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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Xpeng officially unveils P7i, facelift of P7, in China

The P7 is a crucial model for Xpeng, contributing 49 percent of the company's sales in 2022.

Turkey slaps additional tariffs on Chinese EV imports to boost local project

Turkey has imposed an additional 40 percent tariff on China-made electric vehicles as the country prepares to launch its first locally produced EV, the Togg.

Nio becomes trending topic as former intern claims unfair treatment after sexual assault

A female former intern claims she was treated unfairly after being sexually assaulted while working at Nio. The company issued a clarification, but it was challenged by the lady.

Xpeng offering discounts to clear P7 inventory, facelift to launch next week, report says

The new Xpeng P7 will be named P7i and will go on sale next week, when pricing information will be announced, according to local media.

Tesla sells 74,402 China-made vehicles in Feb, up 12.6% from Jan

In the first two months, Tesla sold 140,453 China-made vehicles, up 20.71 percent from the same period last year.

Nio ramps up battery R&D efforts, taps talents from Apple, Panasonic, report says

Nio's battery R&D team has now exceeded 800 people, with annual R&D investment expected to exceed RMB 1 billion, according to local media.

Full text: Nio Q4 earnings call transcript

This is a full-text translation from CnEVPost of Nio's March 1 earnings call.

Spy shots: This could be what BYD F-brand's 1st model looks like

The model will be equipped with BYD's new powertrain and will outperform the Mercedes-Benz G-Class, according to local media.

Nio Q4 earnings: Deutsche Bank's first look

"Even if we exclude these one-time headwinds, vehicle of margin of 13.5% would have been a miss and lowest since 2Q20," Deutsche Bank said.

Nio Q4 earnings call: Live updates

Nio will begin deliveries of four new models in the second quarter, including the new ES6, with a fifth model to be delivered in July.