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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China launching pilot program to boost EV adoption in public sectors

This is the latest measure in China aimed at boosting the EV industry, which previously saw high growth in the private sector.

Tesla sells 66,051 China-made vehicles in Jan, CPCA data show

This represents a 10.37 percent increase over the 59,845 vehicles sold in the same month last year and an 18.38 percent increase over the 55,796 vehicles sold in December.

Xpeng launches G9 and new P7 in Europe, restarts efforts to build presence overseas

Deliveries of the new P7 in Europe will begin in June, and deliveries of the G9 are expected to begin in September.

Nio releases official incentive package after wide discussion over reported big discounts

In the package, Nio details the discounts it is offering for models due for a changeover, stock car discounts and cash discounts for NT 2.0 platform models.

Nio says incentives limited to few stock cars in response to reports of big discounts

Nio's 2022 ES8, ES6 and EC6 models are getting new facelifts and there are still a few show cars and stock vehicles available for sale, it said.

Nio offers up to $14,900 discounts on 2022 ES6 and ES8, report says

Nio's sales staff said they have never seen such big discounts, but there are not many cars like this available.

BYD's NEV sales fall to 151,341 units in Jan, ending 10-month streak of growth

BYD's NEV sales ended a 10-month streak of growth, as the Chinese New Year holiday took its toll on sales.

Tesla to boost production at Shanghai plant as price cut spurs demand, report says

Tesla plans to produce an average of nearly 20,000 vehicles a week at its Shanghai plant in February and March, with monthly production roughly reaching September levels, according to Reuters.

Nio delivers 8,506 vehicles in Jan, down 46% from Dec

Nio said it delivered 2,190 SUVs and 6,316 sedans in January, without providing a breakdown of specific models.

Xpeng delivers 5,218 vehicles in Jan, down 54% from Dec

The month's vehicle deliveries reflected a seasonal slowdown during the Chinese New Year holiday that began in mid-January, Xpeng said.