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Is this Rivian’s more affordable R2 electric SUV spotted in the wild?

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As we get closer to the official debut of Rivian’s more affordable R2, we are finally getting a better idea of what to expect. After teasing the model for the first time yesterday, Rivian’s R2 was reportedly spotted filming in downtown LA shortly after.

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Is this Rivian’s more affordable R2 electric SUV spotted in the wild?

Baua Electric

As we get closer to the official debut of Rivian’s more affordable R2, we are finally getting a better idea of what to expect. Rivian’s R2 spotted filming in LA ahead of March 7 debut The post Is this Rivian’s more affordable R2 electric SUV spotted in the wild?

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Ford asks suppliers for ideas to cut EV costs in an all-win-or-lose push for profitability

Baua Electric

In a new memo, Ford asked suppliers about ideas to cut EV costs after its Model e unit continued to bleed billions in Q1. Ford’s Mustang Mach-E was the second best-selling electric SUV last quarter, behind Tesla’s Model Y, with 9,589 units sold. Although the move has helped boost demand, it’s also costly. That’s up 77% over Q1 2023.

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Tesla Model Y leads Europe’s D-SUV segment in 1H22

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Elon Musk has been pretty open about the idea of the Tesla Model Y eventually being the world’s best-selling car, first by revenue and later by volume. The Model Y certainly seems to be having a lot of momentum, with the vehicle recently topping Europe’s D-SUV segment in the first half of 2022. Credit: JATO. Credit: JATO.

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‘Hatchbacks are here to stay; no guarantee that SUVs will remain popular in the future’: RC Bhargava | Autocar Professional

Baua Electric

With the expected comeback of small cars by 2026, Bhargava says that the current dominance and popularity of SUVs is a trend that might or might not last in the future. What can he afford? Technological advancements will give small car buyers a more affordable vehicle in the future. Every car is not going to become an SUV.

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Volvo EX30 photos leak before debut of small electric SUV

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Volvo recently teased the debut of the EX30, a small all-electric SUV. So keep your eyes peeled, as we’ll reveal a lot more details on our new small SUV in coming weeks. Thinking small is one of our biggest ideas,” noted Volvo in its announcement. Launching a more affordable, smaller version of its massive SUV is strategic.

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Old Nissan Leaf becomes affordable road trip after 160-mile battery upgrade

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With demand for electric vehicles surging and used prices getting pushed sky high, some may think that the idea of a sub-20,000 dollar EV with more than 70 miles of range is just a fever dream. The silver 2013 Nissan Leaf posted by user sctbke is a sleeper for sure, but an affordable one. Shoot me an email at william@teslarati.com.