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Tesla maintenance and repair costs are lowest in the auto industry: data

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Tesla’s 10-year maintenance and repair costs are the most affordable in the automotive industry, as shown in a new data analysis publicized last week. The total 10-year cost of maintaining and repairing a Tesla is the cheapest in the industry, according to a data analysis shared by Consumer Reports on Friday.

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The $10,000 BYD Seagull EV is scaring the U.S. auto industry

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China is the world’s largest automotive market, and understandably so, an important one for electric vehicle (EV) makers like Tesla. BYD launched its Seagull, a small hatchback EV with a price tag starting at 69,800 yuan (~$9,773), at the Shanghai Auto Show last year. auto market anytime soon , some U.S.

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Experts discuss the remaining hurdle to EV sales

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Experts in the auto industry believe affordability is the remaining hurdle preventing electric vehicle (EV) sales from rising. Dave Katarski, the COO of Feldman Automotive Group, observed that people tend to buy EVs when they can afford them. We’re seeing a ton of people flock to them—when they can afford them.

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Reuters: Tesla Has Ditched Its Affordable EV Efforts in Favor of Robotaxis

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Affordable EVs seem to be a nut that no automaker can crack, as every promise of a “sub-$30,000” model or similar has fallen through in favor of higher prices. It now seems that Tesla is following suit, despite repeated promises that it would develop a mass-market EV at a reasonable price. Image: Tesla] Become a& TTAC insider.

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QOTD: Can Tesla Pull Off Going Downmarket?

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Maybe later in the week, depending on if the auto industry is a topic tonight. Nah, I avoiding politics to ask you about Tesla. Can the brand successfully offer more vehicles that are affordable to more consumers? Right now, while the brand's Model 3 isn't too expensive, Tesla is still basically a luxury brand.

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Tesla looking to produce next-gen EV codenamed “Redwood” in mid-2025: report

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Tesla has undoubtedly become a mainstream carmaker, and the Model Y even became one of the world’s best-selling vehicles last year. Despite this, the company still does not have a car that can compete in the affordable segment, as both the Model 3 sedan and Model Y crossover are still premium vehicles.

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Elon Musk sets expectations for next-gen Tesla Roadster production

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The Tesla Roadster was originally teased a few years ago alongside the Tesla Semi. We expect to complete the engineering and design of the next-gen Tesla Roadster this year,” he replied. “We We expect to complete the engineering and design of the next-gen Tesla Roadster this year,” he replied. Tesla Roadster 2.0