Author: Carrie Hampel

VW drops I.D. prices in the UK

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In the UK, Volkswagen`s ID.3 and ID.4 models are now offered with configurable trim levels and a range of option packs across all derivatives. Under the new pricing, two more variants have become eligible for the Government’s Plug-in Vehicle Grant. The new pricing strategy significantly affects the ID.3. Under the new pricing, two more variants […]
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‘Dolphin’ to be BYD’s first model on its 800-V platform

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BYD has announced that the first model based on its new 800-volt architecture called “e-platform 3.0” will be an electric compact car unveiled in April under the working title EA1. As a production model, the electric car will be named Dolphin. In April, BYD presented the EA1 and its new 800-volt platform in parallel. The […]
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Sono Motors gives the Sion a 54-kWh LFP battery

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The German startup Sono Motors is significantly upgrading its Sion solar electric car. Instead of the previously planned 35 kWh battery capacity, the Sion will get a 54 kWh battery with LFP technology. The solar electric car’s price of 25,500 euros (including German VAT) is to remain unchanged. According to Sono Motors, the new battery […]
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Rimac buys majority stake in Bugatti from Volkswagen

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According to a media report, the Croatian electric car specialist Rimac wants to acquire a majority stake in VW subsidiary Bugatti. Rimac is to be floated on the stock market by 2022. According to principal owner Mate Rimac, the stock market valuation of Rimac could be in the direction of five billion euros. Furthermore, according […]
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Volvo’s XC40 up for online purchase in the UK

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The expanded Volvo XC40 Recharge pure electric range is now available for UK customers to purchase online. Three new versions of the compact SUV have been introduced, with updated equipment specifications. The range is now comprised of the XC40 Recharge Twin, XC40 Recharge Twin Plus and XC40 Recharge Twin Pro. Volvo gives their “on-the-road” prices […]
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Audi confirms accellerated transition off fossil fuels

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Audi has now officially confirmed its accelerated switch to electric vehicles. The last new combustion engine will start production in 2025, but Audi is keeping a loophole open for the Chinese market. A few days ago, there were numerous reports leaking the news that Audi does not want to bring out any new models with […]
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