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Huge $14,000 price cut for 2024 Audi Q8 e-tron as German brand’s EV fightback against the Mercedes-Benz EQE and BMW iX hots up

EV Central

Designed to boost its attractiveness against cars like the BMW iX and the Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV, the refreshed Audi Q8 e-tron range now kicks off at $140,600 (plus on-roads) for the new Audi Q8 50 e-tron quattro, which replaces the old Q8 55 e-tron quattro SUV wagon. READ MORE: Audi EV fightback!

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How EV-only Cadillac plans to take on Tesla, BMW, Lexus … and more

EV Central

While it has walked back on its everything-electric-by-2030 promise – it appears combustion engines could keep firing in its native American beyond that deadline – the company is still planning an EV-only onslaught Down Under. It also competes with $100K-plus electric cars such as the BMW iX, Lexus RX and Audi Q8 e-tron.

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Hyundai, Tesla pave the way for long-range (+300 mi) EV prices falling below average gas cars

Baua Electric

Several automakers, including Hyundai , Kia, and Tesla, are now offering long-range EVs (those with at least 300 miles range) that are cheaper to buy than the average gas-powered car in the US. Electric vehicle prices have fallen significantly in the US after a series of aggressive price cuts led by Tesla over the past few years.

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“Chinese luxury EVs will lead the world”: Meet the Australia-bound Zeekr 009 that has Mercedes, BMW and even Rolls-Royce in its sights

EV Central

The Zeekr 009 will aim to reshape the luxury people-mover segment when it arrives in Australia in the fourth quarter of this year, with the car maker promising its mammoth EV will deliver new levels of luxury – while simultaneously crashing through Australia’s price ceiling for Chinese electric vehicles.

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Cadillac Optiq electric SUV aims at Tesla and BMW, costs $54,000

Baua Electric

By: Bloomberg | Updated on: 05 Jun 2024, 06:46 AM The five-seat Cadillac Optiq SUV is designed to appeal to younger buyers, who the brand says are key to cornering the luxury EV market. The five-seat Cadillac Optiq SUV is designed to appeal to younger buyers, who the brand says are key to cornering the luxury EV market.

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Tesla becomes South Korea’s second-largest importer, beating Mercedes-Benz

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South Korea’s top vehicle importer in March 2024 was BMW, which accounted for 6,549 units. As per industry watchers, Tesla’s momentum came amidst the confirmation of government EV incentives last month. The Model Y was followed by the BMW 5, which sold 2,259 units, and the Lexus ES, which sold 822 units.

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Rivian Will Give You a Discount to Trade In a Gas Vehicle for a New R1 Model

The Truth About Cars

Rivian sells two compelling EVs that have garnered a good deal of happy customers, but they’re far from affordable. Oh, and you’ll have to trade in a gas vehicle to get the price cut. Those sound like generous discounts, at least until you consider that the R1T Max Pack’s price tag easily crests the $100,000 mark.

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