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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China EV insurance registrations for week ending Oct 27: Nio 4,200, Tesla 10,500, Xiaomi 5,700, BYD 95,600

Li Auto had 11,300 insurance registrations last week, Xpeng 5,600, Zeekr 5,100, Leapmotor 8,500 and Aito 8,700.

[Video] Xiaomi EV says SU7 Ultra prototype becomes fastest 4-door car at Nürburgring

The Xiaomi SU7 Ultra prototype completed its challenge at the Nürburgring with a lap time of 6:46.874, making it the fastest four-door car on the track, according to Xiaomi EV.

Tesla Model 3 wait time gets shorter in China

Chinese customers who order the Model 3 now can expect to get deliveries in 2-4 weeks, shorter than the previous 4-6 weeks.

Nio exceeds 2,600 swap stations in China

Nio has added 285 battery swap stations in China so far this year.

Xiaomi EV warms up for SU7 Ultra production version as unveiling nears

Xiaomi founder Lei Jun calls the production version of the SU7 Ultra his dream car and the dream car built by Xiaomi EV for those seeking performance.

Tesla further extends 5-year 0-interest loan incentive in China to Nov 30

Tesla has extended its 5-year 0 percent interest loan in China until November 30, further renewing the incentive for car purchases that began in April.

Xpeng Aeroht's flying car manufacturing base breaks ground with planned annual capacity of 10,000 units

The manufacturing site will be used to produce the flying body portion of Xpeng Aeroht's modular flying car, with a planned annual capacity of 10,000 units.

Chinese battery maker Svolt confirms it will end operations in Europe

Svolt said it had to make the decision after the development of the European EV market failed to meet the expectations of all stakeholders.

Former Nio CFO joins US-sanctioned camera maker Hikvision

Former Nio CFO Steven Feng has joined US-sanctioned surveillance camera maker Hikvision, after leaving the EV maker in early July.

BYD launches Shark in Brazil, taking its pickup truck to more markets

A BYD executive expects the Shark to sell between 10,000 and 15,000 units annually in Brazil, which would make it a top 5 midsize pickup in the country.