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 Model 3 wait time in China further extended to 3-5 weeks

The latest wait times in China for all three variants of the Model 3 are 3-5 weeks, extended from the previous 2-4 weeks. The Model Y remains unchanged at 1-3 weeks.

Autotech startup Nullmax launches new tech to tackle self-driving challenges in more human-like ways

Nullmax has launched Nullmax Intelligence and plans to launch full-scenario intelligent driving solutions based on the technology by 2025.

Nio reaches 50 swap stations in Europe

As of July 15, Nio had 15 battery swap stations in Norway and 17 in Germany, according to data compiled by CnEVPost.

BYD plans to build EV plant in Cambodia with annual capacity of 20,000 units

Cambodia's Prime Minister met with BYD's general manager of the Asia Pacific auto sales head, saying BYD's plant in Cambodia will supply the local market and exports to international markets.

'Crisis event' made Xiaomi decide to join car-making bandwagon, says CEO

Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun didn't mention what the crisis event was, and he is expected to elaborate in a presentation this Friday.

China EV insurance registrations for week ending Jul 14: Nio 3,400, Tesla 11,400, Xiaomi 2,300, BYD 61,800

Xpeng had 1,700 insurance registrations last week, Li Auto 11,300, Zeekr 3,300 and Aito 9,400.

Leapmotor reaches 400,000 deliveries milestone

This means Leapmotor has delivered 7,480 vehicles so far in July. It delivered 20,116 vehicles in June, up 10.74 percent from May.

Chengdu hints at stopping hybrids from getting same treatment as BEVs

Chengdu, one of China's cities with the highest number of car ownership, will look into including hybrid vehicles in the restriction on fuel vehicles.

SAIC's MG brand eyeing Spain for its 1st EV plant in Europe, report says

MG will make a decision by September 30, targeting the fourth quarter of 2027 to produce its first vehicle at the European plant, according to a report in Spanish media outlet Europa Press.

Li Auto brings HD map-free NOA feature in latest software update

HD map-free NOA does not rely on information including HD maps, and is available on roads where navigation is available, Li Auto said.