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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Nio delivers 8,132 cars in Feb, down 19% from Jan

The Chinese New Year holiday caused disruption, and potential customers' wait-and-see ahead of the 2024 models may also have had an impact.

Xpeng delivers 4,545 cars in Feb, down 45% from Jan

"With the capacity ramp-up and the debottlenecking of certain components' supply post-Chinese New Year, we will accelerate the delivery of the X9 in March," Xpeng said.

Li Auto delivers 20,251 cars in Feb, down 35% from Jan

Li Auto said it is targeting a rebound to 50,000 monthly deliveries in March.

Nio earnings preview: Here's what to watch for Q4 2023 report

Focus will mostly be on the gross margin, and Nio management's guidance for first-quarter deliveries are expected to be weak.

ClearMotion opens factory in China, production of suspension products for Nio ET9 to start soon

The opening of the facility marks the imminent start of production of ClearMotion1, an active suspension product that will be fitted to the Nio ET9, ClearMotion said.

Tesla starts new promotion in China amid fierce EV price war

Chinese customers who take delivery of already-produced vehicles of the Model 3 and Model Y by the end of March can get benefits including an insurance subsidy of RMB 8,000.

CATL's M3P battery expected to be installed in Tesla models, report says

CATL is still in the process of developing and validating the M3P battery with Tesla, and the exact timing of the installation is not yet clear, according to local media.

BYD looking for Mexican plant site

BYD's plan is to build the facility for the Mexican market, not the export market, a company executive said.

Li Mega pre-orders far exceed Li L9's performance over same period, says Li Auto CEO

Li Auto CEO said the company will share how it will make a premium BEV a hot seller at its March 1 launch event.

BYD continues model update with refreshed Song Plus, Seal DM-i

BYD continues its post-Chinese New Year model update move with refreshed versions of the Ocean series' Song Plus, Seal DM-i priced significantly lower than previous versions.