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T&G Asks, “Where Are The Affordable Electric Cars?”

CleanTechnica EVs

Transport & Environment claims European automakers are prioritizing expensive cars at the expense of affordable electric cars. The post T&G Asks, “Where Are The Affordable Electric Cars?” ” appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Ford Plans Affordable EV Models and Promises Profitability

The Truth About Cars

Farley noted that company executives are aware of buyers’ desire for more affordable EVs, noting Ford’s recent price cuts on the Mustang Mach-E, which gave the SUV a striking sales bump. The automaker’s hybrid models are quite popular, however, driven to a large degree by its expansive fleet business.

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

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

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Kia has the ‘secret sauce’ for affordable EVs in the US

Electrek

With its own “secret sauce,” Kia is moving to launch a series of affordable EVs in the US. Cheaper electric vehicles are on the way, and Kia believes it has an advantage.

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QOTD: Will An Affordable EV Help You Go Electric?

The Truth About Cars

Today we covered Tesla's back-and-forth on whether it will or won't build an affordable EV. One of the biggest reasons not to purchase an EV that I hear is that the MSRP of most EVs is too high, even considering tax credits. Does that ring true?

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Maybe Tesla Didn't Cancel the Affordable EV After All, Or Did It?

The Truth About Cars

The will they, won’t they themes continue in 2024, as the automaker recently reversed its reported decision to nix affordable EV plans, though the flip appears related to less-than-stellar first-quarter performance. The previously reported cancellation of Tesla’s affordable EV also went out the door, at least on paper.

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Volkswagen announces production start date for its most affordable $20K ID.1 EV

Electrek

For the first time, Volkswagen announced it aims to start producing its most affordable ID.1 1 will offer “affordable electric mobility for everyone,” VW brand leader Thomas Shafer said Thursday. 1 electric car, starting at 20,000 euros ($21,700), in 2027. The $20K Volkswagen ID.1