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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BYD launches 2 new models in Seal lineup, starts adopting LiDAR for enhanced driver assistance

BYD has launched the 2025 Seal and the new Seal 07 DM-i, both based on its latest technology architecture. The 2025 Seal is BYD's first model to feature LiDAR.

BYD Denza to start Z9GT pre-sales on Aug 20

The Z9GT, with nearly 1, 000 horsepower, can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in less than three seconds, Denza previously said.

Tesla sells 46,227 cars in China in Jul, exports 27,890 from Shanghai plant

Tesla's July sales in China decreased by 21.99 percent from 59,261 in June as exports from its Shanghai factory increased by 137.44 percent.

SAIC's MG Motor to build plant and R&D center in Mexico

The plant would aim to make Mexico a pole for SAIC Group and MG's growth and expansion in Latin America and the Caribbean, MG said.

BAIC BluePark shares plunge as orders for joint model with Huawei appear to disappoint investors

The Stelato S9 -- the first model jointly built by Huawei and BAIC BluePark -- has received more than 2,500 firm orders in the first 24 hours of its launch.

BYD opens 1st dealership store in Poland

BYD has so far offered seven models in more than 20 countries in Europe.

Xpeng to start taking pre-orders for Mona M03 on Aug 8

Xpeng Mona M03 production vehicles will roll off the production line later this month, and the official launch is expected to be this month as well.

Tesla recalls 1.68 million cars in China, to fix via OTA update

Some of the vehicles in the recall may have a system that fails to detect the unlocked state of the frunk lid after it has been unlocked, which could result in the frunk lid being lifted while the vehicle is in motion.

Huawei, BAIC joint brand Stelato launches S9 to target premium electric sedan market

The Stelato S9 starts at RMB 399,800 ($55,910), has a CLTC range of up to 816 km, and comes with Huawei's latest ADS 3.0 driver assistance system.

China EV insurance registrations for week ending Aug 4: Nio 5,800, Tesla 12,500, Xiaomi 3,800, BYD 80,200

Li Auto had 11,800 insurance registrations last week, Xpeng had 2,200, Zeekr had 4,100, Leapmotor had 5,800 and Aito had 9,200.