Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares, the leader behind brands including Jeep, Ram, Dodge, Fiat, and several others, has a warning for other automakers. Tavares said EVs must be affordable but profitable, or they will be “in trouble very, very soon.”
To attract middle-class shoppers, lower EV prices are needed. “You can only solve this if you reduce cost,” Tavares said at the Goldman Sach conference, adding, “and this is something we are reasonably good at.”
Tavares pointed to cheaper EVs, including the upcoming Citroen e-C3, starting at around $25,000 (23,300 euros). Stellantis said the new Citroen EV is the “first European affordable electric car.”
The new EV rides on a version of Stellantis‘ “Smart Car” platform, used in India to enable low prices.
According to Automotive News, Tavares said Stellantis’ electrified vehicles are “in the black, both in the US and Europe.” The automaker’s leader said EV margins are nearing those of ICE vehicles.
In Europe, Tavares said the brand is “fighting head-on” with Tesla for EV sales in Europe. Natalie Knight, Stellantis CFO, said the automaker overtook Tesla for second in European EV sales.
All-new Citroen electric e-C3 (Source: Stellantis)
Tavares said the recent deal with Leapmotor will help them deliver profitable EVs in Europe. He said that by working with Leapmotor, Stellantis is “starting with a sourcing point which is 30 percent more cost competitive than anything you can figure out in the Western world.”
The brand’s leader explained, “The guys who are not able to make money with EVs are going to be in trouble very, very soon.”
Jeep Avenger, the brand’s first EV in Europe (Source: Stellantis)
Stellantis is closing the gap faster in Europe “because we started sooner,” Tavares said. The brand will kick off its EV offensive with several new electric models coming from Ram, Jeep, and Fiat.
Stellantis to launch affordable EVs (and pricier models)
Under its Dare Forward 2030 plant, the company aims for 100% of European sales to be electric by 2030. In the US, Stellantis expects about 50% EV sales share.
Fiat’s new 2024 500e (source: Stellantis)
Fiat will kick things with the new Fiat 500e early next year. The new electric car will be one of the most affordable EVs on the market, with starting prices under $33,000. It will also be the lightest passenger EV on the market with up to 149 miles range.
The electric model is already a top-selling EV in Europe as Stellantis looks to make its mark in the US.
All-electric 2025 RAM 1500 REV (Source: RAM)
Ram’s first electric pickup, the Ram 1500 REV, will begin rolling out in late 2024. It will compete with Ford’s F-150 Lightning, Rivian R1T, and recently launched Tesla Cybertruck. Ram is also launching its ProMaster electric commercial van.
The company has yet to reveal prices for the upcoming EV truck, but it’s expected to be well over the $61K Tesla Cybertruck starting price.
2024 electric Jeep Recon (Source: Stellantis)
Jeep, another Stellantis brand, is launching its first EVs in the US next year. The Jeep Recon and Wagoneer are poised to lead the brand into a new era.
The Jeep Recon is inspired by the brand’s legendary Wrangler as a “rugged and fully capable electric SUV.” The Recon includes options like removable doors and windows to give the true Wrangler feel.
Jeep Wagoneer S (Source: Stellantis)
Jeep’s next EV will be an electric version of its premium Wagoneer model. The Jeep Wagoneer S features long-range capabilities with roughly 600 hp. According to Jeep, the premium EV can travel from NYC to Toronto on a full battery (~490 mi, according to Google Maps).
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The 2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5 got a major glow up with extra driving range, a sleek interior and exterior facelift, and even Tesla Supercharger access with an added NACS port. With leases starting at just $179 per month, the Hyundai IONIQ 5 might be your best bet to get into an EV right now.
How much does the 2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5 cost to lease?
Hyundai upgraded its best-selling electric SUV in every way possible for the 2025 model year. The 2025 IONIQ 5 can drive up to 318 miles on a single charge, recharge from 10% to 80% in under 20 minutes, and is available starting at just $42,500.
After cutting lease prices last month, the 2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5 was available to lease for as low as $179 per month.
The offer was set to end on July 7, but Hyundai extended it through its new “Hyundai Getaway Sales Event.” The 2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5 SE Standard Range model is still available for lease, starting at just $179 per month.
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That’s for the base version, which has a range of up to 245 miles. The offer is for a 24-month lease with $3,999 due at signing.
2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5 Limited (Source: Hyundai)
The long-range SE RWD variant, with a driving range of up to 318 miles, can be leased for as little as $199 per month. Upgrading to the AWD model will cost $249 per month. You can even snag the off-road XRT variant for $299 a month right now.
Hyundai upgraded the IONIQ 5 with a sleek facelift, adding to its already bold design. Inside, the 2025 IONIQ 5 features a redesigned center console, steering wheel, and HVAC control system based on driver feedback.
