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Tesla Model 3 is the most affordable car to run in the United States: study

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A study from Self Financial has determined that the Tesla Model 3 sedan is the most affordable car to run in the United States. This is quite impressive for Tesla’s two mainstream vehicles as the Model 3 and Model Y are both premium priced. Its sibling, the best-selling Model Y crossover also made it to the list.

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Tesla still on track to release more affordable models in 1H25

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Tesla may have only recently announced the launch of the new Model Y, but it seems like the electric vehicle maker still has some exciting projects in store this year. More Affordable Models: As per Tesla’s Q4 2024 Update Letter , plans for new, more affordable models are still on track for the first half of 2025.

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Tesla is getting price target upgrades from analysts after key earnings

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Tesla ( NASDAQ: TSLA ) is getting some well-deserved price target upgrades from Wall Street analysts after it reported what will likely be looked at as its key earnings call for 2024. Tesla reported a massive beat in earnings per share , while it missed revenue slightly last Wednesday. Tesla shares are trading at $270.61

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Affordable electric convertibles: Could Mini be working on one?

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It’s a niche that’s not at all represented in today’s market—and there hasn’t been a single new one since the Tesla Roadster. Now Mini has hinted that it’s thinking about the possibility of an electric convertible that’s not only compact but affordable—perhaps as.

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Tesla Model 3 meets formidable competitor in China

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The Tesla Model 3 has met a formidable competitor in the Chinese market, namely the Xiaomi SU7. Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun recently shared the SU7’s sales in December 2024 via Weibo, revealing that the Chinese automaker beat Tesla’s Model 3 sedan in China. The SU7 was an immediate hit in China.

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BYD outsells Tesla and Toyota to conquer Singapore in 2024

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Chinese NEV maker BYD has rocketed to the top of Singapore’s car sales chart for 2024, beating out giants like Toyota and electric vehicle juggernaut Tesla. Tesla was Singapore’s fifth best-selling automaker, selling a total of 2,384 vehicles in 2024. Don’t hesitate to contact us with news tips.

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Toyota is poised to make affordability, not range, at the center of its EV play

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But when these models appear, don’t expect Tesla range numbers—or Tesla prices. Toyota instead plans to go light with batteries on its EVs and compete with affordability, durability, and environmental responsibility, all.