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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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.

Nio supplier Innovusion says its cumulative LiDAR deliveries exceed 200,000 units

Driven by demand, Innovusion's new production line is in the works and will enter mass production in December, it said.

Xpeng Q3 earnings call: Live updates

Xpeng is confident of achieving rapid volume growth and a significant rebound in gross margin in the fourth quarter.

Xpeng Q3 earnings: Deutsche Bank's 1st look

"Promotional activity appeared more aggressive than anticipated," Deutsche Bank said.

Xpeng Q3 revenue slightly below expectations, gross margin still negative

Xpeng guided for fourth-quarter deliveries in the range of 59,500 to 63,500 units, meaning it expects to deliver a total of 39,498 to 43,498 vehicles in November and December.

Regulatory filing shows what Xiaomi's 1st EV model looks like with core specs

Xiaomi's first EV model is bigger than the Tesla Model 3 and Nio ET5, and will be available in single and dual motor versions, with battery suppliers BYD and CATL.

Xiaomi's 1st EV model to begin mass production in Dec and hit market in Feb 2024, report says

Xiaomi's car factory in Beijing has been conducting small-volume trial production for some time now, with dozens of vehicles already produced, according to local media.

Nio starts recruiting dealer partners for its main brand and sub-brand

Nio has started recruiting dealership partners for the Nio brand and a sub-brand, in what appears to be a move aimed at reducing expenses while expanding sales network.

Nio wins final verdict in lawsuit against vlogger

The final judgment upheld the original verdict, requiring the owner of the Douyin account Cheshiji to post an apology to Nio for thirty consecutive days and pay RMB300,000 in damages.

China EV insurance registrations for week ending Nov 12: Nio 2,900, Xpeng 3,900, Li Auto 10,000, Tesla 12,700

Between November 1 and November 12, Nio vehicles had 5,700 insurance registrations in China, Xpeng 6,100, Li Auto 15,400, and Tesla 22,900.