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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Li Auto hit with class lawsuit over Li Mega debacle

Li Auto is accused of exaggerating market demand for the Li Mega and the effectiveness of its operational strategy when it launched the model, allegations that the company refutes.

Xpeng forays into France with launch of G9 and G6

G9 is offered in three variants in France, starting at a suggested retail price of 59,990 euros ($64,960).

Onvo L60 likely to help Nio top 20,000 unit monthly sales, says Deutsche Bank

Deutsche Bank expects the Nio main brand and the Onvo brand to launch a total of six new products in 2025, realizing 300,000 unit sales.

Nio formally launches Onvo sub-brand, 1st model L60 to challenge Tesla Model Y

Onvo has begun pre-sales of the L60 at RMB 219,900 ($30,440), RMB 30,000 less than the Tesla Model Y. The L60 will hit the market and begin deliveries in September.

Xiaomi EV plans to start double-shift production in Jun, report says

Xiaomi EV plans to increase its daily production time from 8 hours to 16 hours starting in June, with monthly production capacity expected to rise to nearly 20,000 units, according to local media.

Who is head of Onvo? Nio president explains

Onvo's president met Nio's management in 2015 and joined Nio in January 2021 to work on creating Onvo's team.

Xiaomi completes delivery of 10,000th SU7

Xiaomi EV said it is working on increasing its production capacity to ensure it meets its 100,000-unit delivery target this year.

Xpeng reportedly to use BYD batteries in Mona sub-brand

Xpeng will reportedly use batteries from BYD in its Mona sub-brand. Aonther report earlier this month said Nio's Onvo sub-brand would use BYD batteries.

US announces tariff hike on Chinese EVs from 25% to 100%

China urged the US to immediately correct its wrongdoings, saying the country will take resolute measures to defend its rights and interests.

Leapmotor's JV with Stellantis formed, to begin sales in Europe in Sept

Leapmotor International will initially cover markets including Belgium, France, Italy, Germany, Greece, the Netherlands, Romania, Spain, and Portugal, and plans to expand its European sales network to 200 by the end of the year.