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Budget relief! Porsche planning more affordable Macan EV … but it will still cost heaps

EV Central

When asked specifically about a single-motor, rear-wheel drive version of the new Macan EV – something that would create the first two-wheel drive version of Porsche’s most affordable model – he said: “it’s possible”. Despite the steep price rises, Porsche is forecasting higher sales for the Macan EV than its ICE predecessor.

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Will it be a Hossan or Ninda? Honda dumps GM, plans new family of affordable electric cars with Nissan

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Radical Renault 5 electric hatch warming for Australia as Tesla rival after Geneva It’s not known if the ultimate aim of the new deal is to also help Honda roll out a new family of affordable electric cars, but originally the brand declared that from now until 2030 it will launch 30 new EVs.

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Upgraded 2024 BYD Atto 3 and BYD Dolphin score price cuts in dramatic bid to boost sales

EV Central

Two years after its local release the 2024 BYD Atto 3 has been updated with enhanced tech, better tyres, new colour options and lower prices as the Chinese brand attempts to reverse its sales decline Down Under. BYD Dolphin Dynamic – now $2000 cheaper to try to boost falling sales. EVs in demand!

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Mahindra Electric leads electric tricycle sales in January 2023

Electric Vehicles India

Mahindra Electric, Yatri EV, Mayuri, Citylife, and Mini Metro were among the top five electric tricycle retail sales in January 2023 Sales of electric tricycles in India have reached new heights with over 32,000 units sold in January 2023. Mahindra Electric secured the top spot on the sales list.

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Volkswagen cites “strong customer reluctance” amid low EV sales

Teslarati

And as per recent comments from the veteran automaker, the adjustment is partly due to “strong customer reluctance,” which is leading to lower-than-expected electric car sales. Battery-powered cars, after all, cost approximately £10,000 ($12,700) more than their petrol-driven counterparts.

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Cheap talk: Volkswagen to bed Renault in race to build sub-$30k EV | reports

EV Central

Created to be “affordable to the masses” it’s thought the new EV could be built on a new architecture that will slash costs further than cars based on the VW Group MEB, or the Renault’s CMF-EV architectures. An entry EV will also help prepare for the next wave of bargain-priced EVs that are already on sale in China.

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Tesla Model 3 claims top spot in February global EV sales, Model Y takes third

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Tesla took two of three podium spots in February’s Global Electric Vehicle Sales rankings, with the Model 3 taking the top position. The EV Sales Blog says the Model 3 was registered 28,014 times in February, beating the Wuling HongGuang Mini EV by just under 8,000 units. Credit: EV Sales Blog.

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