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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Man who created rumor of BYD buying Nio detained

The man used AI software to create the fake image and spread it online to boost the popularity of his own self-media account.

Pony AI debuts on Nasdaq at $5 billion valuation

Pony AI raised $413 million in its US offering, making it the largest IPO in the autonomous driving space on the US stock market this year.

Onvo president reiterates confidence of delivering over 10,000 units in Dec

Deliveries of the L60 are proceeding at a set pace with a goal of delivering more than 10,000 units in a single month in December, Onvo president said.

BYD asks suppliers to cut prices as China EV market set to see tougher competition

BYD is asking some of its passenger car suppliers to lower their parts quotes, as it expects competition in the NEV market to be fiercer in 2025.

Huawei, JAC joint brand Maextro unveils S800 luxury sedan with estimated starting price of $137,870

Maextro has started pre-sales of the S800 to target the luxury sedan market. Huawei today also launched the updated Luxeed S7, and a new Stelato S9 variant.

China EV insurance registrations for week ending Nov 24: Nio 4,000, Tesla 16,700, Xiaomi 4,600, BYD 95,900

Li Auto had 11,600 insurance registrations last week, Xpeng 7,200, Zeekr 6,200, Leapmotor 9,100 and Aito 7,500.

CATL launches new batteries for heavy-duty commercial vehicles under Tectrans brand

CATL has launched new batteries for heavy-duty commercial vehicles under its commercial vehicle battery brand Tectrans, after previously launching similar products for the logistics and electric bus industries.

EU officials say not yet close to deal with China on EV tariffs

EU and Chinese officials are discussing alternatives to European tariffs on Chinese EVs, but no solution is imminent, Reuters quoted unnamed European officials as saying.

Changan, CATL partner to offer battery swap-enabled EVs for ride hailing market

Changan said its Oshan 520, built on CATL's battery swap solution, will bring a new experience to the shared mobility market.

BYD to launch next-gen blade battery in 2025, exec says

BYD's next-generation blade battery will improve the range of vehicles and extend the life cycle of the battery itself, an executive said.