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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BYD showcases its assisted driving capabilities in rare video demo

A Denza N7 SUV navigates a complex urban road with the assisted driving feature turned on and zero takeover, marking the real-life debut of BYD's assisted driving technology that doesn't rely on high-definition maps.

Nio sees total user mileage under NOP, NOP+ cross 1 billion km

Nio unveiled NOP in September 2020 and launched the more powerful NOP+ in December 2022.

CATL, BYD working on even faster 6C charging tech, report says

CATL plans to launch a second-generation Qilin Battery with a 6C charging multiplier in the second half of 2024, and BYD's second-generation Blade Battery could also be launched in the second half of the year, with a 6C battery in the works.

Nio says its commitment to Europe remains unwavering despite protectionism

“In Europe, Nio's commitment to the EV market remains unwavering, and we will continue to serve our users and explore new opportunities within Europe despite protectionism,” Nio said.

EU to impose additional tariffs of up to 38.1% on Chinese EVs

BYD will be subject to an additional tariff of 17.4 percent, Geely 20 percent and SAIC 38.1 percent. Other BEV producers that cooperated in the EU investigation but were not sampled will pay a weighted average duty of 21 percent.

Nio reportedly reshuffles global business team, with special focus on Middle East

Nio's global business veteran Chen Chen heads a new tier-1 division and will personally oversee the Middle East business.

Nio's 1st 4th-gen swap stations to go live on Jun 13 in 2 cities

The fourth-generation battery swap stations that will go live tomorrow will include the first stations built by Nio in partnership with Zhongan Energy.

China voices opposition as EU reportedly to impose extra tariffs on Chinese EVs

The European Commission is about to notify carmakers that it will temporarily impose additional tariffs of up to 25 percent on imported Chinese EVs from next month, according to the Financial Times.

China EV insurance registrations for week ending Jun 9: Nio 3,500, Tesla 12,000, BYD 52,800, Xiaomi 2,100

Last week's insurance registrations were 1,800 for Xpeng, 4,200 for Zeekr, 8,900 for Aito and 3,800 for Leapmotor.

Xpeng releases new image of Mona M03

Xpeng shows details of the side design of the Mona M03 in a new image.