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Volkswagen Polo production ends in Europe to prep for smaller, more affordable EVs

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After 40 years, Volkswagen is no longer building Polo models in Europe. VW has ended Polo production in Europe as it shifts focus to smaller, more affordable EVs. VW Polo production ends in Europe after 40 years Volkswagen has been building Polo models in Pamplona, Spain, since 1984. 2all concept. Volkswagen ID.2all

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Hyundai is launching two new electric cars in Europe, a low-cost EV and new IONIQ model

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Hyundai is launching two new electric vehicles in Europe, including a low-cost EV and a new IONIQ model, to boost its market share in the region. Hyundai does not see its EV growth slowing in Europe over the next few years. Some parts of Europe, like Germany, ended subsidies on electric cars.

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Volkswagen aims to debut new affordable electric vehicles in 2027 with prices around $22,000

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Volkswagen is aiming for its new low-cost electric vehicles to debut in 2027. The new affordable VW EVs are expected to be priced around $21,800 (20,000 euros). VW said last week it was still looking at its options for affordable EVs. VW said last week it was still looking at its options for affordable EVs.

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Ampere plans low-cost LFP and cell-to-pack battery strategy for Renault – Charged EVs

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Ampere expects to establish an integrated value chain in Europe that will make LFP technology price-competitive for its European-made vehicles. LFP, which is less energy-intensive than NCM, is suited for use in small and midsize cars, and because it is cheaper, can make EVs more affordable.

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BYD surges past Honda and Nissan’s sales for the first time, targets Ford with low-cost EVs

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With low-cost EVs hitting key global markets, BYD is quickly catching up to Ford. Affordable EVs driving demand According to MarkLines (via Nikkei ), BYD’s new vehicle sales climbed 40% between April and June to 980,000. A big part of BYD’s surging sales numbers is its incredibly affordable electric cars. billion in 2023.

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Ford plans affordable small electric pickup and SUV, starting around $25,000

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Amid a flood of new competition, Ford is shifting plans to build more affordable electric vehicles. Ford is developing a new low-cost EV platform to power a small electric pickup and SUV, with starting prices around $25,000. It will rival the low-cost EV Tesla is working on.

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Kia suddenly shifts to hybrids, affordable EVs amid waning global demand

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To boost sales and fend off low-cost Chinese rivals, Kia will introduce a new lineup of affordable EVs in addition to hybrids starting this year. Kia announced that it is shifting its electric vehicle plans to include more hybrids and affordable EVs. It plans to boost demand by launching a series of new affordable EVs.

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