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Alright, y’all, gather round! We’ve got some hot gossip from the EV world: it turns out that the magic number to get the electric vehicle market zooming into overdrive is $25,000. Case in point? The Dolphin Mini, a compact electric darling repping for less than $25K, is making waves worldwide, from Uruguay to Jordan. $25K is still a hefty price tag, but it’s a sign that EV costs are getting lower and lower. Bottom line: more affordable EVs are on the way across the world, meaning it’s time to bid adieu to gas guzzlers and usher in the era of the electric queens!
There’s a $25,000 buzzword in the electric vehicle (EV) universe, and it’s bringing some serious thrill. Let’s talk about Tesla’s potential $25,000 compact car. Before this mini marvel rolls out, we’re seeing a surge in global brands delivering sub-$25,000 Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs).
China, for instance, is already enjoying a platter of cool BEV under $25,000. We’re now witnessing these compact beauties on wheels touching more international fronts. The BYD Seagull, rebranded as Dolphin Mini, is one such star on the rise. Though the larger BYD Dolphin is available in several markets, the Dolphin Mini has recently entered the race with prices well below $25,000.
The Dolphin Mini’s launch in Uruguay, Brazil, and Mexico is gaining attention for its low pricing – starting from $22,000 for the 30kWh version. The compact electric hottie offers a 305-km range for $21,000 in Mexico, while for $23,000, you get 405 km cruising on a full charge.
Let’s not forget the other players. JAC is shipping thousands of E10X and Yiwei 3 EVs to Central and South America. And the 31.4 kWh JAC E10X comes with a price tag of around $22,500 in Mexico.
This affordable EV wave isn’t just limited to the Americas. The Dolphin Mini has made its debut in Jordan, Rwanda, and more. Even Europe’s got a taste of this with Dacia’s updated Spring rolling out from €22,700.
Looks like we’re finally steering towards a world with more countries embracing affordable EVs beyond just premium sedans and SUVs. Here’s how we step up the EV adoption game worldwide!
Original Story at cleantechnica.com
