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.
6792 Posts
48 Comments
29K Likes

Tesla raises Model Y Long Range price by $1,380 in China while offering incentives for entry-level variant

Tesla has raised the price of the Model Y Long Range version in China and started offering financing incentives for the other entry-level variant, probably aiming to balance orders for both variants.

BYD unveils new EV platform with 1,000-kW supercharging support, starts Han L, Tang L pre-sales

BYD's Super e-Platform uses redesigned blade batteries and supports a charging multiplier of up to 10 C. The official launch of the Han L, Tang L will be in early April.

Tesla offers Chinese owners 1 month of free FSD use to boost adoption

Between March 17 and April 16, eligible vehicles will be able to access the FSD feature for free after updating to the latest software.

Follow by email

Choose your topics and subscribe.

Daily Recap:

You'll receive a daily email containing a summary of everything that's in CnEVPost that day.

Topics:

You'll receive an email alert when any new article is published on your chosen topics.

    Get our daily recap:
    Or, choose 1 or more topics:

    BYD mulls building its 3rd European plant in Germany, report says

    BYD is considering setting up its third European car assembly plant in Germany as it looks to build brand awareness among European customers as a local manufacturer, according to Reuters.

    Chinese LiDAR maker Hesai to open 1st overseas plant, aims to start production in 2026

    Hesai will break ground on its first overseas project by the end of this year, targeting production in 2026, according to the Financial Times.

    William Li details how Nio should control costs in internal speech

    Nio's goal of achieving single-quarter profitability in the fourth quarter will require it to become more rational in cost control, resource allocation and priority setting, said William Li.
    Related:  Nio making new organizational changes

    BYD's 5th car carrier BYD Changsha to be launched soon

    BYD Changsha is the fifth in BYD's vessel fleet and its second car carrier with a capacity of 9,200 vehicles.

    CATL posts record Q4 2024 net income, gross margin slips

    CATL reported revenue of RMB 102.97 billion in the fourth quarter, down 3.08 percent year-on-year.

    Li Auto Q4 2024 earnings call: Li i8 and Li i6 to be launched in 2025

    Li Auto will launch two all-electric SUVs this year, including the Li i8 in July and another model, the Li i6, in the second half of the year.

    Li Auto sees net income rebound sequentially in Q4, guidance for Q1 below estimates

    Li Auto guided its vehicle deliveries in the first quarter to be in the range of 88,000 to 93,000 units, below analysts' expectations of 130,914 units.