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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Zeekr sees 1st Zeekr 001s built for Europe roll off line, local deliveries expected within this year

After the Netherlands and Sweden, Zeekr will soon enter other European markets including Norway, Germany, Denmark and France, it said.

Nio has updated configurators for all models, here are latest wait times

The ES6 now has a wait time of 3-4 weeks, the ET5 and ET5 Touring are both about 3 weeks, and the ES8 is 8-9 weeks.

Li Auto launches Li L9 Pro: No LiDAR, $4,200 cheaper, delivery to start this month

The Li L9 Pro does not come with LiDAR, and the assisted driving chip has been switched from 2 Nvidia Orin X chips to a Journey 5 from Horizon Robotics.

Li Auto Q2 earnings preview: Strong quarter expected, what else to watch?

Deutsche Bank expects Li Auto's management to guide third-quarter deliveries at around 100,000 units, driven by strong demand for the Li L7 and Li L8.

Xpeng confirms head of autonomous driving to leave

Xpeng CEO said the company has been preparing for the transition for nearly a year, and that its goals for XNGP remain unchanged.

China Jul NEV retail drops 3% MoM to 647,000, preliminary CPCA data show

The latest data was revised upward from the CPCA's previous estimate of 620,000 units.

Xpeng shares plunge in HK as rumors swirl that its head of autonomous driving to depart

Xpeng's vice president of autonomous driving, Wu Xinzhou, is rumored to be leaving the company and is set to join US chip giant Nvidia.

VW's Jetta brand reportedly to buy Leapmotor's EV platform

Volkswagen's Jetta brand is in talks to partner with Leapmotor, with FAW-Volkswagen likely to buy out one of Leapmotor's platform technologies, according to local media.

Great Wall explores bringing Baidu's AI model Ernie to its cars

Great Wall is teaming up with Baidu to explore the use of Ernie's AI model technology in its production vehicles.

Morgan Stanley expects Nio shares 'very likely' to rise over next 15 days

A solid order backlog and improving production ramp bode well for Nio's ongoing operational recovery and rising sales, Morgan Stanley said.