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Mercedes-Benz EQ models have been slow to sell, dealers report

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Mercedes-Benz has seen the sale of its electric vehicles (EVs) increase significantly in the U.S. However, a new report shows that dealers have had difficulty keeping up with inventory levels for the automaker’s EQ lineup, with sales times for the EVs exceeding the luxury segment average. marking a 284-percent increase year over year.

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Dealers Finally Have EV Inventory But Now Lack Buyers

The Truth About Cars

We’ve been hearing about the rise of electric vehicles for years, but while they are growing rapidly in number, there’s still a disconnect between an auto industry hell-bent on electrification and the desires of the people they rely on to buy new cars. Though EV sales seem to be dragging, hybrids and plug-in hybrids are hot commodities.

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Kia is paying dealers to sell EVs – that could mean deals for buyers

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Photo: Kia Kia is paying its dealers up to $1,500 in flat payments for each EV sold in April, so buyers, there may be good prices to be had. Through April 30 , the Kia April 2024 Dealer Flat Cash Program will pay dealers $1,500 for every EV6 GT sold and $1,000 for every 2023 Kia EV6 sold. But what’s in it for you?

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Ford opens E-Transit Registration site for commercial customers; new pricing

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Along with the registration site, the E-Transit electric vans have updated pricing, with a targeted starting MSRP of $43,295 for the cutaway—lower than originally announced—to $52,690 for the high-roof extended-wheelbase cargo van. And E-Transit can further help save on operating costs compared to gas-only vans.

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Tesla led the EV market closer to ICE price parity in 2023: Cox

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Sticker prices on electric vehicles (EVs) continued to trend downward in 2023 toward price parity with gas cars, as led by price cuts from market leader Tesla. The data shows that the average sticker price of a Tesla dropped throughout the year to reach $50,051 in December.

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Ford Slashed the Mach-E's Price Tag and Saw an Immediate Uptick in Sales

The Truth About Cars

One factor that is coming into clear focus is pricing, as Ford recently found out with the Mustang Mach-E. In response to flagging demand, the automaker cut prices on the electric SUV and has seen an uptick in sales as a result, showing that cost remains a significant hurdle for many prospective buyers.

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European Emissions Regulations Drive the Toyota GR Yaris' Price Up By Almost 100 Percent

The Truth About Cars

Strict climate-related regulations on the Old Continent mean that gas vehicles – even those that we consider relatively efficient here – are extremely expensive and difficult to find. Motor1 reported that the 2024 GR Yaris starts at 46,300 Euros, but its emissions add another 45,990 Euros to that price.

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