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.
Tesla has added a new Charging Calculator to its website, letting prospective buyers estimate how much they could save by switching from gas to electric. Why it matters: With federal EV tax credits now expired, Tesla is leaning hard on fuel savings to justify the switch. The Details By The Numbers Model 3 (50 miles/day):…
Morgan Stanley’s new automotive analyst just declared open season on EV startups. The investment bank downgrades Lucid and Rivian to Sell, warns ‘EV winter’ will last into 2026 as post-subsidy demand collapses, reports Barron’s. GM was upgraded to Buy. Why it matters: The call validates what EVXL has warned about for months: the post-subsidy EV…
Half of global car buyers now plan to purchase a combustion engine vehicle within 24 months, according to a new EY report. Why it matters: This 13-percentage-point surge signals a dramatic reversal from the EV momentum of recent years, driven by policy chaos, trade wars, and infrastructure skepticism. The Details By The Numbers EVXL’s Take…
Tesla has rolled out its most aggressive year-end incentives on record, offering 0% APR financing for up to 72 months, $0-down leases, and free upgrades on inventory vehicles. Why it matters: This is Tesla self-funding the subsidies that taxpayers used to provide, as the company fights a Q4 demand vacuum created by the September 30…
Tesla will expand its Japan Supercharger network by more than 40%, targeting over 1,000 stalls by 2027 as the automaker capitalizes on surging demand. Why it matters: The infrastructure push arrives as Japanese automakers adopt Tesla’s charging standard, potentially reshaping the country’s EV landscape. The Details By The Numbers EVXL’s Take Japan represents a rare…
Mercedes-Benz has unveiled the all-electric 2027 GLB, bringing 800-volt architecture and up to 392 miles of WLTP range to its compact seven-seat SUV. Why it matters: This marks Mercedes’ most affordable entry point into its next-generation EV lineup, replacing the outgoing EQB. The Details By The Numbers GLB250+ (RWD) GLB350 4Matic (AWD) Shared Specs EVXL’s…
Tech reviewer Marques Brownlee just delivered a verdict that should terrify Detroit. After two weeks driving a Xiaomi SU7 Max on American roads, the influential YouTuber concluded this $42,000 Chinese sedan delivers an experience worth $75,000. That’s a $33,000 value gap that no tariff wall can explain away forever. Why MKBHD’s Xiaomi Review Matters Brownlee…
Tesla’s Robotaxi app is now available for download across 12 countries and regions, expanding far beyond its original U.S.-only launch. Why it matters: The move signals Tesla is building international infrastructure ahead of its planned global autonomous ride-hailing rollout. The Details By the Numbers EVXL’s Take This international app rollout is classic Tesla: building hype…
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