Industry Round-Up: Jeep, VinFast and Kia

Jeep Avenger Electrifies Europe!

• Reveal at the Paris Motor Show got over 40,000 orders.
• Sales Boost: 33.5% YoY increase in the B-SUV segment.
• 342-mile city range and quick charging. Starting at $43,500.
• Watch Out: Jeep's upcoming US electric models — Recon and Wagoneer S.

If Jeep people get into EVs, we expect solar-powered chargers to appear in the most remote parts of the world… also at Trader Joe’s.
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VinFast's Big EV Goal Under Scrutiny

• 2023 Target: 40,000-50,000 EVs. Mid-year count? Only 11,315.
• Main buyer? A Vietnamese taxi company tied to the parent firm.
• Pricier than Tesla and has minimal US sales.
• Expansion Plans: Southeast Asia and the Middle East.

Honestly, we support dreaming big. Inspired by this story, we’ve decided to 40X our Halloween costume collection. 💀
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Kia's Electric Challenger

• A seven-seater EV at $54,900.
• Features: Dual 12.3-inch screens, rapid charging.
• Competition: Pricier than Tesla's Model X and Rivian's R1S.
• Bonus: The US assembly might bring tax credits next year.
  
• We really expected Kia to be on the side of cars you can own (and bench press) for under $20K. 🏋️‍♀️

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