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Volkswagen’s new EV focus combines customer needs with affordability

Teslarati

Volkswagen has honed in on the strategy it will use to increase the adoption of electric vehicles and become a main player in the sector, which has become more competitive over the years. In 2027, Volkswagen Group said it would launch a lineup of entry-level and affordably priced electric vehicles under the Brand Group Core.

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Ford may build its affordable EV platform in this key overseas market to revamp sales

Electrek

Amid its shift to more affordable electric vehicles, Ford could build its new EV platform overseas as it looks to revamp sales.

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BYD leads EV sales surge in Brazil with affordable electric cars

Electrek

After launching its low-cost Seagull EV (Dolphin Mini) in Brazil, starting at around $20,000 (99,800 BRL), BYD is leading the EV sales surge in the country. China’s leading automaker, BYD , is aggressively expanding overseas. However, with a new import tax looming, can the Chinese EV maker continue the momentum?

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2024 Year of the Electric Ute? Australia March Sales Update

CleanTechnica EVs

Will 2024 be the year of the electric ute in Australia? 2022 was the year of the electric SUV — with the launch of the Tesla Y, the BYD Atto 3, and the refreshed MG ZS EV. 2023 was the year of the affordable car, with the release of the. continued] The post 2024 Year of the Electric Ute?

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Affordable Kia EV3 Will Put Kia Ahead Of Countless Rivals: Exec

InsideEVs

Kia aims for eight electric models on sale in the U.S. by 2029 and establish itself as a leader in affordable EVs. And EV3 isn't all.

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ACEA map: Affordability of electric cars, correlation between market uptake and GDP in the EU

Green Car Congress

The European Association of Automobile Manufacturers (ACEA) has published an interactive map that illustrates the correlation between the market uptake of electrically-chargeable vehicles (ECVs) and GDP per capita for each of the 27 EU member states and the United Kingdom. Across the EU, 3.0% Across the EU, 3.0% and Italy 0.9%).

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Ford Plans Affordable EV Models and Promises Profitability

The Truth About Cars

Ford hasn’t had the best luck with profitability on its electric vehicle business, but the automaker is not shying away from aiming at the cheaper end of the EV spectrum. The automaker’s hybrid models are quite popular, however, driven to a large degree by its expansive fleet business.