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Kia launches $20K EV5 electric SUV in China to rival leaders BYD and Tesla

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Kia launched its new EV5 electric SUV in China Friday. With a starting price of around $20K (149,800 yuan), the EV5 is expected to take on market leaders, including Tesla’s Model Y. more… The post Kia launches $20K EV5 electric SUV in China to rival leaders BYD and Tesla appeared first on Electrek.

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BYD on incoming Chinese rivals: ‘We welcome the competition … technology will keep us on top’

EV Central

BYD’s Australian importer has declared itself ready and able to withstand the pressure of more than a dozen new Chinese brands arriving in Australia keen to emulate its sales and steal its market share. Since then the Chinese brand has added the Dolphin mini-car , Seal sedan and Sealion plug-in hybrid medium SUV.

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Kia set to export this all-electric SUV at a price that undercuts Tesla

Baua Electric

South Korean automaker Kia has started production on its all-electric EV5 SUV for export in China, with the first markets targeted being Thailand and Australia, with Australia’s price expected to undercut Tesla’s Model Y. Kia’s top seller in Australia is the Sportage hybrid SUV with around 15,000 sales.

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Kia mulls EV plant in Thailand to take on Toyota and BYD with affordable electric cars

Baua Electric

Can Kia challenge Toyota, which has dominated the market in Thailand, with affordable EVs? Chinese automakers like BYD are already stealing market share, but Kia is in talks over a new EV plant in Thailand that could help position itself as an early leader. The ball is in their court.”

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BYD upgrades Tang electric SUV with more range to rival Tesla’s Model Y

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The BYD Tang is already due for an upgrade in Europe. Despite launching in Europe less than a year ago, BYD ‘s Tang is getting a bigger battery for more range and more. Although BYD launched its Tang EV in Norway in 2020, the electric SUV began rolling out in Germany, the Netherlands, and other major European markets last year.

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First pictures of Hyundai’s Inster compact electric SUV. Could this be Australia’s cheapest EV?

EV Central

Hyundai has revealed its new sub-compact electric SUV will be called Inster, with promised range up to 355km on the WLTP test cycle. Unconfirmed but likely to arrive in Australia next year, the Inster would shake up our entry-level EV market if it lands with an expected price around $35,000, possibly lower.

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Hyundai Motor, including Kia top Ford and GM in US EV market with affordable EVs

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Hyundai Motor Group, including Kia, is using affordability to gain market share in the US. With low-cost electric cars, Hyundai Motor , along with Kia, surged past American automakers Ford and GM in the US EV market in the first three months of 2024. Tesla’s Model 3 was the next closest to hitting the mark.