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Honda admits it needs affordable EVs with plans for an electric Civic successor

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For Honda to compete as the industry shifts to electric, CEO Toshihiro Mibe explained, “We need more affordable EVs.” Honda to launch an affordable electric Civic replacement The company revealed two new EV concepts as part of its new “0 series” electric brand at CES earlier this month. Let us know below.

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Volkswagen to go solo on affordable EVs after ending talks with Renault

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Volkswagen has ended talks with Renault to launch an affordable EV, according to sources. Renault announced plans to launch the Twingo e-Tech successor, the Legend, last November. 4 (right) Volkswagen and Renault go solo on affordable EVs Renault plans to continue developing the Twingo EV, which is set to launch in 2026.

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Volkswagen aims to debut new affordable electric vehicles in 2027 with prices around $22,000

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The new affordable VW EVs are expected to be priced around $21,800 (20,000 euros). VW still aims for affordable EVs to debut in 2027 After walking away from its partnership to develop an entry-level EV (20,000 euro) with Renault, Volkswagen is going solo. VW said last week it was still looking at its options for affordable EVs.

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Honda CEO: Solid-state batteries may enable affordable small EV by 2030

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Honda built its original reputation around affordable small cars like its Civic. As Honda’s global CEO alluded this past week in a Q&A with Green Car Reports and various automotive and tech media at CES, it doesn’t see how the parallel pencils out quite yet. Otherwise it faces compromised range.

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GM hints at an affordable Chevy Camaro EV: A $35,000 real electric pony car?

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An affordable Chevy Camaro EV? The news came after a source from within GM’s Tech Center told them that the Corvette nameplate was due for the same treatment. GM says the Ultium battery enables +300 miles range (the Silverado EV gets 440 miles) and a 0 to 60 mph in as little as 3 seconds. That could become a reality.

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Kia will beat Rivian and Tesla into affordable mass-market EVs

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Although Rivian and Tesla are making headlines with planned expansions into mass-market electric vehicles, Kia is set to launch two affordable EVs of its own. More affordable EVs are coming Rivian unveiled its highly anticipated R2 electric SUV Thursday. One of them, the Kia EV3, is expected to launch by the end of the year.

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Renault introducing new affordable urban EV in China first in 2019, new electrification options on three popular models in 2020

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Renault will introduce a new, affordable urban electric vehicle in 2019, coming first to China, and new hybrid and plug-in hybrid options on three of its popular vehicles in 2020. The showcar Renault K-ZE, a new global A-segment, SUV-inspired electric vehicle, is capable of 250 km NEDC (155 miles).