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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Tesla upgrades China-made Model Y with new suspension system to improve comfort

The Model Y SUVs produced by Giga Shanghai since January 1 are equipped with an updated suspension system for improved comfort.

BYD's Denza brand hikes D9 EV price by $865

Deliveries of the Denza D9 EV began last week, with an executive saying at the time that the Denza received more than 10,000 new orders in February.

China NEV insurance registrations for week ending Feb 26: BYD 39,473, Tesla 10,705, Nio 3,357

The Nio ET5 contributed 53 percent of the volume with 1,786 insurance registrations last week.

BYD to take on Mercedes-Benz G-Class with 1st model of F brand, report says

The first product of the F brand will be launched within the year and will focus on the off-road segment, according to local media.

Li Auto Q4 earnings: Deutsche Bank's first look

If Li Auto maintains the current level of demand for the second half of the year, there would be upside to consensus estimates, according to Edison Yu's team.

Nio has started construction of its battery plant phase 1, report says

Nio's battery team has been boosted to 1,000 people and is developing its own lithium manganese iron phosphate (LMFP) and 46 series ternary batteries, according to local media.

Li Auto Q4 revenue slightly above expectations, gross margin rebounds significantly

Li Auto guided for first-quarter deliveries of 52,000 to 55,000 vehicles, meaning it expects to deliver a total of 36,859 to 39,859 vehicles in February and March.

Lithium's downward trend may be disrupted as Chinese mining hub suspends production

Lithium miners in Yichun, nicknamed the "lithium capital of Asia," are being suspended for production violations that analysts expect will affect 13 percent of the global lithium supply if production is halted for a month.

Seres, Huawei sign deal on joint business, aim to sell 1 million NEVs by 2026

Seres and Huawei will jointly launch a new vehicle platform, the first flagship model of which is scheduled for release in 2023.

BYD cuts prices on some models, delivery wait times shortened

This is BYD's first price cut this year, meaning that keeping market share stable in 2023 may be more important than maintaining profit margins.