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Stellantis to take on BYD with new affordable EV launching in the UK, starting at $28,000

Electrek

A new EV is set for the UK to rival BYD and other low-cost Chinese automakers entering the market. Starting at $28,000 (£21,990), the new Citroen e-C3 will be one of the most affordable EVs in the UK.

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BYD leads EV sales surge in Brazil with affordable electric cars

Electrek

China’s leading automaker, BYD , is aggressively expanding overseas. After launching its low-cost Seagull EV (Dolphin Mini) in Brazil, starting at around $20,000 (99,800 BRL), BYD is leading the EV sales surge in the country. However, with a new import tax looming, can the Chinese EV maker continue the momentum?

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The $10,000 BYD Seagull EV is scaring the U.S. auto industry

Teslarati

Although competitive Chinese automaker BYD isn’t yet slated to enter the U.S. market, the company’s recent release of a city EV with a price tag under $10,000 has some worried for when it and other low-cost companies do. While BYD said just last month that it has no plans to enter the U.S.

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Nissan and Honda may team up to slash EV prices and take on Chinese automakers like BYD

Baua Electric

Nissan and Honda are considering teaming up to introduce more affordable EVs to compete with Chinese automakers like BYD. The aim is to reduce EV prices as the automakers look to Chinese automakers with low-cost models like BYD. The partnership could include a new EV platform.

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Ford plans affordable small electric pickup and SUV, starting around $25,000

Baua Electric

Amid a flood of new competition, Ford is shifting plans to build more affordable electric vehicles. Ford is developing a new low-cost EV platform to power a small electric pickup and SUV, with starting prices around $25,000. It will rival the low-cost EV Tesla is working on. Ford is not the only one watching.

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Volkswagen to go solo on affordable EVs after ending talks with Renault

Baua Electric

Volkswagen has ended talks with Renault to launch an affordable EV, according to sources. However, a low-cost Volkswagen electric car is still in the plans. Despite Renault confirming it was in “good discussions” with Volkswagen to build an affordable EV in February, it looks like the automakers may go their separate ways.

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Kia mulls EV plant in Thailand to take on Toyota and BYD with affordable electric cars

Baua Electric

Can Kia challenge Toyota, which has dominated the market in Thailand, with affordable EVs? Chinese automakers like BYD are already stealing market share, but Kia is in talks over a new EV plant in Thailand that could help position itself as an early leader. Meanwhile, Kia has bigger (or, smaller and more affordable) plans.