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Volvo suddenly shifts EX30, EX90 production to Belgium to avoid China-made EV tariffs

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Volvo announced it planned to build its new low-cost EX30 at its Ghent plant in Belgium last October. Volvo was already planning to move EX30 production to its Belgium plant as demand for the low-cost compact electric SUV climbed. Volvo’s fully electric cars accounted for 25% of all vehicles sold last month.

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Jeep is launching a $25,000 EV in the US ‘very soon’ to revamp the rugged SUV brand

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Another low-cost electric vehicle is headed to the US. A $25,000 Jeep EV is coming to the US soon Jeep’s first fully electric vehicle for the US will officially debut this week. Several rivals already have low-cost EVs rolling out soon, including Volvo’s EX30 ($34,950) and the Chevy Equinox EV ($34,995).

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BYD teases bold Ocean-M electric car powered by its new EV platform

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Another fully electric BYD vehicle is set to debut this week. Ahead of its official reveal, BYD is teasing the upcoming Ocean-M electric car, which will be based on its new EV platform. BYD is launching new luxury models, mid-size electric EVs, and don’t forget all-electric supercars.

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Kia suddenly shifts to hybrids, affordable EVs amid waning global demand

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To boost sales and fend off low-cost Chinese rivals, Kia will introduce a new lineup of affordable EVs in addition to hybrids starting this year. In response to “the slowdown in EV demand growth,” Kia plans to launch more hybrids while introducing new low-cost electric models. million in 2030.

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BYD sees NEV share reaching 50% in the next 3 months in China as EV price war heats up

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Last year, NEVs accounted for 35% of China’s auto sales. Electric vehicles pushed China past Japan to become the global auto export leader. Now, the automaker has several fully electric models below or close to the 100,000 yuan mark. FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links.

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Toyota plots an all-electric Highlander SUV, will the Tundra and Tacoma be next?

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After a slow start, Toyota is looking to shake things up with its next round of electric cars. Toyota’s second best-selling SUV in the US, the Toyota Highlander, is going fully electric. The Japanese automaker has been notoriously slow in transitioning to fully electric vehicles. of Toyota’s total sales.

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Kia suddenly shifts to hybrids, affordable EVs amid ‘waning global demand’

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To boost sales and fend off low-cost Chinese rivals, Kia will introduce a new lineup of affordable EVs in addition to hybrids starting this year. In response to “the slowdown in EV demand growth,” Kia plans to launch more hybrids while introducing new low-cost electric models. million in 2030.

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