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The BMW iX1 Now On Sale in South Africa!

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The all-electric BMW iX1 is now on sale in South Africa. It joins the growing list of battery electric vehicles now available from BMW for consumers in South Africa to buy, adding onto the MINI Cooper SE (which is the most affordable BEV in South Africa at the moment), the […] It starts from R1,140,000 ($62,928).

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Huge $14,000 price cut for 2024 Audi Q8 e-tron as German brand’s EV fightback against the Mercedes-Benz EQE and BMW iX hots up

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The significantly overhauled 2024 Audi Q8 e-tron is cheaper following the introduction of a new base version of the luxury battery-electric SUV that is $14,000 more affordable than the e-tron it steps in for. Both the Q8-tron and faster SQ8 e-tron come with a five-year/unlimited-kilometre warranty.

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Tesla price cuts push EV market toward affordability with broader influence

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Tesla cut prices on its cars once again recently and contributed to a broader scope of affordability for electric vehicles. At last check, we had 15 new EV models for sale that were not available a year earlier. The post Tesla price cuts push EV market toward affordability with broader influence appeared first on TESLARATI.

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Juniper Research forecasts on-road hydrogen vehicles to exceed 1M globally by 2027

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These positives have led to significant investment by car manufacturers, including Hyundai, Toyota and BMW. This will translate into an increasingly popular and available product over the next 5 years. The potential for enhanced range and rapid refueling compares favorably with BEVs, reducing customer anxieties around BEV ownership.

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BMW announces partners and services for 360° Electric portfolio for BMW i drivers

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BMW of North America has announced the partnerships and programs comprising its 360° Electric portfolio. Available in early 2014, 360° Electric is a portfolio of consumer-oriented offerings designed to overcome commonly perceived barriers to purchasing an electric vehicle. BMW i Charging Station. BMW i Charging Station.

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ACEA study finds cost still strong deterrent for EV uptake across Europe; calls for “realistic” targets recognizing affordability

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A new study by the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) finds that the affordability of electric cars remains a strong deterrent for customers across the EU, along with lack of infrastructure and lack of investment in infrastructure. —Erik Jonnaert, ACEA Secretary General. —ACEA report.

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Hyundai, Tesla pave the way for long-range (+300 mi) EV prices falling below average gas cars

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Buying an electric car with at least 300 miles of range is getting more affordable than ever. When leasing, the gap is even more significant, with Hyundai and Tesla EVs as much as 37% lower than similar models from Toyota and BMW. A new Bloomberg Green analysis shows the 2024 Hyundai IONIQ 6 is the most affordable EV.