Tesla China Shines, Lucid Gives Peek Into Model Y Rival, Ford Eyes 'Electric' Restart In India And More: Biggest EV Stories Of The Week
Portfolio Pulse from Shanthi Rexaline
The EV market saw significant developments this week. Tesla's sales in China are recovering, Lucid unveiled a midrange EV, Ford plans to restart EV production in India, Canoo withdrew its guidance, and VinFast is under regulatory scrutiny. The KraneShares EV ETF gained 4.47% for the week.

September 14, 2024 | 4:00 pm
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Ford plans to restart EV production in India for export, with operations likely resuming in 2025.
Ford's strategic move to use India as an EV export base could enhance its global EV footprint, potentially boosting its stock.
CONFIDENCE 80
IMPORTANCE 60
RELEVANCE 70
POSITIVE IMPACT
The KraneShares Electric Vehicles and Future Mobility Index ETF gained 4.47% for the week, reflecting broader market strength in the EV sector.
The ETF's gain indicates positive investor sentiment towards the EV sector, likely driven by strong performances from key players.
CONFIDENCE 80
IMPORTANCE 50
RELEVANCE 60
POSITIVE IMPACT
Lucid revealed a new midrange EV set for 2026, priced under $50K, aiming to compete with Tesla's Model Y.
Lucid's announcement of a competitively priced EV could boost investor confidence and positively impact its stock.
CONFIDENCE 85
IMPORTANCE 70
RELEVANCE 80
POSITIVE IMPACT
Tesla's sales in China are showing strong recovery with 16,200 vehicle registrations in a week, indicating potential for a record quarter.
The strong sales data from China suggests Tesla is recovering in a key market, which could positively impact its quarterly results and stock price.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 80
RELEVANCE 90
NEGATIVE IMPACT
Canoo withdrew its revenue and operational guidance for 2024, reflecting challenges in the EV startup ecosystem.
Canoo's withdrawal of guidance indicates financial and operational difficulties, likely leading to negative investor sentiment and stock impact.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 75
RELEVANCE 85
NEGATIVE IMPACT
VinFast is under investigation by the NHTSA due to complaints about its Lane Keep Assist system.
Regulatory scrutiny could lead to negative perceptions and potential recalls, negatively impacting VinFast's stock.
CONFIDENCE 85
IMPORTANCE 70
RELEVANCE 80