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's smart driving team reshuffle continues with departure of North American head, report says

Xpeng has created an AI unit under its smart driving department to focus specifically on areas including end-to-end technology, according to local media.

Li Auto reaches 800,000th vehicle delivery milestone

Li Auto begins delivering vehicles in December 2019 and reaches its 100,000th delivery milestone in November 2021 and sees its 500,000th vehicle delivered in September 2023.

Nio opens new Nio House in Germany as it advances efforts in Europe

The Hamburg-based Nio House, which opened on June 20, is Nio's fourth in Germany and eighth in Europe.

Online auto insurance platform Cheche announces partnership with Nio unit

Cheche expects to launch a customized digital insurance service system for Nio in the third quarter.

Sunwoda to supply batteries for Xiaomi's 3rd EV model, Li Auto's BEVs, report says

Sunwoda will supply batteries for Xiaomi's third model, codenamed "Kunlun," as well as Li Auto's Li M7 and Li M8, according to local media.

Nio's Firefly models will still be competitive in Europe even with extra tariffs, says William Li

In the long term, if local sales reach a certain level, say 100,000 units, local production should take place, Nio CEO William Li said.

Xpeng CEO tests Tesla FSD V12 while visiting US

Xpeng CEO said he experienced FSD V12.3.6 and hopes to borrow a vehicle with the latest V12.4.1 software.

BYD Yuan family models surpass 1 million sales milestone

The Yuan family models include the Yuan Up, Yuan Plus, and Yuan Pro, all SUVs targeting the RMB 100,000 to RMB 150,000 price range.

Nio reportedly reshuffles smart driving team to focus more on end-to-end tech

The main benefit of using end-to-end technology is that it accelerates NOA coverage in urban areas, as it can cover corner cases that are not fully covered by rules.

Nio Onvo L60 to be launched on Sept 10, report says

Nio officially launched the Onvo brand on May 15, and began pre-sales of the Onvo L60 with a price of RMB 219,900 ($30,300).