,667 - depositsPurchase ofproperty and (1,428 ) (510 )equipmentNet cash providedby (used in) 239 (510 )investingactivities Cash flows fromfinancing activities: Proceeds fromexercise of 2,907 - warrants topreferred sharesProceeds frommerger, net of 287,579 - transaction costsProceeds fromexercise of - 209 ordinary sharesProceeds fromissuance of - 25,825 Preferred shares,netNet cash providedby financing 290,486 26,034 activities Increase in cash,cash equivalents 250,056 17,980 and restricted cashCash, cashequivalents and 45,507 27,712 restricted cash atbeginning of yearCash, cashequivalents and $ $ restricted cash at 295,563 45,692end of period

Reconciliation of GAAP Financial Metrics to Non-GAAPU.S. dollars in thousands (except share and per share data)(Unaudited)

Reconciliation of Net Loss to Adjusted EBITDA

Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September June30, September September September 30, 2021 30, 30, 30, 2021 2020 2021 2020Net Loss on a (414,905 ) (31,176 ) (18,787 ) (458,679 ) (56,994 )GAAP Basis Financial (114 ) (8 ) (84 ) (126 ) (377 )income, net Income tax 13 45 - 58 - expense

Depreciation 123 95 50 292 115 andamortization Income fromwarrant (17,263 ) - - (17,263 ) - revaluation Transactioncosts related 2,887 - - 2,887 - to warrants Share-based 409,829 20,027 14,388 433,962 48,040 compensationAdjusted (19,430 ) (11,017 ) (4,433 ) (38,869 ) (9,216 )EBITDA^(1)

(1) Adjusted EBITDA excludes non-GAAP adjustments for share-based compensation, income from warrant revaluation and transaction costs related to warrants.

Reconciliation of GAAP cost of sales expenses to Non-GAAP cost of sales expenses; GAAP research and development expenses to Non-GAAP research and development expenses; GAAP selling, general, and administrative expenses to Non-GAAP selling, general, and administrative expenses; GAAP net loss to Non-GAAP net loss, and GAAP net loss per Share, basic and diluted to Non-GAAP net loss per Share, basic and diluted

Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September June September September September 30, 30, 30, 30, 30, 2021 2021 2020 2021 2020GAAP cost of 324 4 224 339 569 salesShare-based (309 ) - - (309 ) - compensationNon-GAAP cost 15 4 224 30 569 of sales GAAP researchand 212,438 9,545 4,465 229,132 24,618 developmentexpensesShare-basedcompensation ^ (200,194 ) (1,537 ) (1,832 ) (203,376 ) (19,574 )(1)Non-GAAPresearch and 12,244 8,008 2,633 25,756 5,044 developmentexpenses GAAP selling,general, and 219,507 21,590 14,301 246,545 32,520 administrativeexpensesTransactioncosts related (2,887 ) - - (2,887 ) - to warrantsShare-basedcompensation^ (209,326 ) (18,490 ) (12,556 ) (230,277 ) (28,466 )(1) (2)Non-GAAPselling,general, and 7,294 3,100 1,745 13,381 4,054 administrativeexpenses GAAP net loss (414,905 ) (31,176 ) (18,787 ) (458,679 ) (56,994 )Transactioncosts related 2,887 - - 2,887 - to warrantsIncome fromwarrant (17,263 ) - - (17,263 ) - revaluation^(3)Share-basedcompensation^ 409,829 20,027 14,388 433,962 48,040 (1) (2)Non-GAAP net (19,452 ) (11,149 ) (4,399 ) (39,093 ) (8,954 )loss Non-GAAP basicand diluted (0.07 ) (0.06 ) (0.03 ) (0.18 ) (0.06 )net loss pershare

(1) As disclosed in the Companys 20-F form as of July 28, 2021, the share-based compensation expenses resulted mainly from options which were granted to founders prior to the merger with 10X Capital and were vested at the time of closing. As a result, the Company recorded non-cash share-based compensation expenses in the amount of $194.2 million and $194.2 million in research and development expenses and in selling, general and administrative expenses, respectively.(2) In June and August 2021, the Company issued ordinary shares to a strategic partner. For the second and third quarter of 2021, the Company recorded non-cash share-based compensation expenses in the amount of $15.9 million and $3.0 million in selling, general and administrative expenses, respectively.(3) In July 2021 the Company assumed public and private warrants as part of its merger with 10x Capital. For the third quarter of 2021, the change in fair value of the warrants resulted in the Company recording non-cash income of $17.3 million.

