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Tesla price cuts push EV market toward affordability with broader influence

Teslarati

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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Kia EV6 gains cheaper, longer-range Light variant in 2024

Electrek

Kia wants to offer the right balance of range at an affordable price with the 2024 EV6 electric crossover. With a new EV6 Light Long Range trim, Kia is making it cheaper to get the range you want for a lower price. moreā€¦ The post Kia EV6 gains cheaper, longer-range Light variant in 2024 appeared first on Electrek.

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Toyota is poised to make affordability, not range, at the center of its EV play

Green Car Reports

But when these models appear, don’t expect Tesla range numbers—or Tesla prices. Toyota instead plans to go light with batteries on its EVs and compete with affordability, durability, and environmental responsibility, all.

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Kia will beat Rivian and Tesla into affordable mass-market EVs

Baua Electric

Although Rivian and Tesla are making headlines with planned expansions into mass-market electric vehicles, Kia is set to launch two affordable EVs of its own. More affordable EVs are coming Rivian unveiled its highly anticipated R2 electric SUV Thursday. One of them, the Kia EV3, is expected to launch by the end of the year.

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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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Hyundai Ioniq 6 deal, affordable Honda and Toyota EVs, Civic and Elantra hybrids: The Week in Reverse

Baua Electric

The 2024 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid gets a price hikeā€”and more of a price bump versus non-hybrid Elantra models, although the Elantra Hybrid does now get the larger 10.3-inch Looking at the latest ā€œHighlandā€ Model 3, as priced last week, it undercuts the Tesla by $9,000. inch infotainment screen. with other markets to follow.

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Chevy Blazer EV goes on sale again with lower price tag

Teslarati

Chevy announced on Friday that itā€™s now resuming Blazer EV sales, re-launching the vehicleā€™s three configurations with lower price tags starting at $50,195. The updated pricing marks a drop of 9 percent or more, down from the previous starting price of $56,175.

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