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's William Li calls for cooperation in more divided world in Harvard speech (full text)

The world is more divided than it was a decade ago, and bridging differences is becoming increasingly difficult, yet people can make choices and take action to build connections and increase understanding, Li said.

Li Auto says it's impersonated in signing sales authorization with Uzbek firm

Li Auto said the information circulating on the Internet about it signing a deal with an Uzbek company is false.

Nio rolls out AI-powered voice assistant NOMI GPT

Nio CEO William Li previously said that the NOMI GPT, based on AI large models, would help increase the competitiveness of the company's existing products.

China releases action plan to encourage trade-in of consumer goods including cars

China aims to double the amount of scrapped cars recycled by 2027 compared to 2023.

Baidu-backed Jiyue reshuffles marketing team to boost sales, report says

Jiyue has overhauled its marketing and sales teams, which have seen intensive staff turnover, according to local media.

Nio Onvo L60 appears in real life without camouflage

An image of what is said to be Onvo's first model, the L60, is circulating in WeChat groups and on Weibo.

Morgan Stanley says Xiaomi EV's disruptive force unfolding, explains impact on other EV startups

Xiaomi EV's impact on EV startup shares may be relatively minor at this point, as more meaningful volume upside still comes from internal combustion engine vehicle replacement, Morgan Stanley said.

VW to invest 2.5 billion euros to expand Hefei production base

Volkswagen said it will produce two Volkswagen-branded models co-developed with Xpeng in Hefei, the first of which is scheduled to go into production in 2026.

Huawei-Chery joint brand Luxeed re-launches 1st model S7 with lower prices for most trims

Huawei said the Luxeed S7 has begun volume deliveries. The model was initially launched in November 2023 and has since been the subject of complaints over slow deliveries.

Nio's cockpit head reportedly to depart

Nio's vice president of digital cockpit and software development, Zhang Lei, is leaving the company and will complete the handover by the end of this month, according to local media.