Phate Zhang

Phate is the founder and main author of CnEVPost. He has been reporting since 2009, mainly on macroeconomics and capital markets. He started his career at China Daily and Reuters. Contact via: phate@cnevpost.com.
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CATL sees profit up in Q2, gross margin flat

CATL saw second-quarter profit rebound from the first quarter, while gross margin remained flat.

Xiaomi EV completes capacity ramp-up, expects to reach 100,000 delivery target by early Nov

Capacity ramp-up at the Xiaomi EV plant has now been completed and the full-year delivery target of 100,000 units is expected to be completed by early November, Xiaomi's CEO said.

Honda to cut gas car capacity in China, 2 EV plants to start production within this year

Honda will reduce its gasoline vehicle production capacity in China by 290,000 units and expects two new EV plants to start production in September and November, respectively.

Changan's NEV unit Deepal launches global model S07, starting at $20,730 in China

The Deepal S07 SUV, available in EREV and BEV variants, replaces the S7 to better align with the company's global strategy.

BYD launches 2 new Song family models with DM 5.0 hybrid system, both starting at $18,770

BYD has launched the Song L DM-i and the 2025 Song Plus DM-i, the second batch of DM 5.0-powered hybrid models after the Seal 06 DM-i and Qin L DM-i hybrid sedans.

Nio Onvo L60 to be launched in late Sept, says Onvo president

The Onvo L60 will be available for customers to test drive on the day of its launch, and deliveries will begin about a week after it goes on sale, at the end of September, Onvo's president said.

China doubles subsidies to encourage consumers to replace old cars

Consumers can get a RMB 20,000 subsidy for scrapping an old car and buying an NEV, and a RMB 15,000 subsidy for buying a fuel car of 2.0 L or less, both doubled from previous levels.

Nio may see delay in 2024 swap station buildout target, 3rd swap station plant to open in Sept

William Li said that if Nio's plan to add 1,000 stations in China in 2024 is delayed, it could be by up to 1-2 months. The company is building a third battery swap station assembly plant in Wuhan.

Xpeng to hold tech event on Jul 30, XNGP to see biggest update ever

Xpeng's XNGP is about to see its biggest update ever, and the latest Tianji system, XOS 5.2.0, is about to see a new breakthrough, the company said.

BYD secures order for 120 electric buses in South Africa

BYD will help build South Africa's first fleet of electric buses, with deliveries of those vehicles set to begin in December.