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Tariff Response: Polestar 3 Production Begins in South Carolina

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government recently announced severe tariffs on Chinese-built vehicles, reaching 100 percent in some cases. While some of the staggering number of Chinese automakers have expressed no interest in selling here, some of the United States’ more recognizable auto brands are owned by companies in the country, including Volvo and Polestar.

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Tesla Model Y and BYD Atto 3 lead the way as Chinese-built electric vehicle sales soar in Australia

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According to the official VFACTS figures, there were 3330 examples of the battery electric SUV sold in Australia last month. It is also a big reason the popularity of Chinese-made cars is exploding in Australia, as both the Model 3 and Model Y are made in Shanghai. Tesla’s tally is obviously the key to the 385.4

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Electric car and SUV sales jump 90% to 90,000 units in FY2024 | Autocar Professional

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In tandem with the handsome growth of the e-two-wheeler and e-three-wheeler segment, the electric passenger vehicle segment, which comprises cars, SUV and MPVs, has also registered record retail sales. The Ioniq 5 accounts for the bulk of the sales, which have given Hyundai a 2% market share.

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Polestar 3 launches in China with $29k price cut

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Polestar has launched the Polestar 3 electric SUV in China and has slashed its starting price by roughly $29,000. The 3 is the brand’s first full-size SUV offering and is set to take on the Tesla Model X and the Rivian R1S in the world of large electric SUVs. What do you think of the article?

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Which EV manufacturers performed the best in 2024 so far?

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Many Chinese vehicle makers recorded impressive growth between January and June. Its Chinese brands saw sales increase by 68% year on year. Its European affiliate Volvo has also grown faster than the stagnating European EV market, where the Swedish brand sells most of its EVs. Some 98,000 of these units were sold in Europe.

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Volkswagen’s $27,000 ID 2all electric vehicle may come later than expected

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The company also plans to release an SUV version that will arrive the following year. The German automaker teased the electric SUV for the first time last month. Volkswagen ID 2 all SUV (Source: Volkswagen) It almost appears to have a Volvo EX30 -like design. Several automakers launched or plan to release affordable EVs.

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Porsche’s all-new electric Macan will use batteries from China’s CATL

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Ten years after debuting the SUV, Porsche revealed the all-electric Macan Thursday. The electric Macan is Porsche’s second EV, after the Taycan and the first fully electric SUV to wear the iconic badge. With 87,355 Macan models handed over last year, the SUV plays a critical role in Porsche’s lineup.