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Rising gas prices influence Tesla and electric car purchases: survey

Teslarati

There are numerous factors to consider when one is looking to purchase an electric car. As the results of a March 2021 survey shows, rising gas prices are also an apparent factor for consumers when they are deciding to purchase an electric vehicle. . this week , the highest since 2014. . Credit:CarGurus.

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Premium EV bargain hunting? 2024’s best cut-price prestige electric buys

EV Central

Could you be tempted by an ex-demo or lightly pre-loved premium electric car once they’ve shed dollars from scarily high original sticker prices? They start at just over $250,000 for pre-loved examples with around 10,000km showing, down from their original $338,500 price. Well played, Sir. Another six-figure tumble.

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XPeng buying Didi’s Smart electric car unit to launch new affordable EV brand in 2024

Electrek

Chinese EV maker XPeng (XPEV) announced Monday it plans to buy out Didi Global’s Smart electric car division. XPeng revealed the partners will launch a new mass-market EV brand next year with a starting price of around 150,000 RMB (roughly $20,500).

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We buy a used Porsche Taycan! Bargain price, 1000km road trip and charging dramas

EV Central

It’s another EV charging learning experience for my road trip partner, who has just bought his first electric car and – in only half a day – has already been exposed to range anxiety, broken chargers, charger queueing, signing up to every conceivable charging app, and the perils of no phone reception to initiate charging.

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Now that’s a price cut! GWM Ora smashes MG4, BYD Dolphin and threatens entry-level ICE with $35K drive-away pricing

EV Central

The electric car pricing war is well and truly underway! The GWM Ora is now clearly the cheapest and most affordable new electric car sold in Australia thanks to $35,990 drive-away pricing announced this morning for the Standard Range model. MG4 was the price leader before the GWM Ora undercut it by $4000.

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Are The Wrong Americans Buying Electric Vehicles?

CleanTechnica EVs

Are the wrong Americans buying electric cars? Between electric car superusers and EV hoarders, some households that have more than one electric car in the driveway may be driving up the price of EVs for the average Joe, while keeping electric-only miles lower than they could be.

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Should You Buy A Used Tesla?

CleanTechnica EVs

Used Tesla vehicles have dropped in price in recent months, causing many prospective buyers to consider buying one with a lower price tag and an older battery. There’s a lot to consider when looking at used Tesla vehicles, and one outlet recently looked at the downward trend to see what purchase routes could be best […]

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