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Now that’s a price cut! GWM Ora smashes MG4, BYD Dolphin and threatens entry-level ICE with $35K drive-away pricing

EV Central

The GWM Ora is now clearly the cheapest and most affordable new electric car sold in Australia thanks to $35,990 drive-away pricing announced this morning for the Standard Range model. The Ora has lagged behind the MG4 and BYD Dolphin in the sales race and this move is clearly intended to react to the MG change and provide a boost.

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GWM Ora Sport on ice, but sleek high-performance EV could still get the tick of approval as a sporty rival to Tesla, BYD

EV Central

Local executives say the numbers don’t currently add up on the Ora Sport that was expected to sell from about $60,000, popping it squarely in the crosshairs of the hot-selling Tesla Model 3 and its closest rival, the BYD Seal. We will consider the EV SUV and the Ora Sport is still under study.”

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BYD takes 20% of Japan’s EV imports in January after launching just last year

Baua Electric

BYD continues its dominant overseas expansion after accounting for over 20% of Japan’s EV imports last month. After launching just last year, BYD is already making its presence known as Japan lags behind the auto industry’s shift to electric. Of the 1,186 electric cars imported into the nation, BYD accounted for 217 of them.

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Ford Mustang Mach-E price cuts are proving affordable EVs are in demand

Baua Electric

A recent Cloud Theory report reveals that the price cuts are working as buyers look for more affordable EVs. 2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E (Source: Ford) The bad news Although the lower prices are working to move inventory, can Ford afford to keep prices lower? New data shows sales are up while inventory is finally dwindling.

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BYD to hold European premiere of e6-Eco and dual-mode S6DM at Geneva show

Green Car Congress

China-based BYD Co., The company will also present its overall “Three Green Dreams” strategy for the European market as well as show the core technology of BYD e-Bus K9 and the dual-mode electric vehicle F3DM. It takes 40 minutes to fully charge the e6 using a 100 kW quick charger. gasoline engine. gasoline engine.

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2023 GWM Ora Extended Range review: How does the new budget-priced five-door hatch stack up against Australia’s cheapest electric cars?

EV Central

2023 GWM Ora Extended Range review : How does the new budget-priced five-door hatch stack up against Australia’s cheapest electric cars?The The GWM Ora is one of the most affordable electric cars on the market. Prime electric competitors include the MG4 and BYD Dolphin.

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BYD Atto 3 review: Chinese newcomer previews our EV future

EV Central

If you read our recent year-end review , you’ll notice the BYD Atto 3 got mentioned a lot. The BYD Atto 3 comes as two models; Standard and Extended range. So happy new year and here’s the BYD Atto 3! BYD is a new brand to Australia, but it’s by no means a new brand in its homeland of China.

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