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I’ve driven the Tesla killer – and it’s not what you think it is | Opinion

EV Central

Teslas built in China will now show a digitised version of the Chinese flag, or a panda eating a piece of bamboo, while American-made Teslas will turn their rear running lights into either the shape of an AR-15 assault rifle, or the letters “MAGA”. Nor would I buy one.

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Update: Top 10 Electric Cars

Clean Fleet Report

Audi E-tron 5,612. The German Juggernaut — the Volkswagen ID4, Audi E-tron(s) & Porsche Taycan. Volkswagen Group (which includes VW, Audi, Porsche, Lamborghini and Bentley in the U.S.) Audi has already spun off one additional E-tron model, the fastback GT, but others are due shortly. Tesla Model 3 80,681.

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Volkswagen Group to invest €51.6B over next five years; seeking to make itself future-proof

Green Car Congress

This total amount includes additions to capitalized development costs of €10.3 This amount will be funded in full from the cash flow generated by the Chinese joint ventures. The Group currently comprises nine automotive brands: Volkswagen, Audi, SEAT, Škoda, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, Bentley, Bugatti, Lamborghini and Scania.

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Nio ET5 Traveling hits supply facilities in China. Formally settingup on June 15

Baua Electric

In relation to styling, the ET5 Traveling remains in layout with the type that was once uncovered via the Chinese language MIIT. Essayist’s remark Costs of the ET5 Traveling have not begun to be viewable. However it’s nonetheless less expensive than the Audi RS4 Avant that prices round 80,000 EUR (86,000 USD).

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Nio ES6 Gen2 won 90 pre-orders in line with pack within the first 72 hours in China

Baua Electric

Chinese language client conduct analysis company 车fans (CarFans in English) revealed a document about buyer conduct in Nio retail outlets within the first 72 hours next the origination of ES6, which is between Might 24 – 27. The cost of ES6 with out battery is 298,000 yuan (42,300 USD). Nation watching Nio ES6 Gen2 in Nio Space.

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Road Test: 2021 Polestar 2

Clean Fleet Report

The secret is that Polestar is an electric performance brand from Volvo and its Chinese owner, Geely Holding. My test car, in “Moon” metallic, started at $59,900, and with $1,200 extra for the paint and $1,300 for destination (it’s shipped from its Chinese factory), came to $62,400. Still a bit of a mystery. Competitors.

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Road Test: 2021 Buick Envision Avenir FWD

Clean Fleet Report

First introduced as a 2016 model, this Chinese-built compact crossover had a facelift in 2019 (when we last tested it ), and two short years later, is all-new for 2021. News: Audi Adds Q4 E-Tron Sportback EV to Portfolio. Because of this we don’t address issues such as long-term reliability or total cost of ownership.

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