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 plans to start tapping overseas markets in 2024, with 1st stop to be Middle East, report says

Li Auto plans to initially enter Middle Eastern countries including the UAE, Saudi Arabia and possibly some North African countries, with the first model to be the flagship Li L9, according to local media.

Baidu-backed Jiyue cuts price of 1st model by $4,200 one month after launch

Jiyue has slashed the starting prices of both versions of the Jiyue 01 by RMB 30,000 and is compensating customers who have already taken delivery for the difference.

Neta's Thailand plant with 20,000 annual capacity goes into production

Neta's Thailand plant has begun production of the right-hand drive version of the Neta V-II and will be the main manufacturing base for Neta's right-hand drive EVs.

Nio exec shows vehicle driving autonomously, swapping battery automatically in video

The video shows a Nio vehicle traveling to a battery swap station by driving autonomously and driving away after completing the automatic battery swap.

Charging app created by Nio surpasses 4 million registered users

Nio launched the Jia Dian App in September 2019, claiming to support 90 percent of public charging piles in China, and saw over 1 million registered users in June 2022.

Zeekr says its US IPO moving forward orderly in response to reported pause

Earlier today, IFR reported that Zeekr had put its planned US IPO on hold amid weak market sentiment.

JAC could be next member of Nio battery swap alliance, report says

After Changan, Geely, JAC may also join Nio's battery swap system, local media said.

Tie-up with Geely paves way for Nio's swap network to serve both private and commercial vehicles

Nio's battery swap system will go from private domain exclusive service to public service and is expected to turn a profit, local media said.

Nio battery swap alliance adds Geely as new member

Geely becomes the latest Chinese auto giant after Changan to enter into a partnership with Nio on battery swap.

Nvidia expanding its autonomous driving team in China

Nvidia has posted a job ad for its autonomous driving China team, led by former Xpeng smart driving chief Wu Xinzhou.