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Ford moves to more affordable EVs as it welcomes partners to take on low-cost Chinese rivals

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Ford is open to partnering with the competition on affordable EVS to get a leg up on Chinese EV makers. Jim Farley, Ford’s CEO, said if you cannot compete with the Chinese, “then 20% to 30%” of your revenue is at risk.

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

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Starting at around $24,500 (23,300 euros), Stellantis calls the new EV “The first European affordable electric car.” more… The post Stellantis unveils affordable electric Citroen e-C3 to challenge Chinese EVs appeared first on Electrek. An even cheaper version is due out in 2025.

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

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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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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 is following in Ford’s footsteps after suddenly announcing plans to introduce more hybrids as it expects slower EV demand.

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

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Nissan and Honda are considering teaming up to introduce more affordable EVs to compete with Chinese automakers like BYD. The partnership could include a new EV platform.

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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.

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Jeep, Ram owner is launching affordable EVs next year

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Stellantis, the parent company behind Jeep , Ram, Dodge, and 11 others, is launching several new affordable EVs in 2024. The automaker aims to reduce prices on electric models to take on industry leaders like Tesla and incoming Chinese EV makers.

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