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A new water-cooled motor allows the Bingo to reach up to 81 mph. That ties the BYD Dolphin's top speed, making the Bingo now fit for highway usage.

China, in response to the European Union's decision to impose additional tariffs on Chinese-made battery electric vehicles, will take all necessary actions to safeguard the legitimate rights of Chinese companies, the Ministry of Commerce said on Thursday, which has led analysts to say retaliatory measures are possible.

Hyundai is coming for the Chinese brands with a cheaper city-sized electric car tipped to cost less than $40,000.

Keepers of one EV brand own them on average for less than two years, while keepers of a particular supercar company ditch them after 24 months.

The competition of EUR20,000 (US$21,750) EV has mobilized the European automotive supply chain. Local automakers tend to collaborate with partners to gain a foothold in the sector. However, partnerships built across continents seem more promising than those formed within Europe.

Dealers will open order books next week for the UK's cheapest electric new car, the Dacia Spring, with a special reveal planned for London's flagship Dacia dealership.

Its joint venture with Stellantis confirmed last year, Leapmotor is lining-up to possibly be South Africa's next Chinese brand.

Renault CEO Luca de Meo says the French marque has ended discussions with Volkswagen about developing a cheap electric car together.

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A clever rethink of the small, affordable car theme, the C3 and its all-electric e-C3 twin have the potential to really shake up the market