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Nissan needs to ‘clean out the closet’ to turn around falling sales with new EVs

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Nissan’s CEO told his wife, “Yes, you’re right,” in an interview with Automotive News , “But I like them.” The Japanese automaker, once viewed as an EV pioneer with the release of the LEAF in 2010, has fallen behind as the industry moves toward electric. Nissan is known as a low-cost automaker.

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BYD unveils sleek new electric hatch and 1,000 hp tri-motor Denza Z9 GT EV

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For example, its most affordable, the new Seagull (or Dolphin Mini overseas), launched last month with a starting price of $9,700 (69,800 yuan). Although BYD is best known for its low-cost electric cars, like the Dolphin, Seagull, and Atto 3, the EV giant is expanding into new segments. Let us know in the comments below.

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Nissan and Honda may team up to slash EV prices and take on Chinese automakers like BYD

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The aim is to reduce EV prices as the automakers look to Chinese automakers with low-cost models like BYD. The Chinese EV leader declared a “liberation battle” against ICE vehicles by slashing EV prices and introducing electric cars with prices as low as $9,700 (69,800 yuan). FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links.

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Nissan wants to lower EV prices with cheaper LFP batteries to rival BYD

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million EVs last year as it expands into new overseas markets. Electrek’s Take Although it took over a decade for Nissan to release its second EV, the Ariya , after the LEAF hit the market in 2010, Nissan looks to make up for lost time. Nissan said it will launch 19 new EVs by 2030, but that could change with a new strategy coming.

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Nissan to make EVs more affordable, plans to slash costs to reach EV/ICE price parity

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Despite kicking off a new era with the launch of its LEAF in 2010, Nissan has quickly fallen behind with longer-range, more advanced EVs rolling out. “We The 90-year-old automaker announced its new “The Arc” business plan Monday as it looks to compete with Tesla and low-cost automakers from China.

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BYD and Mercedes-Benz tease new co-branded luxury electric vehicle coming this year

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A new BYD and Mercedes-Benz co-branded luxury electric vehicle will roll out before the end of the year. Ahead of its official debut, the new Denza EV was spotted testing, grabbing the attention of onlookers. Denza was founded in 2010 as a 50:50 joint venture between Mercedes-Benz (Daimler) and BYD.

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Nissan and Honda confirm new EV partnership as they look to play catch up with Tesla, BYD

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The new partnership comes as both automakers (and the Japanese auto industry) quickly fell behind EV leaders like Tesla and BYD. According to sources, the aim is to bring down EV prices to compete with low-cost leaders from China. After trailblazing the EV market with the release of the LEAF in 2010, Nissan has fallen behind.

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