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Batteries are so cheap now, solar power doesn’t sleep

Electrek

A new report from global energy think tank Ember says batteries have officially hit the price point that lets solar power deliver affordable electricity almost every hour of the year in the sunniest parts of the world.

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Price fighter!  Volkswagen shows more of its cheap Volkswagen ID.1 ahead of 2027 release when it will take on the BYD Dolphin and MG4

EV Central

and rival the current crop of cheap Chinese EVs including the cut-price BYD Dolphin and MG4 as well as the inbound European Renault Twingo EV, the new baby VW EV has been confirmed for price that will kick-off at around 20,000 ($A33,000). Still to be confirmed for the cheap VW EV is its name. Fresh sketches of the2027 Volkswagen ID.1small

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Look out Suzuki Jimny! China’s iCar V23 is a cheap, capable, electric off-roader and it’s headed to Australia

EV Central

If that’s not enough from Chery, the car-making giant might also launch Lepas in Australia a new budget brand that will roll out a range of affordable vehicles. China’s iCar V23 is a cheap, capable, electric off-roader and it’s headed to Australia appeared first on EV Central. The post Look out Suzuki Jimny!

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Toyota’s hot $15,000 EV in China costs nearly $50K in this overseas market

Electrek

Toyota’s most affordable EV, which starts at about $15,000 in China, may not be so cheap overseas. The Toyota bZ3X is launching in new markets at a price nearly three times the cost, starting at almost $50,000.

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The cheap solar-powered car you might never need to charge [Video]

Electrek

Imagine a car that can charge using the sun, generate an income via a car-sharing scheme, and is also affordable to buy. more… The post The cheap solar-powered car you might never need to charge [Video] appeared first on Electrek. Sounds like a pipe dream, right? Think again – say hello to Sono Motors’ Sion electric car.

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Volkswagen ID. EVERY1 — Will This Be A Hit?

CleanTechnica EVs

Volkswagen’s got its cheap, small electric car in the works. It is supposed to be fun and sporty, but affordable and practical. Reaching down to the 20,000 level, the Volkswagen ID. EVERY1 is a new concept car that is supposed to arrive in some form in 2027. continued] The post Volkswagen ID. EVERY1 Will This Be A Hit?

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Renault teases new ‘affordable’ electric city car

Electrek

Renault is teasing an upcoming “affordable” city electric car to replace the Twingo as it gears up for its investor’s day tomorrow. But will it be as cheap as the Dacia Spring, Europe’s best-selling (and cheapest!) more… The post Renault teases new ‘affordable’ electric city car appeared first on Electrek. electric car?