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A cheap Toyota EV? Not right now, the company says

Baua Electric

Toyota has no current plans to launch a cheap EV despite demand building. Toyota says no small, cheap EV is in the works Although many automakers, including VW, Stellantis, and Kia, have revealed plans to launch low-cost EVs under $30,000 (£25,000), Toyota says not so fast. Toyota (including Lexus) sold nearly 9.4

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The Toyota FT-Se Concept Probably Isn’t the Next MR2

The Truth About Cars

Some gorgeous long-nosed concept design will debut , the company will announce that it’s a rotary-powered sports car, and then we’ll never see it again. It’s clearly supposed to be suggestive of the brand’s most iconic model (sorry MX-5) and hint that the company hasn’t given up on rotary engines. After 2026 is what I can tell you."

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You can lease a Toyota bZ4X for next to nothing right now

Baua Electric

4% of Toyota’s total US sales, and much less than the number of EV sales from much smaller companies. A lot of Californians, even those who already had nice cars, decided that having a cheap runaround with extremely low fueling costs would be worthwhile, and snatched one up. FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links.

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Consumer Reports Says EVs Less Reliable Than Traditional Automobiles

The Truth About Cars

Most electric cars today are being manufactured by either legacy automakers that are new to EV technology, or by companies like Rivian that are new to making cars,” Jake Fisher, senior director of auto testing at Consumer Reports , said in a release. But those smaller items can still add up to bring down a vehicle or brand’s overall score.

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Analysis: What’s the Best Way to Market EVs?

Clean Fleet Report

All of this made me think about of the differences in the way companies are introducing EVs into their product portfolios. They could: Offer an electric version of an existing vehicle Give an electric model a new or additional identity Introduce a new electric model Create a new electric sub-brand Start a new electric car company.

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How far can your EV travel? We rank the driving range of every electric vehicle in Australia

EV Central

Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo at lowest ride height 466km: Genesis GV60 AWD, $110,700 Not cheap, but the Genesis GV60 compact SUV with a motor over each axle and 77.4kWh battery is refined, fast, comfortable and laden down with gear. Not cheap, but a 95kWh battery, 446km range and 150kW DC fast charging are wins.

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Toyota electric ute could be less than 12 months away from Australia, but will fast-tracked HiLux and Ranger-sized dual-cab finally silence diesel-loving doubters?

EV Central

One of the benefits of being a global company is we get these opportunities to choose these cars. The company has also established a new EV development centre called the BEV Factory, raised its 2026 global EV sales target from 1.2 No door is shut. million to 1.5