Haye Kesteloo is the Editor in Chief and Founder of EVXL.co, where he covers all electric vehicle-related news, covering brands such as Tesla, Ford, GM, BMW, Nissan and others. He fulfills a similar role at the drone news site DroneXL.co. Haye can be reached at haye @ evxl.co or @hayekesteloo.
An industry body, CharIN, which supports the Combined Charging System (CCS) for electrified vehicles, has expressed its perspective on Tesla’s proprietary charging connector. According to the body, the Tesla model is not standardized and lacks an open charging ecosystem for the industry. CharIN’s statement came following announcements from U.S. automakers General Motors and Ford that…
Before you sign on the dotted line for a used 2021 Tesla Model Y, there are certain malfunctions you should be aware of. This electric SUV, while a crowd favorite, has some persisting issues, despite Tesla’s innovative over-the-air (OTA) updates. According to data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the Model Y has…
In a shocking revelation, a recent analysis has unveiled a series of accidents involving Tesla vehicles using Autopilot mode, bringing to light potential safety concerns. According to The Washington Post, their scrutiny of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration data exposed 736 instances of Tesla crashes since 2019 in the US, a significant increase from…
In an electrifying twist, General Motors (GM) has indicated a potential resurgence of its popular Chevy Bolt, a notable rival to Tesla’s electric vehicles. The Bolt might be off the shelves only temporarily, stirring excitement among electric vehicle (EV) enthusiasts. As Tesla’s CEO, Elon Musk, strives to maintain affordable yet technologically sophisticated EVs, GM emerges…
In the heart of California, the Tesla Model 3 may be more affordable than the average sedan. An entry-level Tesla Model 3, tagged at $40,240, may now be acquired by Californians for a steal, thanks to a stack of state and federal incentives, slashing the price by more than 35%. A combination of incentives and…
In a step forward for electric vehicles, the Tesla Owners Club of New York celebrated the grand opening of their new Tesla Gallery and Service Center in Henrietta, NY this past Saturday. This standalone, 30,000-square-foot facility is set to expand Tesla’s reach with seven work bays, fourteen two-post lifts, and an additional alignment rack. This…
Electric vehicles (EVs) from General Motors (GM) are set to plug into Tesla’s extensive charging network starting early next year. Following suit with Ford, GM will adopt Tesla’s connector, the essential plug that links an EV to a charging station. GM’s move was announced during a Twitter Spaces conversation between GM CEO Mary Barra and…
One of the most eagerly anticipated electric vehicles, the Tesla Cybertruck, has hit a few potholes on its journey to the production line. Details from an engineering report, leaked by a whistleblower in early 2022, suggest that the futuristic pickup experienced substantial hurdles in its design phase, particularly in terms of its suspension, braking, and…
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