Phate Zhang

  • China to be center of Mercedes' next EV offensive starting in 2025, CEO says

    Last month, there were rumors that Mercedes-Benz would build its next-generation models based on Nio's standards, though this was quickly denied by Nio.

  • Chinese tech firm Transimage secures order for sodium-ion batteries from German automaker

    The customer is a globally recognized automaker headquartered in Germany with a portfolio of well-known car brands, Transimage said.

  • Nio starts allowing Chinese users to use their credits in Nio App in Europe

    Starting today, Nio owners traveling to any Nio House, Nio Space, or Nio Hub in Europe will be able to use their credits in the Chinese version of the Nio App to redeem for locally available merchandise.

  • BYD's battery joint venture with FAW sees 1st battery pack roll off line

    The project, which is expected to go into operation in September, is designed to have a total capacity of 45 GWh, which will meet the demand for one million NEVs.

  • Lotus begins delivery of EVs equipped with digital rearview mirrors, becoming 1st to do so in China

    Lotus delivered the first Eletre EVs with digital rearview mirrors to owners on July 21 at its plant in Wuhan, Hubei province in central China.

  • India rejects BYD's $1 billion plant proposal, report says

    Indian officials raised security concerns about Chinese investment in India during deliberations, according to a report in the local Economic Times.

  • Tesla starts allowing limited-time FSD transfers in China

    Nio's NOP+ is subscription-based, and Xpeng's XNGP is only available on select models and is free.

  • Li Auto becomes buzz topic as driver sits in passenger seat while letting vehicle drive itself on highway

    The Li Auto vehicle was seen driving itself on a highway while the driver sat in the passenger seat watching a video.

  • Li Auto sees Li L7 cumulative deliveries exceed 50,000

    As of July 19, a total of 8,208 units of the Li L7 have been delivered this month, Li Auto said.

  • Video shows more details of BYD sub-brand Fang Cheng Bao's Leopard 5

    The Leopard 5 will target the market priced between RMB 400,000 and RMB 600,000, which will further enrich the price range covered by BYD's models.