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 to be included in HK's benchmark stock index starting Dec 4

The Hang Seng Index is one of the earliest stock indices in Hong Kong, and since its launch on November 24, 1969, it has become an important indicator of Hong Kong's stock market.

Tesla to raise vehicle prices in China again next week, report says

Over the past month, Tesla has made three price hikes in China, albeit for different models.

Li Auto brings in supplier to help develop assisted driving for its lower-priced models, report says

Li Auto's own smart driving team will instead focus more on the development of the AD Max system that comes with its highest priced models, according to local media.

BYD adds Sealion series to its model lineup, Sealion 07 makes debut

BYD's Ocean range of SUVs will be integrated into the Sealion array and sedan models into the Seal array.

Li Auto says Li Mega gets over 10,000 pre-orders in less than 2 hours after pre-sale begins

Customers can reserve the Li Mega by paying a refundable RMB 5,000 for priority delivery. Deliveries of the model will begin at the end of February.

Xpeng officially unveils X9 MPV, starts pre-sales at far lower price than Li Mega

Xpeng X9 starts at RMB 388,000 for pre-sales, with deliveries to begin in January, while Li Auto's Li Mega will be priced between RMB 500,000 and 600,000.

Li Auto officially unveils its 1st BEV Li Mega and starts pre-sales

Li Auto said the Li Mega will be priced at less than RMB 600,000, with an official launch in December and deliveries starting in February.

BYD says Atto 3 well received in several countries, to launch more models in global markets

In addition to the Atto 3, Dolphin and Seal, BYD said it will launch a number of competitive NEV models in global markets.

Polestar cuts Polestar 4 starting price in China by 14% before deliveries begin

Polestar has taken a page out of Nio's book by stripping out some of the perks, thus lowering the Polestar 4's starting price by 14 percent to RMB 299,900.

BYD Yangwang concept car showcases ability to provide extra safety backups

The concept car has no conventional steering, nor conventional brakes, but is capable of driving normally. The technology will provide an extra safety backup on top of the traditional braking and steering devices.