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 adds 19 swap stations in Jul, on track to reach 50 millionth service milestone within days

By the end of July, Nio had accumulated about 49.6 million battery swap services. It is on track to reach its 50 millionth service milestone on August 5-6.

Mercedes-Benz gets permit to conduct L4 autonomous driving tests in Beijing

Vehicles with L4 autonomous driving capabilities can perform most driving tasks in most scenarios on their own, without the need for a driver to take over.

Zeekr launches Zeekr X in Singapore, starts deliveries in Thailand

Zeekr's first store in Singapore will open at the end of August. The first right-hand drive version of the Zeekr X has been delivered in Thailand.

Tesla China sells 74,117 cars in Jul, up 4.38% from Jun

In the January-July period, Tesla China sold 500,740 vehicles, surpassing the 500,000 mark, albeit down 7.41 percent year-on-year.

Audi's new EV series for China won't feature signature four-ring logo, report says

The new EV series, internally codenamed "Purple," will have a concept car unveiled in November, when Audi will explain the series' "brand story," according to Reuters.

Supplier hints Nio working on F3, F4 plants

A supplier said it has won a bid for Nio's F3-1 project for assembly mainline delivery, deepening their collaboration following a project for F4.

Li Auto increases car-buying incentives after scaling back 8 days ago

Li Auto has re-expanded its car purchase incentive after a July 25 scaling back, saying the move aims to celebrate Chinese Valentine's Day, which will come on August 10.

Xpeng to report Q2 2024 earnings on Aug 20

Xpeng delivered 30,207 vehicles in the second quarter, within its guidance range of between 29,000 and 32,000 vehicles.

BYD sells record 342,383 NEVs in Jul, PHEVs continue strong growth

BYD sold 10.46 percent fewer passenger BEVs in July than in June, while sales of PHEVs hit their fifth consecutive record high.

Zeekr's delivery growth hits pause as production line revamp takes toll

Zeekr delivered 15,655 vehicles in July, down 22.14 percent from June, as it underwent a roughly three-week production line upgrade starting in late July.