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 launches 5th-gen DM hybrid tech with lower fuel consumption

BYD's fifth-generation DM technology allows the vehicle to consume as low as 2.9 liters of fuel per 100 kilometers at low charge, with a combined range of up to 2,100 kilometers.

China EV insurance registrations for week ending May 26: Nio 5,400, Tesla 13,100, BYD 55,000, Xiaomi 2,700

During the May 1-26 period, insurance registrations for Nio vehicles were 15,400, Tesla 43,900, BYD 209,900 and Xiaomi 6,700.

Neta says Neta L SUV gets over 30,000 orders after 35 days of launch

Deliveries of the Neta L have been delayed as 95 percent of customers opted for the highest priced variant.

Xpeng Mona's 1st model spotted without camouflage

Xpeng management said earlier this month that Mona's first model will be unveiled in June and will go on sale and begin deliveries in the third quarter.

Xiaomi SU7 entry variant gets random CATL, BYD batteries as part of efforts to boost capacity

Xiaomi has added CATL batteries to the standard variant of the SU7 instead of just BYD batteries as it did earlier to boost capacity.

Tesla lures Chinese customers with free tour of Fremont factory

Chinese customers who complete their vehicle deliveries between May 25 and June 30 will have the chance to win a free tour of Tesla's Fremont factory in the US.

CATL, Neta sign 10-year strategic partnership deal

The two companies have agreed to engage in a comprehensive strategic partnership from 2025-2034, with Neta making CATL its preferred partner for vehicle power batteries.

Tesla cuts Model Y production in Shanghai by at least 20% in Mar-Jun, report says

The production cut is aimed at addressing weakening demand for Tesla's aged model in China, Reuters said.

BYD to launch 5th-gen DM hybrid tech on May 28

BYD will launch its fifth-generation DM (Dual Mode) hybrid technology on May 28, which is expected to give vehicles a range of up to 2,000 km on a full tank of fuel and a full charge.

Nio adds new Nio House in Netherlands, its largest in Europe to date

The Nio House in Amsterdam is Nio's second in the Netherlands and seventh in Europe.