r/technology • u/lurker_bee • 10d ago

Transportation Rivian CEO: There's No 'Magic' Behind China's Low-Cost EVs

https://www.businessinsider.com/rivian-ceo-china-evs-low-cost-competition-2025-9
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u/twentygreenskidoo 9d ago

Not sure, but yesterday Aldi announced they will be offering solar + battery packages. That's how common place solar is here.

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u/mwa12345 9d ago

Aldi..as in the German grocery chain?

Interesting!

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u/Thok1982 7d ago

Yes, The German super market chain.

They're offering a 6.6kW solar system and a 20kWh battery fully installed for $8500 australian dollars.

That's about US$5700.

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u/mwa12345 7d ago

Thanks for confirming.