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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JP Morgan expects BYD to reach 6 million global deliveries by 2026

BYD's global deliveries could reach 6 million units by 2026, including about 1.5 million units in overseas markets, JPMorgan said.

Zeekr names 'CX1e' family SUV 7X, launch to be within this year

The Zeekr 7X is a 5-seat SUV, Zeekr's second model aimed at the mainstream EV market.

Xpeng names 'F57' sedan P7+, releases 1st official images

The Xpeng P7+ will be over 5 meters long and will be the first Xpeng model to use a pure vision smart driving solution similar to Tesla's.

Nio, Xpeng's in-house developed smart driving chips closer to being put to use, report says

Nio's Shenji NX9031 has taped out and is currently in testing, while Xpeng's smart driving chip is already in the process of being taped out.

China EV insurance registrations for week ending Jul 7: Nio 5,300, Tesla 6,500, Xiaomi 3,700, BYD 58,800

Li Auto had 8,000 insurance registrations last week, Xpeng 1,800, Zeekr 3,800, Leapmotor 3,800 and Aito 7,900.

BYD to build $1 billion EV plant in Turkey, production to start by end of 2026

BYD's Turkish plant has a planned annual capacity of 150,000 vehicles, and the signing was witnessed by the Turkish president.

Exclusive: Xpeng's new model due in Q4 to ditch LiDAR and move to Tesla-like pure vision solution

Xpeng's new model, internally codenamed F57, will not be using any LiDAR and move to a pure vision solution similar to Tesla's FSD, a source familiar with the matter told CnEVPost.

BYD to invest $890 million in phase 3 of new industrial park

The industrial park, which is adjacent to the Xiaomo Port, has already put into production the first phase of components and the second phase of vehicles.

Tesla sells 59,261 cars in China in Jun, up 7% from May

Tesla sold 59,261 vehicles in China in June, down 20.15 percent year-on-year but up 7.33 percent from May.

Nio, Belgian chemicals maker Syensqo set up joint lab for new materials

Syensqo said it and Nio will work together to advance the application and development of more advanced materials for NEVs.