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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Nio launches new ES8 based on NT 2.0 platform in 5 European countries

Nio has also launched the ET7, EL7 (ES7), ET5, ET5T, EL6 (ES6) in Europe since entering the market in 2021.

Shanghai's Nanhui facilitating 10 Tesla cars for FSD pilot use

Shanghai's Nanhui New Town is facilitating 10 Tesla vehicles for a FSD (Full Self-Driving) pilot, local media outlet SH Observer quoted an official as saying.

Nio forms strategic partnership with solar module maker Astronergy

Neither Nio nor Astronergy have released details about the partnership. A reasonable guess is that Nio may install photovoltaic panels on the roofs of more battery swap stations.

Tesla recalls 5,836 imported cars in China over software issue

Some of the vehicles included in this recall fail to deliver an audible or visual warning from the seat belt reminder device after startup and when the driver is not wearing a seat belt.

Nio president calls on Huawei to join battery swap alliance

Nio president calls on more players including Dongfeng, BAIC, Huawei's HIMA to join the battery swap camp to better address battery life issues.

Nio launches process to determine Nio Day 2024 host city

Nio Day 2024 candidate cities will need to have venues available for 10 consecutive days from December 1, 2024 to January 15, 2025 that can accommodate at least 8,000 people.

Xiaomi EV says SU7 deliveries have exceeded 20,000 units

Xiaomi EV has re-emphasized that it will surpass 10,000 units delivered in a single month in June.

Changan Deepal launches G318 EREV with starting price of $24,260

Similar to some other hardcore SUVs, the Deepal G318 has a boxy exterior design and is expected to compete with BYD Fang Cheng Bao's Bao 5.

Regulatory filing: Nio Onvo L60 to use BYD batteries, offers single and dual motor options

The Nio Onvo L60 will use lithium iron phosphate batteries supplied by BYD, with single and dual motor options, and will be built at Nio's F2 plant.

Automakers' share of China NEV market in May: BYD tops with 33.4%, Tesla 3rd with 6.9%

In the January-May period, BYD was No. 1 in China's NEV market with a 34.0 percent share, while Tesla was No. 3 with 6.7 percent.