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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Nio signs deal with die-casting parts supplier Wencan

Wencan aims to supply products from near Nio's plants by 2025, and the two companies will work together to arrange capacity expansion plans.

Xpeng begins P7i deliveries in China

Xpeng's store traffic and test drives have reached new highs in recent months following the launch of the P7i, the company's management said earlier this month.

CPCA expects China's Mar NEV retail sales to rise 27.5% from Feb to 560,000 units

The overall market is recovering at a slower pace than previously expected due to increased consumer wait-and-see sentiment caused by big price cuts, the CPCA said.

Tesla recalls 2,649 more imported Model S in China due to risk of frunk lid opening while driving

The frunk lid of the vehicles in the recall could suddenly open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of a crash.

First Nio House in Netherlands opens

Nio co-founder and president Qin Lihong attended the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the opening of the Nio House in the Netherlands.

Li Auto sees cumulative deliveries exceed 300,000 units

This means Li Auto has seen more than 10,905 deliveries so far this month.

G6 will be swing factor for Xpeng, says Deutsche Bank

The upcoming G6 will need to be successful to make Xpeng to be truly relevant again in the market, said Edison Yu's team.

Nio CFO says confident of meeting this year's sales target

That will be achieved through new models, expanding the company's charging and battery swap network, and unlocking self-driving technology, the Nio CFO said.

BYD reportedly reduces shifts at two EV plants

BYD has asked some workers at its Xi'an plant to work only four days a week and shifts at its Shenzhen plant have been reduced from three shifts a day to two shifts a day, according to a report from Reuters.

Beijing, Xi'an latest cities to offer subsidies to encourage residents to buy NEVs

Beijing is offering subsidies of up to RMB 10,000 for residents to purchase NEVs, while Xi'an is offering subsidies of up to RMB 6,000 for NEV purchases and RMB 10,000 for the installation of charging piles.