article thumbnail

ACEA study finds cost still strong deterrent for EV uptake across Europe; calls for “realistic” targets recognizing affordability

Green Car Congress

A new study by the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) finds that the affordability of electric cars remains a strong deterrent for customers across the EU, along with lack of infrastructure and lack of investment in infrastructure. and Spain 0.6%). —Erik Jonnaert, ACEA Secretary General. —ACEA report.

article thumbnail

Europe Mandates Automatic Emergency Braking

Cars That Think

A case in point is intelligent speed assistance, which Ford has offered in Europe on the S-Max since 2015 and on the more affordable Focus since 2017 , well before the EU had even decided to make it mandatory. “In Some people, however, kind of like being nannied. Mandates aren’t the only way.

Europe 110
article thumbnail

Best EVs of 2022: Our verdict on the new electric cars of the year

EV Central

The EV newcomer is largely unheard of but arrived with an affordable bang in the form of the Atto 3. It’s the first ‘affordable’ EV that’s not felt heavily compromised or compromising. If it wasn’t so stupidly expensive (around $100K, at least), I’d buy one. Biggest EV surprise of 2022. Biggest EV surprise of 2022.

article thumbnail

This is Volkswagen’s Brilliant Strategy To Dominate The EV Market!

Get Electric Vehicle

When Henry Ford unveiled the Ford Model T in the year 1908 the people loved it and literally, everyone went on to buy a Model T for themselves. But despite the similarities, there was a major difference between the Model T and Model S which was ‘AFFORDABILITY’. Model T was a game-changer for the American automotive industry.

Market 52
article thumbnail

Kia EV9 and Volvo EX30: Are they 2024’s most important EVs?

Charged EVs

The single-motor, rear-wheel-drive version was quick enough for any urban or highway situation we encountered during test drives of pre-production versions that spanned seven hours over two October days in and around Barcelona, Spain. For that reason, the EX30 stands alone—and that makes it an important, and affordable, EV for this year.

Volvo 120
article thumbnail

How Do EVs Compare To Gas Cars?

Wallbox

Are EVs as affordable as gasoline cars? However, EVs are now much cheaper to buy and usually more affordable in the long-run. For instance, in Spain, SEAT’s recommended list price for its Mii electric is just €17.900 and the Nissan Leaf, one of the most popular EV models on the market, is available for €25.900.

Gas 116
article thumbnail

Kia EV9 and Volvo EX30: Are they 2024’s most important EVs? – Charged EVs

Baua Electric

The single-motor, rear-wheel-drive version was quick enough for any urban or highway situation we encountered during test drives of pre-production versions that spanned seven hours over two October days in and around Barcelona, Spain. For that reason, the EX30 stands alone—and that makes it an important, and affordable, EV for this year.

Volvo 52