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

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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.

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Kia suddenly shifts to hybrids, affordable EVs amid waning global demand

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To boost sales and fend off low-cost Chinese rivals, Kia will introduce a new lineup of affordable EVs in addition to hybrids starting this year. Kia announced that it is shifting its electric vehicle plans to include more hybrids and affordable EVs. It plans to boost demand by launching a series of new affordable EVs.

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Kia suddenly shifts to hybrids, affordable EVs amid ‘waning global demand’

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To boost sales and fend off low-cost Chinese rivals, Kia will introduce a new lineup of affordable EVs in addition to hybrids starting this year. Kia announced that it is shifting its electric vehicle plans to include more hybrids and affordable EVs. It plans to boost demand by launching a series of new affordable EVs.

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VinFast reveals Ford Ranger-sized VF Wild electric ute concept, Aussie DNA included

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Vietnamese EV startup VinFast has revealed its VF Wild mid-sized ute concept at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. VinFast Wild electric pickup concept at CES 2024, Las Vegas Reports suggest the VF Wild is 5300mm long and 2000mm wide. What is VinFast? However, the VF 8 has not been well received in American reviews.

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BYD’s Yangwang U9 will rival Ferrari, Lamborghini, and Tesla Roadster

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BYD launched a new high-performance electric supercar under the Yangwang brand on Sunday, and the U9, as it has been named, will rival the brands of Ferrari and Lamborghini and, eventually, the Tesla Roadster. BYD is now the world’s largest EV maker in terms of volume after overtaking Tesla last year. MPH, or 309.19

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Right on time! VinFast’s affordable range of electric cars are closer than ever to Aussie launch

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It would certainly create plenty of interest as VinFast’s range of electric SUVs would undoubtedly be pitched at a price that would make it a direct competitor for China’s BYD, GWM and MG. VinFast Wild electric pickup concept at CES 2024. VinFast launches RHD at 2024 IIMS. The post Right on time!

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Meet the cute, capable and affordable Renault 5 E-Tech. Will this reborn icon make Europe relevant in the electric car era?

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But when the small hatch does rock up it will rival the likes of both the cut-price BYD Dolphin and more expensive MINI Cooper Electric. READ MORE: Cheaper than a BYD Dolphin or MG4! The post Meet the cute, capable and affordable Renault 5 E-Tech. 2025 Renault 5. appeared first on EV Central.