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Tesla Finally Appears to Make Moves Toward Building Affordable EV Model

The Truth About Cars

The long-rumored affordable, entry-level Tesla is almost here – maybe. Tesla reportedly alerted suppliers that it would start building a mass-market compact crossover in the middle of 2025, which would become one of the most affordable electric models on sale if it becomes a reality.

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It’s another Chinese Tesla Model Y crusher! Meet the 2024 fast-charging long-range Onvo L60

EV Central

Rising Chinese car-maker Nio has launched Onvo, the first of two new electrified brands it has created to battle mainstream car-makers such as Tesla and Volkswagen. And surprise, surprise, the first model is an SUV named the Onvo L60 designed to steal sales from the Tesla Model Y. 2024 Onvo L60. 2024 Onvo L60 launch.

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Tesla Model Y and BYD Atto 3 lead the way as Chinese-built electric vehicle sales soar in Australia

EV Central

The Tesla Model Y continues to lead the electric car surge in Australia, finishing fourth outright on the sales ladder in July. Add in 604 Model 3 sedan sales and Tesla claimed eighth overall in July with 3934 sales. It also sits eighth for the year with 29,511 sales. For the year they have a 7.35

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Report: Ford's EV Skunkworks Team to Create Three Affordable Electric Models

The Truth About Cars

A few weeks ago, Ford announced that it had created an internal skunkworks team to focus on affordable EVs and a new platform to underpin them. The report also stated that Ford will use lithium-iron-phosphate battery cells to save money, an approach that it already uses for base Mustang Mach-Es and which Tesla takes with the cheapest Model 3.

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Confirmed! China’s Leapmotor to go on-sale in Australia in 2024 with C10 SUV

EV Central

The Chinese electrified vehicle maker Leapmotor will launch in Australia in late 2024 as part of an international expansion backed by global auto giant Stellantis. Beyond that it has a variety of existing models it could add here quickly including the Mini-sized T03 electric car that has already been confirmed for European sale.

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This Chinese electric SUV was the top-selling EV in Sweden in July, Tesla Model Y on top YTD

Electrek

4, a Volvo model, or even the Tesla Model Y. The Chinese EV maker’s sales continue soaring overseas and domestically as demand for functional, affordable electric cars grows. more… The post This Chinese electric SUV was the top-selling EV in Sweden in July, Tesla Model Y on top YTD appeared first on Electrek.

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Tesla Model 2 abandoned? Multiple sources say $25,000 electric car dead, Elon says it’s all lies

EV Central

Media reporting says Tesla has given up its plans of launching its entry-level Tesla Model 2 because of increased competition and the price war it is waging in China. READ MORE: Tesla Model Y cheaper than ever! The Tesla employees told third-parties the decision was based on economic conditions. Tesla CEO Elon Musk.