Phate Zhang

  • Nio operational issues hinder sales, but the worse may finally be over, says Deutsche Bank

    Edison Yu's team predicts Nio will deliver 13,500 units in November and 19,500 units in December.

  • Audi tells Chinese consumers: We also have EV offerings!

    While this may be the act of just one dealer, it demonstrates the low acceptance Audi faces in the Chinese EV market.

  • BYD's mysterious new brand may target pickup truck market

    BYD's new personalized brand to be launched next year may target the pickup truck market, with its first models featuring hybrid and pure electric powertrains, according to local media.

  • Nio's battery swap network completes initial coverage of major cities in middle reaches of Yangtze River

    Nio completed initial coverage of the region with 42 battery swap stations, located in 39 cities in Hubei, Hunan and Jiangxi.

  • Battery maker Svolt, spun off from Great Wall, files for IPO in China

    Svolt Energy plans to raise RMB 15 billion, seeking a valuation of RMB 60 billion.

  • Fire hits BYD's plant said to produce mainly phone and computer accessories

    The BYD production site that caught fire was mainly used for the electronics business. No one was killed or injured in the accident.

  • Xpeng drastically reduces its model SKUs, prices remain unchanged

    Xpeng has cut the SKUs of the P7, P5 and G3i in half, seemingly hoping to boost declining sales by making it easier for consumers to choose.

  • Jidu teases its second model, possibly a sporty coupe

    Judging from the image, Jidu's second model will probably be a sporty coupe with large dimensions.

  • Gotion, Vingroup begin construction of battery plant in Vietnam

    The first phase of the plant has a planned annual capacity of 5 GWh and is expected to be operational by the end of 2023.

  • BlackRock has been trading BYD like day trader for past 4 months

    BlackRock has reduced and increased its holdings in BYD Hong Kong shares several times in the second half of the year.