The Tesla Model 3 now costs just £27,000 in China, and domestic-market rivals are even cheaper
Rising interest rates have made it harder for new start-ups to attract investment
From Arrival to Faraday and Rivian, numerous start-ups are vying to establish themselves as credible manufacturers
Range, and performance, could be boosted thanks to the tech
New technology spin-off Elysia aims to more accurately judge battery health, unlocking extra performance
Aston Martin has said it will launch an electric car in 2025
Strict new emissions rules mean low-volume car makers can no longer benefit from higher CO2 allowances
“We have to make a car that's affordable and entry," said Volkswagen boss Thomas Schäfer
Volkswagen's cost-cutting strategy relies on reducing model variants, sharing parts and maximising scale
The government has yet to define what constitutes a "significant zero-emission-capability" vehicle
Plug-in hybrids are threatened by new evidence revealing their real-world emissions are higher than thought
The bank Jefferies has calculated a $22,000 (£18,000) loss on every EV sold by Ford
The American giant is treating its Model E electric car division as a loss-making start-up
Electric cars are also struggling to sell – the Audi Q4 e-tron was the slowest-seller outright in February
Car value expert Cap HPI has recorded an 18% decline in EV values over the past 12 months
“V2G is an important step, and the evidence is now there that it can work,” said Miller.
Trials saw Nissan Leaf owners storing energy in car's battery for use in powering homes
Elon Musk believes Tesla can hit 20m sales with just 10 models | Image: Getty Images
CEO Elon Musk's plan for EV maker to hit 20 million sales is certainly ambitious - but is it realistic?
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