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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Xpeng to launch new brand within 1 month, targeting lower-priced market

Xpeng will launch a new brand in the next month, targeting markets priced between RMB 100,000 and RMB 150,000, the company's CEO said.

CATL's net profit up 24.5% in Q4 over Q3, overseas operations contribute more to 2023 revenue

CATL has 32.67 percent of its revenue coming from overseas in 2023, up from 23.41 percent in 2022, as it begins deliveries to foreign customers.

Li Auto offers limited-time charging perks to increase Li Mega's appeal

Between March 16 and April 15, Li Mega owners who use Li Auto's supercharging stations to charge their vehicles will be rewarded with credits equal to the amount they pay per charge.

SAIC abandoning EV unit Rising Auto, report says

Employees at Rising Auto are expected to be laid off by more than 70 percent, while the remaining employees are likely to get a pay cut, according to local media.

Nio to officially launch Onvo brand in May, explains meaning of name

Nio confirmed the Onvo name and said the brand's official launch is expected in early-mid May.

Nio revamps BaaS, a key car-buying option for reducing initial costs, amid fierce price war

Nio has dramatically restructured its BaaS battery rental option in an attempt to make its cars more attractive in the face of fierce price competition, though emphasizing that it's not a response to the ongoing price war.

Nio signs deal with CATL to jointly develop long-life batteries

CATL will also plan and develop battery systems of longer service lives for Nio's upcoming models.

From empty land to parked cars: Satellite images show how fast Xiaomi's EV plant was built

The Xiaomi EV factory, which started construction in April 2022, has seen an increasing number of vehicles parked in the parking lot in the last ten days.

Nio Alps' official name could be Onvo; camouflage-free spy shots revealed

Two uncamouflaged spy photos of a model allegedly under Nio's second brand are circulating on social media today, with the rear end showing the vehicle's English brand name as Onvo.

Nio to unveil strategy on long-life batteries, upgrade of BaaS service on Mar 14

Nio's BaaS (battery as a service) service will be upgraded and the company will hold a user communication session following the announcement of the strategy.