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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Tesla cuts Model S and Model X prices in China

The Model S Plaid price has been cut by 19 percent and the Model X Plaid price by about 21 percent compared to the prices previously displayed on Tesla's China website.

Nio ES8 wait time gets slightly shorter in China

The ES8 delivered 1,917 units in July, up 226.02 percent from June and a new high since December 2021.

Tesla starts pre-sales of revamped Model 3 in China at higher starting price

Tesla unexpectedly started pre-sales of its revamped Model 3 in China today, with a higher starting price that may come as a relief to local rivals.

New report reveals what steps Nio has taken to boost sales

Nio is finally getting all-in on selling cars, making adjustments to its organizational structure, customer engagement, and sales team management to boost sales, according to local media.

Changan's EV arm Avatr closes $410 million in new funding

Avatr's post-investment valuation reached RMB 20 billion, and Nio's stake in the company dropped from 0.81 percent to 0.67 percent.

SAIC to form JV with startup QingTao to make solid-state batteries

SAIC's joint lab with QingTao completed tests to install first-generation solid-state batteries into prototype vehicles with a maximum range of 1,083 kilometers in the test vehicles.

New spy photo and video show more details of Xpeng X9 MPV

The Xpeng X9 will be launched at the end of the fourth quarter and will likely make a limited contribution to this year's deliveries, the EV maker's management said earlier this month.

VW-backed battery maker Gotion sees Q2 profit up 76.52% from Q1

Gotion's net profit for the first half of the year reached RMB 209 million, up 223.75 percent year-on-year.

Neta announces closing of nearly $1 billion in new financing

Neta has announced the closing of a RMB 7 billion Crossover round of financing, without revealing any other details about the funding.

Nio Q2 earnings call live updates: New EC6 and phone to be launched in Sept, Alps' 1st model in H2 2024

Nio announced its Q2 earnings today, and here are the key takeaways from the earnings call, with the latest being at the top.