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BYD launches the new low-cost e7 EV in China, starting at under $15,000

Electrek

BYDs new EV is about the size of a Tesla Model 3, but half the cost in China. Heres our first look at the new low-cost electric sedan. After launching the e7, BYD is already boasting that it will be the winners choice for midsize EV sedans.

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Low-Cost Electric Carshare Program Launched In Charlotte

CleanTechnica EVs

Some years ago, after attending several electric vehicle ride-and-drive events, it became clear that members of the public who could see, touch, ride in, or drive an electric vehicle while having their questions answered were much more positive about EVs. Attendee sentiment was measured with a post-event follow up questionnaire.

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Kia’s low-cost EVs are taking the auto industry by storm, now the EV4 is arriving

Electrek

With more low-cost EVs arriving this year, including the EV4, its first electric sedan (and hatch), this could be just the start to Kias global sales run. Kias new EV3 and EV5 are already climbing the sales charts in several key markets.

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Ultium Cells to upgrade Tennessee plant for low-cost EV battery cell production

Electric Cars Report

Ultium Cells will upgrade its Spring Hill, Tennessee battery cell manufacturing facility to scale production of low-cost lithium iron phosphate battery cells, building on a $2.3 The post Ultium Cells to upgrade Tennessee plant for low-cost EV battery cell production appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Ford believes its low-cost EV platform will go head-to-head with China

Electrek

Can Ford really compete with China’s electric vehicles? Ford shared a few more details about its upcoming low-cost EV platform and how it plans to keep pace with China. The American automaker believes it may hold the key to competing with Chinese EV makers.

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Check out Toyota’s new bZ5: A surprisingly stylish and low-cost EV for China

Electrek

Toyota’s new electric SUV is about the size of a Tesla Model Y, but half the cost. The bZ5 officially launched in China on Tuesday, starting at around $18,000. Can it keep pace with BYD, Tesla, and others in China?

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At The 2024 Paris Auto Show, The Focus Is On Price

CleanTechnica EVs

The theme at the Paris Auto Show this year is lower priced electric cars that can compete with low cost offerings from Chinese manufacturers. The post At The 2024 Paris Auto Show, The Focus Is On Price appeared first on CleanTechnica.