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J.D. Power: EV price pressure grows as government incentives and lease deals wield outsized influence on consumer demand

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Due to a steady increase in availability of new models, expanded price mix within existing models and widening eligibility of federal and state incentives, acquisition cost is starting to fade as a hurdle to EV adoption, according to J.D. The trend is consistent with steady growth in availability and affordability.

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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. As new vehicle transaction prices declined once again in September, according to Kelley Blue Book data, Tesla is the culprit, helping consumers find industry-leading vehicles for a reasonable price.

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Tesla’s Elon Musk gives subtle nod to more affordable FSD monthly subscriptions

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Tesla CEO Elon Musk appears to have given a subtle nod to the idea of more affordable Full Self-Driving (FSD) monthly subscriptions. At the time, Tesla priced the service at $199 per month for vehicles that only have Basic Autopilot , or $99 per month for vehicles that have Enhanced Autopilot activated.

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BloombergNEF annual battery price survey finds prices fell 6% from 2020 to 2021

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Lithium-ion battery pack prices, which were above $1,200 per kilowatt-hour in 2010, have fallen 89% in real terms to $132/kWh in 2021, according to a new report from BloombergNEF (BNEF). All prices are in real 2021 $, unless stated as nominal.) At the cell level, average BEV prices were just $97/kWh.

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Nissan slashes 2022 LEAF price below $30K, now the cheapest EV available in the US

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Move over, Mini Electric, there’s a new price-friendly EV in town. Nissan has released pricing on its all-electric 2022 Nissan LEAF, and it’s pretty aggressive. The automaker slashed the LEAF price by over $4,200 compared to the 2021 models, making it the most affordable EV in the US… at least for now.

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Mercedes-Benz eVito Tourer now available with a lower capacity battery variant

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It is also interesting for those looking for an affordable starting price or for whom a weight saving of 150 kg and the corresponding payload increase would be useful. The new variant of the eVito Tourer is interesting for customers who cover easy-to-plan routes or who only drive short distances, such as in school transport operations.

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Top 10 affordable SUVs in India | Autocar Professional

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The ever-growing market shift towards high-riding vehicles in the past few years has resulted in almost all major manufacturers introducing affordable, entry-level SUVs in India. On that note, here’s a list of the top 10 most affordable SUVs in India. Maruti Suzuki Brezza Starting price: Rs 8.3 Tata Nexon Starting price: Rs 8.15

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