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Stellantis unveils affordable electric Citroen e-C3 to challenge Chinese EVs

Electrek

Jeep and Ram owner Stellantis looks to take on the incoming competition with its new Citroen e-C3 electric car. Starting at around $24,500 (23,300 euros), Stellantis calls the new EV “The first European affordable electric car.” An even cheaper version is due out in 2025.

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Affordable EV incoming! Jeep locks in affordable electric SUV that will shock you with its price

EV Central

Stellantis boss Carlos Tavares has pledged that Jeep’s affordable all-electric SUV will be priced from less than US$25,000 ($A37,500) in the USA – almost US$19,000 less than the cheapest Tesla Model Y. “If you ask me what is an affordable BEV, I would say 20,000 euros in Europe and $25,000 in the US,” Tavares said.

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Huge US trade barrier on Chinese EVs means more could more destined for Australia

The Driven EV News

A 100% tariff on Chinese made electric vehicles sold in the US may be the last line of defence for America's dinosaur fossil car makers and will likely result in more affordable models coming to Australia. The post Huge US trade barrier on Chinese EVs means more could more destined for Australia appeared first on The Driven.

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Another Chinese EV Manufacturer Lands in Mexico: SEV Will Build Its Affordable EVs in Durango

CleanTechnica EVs

continued] The post Another Chinese EV Manufacturer Lands in Mexico: SEV Will Build Its Affordable EVs in Durango appeared first on CleanTechnica. Mexico’s cheapest EV will now be built in North America in SEV’s new plant in Durango SEV, a Mexican brand.

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Ford CEO Farley Again Promises Profitable, Affordable EVs for the Masses

The Truth About Cars

Speaking with Yahoo Finance , Farley said his company aims to develop affordable EVs that compete with the rising tide of Chinese models. Saying that China’s investments in EVs have “paid off so far,” Farley noted that Ford is on track for its next-generation electric models to be profitable and affordable.

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BYD leads EV sales surge in Brazil with affordable electric cars

Electrek

However, with a new import tax looming, can the Chinese EV maker continue the momentum? 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.

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Reuters: Tesla Has Ditched Its Affordable EV Efforts in Favor of Robotaxis

The Truth About Cars

Affordable EVs seem to be a nut that no automaker can crack, as every promise of a “sub-$30,000” model or similar has fallen through in favor of higher prices. CEO Elon Musk has been beating the affordable EV drum for a while, telling investors in January that the car would enter production in Texas as soon as late 2025.