It also features a more powerful, next-gen infotainment system. The setup includes dual 12.3″ driver display and infotainment screens with standard wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, voice-recognition, and more.
If you’re looking for something a little bigger, Hyundai’s three-row electric SUV, the IONIQ 9 (Check out our review), is listed for lease starting at just $419 per month.
2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5 Trim
EV Powertrain
Driving Range (miles)
Starting Price*
Monthly lease price July 2025
IONIQ 5 SE RWD Standard Range
168-horsepower rear motor
245
$42,500
$179
IONIQ 5 SE RWD
225-horsepower rear motor
318
$46,550
$199
IONIQ 5 SEL RWD
225-horsepower rear motor
318
$49,500
$209
IONIQ 5 Limited RWD
225-horsepower rear motor
318
$54,200
$309
IONIQ 5 SE Dual Motor AWD
320-horsepower dual motor
290
$50,050
$249
IONIQ 5 SEL Dual Motor AWD
320-horsepower dual motor
290
$53,000
$259
IONIQ 5 XRT Dual Motor AWD
320 horsepower dual motor
259
$55,400
$359
IONIQ 5 Limited Dual Motor AWD
320-horsepower dual motor
269
$58,100
$299
2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5 prices and range by trim (*includes $1,475 destination fee)
Both the 2025 IONIQ 5 and 2026 IONIQ 9 are built at Hyundai’s new EV plant in Georgia. The current lease offers include the $7,500 federal EV tax credit, which is set to expire at the end of September. Hyundai’s new deals are available through September 2, 2025.
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The Tesla Semi, Tesla’s electric Class 8 semi-truck, saw its efficiency improve in a new real-world trucking test covering 4,494 miles over three weeks.
The Tesla Semi underwent significant changes over the years of delays.
Tesla officially unveiled the “production version” in 2022, but the vehicle never entered volume production. It is expected to finally happen at the end of the year at a new factory in Nevada.
Now, Tesla Semi appears to have improved quite a bit in a new real-world test by logistics company ArcBest.
The company claims to have put Tesla Semi through regular operations, varying from lane dispatch to regional runs over three weeks:
Over a three-week period, ABF operated a Tesla Semi across typical dispatch lanes, including over-the-road routes between service centers in Reno, Nevada and Sacramento, California. The pilot also included regional runs in the Bay Area and rail shuttle operations.
ArcBest claims that Tesla Semi averaged 1.55 kWh per mile during the three weeks:
The electric Semi logged 4,494 miles, averaging 321 miles per day with an overall energy efficiency of 1.55 kWh per mile.
Efficiency in the trucking business varies considerably based on several factors, including the load, but it is nonetheless an impressive performance.
Dennis Anderson, ArcBest chief innovation officer, commented on the test program:
“Freight transportation is a vital part of the global economy, and we know it also plays a significant role in overall greenhouse gas emissions. While the path to decarbonization presents complex challenges — such as infrastructure needs and alternative fuel development — it also opens the door to innovation. Vehicles like the Tesla Semi highlight the progress being made and expand the boundaries of what’s possible as we work toward a more sustainable future for freight.”
Tesla says that the truck should enter volume production toward the end of the year and customer deliveries are expected to start next year.
Range Rover now has its own logo for the first time. The luxury automaker is unveiling a sleek new look as it gears up to launch its first electric SUV later this year.
Range Rover introduces its first logo
Since it launched its first vehicle in 1970, the Range Rover badge has become an iconic status symbol. You can’t miss the classic Range Rover look.
With its first EV due out later this year, the luxury automaker is preparing for a new era. JLR revealed the new Range Rover logo, a first for the luxury automaker, during an investor presentation.
The new logo is a stark contrast to the “Range Rover” badge we are accustomed to seeing, featuring a minimalist design similar to the Rolls-Royce emblem.
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JLR told Autocar that the new logo won’t replace the signature Range Rover badge at the front or rear. Instead, it will be used to complement it.
“The Range Rover Motif has been developed as a smaller symbol for where our familiar Range Rover device mark does not fit, such as on a label or as part of a repeating pattern, and within event spaces where an emblem is more appropriate,” the company said.
With Range Rover’s first electric SUV set to hit showrooms later this year, will we see it featured on the new EV? JLR confirmed in May that the Range Rover Electric now has over 61,000 clients on the waitlist.
The company claims the new EV is undergoing “the most intensive testing any Range Rover vehicle has ever endured” ahead of its big debut later this year.
According to Thomas Müller, Range Rover’s executive director of product engineering, the electric SUV is already outperforming some of its top gas-powered models.
JLR has already begun testing new EV production lines at its Solihull, UK, plant in preparation for the new Range Rover model. Next year, the luxury brand is expected to introduce the smaller Sport and Velar EV models.
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