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Why the Kia EV2 won’t be coming to Australia to fight the MG4, BYD Dolphin, GWM Ora and Tesla Model 2

EV Central

Kia already has the EV6 and EV9 on-sale in Australia – as well as the Niro – and will follow up with the EV5 medium SUV mid-year and the EV3 compact SUV as soon as 2024 and the EV4 sedan in 2025. 2023 Kia Concept EV3 small SUV The Kia EV5 is likely to kick off at or just below $60,000 before on-road costs. “We 2024 Kia EV5.

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Stellantis may divert scrapped plans for second Leapmotor EV in Poland

Teslarati

Multinational automaker Stellantis and its joint venture with Chinese-based Leapmotor are eagerly looking to re-home a second electric vehicle (EV) model to another country in Europe, after plans to build the vehicle at its factory in Poland have been cancelled. Another 12 countries abstained from the vote to approve the tariffs.

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Polestar (PSNY) is expanding its retail and sales footprint, will enter seven new markets in 2025

Baua Electric

The melting pot brand with European and Chinese roots is just starting to gain a foothold in the market on the wings of the Polestar 2, its flagship BEV model that has seen several refreshes since its initial launch in 2020. That initial SUV will be followed by a more compact model called the Polestar 4 and a sports sedan called the 5.

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The Automotive Update: Risk of further automotive job cuts

Baua Electric

The hatchback is primarily aimed at the European market, meaning it will only be produced in Slovakia. The SUV has a multi-configurable interior and innovative rear-hinged back doors. The project, backed by former Britishvolt shareholders and a Chinese supplier, could see an independent site located in Coventry.

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US and Chinese brands battle it out registrations soar

Baua Electric

The month saw US and Chinese brands dominate the market. The manufacturer has further increased its presence in Europe by launching in Slovakia and the Czech Republic, electrive wrote. Chinese brands require approval from the countrys commerce ministry to manufacture overseas, which has been delayed. year on year. market share.

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Polestar 2 successor arriving end of decade

Baua Electric

With last week’s announcement of the Polestar 7 small SUV , it’s easy to assume this model will effectively replace the Polestar 2 electric hatchback as the entry-level vehicle in the EV brand’s lineup. Polestar hasn’t said exactly when that SUV will arrive. That would also make U.S. That would also make U.S.