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The BYD Yuan UP Is Tesla's Biggest Challenge In China Yet

InsideEVs

This cheap SUV could be what helps BYD overthrow Tesla as the best-selling EV automaker.

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Look out Tesla Model Y? 2024 BYD Seal U electric SUV appears as Australian launch looms

EV Central

The next stage in BYD’s plan for Australia’s electric vehicle market has been unveiled in Germany overnight, with the European debut of the BYD Seal U giving us our best look yet at the Chinese brand’s new mid-size SUV. The post Look out Tesla Model Y?

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2024 Subaru Solterra review: Can this electric SUV tackle the Tesla Model Y with some bush bashing nous?

EV Central

The five-seat mid-sized SUV has the segment-dominating Tesla Model Y vaguely in its crosshairs, although it could also provide an EV tempter against petrol-powered fare – including the Subaru Forester. Sure, it doesn’t have the wheel articulation or bush-bashing protection of a genuine off-roader, but it’s more capable than a Tesla.

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Toyota Australia’s bZ4X price warning: ‘it’s not going to be cheap’

EV Central

The mid-sized five-seat SUV will be the first battery electric vehicle from Toyota as it looks to fight back against Tesla and other fresh brands that are dominating record sales of EVs locally. This car will not be a cheap car.” Battery electric cars are expensive, don’t kid yourself,” says Hanley. “If

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Honda looks to build a $14 billion EV and battery plant in Canada

Electrek

After calling off beats with GM to “beat out Tesla” with a cheap SUV, it has now emerged with news that it is mulling over a $14 billion EV and battery plant in Canada. more… The post Honda looks to build a $14 billion EV and battery plant in Canada appeared first on Electrek.

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Cheap gas and Tesla, Mach-E conquests, cooling down fast-charging: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

The Mustang Mach-E electric SUV is finding the majority of its interest so far from people outside the Ford fold. And is Tesla immune to the plunge in gas prices expected through the summer? Fast charging could use a rethink to help reduce heat buildup, researchers argue. This and more, here at Green Car Reports.

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Exclusive! Radical Renault 5 electric hatch warming for Australia as Tesla rival after Geneva negotiations

EV Central

Following a European summit the funky Renault 5 electric hatch is inching closer to Australia – potentially providing a cool-looking counterpunch to the Tesla electric car onslaught. READ MORE: 2024 Renault Megane E-Tech review: Can this chic French crossover seriously challenge the Tesla Model Y? READ MORE: Spring has Sprung!

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