Rivian (RIVN.O), opens new tab is working on undisclosed variants of its R2 electric vehicles, the company's CEO said, days after starting volume production of the smaller and more affordable SUVs.

Affordable electric vehicles saw a sharp rise in interest as consumers reacted to high fuel costs and growing awareness of lower running expenses.

As global oil prices reach record highs, Australian motorists are pivoting to electric vehicles at an unprecedented rate. The Royal Automobile Club of Victoria (RACV) reports that searches for EVs on its Car Match service surged by a staggering 461% in March 2026 compared to the previous month.

When users search Tesla, BYD, and Changan within the technology and future of EVs theme, they are usually trying to understand how these three companies differ in innovation, engineering approach, and long term positioning.

As electric vehicles continue their global expansion, cost and total ownership have become one of the most searched and decisive themes influencing consumer behavior.

BYD Cars Philippines, a subsidiary of ACMobility, officially opened its biggest exhibit to date at the Manila International Auto Show (MIAS) 2026.

Tesla spent more than a year touting that “more affordable” cars were on the way, and they finally arrived last October, with stripped-down versions of the Model Y and Model 3 starting at $39,990 and $36,990, respectively. But the new vehicles are not moving the needle much for Tesla’s overall sales, first-quarter figures show.

Nissan Motor Co. is reportedly in discussions with Taiwanese tech giant Foxconn to allow electric vehicle (EV) production at its Oppama plant in Yokosuka, Japan, a move that could spare the facility from shutdown, sources familiar with the matter told.

Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) is expected to report an 8% jump in third-quarter deliveries of its electric vehicles on Wednesday, Wall Street estimates show, driven by extended incentives and lucrative financing plans in the world's largest auto market, China, News.Az reports citing Investing .

Editor's note: Ibrahim Khalil Ahasan is a Dhaka, Bangladesh based independent columnist and freelance journalist. The article expresses the personal opinion of the author and may not coincide with the view of News.Az.