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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Nio Onvo's mobile app goes live, 1st promo video reveals glimpse of L60

Nio will officially launch the Onvo brand on May 15 at 7:30 pm Beijing Time, when the event will be streamed live in video.

Zeekr debuts on NYSE, raises $441 million

Zeekr's final pricing sits at the upper end of the range at $21 per ADS, valuing the company at about $5.13 billion, half of Nio's value.

BYD launches e-Platform 3.0 Evo and new model Sealion 07 EV

The e-Platform 3.0 Evo brings higher integration and enhanced performance. The Sealion 07 EV starts at RMB 189,800 ($26,270) and will begin deliveries this month.

Tesla's Apr sales in China halve from Mar to 31,421 units

In the January-April period, Tesla sold 163,841 units in China, down 7.64 percent year-on-year.

Avatr teases new model Avatr 07, pivots to EREVs to boost sales

The Avatr 07 will be Avatr's third model after the Avatr 11 SUV, Avatr 12 sedan and will be its first model that will be offered in both BEV and EREV variants.

US poised to unveil tariffs on Chinese EVs next week, report says

The US government is set to impose new, targeted tariffs on some key sectors, including Chinese EVs, batteries and solar equipment, according to Bloomberg.

BYD Yangwang to showcase U9 supercar at Goodwood Festival of Speed in UK

Two Yangwang U9s left for the UK on May 7 and will participate in the Goodwood Festival of Speed 2024 from July 11-14.

Skyworth Auto signs $1.38 billion deal with Saudi Arabia's KAG

Skyworth Auto has signed a 10-year partnership agreement with Saudi Arabia's KAG, with the first phase of a five-year partnership having a business plan worth RMB 10 billion ($1.38 billion).

Tesla ramps up layoffs in China, report says

Tesla is escalating the scale of layoffs in China, with more cuts starting earlier this week, extending mid-April cuts, according to Bloomberg.

BYD's sodium battery joint venture formed

The joint venture is 51 percent owned by BYD's battery unit FinDreams, with local conglomerate Huaihai holding the remaining 49 percent.