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Fisker scraps direct sales and turns to auto dealers for sales

Teslarati

The startup is now turning to auto dealerships for sales and services. “I went to my accounting department and asked what is the cost of selling a car? We want it to be a low-cost entry for dealers,” the CEO said, If you have any tips, contact me at maria@teslarati.com or via X @Writer_01001101.

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Lucid Motors (LCID) updates its 2024 model year Airs, including lower prices and a RWD Pure

Electrek

This morning, Lucid Motors shared details of its 2024 model year Air sedans, which are available for sale starting today. While the updates are minimal, Lucid is offering more customization options across its flagship EV, three of which (should) see lower pricing… some at the cost of some performance.

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Nikola Tre FCEV receives CARB ZEP Executive Order for HVIP eligibility; $240,000 base incentive per truck

Green Car Congress

CARB’s ZEP Executive Order is a certificate of compliance with CARB regulations for zero-emission powertrains determined to meet specific emissions standards required for sale in California. HVIP is intended to advance commercialization and to help reduce the total cost of ownership of advanced commercial vehicles in the state of California.

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Tesla 4680 production ramp reaches +1,000/week for Cybertruck

Teslarati

“So, our goal, and we expect to do this is to beat supplier cost of nickel-based cells by the end of the year,” said Law Moravy, Tesla’s Vice President of Vehicle Engineering, during the TSLA Q1 2024 earnings call. “The orders for batteries from other automakers have declined dramatically.

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The Chevrolet Silverado EV Will Apparently Not Have a $40K Base Price

The Truth About Cars

It looks like the first units for sale will be the $79,800 4WT trim -- these trucks are meant for fleet sales. The $74,000 3WT trim is soon to follow, and AG speculates that the lower trims won't come in at less than $60K. Cheap EV trucks will likely be on the market someday. Today, it appears, is not that day.

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Most expensive electric vehicles on the road in 2021

Electrek

Shortened supply chains, making parts in-house, and advanced battery technologies have significantly helped manufacturers lower the costs of their electric vehicles. Consumers may soon see multiple EVs for sale under $30,000 , which is exciting. Electric vehicles are booming.

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Most expensive electric vehicles on the road in 2021

Electrek

Shortened supply chains, making parts in-house, and advanced battery technologies have significantly helped manufacturers lower the costs of their electric vehicles. Consumers may soon see multiple EVs for sale under $30,000 , which is exciting. Electric vehicles are booming.