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Tesla price cuts push EV market toward affordability with broader influence

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Tesla cut prices on its cars once again recently and contributed to a broader scope of affordability for electric vehicles. As new vehicle transaction prices declined once again in September, according to Kelley Blue Book data, Tesla is the culprit, helping consumers find industry-leading vehicles for a reasonable price.

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BloombergNEF annual battery price survey finds prices fell 6% from 2020 to 2021

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Lithium-ion battery pack prices, which were above $1,200 per kilowatt-hour in 2010, have fallen 89% in real terms to $132/kWh in 2021, according to a new report from BloombergNEF (BNEF). All prices are in real 2021 $, unless stated as nominal.) At the cell level, average BEV prices were just $97/kWh.

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Jeep, Ram owner is launching affordable EVs next year

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Stellantis, the parent company behind Jeep , Ram, Dodge, and 11 others, is launching several new affordable EVs in 2024. The automaker aims to reduce prices on electric models to take on industry leaders like Tesla and incoming Chinese EV makers.

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Ford Mustang Mach-E price cuts are proving affordable EVs are in demand

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Ford is moving inventory after slashing prices by up to $8,100 on its best-selling electric SUV, the Mustang Mach-E , last month. A recent Cloud Theory report reveals that the price cuts are working as buyers look for more affordable EVs. Ford’s Mach-E turn rate continues to trail behind the industry average.

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Reuters: Tesla Has Ditched Its Affordable EV Efforts in Favor of Robotaxis

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Affordable EVs seem to be a nut that no automaker can crack, as every promise of a “sub-$30,000” model or similar has fallen through in favor of higher prices. It now seems that Tesla is following suit, despite repeated promises that it would develop a mass-market EV at a reasonable price.

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Emporia’s new NACS EV charger is “comparable to a Tesla charger at a more affordable price” – Charged EVs

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The company’s new NACS Level 2 EV Charger “combines power, design, and functionality comparable to a Tesla charger at a more affordable price.” Emporia’s recently-launched installation marketplace offers free estimates based on the client’s location, partnerships with vetted installers and special pricing.

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The $10,000 BYD Seagull EV is scaring the U.S. auto industry

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market, the company’s recent release of a city EV with a price tag under $10,000 has some worried for when it and other low-cost companies do. BYD launched its Seagull, a small hatchback EV with a price tag starting at 69,800 yuan (~$9,773), at the Shanghai Auto Show last year. auto industry appeared first on TESLARATI.