Hyundai slashes EV lease prices on the IONIQ 5 and IONIQ 6 following Tesla

Lower-priced electric cars are on the way. Hyundai is slashing EV lease prices on the IONIQ 5 and IONIQ 6, offering some of the cheapest rates since launching.

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Tesla hasn’t released Autopilot safety data in a year – something to hide?

Tesla hasn’t released an Autopilot safety data report in about a year. It’s not clear why, but it is disappointing as the company is being opaque with its self-driving data while missing timelines to deliver on its promises.

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BMW Group to adopt NACS across its EV brands, enabling Tesla Supercharger access

BMW Group is the latest legacy automaker to confirm it will adopt the North American Charging Standard (NACS), delivering EV drivers in the US and Canada access to Tesla’s Supercharger network.

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BYD unveils SEAL electric sedan pricing for Australia, undercutting Tesla’s Model 3

BYD is launching its SEAL electric sedan in Australia as it looks to surpass Tesla in EV sales. Starting at AUD 49,888, the BYD SEAL comes in roughly $12,000 cheaper than the Tesla Model 3.

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Stellantis unveils affordable electric Citroen e-C3 to challenge Chinese EVs

Jeep and Ram owner Stellantis looks to take on the incoming competition with its new Citroen e-C3 electric car. Starting at around $24,500 (23,300 euros), Stellantis calls the new EV “The first European affordable electric car.” An even cheaper version is due out in 2025.

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Stellantis unveils affordable electric Citroen e-C3 to challenge Chinese EVs

Jeep and Ram owner Stellantis looks to take on the incoming competition with its new Citroen e-C3 electric car. Starting at around $24,500 (23,300 euros), Stellantis calls the new EV “The first European affordable electric car.” An even cheaper version is due out in 2025.

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Half of EV owners will go back to an ICE vehicle (not counting you, Tesla drivers) – study

In a seemingly bizarre yet tragic twist, a new study says that EV owners are a fickle bunch. After purchasing an electric vehicle, half of EV owners go back to ICE vehicles as either a replacement car or a second vehicle – all with the exception of Tesla owners, who are (no surprise) notorious for their fierce brand loyalty.

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EV truck manufacturer Volta files for bankruptcy

Volta Trucks, which had planned to begin selling its heavy EV trucks in the US this year, has filed for bankruptcy in Sweden. A short statement from the company paints a pretty grim picture, with some of the blame laid at the feet of Volta’s battery supplier Proterra, which filed for bankruptcy itself in August.

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EV truck manufacturer Volta files for bankruptcy

Volta Trucks, which had planned to begin selling its heavy EV trucks in the US this year, has filed for bankruptcy in Sweden. A short statement from the company paints a pretty grim picture, with some of the blame laid at the feet of Volta’s battery supplier Proterra, which filed for bankruptcy itself in August.

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This little solar car just trekked 620 miles across the Sahara on a single charge

The agile two-seater Stella Terra solar car just finished a 620-mile off-roading adventure in Morocco and the Sahara, all on a single charge. But the designers behind the project say it isn’t just about maximizing range and distance but showing off the car’s lightweight and aerodynamic design and ability to traverse tough terrains without any major drama or head rattling. Land Rover, BMW, take note.

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