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Report: Carmakers in Europe are failing to deliver affordable electric cars

Electric Cars Report

Only 17% of electric cars sold in Europe are in the more affordable ‘B’ segment – compared to 37% of new combustion engines, according to a new analysis by environmental Europe’s leading clean transport campaign group Transport & Environment (T&E).

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Uber offers discounted Kia EVs to drivers in Europe

Teslarati

Uber also partners with Hyundai and Nissan on its zero-emission goals for Europe. We’re proud to be working with Kia to make sure drivers across Europe have access to best-in-class electric vehicles at an affordable price. In London, Uber is offering a £5,000 grant through its Clean Air Plan.

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Stellantis invests in affordable sodium-ion battery technology

Teslarati

Stellantis’ investment in Tiamat supports its goal to provide customers with clean, safe, and affordable mobility worldwide. Stellantis & CATL battery factory in Europe expected to land in Spain The traditional OEM is experimenting with different battery technologies as it transitions to BEV sales.

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Will Dacia Spring’s Competitors In China Come To Europe? (Part 2)

CleanTechnica EVs

In part one of this series, we noted that the Dacia Spring is by far the most affordable battery-electric vehicle on sale in Europe, typically starting under €20,000. Since legacy auto brands are not offering any affordable BEVs to compete with the Spring, [continued] The post Will Dacia Spring’s Competitors In China Come To Europe?

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Will Dacia Spring’s Competitors In China Come To Europe? (Part 1)

CleanTechnica EVs

The Dacia Spring is the by far most affordable battery-electric vehicle on sale in Europe, typically starting under €20,000, but where are its competitors? The post Will Dacia Spring’s Competitors In China Come To Europe? Part 1) appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Carmakers Failing to Deliver Affordable Electric Cars, Holding Back EV Adoption — Analysis

CleanTechnica EVs

Only 17% of electric cars sold are in the more affordable “B” segment — compared to 37% of new combustion. continued] The post Carmakers Failing to Deliver Affordable Electric Cars, Holding Back EV Adoption — Analysis appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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PSA and Total create JV for manufacture of EV batteries in Europe; €5B investment

Green Car Congress

This project aims to: Respond to the challenges of the energy transition by reducing the environmental footprint of vehicles throughout the value chain in a desire to offer clean and affordable mobility to citizens. It will represent 1 million electric vehicles produced per year, i.e. more than 10% of the European market.