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Reuters: Tesla Has Ditched Its Affordable EV Efforts in Favor of Robotaxis

The Truth About Cars

Affordable EVs seem to be a nut that no automaker can crack, as every promise of a “sub-$30,000” model or similar has fallen through in favor of higher prices. CEO Elon Musk has been beating the affordable EV drum for a while, telling investors in January that the car would enter production in Texas as soon as late 2025.

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Tesla Model 2 abandoned? Multiple sources say $25,000 electric car dead, Elon says it’s all lies

EV Central

According to Reuters multiple sources behind the scenes have confirmed the affordable EV is no longer happening with resources switched to developing self-driving robotaxis. Top selling electric car slashed up to $8500; could it outsell the Ford Ranger? READ MORE: Tesla Model Y cheaper than ever! Tesla CEO Elon Musk.

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Potential Cybertruck battery packs spotted at Tesla Gigafactory Texas

Teslarati

A shipment appearing to include structural battery packs was delivered at Tesla’s Gigafactory in Austin, Texas this week, though it’s not entirely clear what vehicle the deliveries are for. Interestingly, Tegtmeyer spotted the pallets at the Southwest receiving door of Giga Texas, where the company assembles the Cybertruck.

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Tesla NACS Texas mandate gets push back from EV Charging firms: Report

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Some EV charger makers and operators in Texas have opposed the Lone Star state’s Tesla NACS mandate. According to a document seen by Reuters , a group of EV charging firms claims that Texas’ Tesla NACS mandate is premature. Washington State followed in Texas’ footsteps, requiring Tesla NACS compatibility.

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Tesla gets big win in Texas with NACS requirement

Teslarati

Tesla got a big win in Texas yesterday as the Lone Star State said it would require companies to include the automaker’s North American Charging Standard (NACS) connector in its electric vehicle charging stations if they want to be eligible for federal funding. Reuters initially reported the story. I’d love to chat!

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

Baua Electric

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. You can think of it more as the size of a Tesla Model Y.

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Is Hyundai’s IONIQ 6 the ultimate EV? Fast charging, long-range, and affordable price

Baua Electric

While automakers prepare to launch their next wave of electric vehicles, Hyundai already has an EV that checks all the boxes. According to a new report, the Hyundai IONIQ 6 is the only EV on the market offering fast charging in under 20 minutes, over 350 miles range, and at an affordable starting price. 361 $43,656 SEL RWD 77.4