Phate Zhang

  • Smartphone giant Honor's CEO says welcome to Nio's rumored phone-making plans

    Honor's CEO said new players are welcome and that the mobile industry needs fresh blood.

  • China's EV trio opens mixed in HK, Nio up nearly 7%, Xpeng and Li Auto down over 2%

    Nio opened up 6.9 percent, while Xpeng fell 2.51 percent and Li Auto dropped 2.48 percent.

  • Leapmotor files for Hong Kong IPO, aims to launch eight new models by 2025

    Leapmotor plans to launch 1-3 new models each year in the next few years and a total of eight new models covering sedans, SUVs and MPVs by the end of 2025.

  • Neta becomes latest Chinese EV maker to raise prices

    Neta, which sells most of its models for less than RMB 100,000, has raised the prices of its available models by RMB 3,000-5,000.

  • BYD Destroyer 05 officially launched, prices start at about $18,880

    The plug-in hybrid Destroyer 05 is the first sedan in BYD's Ocean series, with a subsidized price range of RMB 119,800 ($18,880) - RMB 155,800.

  • US, China securities regulators hold talks on audit issues, report says

    The two sides plan to further strengthen communication and reach arrangements as soon as possible within a framework that is consistent with their respective laws.

  • Battery maker Sunwoda plans to build new 20 GWh production facility

    This comes less than 20 days after Sunwoda made an announcement revealing its last 30 GWh battery project.

  • Xpeng reportedly to cancel free charging benefits at end of this month

    Xpeng scaled back its 3,000 kWh per year free charging entitlements to 1,000 kWh on August 1 of last year, and now they're getting scrapped altogether.

  • Xpeng backs VC firm Rockets Capital's inaugural USD fund

    Xpeng is a strategic cornerstone funder as Rockets Capital closes its first round of funding for its inaugural US dollar fund, raising more than $200 million.

  • Chery raises prices of its budget EV models by up to $1,120

    The price range for these budget models is RMB 29,900 - RMB 81,900, and the increase is close to 10 percent for several models.