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Tesla $7,500 credit up front, Toyota affordable EVs, Ram electric vans: Today’s Car News

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Toyota pushes back about the viability of affordable EVs. Tesla has started applying the EV tax credit at the time of purchase —via its own website and affecting the up-front amount buyers will need to pay when buying a new Tesla. Ram introduces a lineup of electric vans. This and more, here at Green Car Reports.

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

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Chinese EV maker XPeng (XPEV) announced Monday it plans to buy out Didi Global’s Smart electric car division. XPeng revealed the partners will launch a new mass-market EV brand next year with a starting price of around 150,000 RMB (roughly $20,500).

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Tesla just made leasing a Model 3 or Y more affordable than ever

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Tesla just made leasing a Model 3 or Model Y more affordable than ever, offering rates as low as $329 a month for an all-electric vehicle. However, the company just slashed leasing prices for the Model 3 and Model Y , its two most popular vehicles, making it as affordable as ever to lease one of the cars with a 36-month term.

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

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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! more… The post This two-seater luxury electric catamaran from China is surprisingly affordable appeared first on Electrek.

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

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The post Lectric XPremium review: The most affordable, quality mid-drive electric bike that money can buy appeared first on Electrek. With a powerful mid-drive motor, dual batteries, and other impressive features, it’s going to be hard for any other e-bike to compete in this space and at this price point for a long time.

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These are the cheapest electric boats you can buy right now

Electrek

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. more… The post These are the cheapest electric boats you can buy right now appeared first on Electrek.

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Next Fiat Panda aims for ‘most affordable EV’ title, will slot below 500e

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What’s the most affordable EV you can buy? If rumors out of Fiat are to be believed, the answer to that question will soon be “the new Fiat Panda” as Stellantis targets the bottom end of the booming electric car market.