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Tesla increases Model 3 Performance price in the U.S.

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Just a few days after it was launched, Tesla has increased the price of the Model 3 Performance, though basic options still render it more affordable than the Long Range configuration with the federal tax credit. The Model 3 Performance is now priced at $53,990 in the U.S. In addition to launching in the U.S.

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Tesla begins domestic delivery of new Giga Shanghai-built Model Y

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The news comes just over two weeks after Tesla unveiled the updated Model Y, featuring a handful of small exterior and interior changes. Tesla added new ambient lighting to the upgraded Model Y, similar to the lighting strip that can be found in the recently refreshed Model 3 Highland.

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Tesla revenue from NZ EV rebates hint at potential IRA benefits [Feature]

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Tesla doubled its revenue after New Zealand’s Clean Car policy introduced rebates to decarbonize its fleet. Tesla New Zealand’s revenue hints at the potential benefits of the United States Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). Tesla New Zealand’s revenues in the past show an increase in EV adoption.

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Kia’s new EV5 electric SUV faces delays as latest Tesla Model Y rival

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As the first of Kia’s new affordable EV lineup, Kia’s EV5 is expected to have a big impact on the brand. Kia’s EV5 faces delays overseas Kia’s EV5 was expected to launch in Australia and other overseas markets, like New Zealand, this summer, but it looks like the Model Y rival won’t arrive until later this year.

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BYD to unleash 100,000 EVs globally with its new partner, Uber

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The Middle East, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand will follow. BYD’s EVs will be offered with “best-in-class pricing and financing” as the partnership aims to make going electric more affordable for Uber drivers. The EVs will launch in key global markets, starting with Europe and Latin America.

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Kia EV5 shows promise in the world’s largest EV market as brand sales top 20,000 again

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Foreign automakers like Toyota, Volkswagen, and GM are struggling to keep up with aggressive price cuts and an influx of new competition. After launching its new low-cost electric SUV, the EV5, Kia is already seeing the results, as brand sales in China topped 20,000 for the third straight month in August. Powered by a 64.2

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Confirmed! China’s Leapmotor to go on-sale in Australia in 2024 with C10 SUV

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Tipped to price at or under stellar local Chinese success story BYD, Leapmotor is expected to launch here with the medium-sized C10 SUV, which will be a rival for the Tesla Model Y on size but not dollars. They would no doubt welcome the opportunity presented by an affordable Chinese electric brand.

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