# European project for an affordable electric car at 15,000 euros

> On November 1, 2026, the race for a 15,000-euro electric car is presented as the market's new challenge. On November 3, the European Commission and Ursula von der Leyen enter a decisive phase on the project for a small affordable electric car intended for the European market. On November 4, the Portuguese press revisits projects for a low-priced electric city car produced in the European Union, presented as a response to electric mobility accessibility.

**In brief**: Ongoing story bringing together 3 events in Belgique, followed from 1 November 2026 to 4 November 2026. 5 articles from 4 sources (electric and batteries, regulation and tariffs); last updated on 4 November 2026 at 18:22.

- Status: ongoing
- Scope: National (Portugal)
- Category: Electric and batteries, Regulation and tariffs
- Countries: Belgique
- First detected: 1 November 2026 at 15:58
- Updated: 4 November 2026 at 18:22
- Web page: https://mecapress.com/stories/263-european-project-for-an-affordable-electric-car-at-15-000-euros

## Reported figures

- 15.000 euro

## Sources by country and language

- Portugal: 2 articles, 1 outlets
- Germany: 1 articles, 1 outlets
- Italy: 1 articles, 1 outlets
- Sweden: 1 articles, 1 outlets

**Languages**: German (2), Portuguese (2), Italian (1)

## Timeline (3 events)

### 1 November 2026 — [The affordable electric car, a challenge set at €15,000](https://mecapress.com/events/2739-the-affordable-electric-car-a-challenge-set-at-15-000.md)

The race for an electric car priced at €15,000 is becoming the new key issue in the market.

1 sources, 1 articles · Not located

### 3 November 2026 — [EU revives project for small affordable electric car](https://mecapress.com/events/3377-eu-revives-project-for-small-affordable-electric-car.md)

The European Commission and Ursula von der Leyen are in a decisive phase on the small affordable electric car project intended for the European market.

2 sources, 2 articles · Bruxelles — Belgique

### 4 November 2026 — [An affordable electric car project manufactured in the EU](https://mecapress.com/events/4383-an-affordable-electric-car-project-manufactured-in-the-eu.md)

The Portuguese press has revisited plans for a low-priced electric city car produced within the European Union, presented as a response to the need for accessible electric mobility.

1 sources, 2 articles · Belgique

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