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Experts discuss the remaining hurdle to EV sales

Teslarati

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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Volkswagen’s new EV focus combines customer needs with affordability

Teslarati

In 2027, Volkswagen Group said it would launch a lineup of entry-level and affordably priced electric vehicles under the Brand Group Core. ” Yesterday, we reported on one of Stellantis’s ideas for increasing EV adoption: creating an affordable EV under the Jeep brand , which has a loyal following. VW wants to change that.

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Carvana’s new tool makes it easier than ever to buy a used EV with a federal tax credit up front

Electrek

Online vehicle marketplace Carvana has launched an exciting new feature that makes buying a used EV or PHEV easier than ever. US customers can now take advantage of up to $4,000 in savings at the point of sale through the federal government’s Clean Vehicle Tax Credit.

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2025 Kia EV5 road test – why it’s a better buy than a Tesla Model Y

EV Central

Do you remember when buying a Tesla made you seem cool and futuristic, the envy of friends, neighbours and strangers? Sure, you could still achieve that feeling today, but you’d have to move to America and buy a Cybetruck to do so, and there are two huge problems in that sentence right there.

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The smartest electric car buy? Smart to launch as EV brand in Australia with two affordable SUVs to tackle BYD and GWM

EV Central

Smart vehicles were sold in Australia from 2003 until 2015 when the brand was axed following poor sales of its sole model, the ForTwo city car, but now it’s hoped by execs that the availability of two small all-electric SUVs will see the brand flourish Down Under. ” The post The smartest electric car buy?

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Dolphin dive! BYD considers more gear and a lower price for its cheapest EV as sales stay under water

EV Central

Despite being the cheapest car in its local line-up, the Dolphin is very much BYD’s poorest performer, reflecting the struggles of the most affordable electric cars in the Aussie market. Priced from $36,890 plus on-road costs, the Dolphin is averaging just under 200 sales per month in 2024. What are the big segments in Australia?

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Kia will ramp up EV3 output as demand for its affordable electric model surges

Baua Electric

After charging up third-quarter sales, Kia plans to ramp up output of its new low-cost EV3 model. The compact electric SUV helped boost Kia’s EV sales numbers in the third quarter. Despite higher EV demand, Kia’s overall global sales fell by 1.9% Would you buy Kia’s low-cost EV3 for around $30,000? from last year.

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