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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BYD opens new flagship showroom in UAE, Yangwang U8 makes local debut

The Yangwang U8 made its debut in the UAE, where sales are expected to begin in 2025.

Xpeng Mona M03 capacity expanded twice in last 10 days, CEO says

The Mona M03 is on track to break the first-month delivery record for a new model from a new Chinese carmaker this month, Xpeng's CEO said.

EU plans to vote on Sept 25 for higher tariffs on Chinese EVs, report says

The vote will pave the way for additional tariffs starting in November unless a qualified majority votes against it.

US 100% duty on Chinese EVs to take effect Sept 27

The US government locked in sharp hikes in tariffs on Chinese imports on Friday, including a 100 percent tariff on EVs.

Xpeng to mass produce 1st hybrid model in H2 2025, report says

Xpeng's first EREV model is under development, internally codenamed G01, and will primarily target the RMB 200,000 ($28,190) plus price band, according to local media.

BYD's workforce exceeds 900,000, with nearly 110,000 R&D personnel

BYD's total workforce exceeded 900,000, the most of any of the more than 5,300 Chinese A-share listed companies and 400,000 more than the second-place company.

Li Auto sees 100,000th Li L6 roll off line

The Li L6 is Li Auto's lowest-priced model, with monthly deliveries exceeding 20,000 units in each of the last three months.

BYD denies plans to launch motorcycles after rumors swirl

BYD is focusing on its main businesses and has no plans to launch motorcycles, an executive said, after some patent drawings sparked speculation.

China's commerce minister to visit Europe over EV tariffs

China's Commerce Minister Wang Wentao will visit Europe in recent days and on September 19 will talk with EU trade chief Dombrovskis on the EU's anti-subsidy investigation case against Chinese EVs.

China asks carmakers to keep key EV tech at home, encourages export of knock-down kits for local assembly, report says

China has strongly advised its automakers to ensure that advanced EV technology stays at home and encouraged them to export knock-down kits to foreign factories for final assembly, according to Bloomberg.