About REE AutomotiveREE (Nasdaq: REE) is an automotive technology leader whose mission is to empower companies to build any size or shape of electric or autonomous vehicle from Class 1 through Class 6 for any application and any target market. REE aims to serve as the underpinning on top of which EVs and AVs will be built and envisions a future where EVs and AVs will be Powered by REE.

REEs revolutionary technology the REEcorner packs critical vehicle components (steering, braking, suspension, powertrain and control) into a single compact module positioned between the chassis and the wheel, enabling REE to build the industrys flattest EV platforms with more room for passengers, cargo and batteries. REE uses x-by-wire technology to control each of the corners of the vehicles with full drive-by-wire, brake-by-wire and steer-by-wire.

REEs EV platforms afford complete freedom of design, enabling auto-manufacturers, OEMs, delivery & logistic fleets, Mobility-as-a-Service providers and new mobility players to design mission-specific EVs and AVs based on their exact business requirements and significantly reduce their time-to-market, lower TCO and meet zero-carbon regulations.

Headquartered in Herzliya, Israel, REE has an Engineering Center in the UK, as well as subsidiaries worldwide including Japan and Germany, and plans to open its U.S. headquarters and first Integration Center in Austin, Texas. REEs unique CapEx-light manufacturing model leverages Tier-1 partners existing production lines; the companys extensive partner ecosystem encompasses leading names including Hino Motors (truck arm of Toyota), Magna International, JB Poindexter, Navya and American Axle & Manufacturing to provide a full turnkey solution.

REEs patented technology, together with its unique value proposition, position it to break new ground in e-Mobility. For more information visit https://www.ree.auto.

Caution About Forward-Looking StatementsThis communication includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements, other than statements of historical facts, may be forward-looking statements. Words such as may, will, should, likely, anticipates, expects, intends, plan, projects, believes, views, estimates, future, allow, aims, strives endeavors and similar expressions are used to identify these forward-looking statements. These statements include, among other things, the Companys statements about the Companys strategic and business plans, relationships or outlook, the impact of trends on and interest in its business, intellectual property or product and its future results. These forward-looking statements are based on REEs expectations and beliefs concerning future events and involve risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations. These factors are difficult to predict accurately and may be beyond REEs control. Forward-looking statements in this communication or elsewhere speak only as of the date made and REE undertakes no obligation to update its forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise, should circumstances change, except as otherwise required by securities and other applicable laws. In light of these risks and uncertainties, investors should keep in mind that results, events or developments discussed in any forward-looking statement made in this communication may not occur. Uncertainties and risk factors that could affect REEs future performance and cause results to differ from the forward-looking statements in this release include, but are not limited to: REEs ability to commercialize its strategic plan; REEs ability to maintain and advance relationships with current Tier 1 suppliers and strategic partners; development of REEs advanced prototypes into marketable products; REEs ability to grow and scale manufacturing capacity through relationships with Tier 1 suppliers; REEs estimates of unit sales, expenses and profitability and underlying assumptions; REEs reliance on its UK Engineering Center of Excellence for the design, validation, verification, testing and homologation of its products; REEs limited operating history; risks associated with REEs commercial production in 2023 and thereafter; REEs dependence on potential suppliers, some of which will be single or limited source; development of the market for commercial EVs; intense competition in the e-mobility space, including with competitors who have significantly more resources; risks related to the fact that the Company is incorporated in Israel and governed by Israeli law; REEs ability to make continued investments in its platform; the impact of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and any other worldwide health epidemics or outbreaks that may arise; the need to attract, train and retain highly-skilled technical workforce; changes in laws and regulations that impact REE; REEs ability to enforce, protect and maintain intellectual property rights; REEs ability to retain engineers and other highly qualified employees to further its goals; and other risks and uncertainties set forth in the sections entitled Risk Factors and Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements in REEs final prospectus relating to its business combination filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC) on July 1, 2021 and in subsequent filings with the SEC. While the list of factors discussed above and the list of factors presented in the final prospectus are considered representative, no such list should considered to be a complete statement of all potential risks and uncertainties. Unlisted factors may present significant additional obstacles to the realization of forward-looking statements.

Contacts: Investor Relations MediaLimor Gruber Keren ShemeshVP Investor Relations | REE Automotive Chief Marketing Officer | REE Automotive+972-50-5239233 +972-54-5814333investors@ree.auto media@ree.auto

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