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Cheap talk: Volkswagen to bed Renault in race to build sub-$30k EV | reports

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Created to be “affordable to the masses” it’s thought the new EV could be built on a new architecture that will slash costs further than cars based on the VW Group MEB, or the Renault’s CMF-EV architectures. An entry EV will also help prepare for the next wave of bargain-priced EVs that are already on sale in China.

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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. Ford is also expected to build an EV for ridesharing services, and Bloomberg reported that Ford has fewer than 100 people working on the project. All automakers in the U.S.

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A cheap Toyota EV? Not right now, the company says

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Toyota has no current plans to launch a cheap EV despite demand building. Toyota says no small, cheap EV is in the works Although many automakers, including VW, Stellantis, and Kia, have revealed plans to launch low-cost EVs under $30,000 (£25,000), Toyota says not so fast. That’s around 9% of its sales.

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Honda looks to build a $14 billion EV and battery plant in Canada

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After calling off beats with GM to “beat out Tesla” with a cheap SUV, it has now emerged with news that it is mulling over a $14 billion EV and battery plant in Canada. So far, Volkswagen and its battery company PowerCo are building a gigafactory for cell manufacturing in St. Thomas, Ontario, with production starting in 2027.

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Chevy Detailed a Longer Range and Lower Price for the Silverado EV RST

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Though stout on specs, the new truck is far from cheap. It’s still a far cry from affordable, but it is more than the trucks' rivals’ starting prices. Ford and Ram took a more traditional route with their electric trucks, opting to build vehicles that look and function similarly to their gas counterparts.

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Xiaomi CEO admits Tesla has unique advantage over EV competitors

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While other companies are able to offer cheap and affordable EVs, new companies are placed in a strange spot as they risk being undercut and outsold by established names on the block. Tesla, on the other hand, has a strong reputation for building quality EVs that are supported by a strong charging infrastructure.

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Could a tiny $30,000 2024 Hyundai Casper electric SUV challenge the BYD Dolphin and MG4 in Australia?

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Just build it! EVCentral’s Korean Casper test Developed to an ultra-low price of “less than €20,000” ($A33,000), Hyundai hopes the Casper EV will democratise electric cars in Europe, while fending off the new wave of cheap electric cars from the likes of MG and BYD. Read more: An electric Hyundai Casper?

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