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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CATL, BAIC form partnership on skateboard chassis and battery swap

In the field of battery swap, CATL and BAIC will cooperate in areas including development of battery swap models with battery blocks, distribution of battery blocks, and battery data management.

Jaguar Land Rover to make new Freelander-branded EVs using Chery's platform

The new Freelander-branded models will initially be sold in China through a select network and will be exported to overseas markets in the future.

CATL starts construction of production base in Beijing to supply Xiaomi, BAIC, Li Auto

The production base, when completed, will supply battery products to carmaker customers in Beijing, Tianjin and Hebei, including BAIC, Xiaomi and Li Auto, CATL said.

Li Auto signs partnership deal to boost charging facility buildout

A sufficient number of self-operated supercharging piles are necessary to sell all-electric SUVs, Li Auto management previously said.

Tesla starts deliveries of updated Model 3 Performance in China

Tesla has begun deliveries of the updated Model 3 Performance in China, ahead of the third quarter expected when the model was unveiled in the country two months ago.

China EV insurance registrations for week ending Jun 16: Nio 3,400, Tesla 11,700, BYD 57,200, Xiaomi 2,500

Xpeng had 2,100 insurance registrations last week, Li Auto 10,500, Zeekr 4,100 and Leapmotor 3,400.

Nio's battery asset operator Mirattery forms strategic partnership with electric truck startup Newrizon

Mirattery, Nio's battery asset operator with more than 10 GWh of battery assets under management, has entered into a strategic partnership with Newrizon, a Nio Capital-backed company.

Nio begins prep for innovation day 2024, 2nd-gen Nio Phone expected

Nio is starting preparations for Nio IN 2024, which will be held in either Shanghai or Beijing, according to an executive.

Leapmotor reportedly begins EV production at Stellantis' Polish plant

Leapmotor's first T03 small EVs rolled off Stellantis' assembly plant in Poland last week and were on schedule for mass production in September, according to Reuters.

Nio's semi-solid state battery supplier WeLion sees 31% increase in installations in May from Apr

China saw 482.9 MWh of semi-solid batteries installed in May, up 30.9 percent from 369.0 MWh in April, with WeLion the sole contributor, according to an industry association.