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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Li Auto delivers record 50,353 vehicles in Dec, beats guidance for Q4

Li Auto delivered a record 50,353 vehicles in December, up 137.15 percent year-on-year and up 22.72 percent from November.

Factbox: China's NEV purchase tax policy changes from Jan 1, here's how

Simply put, consumers who buy NEVs with an invoice amount exceeding RMB 339,000 are required to pay purchase tax. Models that support battery swap get preferential treatment.

Li Auto delays Li Mega MPV launch to Mar 1

Li Auto had planned to launch the Li Mega in December and begin its deliveries in late February.

Xpeng gets over 30,000 pre-orders for X9 MPV

Xpeng will officially launch the X9 on January 1, with a launch event starting at 6:30 pm Beijing Time.

VW Anhui starts production of Cupra Tavascan EV for export to Europe

Volkswagen Anhui has started production of the Cupra Tavascan for export to Europe, and another Volkswagen-branded model for the Chinese market will roll off the production line in 2024.

Xpeng expands XNGP coverage to 52 cities after beta tests in 27 extra cities

"I strongly believe that the demand for ADAS will surge in the next five years, and Xpeng will be the preferred smart EV brand for consumers," said Xpeng CEO.

China's Gotion sees its 1st US-made battery pack roll off line

Located in the Silicon Valley area, the plant is Gotion's first US battery pack production line, targeting the Americas energy storage system market.

Nio releases new battery upgrade rules, new conditions to apply after Jan 1

Customers who buy a Nio vehicle including the battery pack on or after January 1, 2024, will only be able to permanently upgrade the standard-range battery pack to long-range one year later.

Xiaomi unveils its 1st EV model SU7, aims to be among top 5 automakers globally in 20 years

Xiaomi wants to become one of the top five car companies in the world in 15-20 years and aims to be among the top-tier players in the smart driving space in 2024.

Xiaomi EV tech launch: Live updates

Xiaomi hopes to become one of the top five car companies in the world through 15-20 years of efforts, said CEO Lei Jun.