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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Nio Firefly's 1st model to be ready by year-end, report says

Nio Firefly's first model is expected to be ready by the end of this year, with the smart driving system to be based on a vendor-supplied solution, according to local media.

Chinese EV startup Rox Motor goes global, to build sales outlets in 5 overseas markets

Rox Motor has signed distribution agreements with partners from Qatar, Kuwait, Azerbaijan, the Philippines, and Egypt to initiate the construction of sales channels in these five emerging markets.

Tesla recalls 870 imported Model X cars in China

Some of the vehicles included in the recall may have a roof trim panel with insufficient primer, which in extreme cases can come off the vehicle.

Nio says over 70% of its car buyers have opted for BaaS battery rental since Mar

Nio made significant changes to its BaaS service on March 14, making it easier for car owners to buy out batteries while lowering the cost of monthly rentals.
Related:  Nio revamps BaaS service amid fierce price war

Zeekr 7X SUV debuts at Chengdu auto show, official launch set for Sept 20

The Zeekr 7X will begin deliveries in China by the end of September, followed by global deliveries within a year.

Tesla plans to launch 2 updated Model Y variants next year, report says

The two updated Model Ys include a 5-seat version codenamed Juniper, which is expected to begin deliveries in the first quarter of next year. The other is a 7-seat version expected to begin deliveries in the fourth quarter of 2025.

Tesla rumored to launch 7-seat Model Y in China and Europe in Oct

Tesla plans to launch a seven-seat version of the Model Y in China and Europe in October, with production of the model already underway at Giga Shanghai, according to local media.

Tesla asked Canada for lower tariff rate on its China-made EVs, report says

Tesla had approached Ottawa to lower tariffs on its cars ahead of Canada's announcement this week of a 100 percent tariff on China-made EVs, Reuters reported.
Related:  Canada to impose 100% tariff on China EVs

BYD sees Q2 net income double from Q1, gross margin slips

BYD's net income in the second quarter was up 98.36 percent from the first quarter, while gross margin was 18.69 percent, down 3.19 percentage points from the first quarter.

China Aug EV sales preview: Deutsche Bank expects Nio at 20,000, Tesla 65,000, BYD 370,000

Nio's retail sales in August are estimated at around 20,000 units, flat year-on-year and flat sequentially, Deutsche Bank said.