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Next year to bring electric car price drops and budget models

It looks like 2025 will be the year electric car prices will drop , as car companies begin to ramp up production of cheaper EV's. By mid-2025 at least three budget models are due and Tesla will reportedly start building a much cheaper model.
Motors • 25 Jan 24

Volvo launches budget compact SUV

With the very strong appeal of Chinese electric cars - based on cost of purchase alone - it's perhaps no surprise that the Chinese-owned Volvo company has gone on the price offensive with a new compact SUV.
Motors • 08 Jun 23

Review: New Chinese electric car - the MG4 - is a game changer

When it comes to value for money, standard equipment and a well-packaged offering, the Chinese MG brand's new MG 4 is now out in front on the Irish market.
Motors • 23 Feb 23

Budget Chinese electric car maker to begin selling in Ireland

Some in the motor industry see BYD as a serious threat to Tesla, especially when it comes to value for money. The company has been the biggest selling producer of electric vehicles in China for the past ten years and is now coming to Ireland.
Motors • 17 Feb 23

VW Group aiming for four budget electric cars within four years.

The Volkswagen group is moving closer to large-scale production of entry-level electric cars with the confirmation that VW, Skoda and Cupra - the sports arm of Seat - will all begin producing them within the next four years.
Motors • 28 Feb 22

Reviewed: MG's new budget electric compact SUV - the ZS

It may have its roots in British motoring history but the modern Chinese-owned brand is aimed solidly at people looking for value for money. Those who need more than city range, however, will need to look beyond the price.
Motors • 24 May 21

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