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Battery revolution! Has Stellantis cracked the code for super-cheap EVs that will undercut ICE?

EV Central

The global auto giant Stellantis has done a deal with a French battery-maker to secure fresh sodium-ion battery technology for its future EVs that could see electric cars finally undercut petrol cars on purchase price. billion ($A1.8b) to build the world’s largest sodium battery plant in Xuzhou in China.

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

Teslarati

market, the company’s recent release of a city EV with a price tag under $10,000 has some worried for when it and other low-cost companies do. 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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Rivian design boss shares how R2 builds off R1S and R1T at a lower price

Baua Electric

How does Rivian plan to keep its rugged luxury feel at a lower price? Rivian unveiled the R2 last month, with starting prices around $45,000. That’s almost half the current $74,900 R1S and $69,900 R1T starting price. That’s almost half the current $74,900 R1S and $69,900 R1T starting price.

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A cheap Toyota EV? Not right now, the company says

Baua Electric

Toyota has no current plans to launch a cheap EV despite demand building. Toyota says no small, cheap EV is in the works Although many automakers, including VW, Stellantis, and Kia, have revealed plans to launch low-cost EVs under $30,000 (£25,000), Toyota says not so fast. FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links.

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China issues draft guidelines to rein in lithium battery industry – ET Auto

Baua Electric

China has released draft guidelines aimed at reining in the country’s lithium battery industry , which has been in Western crosshairs over fears subsidised overproduction could flood global markets with cut-price exports.

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Battle for ‘tech luxury’ in China as EVs get smarter – and cheaper – ET Auto

Baua Electric

But other Chinese automakers, including state-run companies that were later entrants to the EV race, have closed the gap on sub-USD 10,000 EVs at the Beijing auto show that began Thursday. Last year, BYD shocked the automotive industry with the release of its Seagull EV, now priced under USD 10,000, at the Shanghai auto show.

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Jeep says a $25,000 Renegade EV is coming to the US, but can it deliver?

Baua Electric

However, industry experts believe the low starting price point may be hard to hit. Jeep will add a new model every year over the next three years to build a 13-vehicle lineup. According to global auto forecasting firm AutoForecast Solutions , Jeep may have a hard time hitting its price target.

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