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BYD produces 200K units of its most affordable EV 

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The BYD Seagull made headlines as one of the most affordable electric vehicles on the market. According to Chinese reports, the BYD Seagull offers two battery options. The first option is a 30 kWh LFP battery with an estimated range of 305 km based on China’s CLTC standard.

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Hyundai Motor, including Kia top Ford and GM in US EV market with affordable EVs

Baua Electric

Hyundai Motor Group, including Kia, is using affordability to gain market share in the US. Hyundai, Kia top Ford, GM in EV sales with affordability After the IONIQ 5 was the sixth best-selling EV in the US last year with nearly 34,000 units sold, Hyundai (and Kia) are starting the year strong in the US. 361 $43,656 SEL RWD 77.4

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Photos and Specs for the Upcoming Kia EV5 GT Surfaced On a Chinese Government Website

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Kia debuted the standard EV5 late last year during its first EV Day event in South Korea. It will likely be more affordable than the larger EVs in Kia’s catalog, which comes with a slightly less impressive electrical architecture. It also rides on a six-inch shorter wheelbase than the Six, at just over 108 inches.

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Is Hyundai’s IONIQ 6 the ultimate EV? Fast charging, long-range, and affordable price

Baua Electric

According to a new report, the Hyundai IONIQ 6 is the only EV on the market offering fast charging in under 20 minutes, over 350 miles range, and at an affordable starting price. And you get all of this starting at an affordable starting price of as little as $38,650. 361 $43,656 SEL RWD 77.4 305 $46,365 Limited RWD 77.4

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Tesla Model Y Standard Range is a hit in China

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The Tesla Model Y Standard Range has attracted flocks of people to Tesla stores in China. First weekend after announcing Tesla Model Y Standard Range RWD. Model Y sales numbers in August or September could project if Tesla’s affordable crossover will eventually sell more than the Model S, 3, and X combined—as Elon Musk predicted.

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Geely testing Emgrand methanol hybrid sedan in -40 C conditions

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F) Arctic conditions in the frigid northern Chinese province of Heilongjiang. With methanol fuel price at Chinese pumps around 3RMB/L (€0.42/L In the face of rising global gas prices, methanol fuel offers a viable cleaner affordable alternative, Geely said. From 0-100km/s takes 8.8

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Tesla China’s Model Y Standard Range rollout brings upside to suppliers: JP Morgan

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Tesla’s recent rollout of the Model Y Standard Range variant in China is bringing on critiques of positivity from some investment firms, including JP Morgan, who believes the introduction of the new crossover configuration will lead to upside for not only the automaker but its suppliers as well. TSLA pic.twitter.com/5DOFTNs5Jd.

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