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 opens smart driving tech center in Germany, its 1st outside of China

The facility will help complete Nio's global development network and provide tailored, user-friendly technology solutions "from Europe for Europe", said Nio vice president Zhang Hui.

BYD Seal 06 reportedly to be 1st model with next-gen DM-i tech with over 2,000 km range

The BYD Seal 06 will have a combined range of over 2,000 kilometers and may consume less than 3 L per 100 kilometers at low charge, according to local media.

Nio says it has over 300,000 total smart driving users

Nio said it has reached 307,783 total smart driving users and 193,174 NOP+ users.

Nio to put 150-kWh semi-solid battery packs into service in late Apr, CEO says

Nio's 150-kWh battery packs, of which some have been produced recently, are expected to begin entering service in late April, William Li said today.

HiPhi may have struck restructuring deal with Changan's EV arm Avatr, report says

Avatr has approached HiPhi and may have struck a partnership deal, with the two now reorganizing their teams, according to local media.

Li Auto to launch lower-priced Li L6 SUV on Apr 18

The launch event for the Li L6, which is expected to be the lowest priced in the company's product lineup, will begin at 8 pm Beijing Time on April 18.

New feature on CnEVPost website: Events Calendar

The CnEVPost website has added an Events Calendar feature to help readers keep track of what's coming up next in China's EV industry, and other events that matter, like holiday schedules.

Ehang says it gets clearance to mass produce its EH216-S eVTOL in China

Ehang said it has received a Production Certificate in China for the EH216-S, marking the eVTOL's entry into mass production.

Nio gears up for sub-brand Onvo's marketing as brand launch expected in May

Onvo's executive team didn't take a break during the just-concluded Qingming Festival holiday, but instead held meetings to prepare for the next marketing operations, according to local media.

Nio exec explains how its factories use humanoid robots

Nio assembled a humanoid robot team in 2023 and has made two major attempts.