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Rivian (RIVN) confirms more affordable R2 electric SUV will launch in Europe

Electrek

With less than three weeks until the R2 is finally unveiled, Rivian (RIVN) confirmed it will bring the more affordable electric SUV to Europe.

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Battery cost makes affordable Toyota EV unlikely, exec says

Baua Electric

Some automakers are launching small, affordable EVs for the European market, but Toyota currently has no plans to follow them, Andrea Carlucci, the automaker’s European development boss, said. And it definitely won’t be among the five new electric SUVs Toyota plans to launch by 2026, Autocar noted. But it’s only U.S.-market

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Carmakers Urged To Stop Prioritising SUVs Over Smaller & More Affordable Electric Cars

CleanTechnica EVs

Carmakers urged to stop prioritising SUVs over smaller and more affordable electric cars People in the UK more likely to buy EVs

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Ford plans affordable small electric pickup and SUV, starting around $25,000

Baua Electric

Amid a flood of new competition, Ford is shifting plans to build more affordable electric vehicles. Ford is developing a new low-cost EV platform to power a small electric pickup and SUV, with starting prices around $25,000. However, due to the pivot, plans for its three-row electric SUV have been put on the back burner.

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Tesla announces Model Y price increase coming to Europe

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Tesla has announced its latest price increases set to hit one of its vehicles, with the automaker this time planning to increase the price of its economy-level Model Y SUV in multiple European countries. Tesla also launched price increases in Germany and Norway in February , applying to all three of the SUV’s configurations.

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Honda admits it needs affordable EVs with plans for an electric Civic successor

Baua Electric

For Honda to compete as the industry shifts to electric, CEO Toshihiro Mibe explained, “We need more affordable EVs.” Honda to launch an affordable electric Civic replacement The company revealed two new EV concepts as part of its new “0 series” electric brand at CES earlier this month. Let us know below.

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Hyundai to begin production of Casper mini EV for Europe in July: report

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Hyundai is reportedly looking to launch an affordable electric version of its Casper mini SUV in Europe later this year, which is expected to rival other small electric vehicles (EVs) in the market. The post Hyundai to begin production of Casper mini EV for Europe in July: report appeared first on TESLARATI.

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