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Stellantis to take on BYD with new affordable EV launching in the UK, starting at $28,000

Electrek

A new EV is set for the UK to rival BYD and other low-cost Chinese automakers entering the market. Starting at $28,000 (£21,990), the new Citroen e-C3 will be one of the most affordable EVs in the UK.

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JATO: 2018 record year for EVs; sales up 74% to 1.26M units; overall market stable, as SUVs rule

Green Car Congress

It was one of the highest increases among all car categories on the global market, which can be explained by several factors, JATO said. Chinese demand for EVs soared throughout 2018, as the car-type gained more visibility among consumers, due in part to their promotion by local governments for their environmental impact.

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Confirmed! China’s Leapmotor to go on-sale in Australia in 2024 with C10 SUV

EV Central

The Chinese electrified vehicle maker Leapmotor will launch in Australia in late 2024 as part of an international expansion backed by global auto giant Stellantis. But it has also promised to launch at least one new model per year for international markets for at least the next three years.

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Stellantis to release $27,000 battery electric vehicle in 2024

Teslarati

Stellantis’ $27,000 BEV would also likely hit the market around the same time Tesla’s $25,000 vehicle launches. Stellantis’ Citroen brand plans to release a city car named the e-C3 to compete specifically against the China-made Dacia Spring and the Renault 5EV.

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Hyundai to begin production of Casper mini EV for Europe in July: report

Teslarati

Hyundai is reportedly looking to launch an affordable electric version of its Casper mini SUV in Europe later this year, which is expected to rival other small electric vehicles (EVs) in the market. Hyundai is currently building a new EV factory in South Korea , which broke ground in November and is expected to cost around $1.5

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Made in India electric vehicles ready to hit global markets | Autocar Professional

Baua Electric

At a time when global electric vehicle major Tesla is set to announce its big-bang entry into the Indian market this month, the world’s third largest passenger vehicle market is set to take a big leap into electric vehicle exports, with the Make in India tag well proven over the last couple of decades.

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

Baua Electric

Tavares said, “In the same way we brought the 20,000 Euro Citroen e-C3, you will have a $25,000 Jeep very soon,” at a Bernstein investor conference Wednesday. More affordable EVs hitting the market If Jeep were to launch a $25,000 EV in the US, it would immediately become one of the most affordable options.

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