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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Tesla regains global BEV crown over BYD in Q1

Tesla delivered 386,810 vehicles globally in the first quarter, missing estimates but regaining the BEV crown over BYD.

China EV sales for week ending Mar 31: Nio 3,550, Xpeng 2,050, Li Auto 7,990, Tesla 17,250

For the week of March 25-31, China's NEV sales were 186,183, up 14 percent from the previous week, with a penetration rate of 43 percent.

Tesla sells 89,064 China-made cars in Mar, up 47.5% from Feb

Tesla's China-made vehicle sales in March were essentially flat compared to the same month last year.

Xiaomi reportedly asks suppliers to boost capacity to match monthly production of 10,000 EVs

Under the original plan, Xiaomi EV production will grow to 4,000 to 5,000 units by April, and thereafter stabilize at 6,000 units by the end of the year, according to local media.

Nio goes on hiring spree for Onvo sub-brand

Nio's head of smart driving products and experiences says Onvo is set to will have surprises in smart driving.

Xiaomi has reportedly secured 40,000 locked-in orders for SU7

Xiaomi EV, which originally had an April production plan of around 5,000 units, is negotiating with suppliers to increase production capacity, according to local media.

BYD Denza launches updated N7 SUV with 20.5% lower starting price

Denza has launched the updated N7, lowering the price significantly in an attempt to once again attract potential Tesla Model Y customers.

Nio delivers 11,866 cars in Mar, Q1 deliveries meet reduced guidance

Nio delivered 30,053 vehicles in the first quarter, reaching its lowered guidance of about 30,000 units.

Xpeng delivers 9,026 cars in Mar, Q1 deliveries meet guidance

In the first quarter, Xpeng delivered 21,821 vehicles, which was within the previously provided guidance range of 21,000-22,500 vehicles.

Li Auto delivers 28,984 cars in Mar, Q1 deliveries exceed slashed guidance

In the first quarter, Li Auto delivered 80,400 vehicles, exceeding the upper end of the lowered guidance range of 76,000 to 78,000 vehicles.