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 adjusts organizational structure to prepare for higher sales, report says

BYD's biggest organizational change so far this year is to let its car brands operate independently, according to local media.

Xpeng to launch City NGP driver assistance feature in Shenzhen

Xpeng previously said the City NGP feature will be implemented on multiple models in several cities, including Shenzhen and Shanghai, starting in March.

Tesla parts supplier Ningbo Tuopu signs cooperation deal with Nio

Ningbo Tuopu said its strategic partnership with Nio uses an innovative T0.5 collaboration model that will provide the latter with better products and services.

Li Auto's Beijing plant expected to see 1st vehicle roll off line by Sept

Li Auto's first all-electric model will go into production at its Beijing plant, with an annual capacity of 100,000 all-electric vehicles in the first phase.

Xpeng finishes consolidating sales system to improve efficiency, report says

The management teams of Xpeng's direct sales channel and its authorized dealer channel have been combined to reduce unnecessary competition for interest from within, according to local media.

CATL to reach new price agreement with automakers as soon as end of Mar, report says

The price of lithium, a raw material for batteries, has accelerated its decline, with industrial-grade lithium carbonate falling RMB 7,500 per ton to RMB 302,500 per ton today.

Xpeng earnings preview: Q4 to be soft with promotions hitting margins

"We expect generally soft results and a weak 1Q23 outlook due to challenging demand and pricing dynamics," Edison Yu's team said.

China NEV insurance registrations for week ending Mar 12: BYD 37,141, Tesla 17,032, Nio 2,170

Tesla vehicles were 17,032, up from 13,266 the previous week. Nio was 2,170 units, down from 3,345 the previous week.

Nio ES7 and ET5 wait times get longer

Nio delivered 12,157 vehicles in February, including 6,471 ET5s, 649 ET7s and 2,848 ES6s.

BYD says report that Tesla won't extend battery supply partnership with it untrue

A BYD spokesperson, responding to CnEVPost's request for comment, said the information was untrue and not in line with the actual situation.