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XPeng buying Didi’s Smart electric car unit to launch new affordable EV brand in 2024

Electrek

Chinese EV maker XPeng (XPEV) announced Monday it plans to buy out Didi Global’s Smart electric car division. more… The post XPeng buying Didi’s Smart electric car unit to launch new affordable EV brand in 2024 appeared first on Electrek.

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Volkswagen’s new EV focus combines customer needs with affordability

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Volkswagen has honed in on the strategy it will use to increase the adoption of electric vehicles and become a main player in the sector, which has become more competitive over the years. In 2027, Volkswagen Group said it would launch a lineup of entry-level and affordably priced electric vehicles under the Brand Group Core.

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Is Buying An Electric Vehicle Becoming More Affordable?

CleanTechnica EVs

Even as electric vehicles grow more popular, many consumers are still holding out for the sticker price to be right. However, with a handful of automakers following Tesla’s price cuts throughout this year as well as federal and state incentives, some note that EVs are quickly approaching general affordability in the U.S.

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Carmakers Urged To Stop Prioritising SUVs Over Smaller & More Affordable Electric Cars

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Carmakers urged to stop prioritising SUVs over smaller and more affordable electric cars People in the UK more likely to buy EVs

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This two-seater luxury electric catamaran from China is surprisingly affordable

Electrek

If you’re planning on hitting the lake or oceanfront on your own electric catamaran, I’ve stumbled upon one you may want to check out. It’s part of our weekly Awesome Weird Alibaba Electric Vehicle of the Week column, so I don’t recommend actually trying to buy one, but it’s still fun to look at!

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Lectric XPremium review: The most affordable, quality mid-drive electric bike that money can buy

Electrek

The Lectric XPremium mid-drive folding e-bike still holds the honor of the highest-value mid-drive electric bike on the market today. The post Lectric XPremium review: The most affordable, quality mid-drive electric bike that money can buy appeared first on Electrek.

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These are the cheapest electric boats you can buy right now

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Electric boating is nothing new, but for a long time it has been outside the limits of most recreational boaters’ wallets. That’s not true anymore, though, as several new low-cost electric boats are starting to enter the US market. Here’s a collection of some of the most interesting and affordable electric boats for the average Joe.

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