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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The common feature of Nio, Li Auto, Xpeng's mobile apps? Pretty girls!

Nio and Li Auto's mobile apps have been featuring pretty girls significantly more often lately, while Xpeng is running a campaign to encourage users to share such content on its app.

BYD aims to sell at least 3 million vehicles this year

BYD aims to sell at least 3 million vehicles this year and strive to reach 3.6 million, said Wang Chuanfu, its chairman and president.

Nio opens new Nio House in Frankfurt, its 2nd in Germany

Nio co-founder and president Qin Lihong was on-site for the opening of the Nio House in Frankfurt.

Analysts explain how falling lithium carbonate prices affect EV costs

For an EV with a 70-kWh pack, the cost of the battery is now RMB 12,300 - RMB 14,500 lower than when lithium carbonate prices were at their previous high, analysts say.

China to allow extended sales periods for ICE models based on existing emissions standard, report says

Price war has been the most talked about topic in China's auto industry this month, and the imminent implementation of a new emissions standard is seen as a major factor.

Li Auto sees L-series models exceed 100,000 cumulative deliveries

In the price range of RMB 300,000-500,000, Li Auto has a market share of nearly 20 percent, it said.

BYD to unveil new technology called 'Yunnian' on Apr 10

BYD previously hinted that the technology is expected to give the vehicle ride an emperor's seat-like feel.

Nio to start ET5 delivery in Germany on Mar 31

March 31 is the official delivery date for the Nio ET5 in Germany, and Nio is using it as an opportunity to launch its ET5 first mover marketing campaign.

BYD expects its Q1 NEV sales to grow over 80% YoY, aims to be largest automaker in China by year-end

Based on January-February retail sales, BYD is already the largest automaker in China with an 11.8 percent share.

Nio brings over 300 partners together to help it achieve swap station build-out goal

Nio said it hopes to strengthen its relationships with partners to help it reach its plan to add 1,000 battery swap stations in 2023.