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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Audi reportedly in talks to buy platform from SAIC's EV unit IM Motors

Audi seeks to take over the EV platform owned by IM Motors, with talks in an advanced stage, according to a Reuters report.

Nio announces closing of investment from Abu Dhabi fund

Nio and the CYVN entities will work together on strategic collaborations in international business and technology partnerships, the EV maker said.

Nio ET5 and ES7 get 5-star Euro NCAP safety ratings

The Nio ET5 and ES7 -- known as the EL7 in Europe -- both earned the highest five-star rating in the latest Euro NCAP safety tests, following the ET7 sedan.

Goldman Sachs initiates coverage on Xpeng with Buy rating, bullish on G6 potential

Goldman Sachs believes the market has yet to fully reflect the potential of the G6, with the model ranking No.1 among comparable models, and which is the most competitive product released by Xpeng to date.

Morgan Stanley offers views on Nio's recent outperformance, expects 15,000 deliveries in Jul

Amid positive sector sentiment, investors are inclined to take opportunities on laggards like Nio to play the catch-up, Morgan Stanley said.

Nio reportedly delays mass production plans for in-house developed batteries

Based on its latest plans, Nio has slowed down some of the equipment purchases for its battery factory, according to local media.

BYD teams up with MeetKai to build showroom for Americas in metaverse

BYD World went live first in Ecuador, tomorrow it will go live in Chile, and in a few weeks it will be available in all Latin American countries.

EVs with all-solid-state batteries expected to be in mass production by 2030, doubling range from today, TrendForce says

By then, the energy density of lithium batteries could reach 500 Wh/kg, providing EVs with two to three times the range of liquid lithium batteries and tying the range of fuel vehicles, TrendForce said.

Nio's NOP+ driver assistance software available on Beijing's ring roads and major highways

NOP+ has achieved full coverage on Beijing's city ring roads, including the 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th ring roads, as well as fast roads and highways, Nio said.

China NEV insurance registrations for week ending Jul 9: Li Auto 7,900, Tesla 3,200, Nio 3,100

Deliveries are usually relatively slow at the beginning of the month, and Tesla's pattern is to produce cars for export in the first half of the quarter and for the local market in the second half.