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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Xiaomi joins crowded EV space with launch of SU7, prices undercut Tesla

Xiaomi said the SU7 secured more than 50,000 firm orders within the first 27 minutes after it started accepting orders.

Xiaomi SU7 launch event: Live updates

The Xiaomi SU7 starts at RMB 215,900, and deliveries of customized vehicles will begin at the end of April.

Xiaomi SU7 core specs leaked hours before official launch

Core specs of the SU7, the first EV model from Xiaomi, have been leaked, just hours before its official launch.

China issues guidelines to promote general aviation equipment, including eVTOLs

China aims to fully integrate general aviation equipment into all areas of production and life by 2030, creating a market in the scale of RMB trillions.

BYD investor event: 5th-gen DM hybrid tech, sales target, and more

In 2024, BYD's full-year sales are expected to grow more than 20 percent from 2023, with overseas sales targeted at 500,000 units, Wang Chuanfu said.

Nio cuts Q1 delivery guidance to 30,000 units, hints at Mar deliveries of around 11,813

Li Auto lowered its guidance for first-quarter deliveries last week, and Tesla has reportedly reduced EV production at its China factory.

Geely shows off 'world's first' driverless drifting tech

In a video, a test vehicle performs fully unmanned autonomous driving on snow and ice, as well as autonomous drifting, a performance Geely said is comparable to that of a professional race car driver.

Nio partners with Geely on EV charging services

EVs from brands including Geely, Lynk & Co, Zeekr, Polestar, and Smart will be able to use Nio's chargers in their apps' charging maps.

Chinese EV battery maker Rept plans to build its 1st overseas plant in Indonesia

Rept's plant in Indonesia, which could start operations as early as next year, will take advantage of its parent company Tsingshan's raw materials and infrastructure.

BYD launches compact electric SUV Yuan Up with starting price of $13,400

BYD offers the Yuan Up in three trim levels, with a range of up to 401 km and the ability to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in as little as 7.9 seconds.