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Americans want EVs under $50,000

Are ICE cars losing the battle with electric cars or do they still have a chance to survive? According to a survey in the United States, almost 3/4 of Americans said that they plan to buy an all-electric car in the future, and several factors will be decisive: performance, range and lower price.

Currently, the price of electric cars is on the rise, and the demands and expectations of customers are increasing. According to BCG, only 12 percent of customers are satisfied with their electric cars, and it is estimated that this will increase to 30 percent when the next-gen EVs arrive. Buyers want a vehicle that costs under $50k, has a range of 350 miles (563 km) and can be charged in 20 minutes, and there are few cars that can currently meet these requirements. One of them is the Hyundai Ioniq 6 SE RWD Long Range.

New production methods accompanied by new innovations are predicted to bring prices down in the coming years, which will make the production of EVs cheaper than the production of ICE cars. This is based on the gigacasting process, in which, with the help of a huge press, large parts of the body are cast in one piece, instead of using dozens of welds and fasteners. Tesla was the first to use this method of producing components, and the fact that thanks to this method the Tesla Model Y was produced in 10 hours, instead of the 30 hours required for the production of the VW ID.3, shows how much of a difference it makes.

However, this method will increase the cost of car maintenance and repair. By 2027, the average cost of repairing an EV’s body and battery after a car accident is predicted to be 30 percent more expensive. This could mean the end of every damaged car, as it will be more profitable for owners to buy a new one than to repair a damaged vehicle.

Most manufacturers will have no problem meeting customer demands when it comes to range, but charging the battery in 25 minutes is more realistic than the expected 20 minutes. On the other hand, the price will be the biggest problem. Production costs do not depend only on the manufacturer but on global problems that are currently affecting all industries.

Source: BCG

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Alfa Romeo is developing its first electric car

Alfa Romeo begins a new era in its 113-year-long history with its first electric car, known as the “Kid”. It is a small crossover that will be smaller than the current Alfa Romeo Tonale.

The company didn’t reveal many details, but it will have sporty DNA and “change things up and change the rules in the segment.” Kid is a code name, and what the car will be called is left to the fans to guess.

Previously, there were rumors that the first Alfa Romeo electric car would be called the Brenner, but that will not be the case. Some are also speculating that it could be called the Sebring, as it will reportedly represent a slightly different version of the Jeep Avenger. Whether it will be like that remains to be seen.

The car is still in the development phase, and more information should appear at the beginning of next year, when the premiere is expected. This means that, if everything goes well, the first copies should reach their owners in the middle of 2024.

Source: Alfa Romeo

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The range of electric cars, true or false?

When it comes to electric cars, range is one of the most important facts. But how accurate are those numbers? AutoBest found that only five of the 15 electric vehicles tested managed to achieve more than 90 percent of that range.

AutoBest tested, at a test site in Barcelona under equal conditions, cars in the price range up to 32,000 euros. Dacia Spring achieved the best results. With a full battery, it achieved over 98% of the stated range (221.03 km / 137.6 miles), which is 3 kilometers less than stated. In second place is the Kia Niro with 269.4 miles (433.35 km) or 95% of the range.

The worst results were achieved by Honda with 110.1 miles (178.14 km), or 78.46%, and Citroen e-C4 with 163.2 miles (262.54 km), or 74.59% of range.

Just as in the case of fossil fuel-powered cars, the declared range has remained in the realm of unattainable dreams for many cars.

Source: AutoBest