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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Xpeng says P7+ gets 31,528 orders 3 hours after launch

The P7+ received 31,528 firm orders three hours after launch, breaking records for all other models in Xpeng's history, the company said.

Xpeng launches P7+, aiming for another blockbuster model after Mona M03

The P7+ starts at RMB 186,800 ($26,100), 11 percent below the pre-sale price. It received more than 10,000 firm orders in the first 12 minutes.

Nio to report Q3 2024 earnings on Nov 20

Nio delivered a record 61,855 vehicles in the third quarter, within the guidance range of 61,000 to 63,000 vehicles.

Zeekr begins car deliveries in Norway

Zeekr has delivered a Zeekr 001 to its first car owner in Norway, after announcing its entry into the European country a month ago.

Smart driving features to cover BYD's entire lineup in 2025, report says

BYD plans to use smart driving features as a weapon to drive sales growth next year, as the marginal effect from price advantage begins to wane, according to local media.

CATL ups bet on all-solid-state batteries, begins sample validation, report says

CATL has recently entered the trial production stage of 20 Ah samples, meaning the battery solution is initially finalized and it is starting to enter the production technology exploration stage, according to local media.

Xpeng AI Day: Hybrid system, AI chip, flying cars, humanoid robot, and more

Everything you need to know about Xpeng's 2024 AI Day event.

Xpeng unveils extended-range hybrid system in major strategy shift

Xpeng unveiled the Kunpeng hybrid system, which it said delivers up to 1,400 km of combined range and up to 430 km of battery range.

Xiaomi SU7 monthly production expected to reach 24,000 in Nov-Dec, report says

Monthly production of Xiaomi SU7 is expected to reach 24,000 units in November-December, with capacity utilization close to 200 percent, according to local media.

Xpeng says G6 cracks top 3 pure electric SUV sales in Singapore

Just a month after deliveries began, the G6 is already matching Tesla's monthly deliveries in Singapore, Xpeng said.