Tesla Launches Used Lease Scheme, Kia EV5 GT and China EVs Direct To Euro Buyers | 25 Aug 2025
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Tesla's new used lease scheme allows drivers to lease certified pre-owned Model 3s and Model Ys for as low as $215 a month, aiming to boost sales amidst declining global deliveries. Kia introduces the high-performance EV5 GT, set for a 2026 launch, while Chinese EVs can now be delivered directly to European buyers, simplifying the purchasing process. The episode also discusses advancements in solid-state batteries and the growing interest in vehicle-to-grid technology, which could revolutionize energy management and provide financial benefits for EV owners.
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TESLA LAUNCHES CERTIFIED PRE-OWNED LEASE PROGRAM https://evne.ws/4lNjJQy
TESLA EXTENDS MODEL 3 AND Y INCENTIVES IN SWEDEN AMID SALES DROP https://evne.ws/3UIv5Ku
TESLA USES LOCAL AI FOR IN-CAR VOICE IN CHINA https://evne.ws/3VldloA
KIA EV5 GT CONFIRMED FOR 2026 LAUNCH https://evne.ws/4n4fyAQ
CHINA EVS NOW DELIVERED DIRECTLY TO EUROPEAN BUYERS https://evne.ws/47ebqJV
NISSAN AND LICAP ADVANCE SOLID-STATE BATTERY MANUFACTURING https://evne.ws/45yE7Qq
SOUTH KOREA PLANS BOOST TO ELECTRIC VEHICLE SUBSIDIES https://evne.ws/47fV1om
UK VAN DRIVERS INCREASINGLY EMBRACE ELECTRIC VANS https://evne.ws/422939o
AITO M7 INTEGRATES LIDAR BEHIND WINDSHIELD https://evne.ws/4g37ez2
NIO LAUNCHES ES8 PRESALES WITH BATTERY SUBSCRIPTION OPTION https://evne.ws/41TLP5k
VEHICLE-TO-GRID TECHNOLOGY: EVS AS GRID ASSETS https://evne.ws/47xuDqb
Tesla Model 3S
"...asing certified pre-owned CPO vehicles. These are Model 3s, Model Ys in California and Texas. This lets driv..."
Tesla Model 3
"for those picking up a 3 or a Y long-range. The Model 3 starts around US$50,000 equivalent in Sweden. It'..."
Tesla Model Y
"It's not cheap. Model Y starts around US$58,000 equivalent in Sweden. Now..."
ES8 Neo Es8
"This is a really nice vehicle, by the way, the NEO ES8. It's a very conventionally styled SUV."
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