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LIVE BLOG: Tesla Q1 2024 earnings call

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Musk clarified that Tesla is now seeing a lot of competitive prices from its battery suppliers due to excess capacity. Delaney asked a follow-up about Tesla’s pricing. Other executives also noted that Tesla is offsetting its prices by reducing costs. Don’t hesitate to contact us with news tips.

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Ford Plans Affordable EV Models and Promises Profitability

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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. CEO optimism is nothing new, as it’s often the only thing propping up companies’ stock prices. Image: Ford] Become a& TTAC insider.

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Report: Tesla To Build Fabled Affordable Electric Car in Germany

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New reports state that Tesla is working toward an affordable EV model and note that it will produce the vehicles at its German location near Berlin. As these things tend to go with Tesla, the information came from an unnamed source, as reported by Automotive News. Image: gofra/Shutterstock.com] Become a& TTAC insider.

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Tesla Finally Appears to Make Moves Toward Building Affordable EV Model

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The long-rumored affordable, entry-level Tesla is almost here – maybe. Tesla reportedly alerted suppliers that it would start building a mass-market compact crossover in the middle of 2025, which would become one of the most affordable electric models on sale if it becomes a reality.

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

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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. It now seems that Tesla is following suit, despite repeated promises that it would develop a mass-market EV at a reasonable price.

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Report: Ford's EV Skunkworks Team to Create Three Affordable Electric Models

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A few weeks ago, Ford announced that it had created an internal skunkworks team to focus on affordable EVs and a new platform to underpin them. The first model is due in late 2026 with a starting price of around $25,000, though it’s unclear if Ford’s extensive losses on its EV business will have an impact.

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Ford Slashed the Mach-E's Price Tag and Saw an Immediate Uptick in Sales

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One factor that is coming into clear focus is pricing, as Ford recently found out with the Mustang Mach-E. In response to flagging demand, the automaker cut prices on the electric SUV and has seen an uptick in sales as a result, showing that cost remains a significant hurdle for many prospective buyers.

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