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’s Luxe Package makes the case for road-trippers: fewer charging receipts, more miles — but does the math work? Tesla has launched a new incentive bundle, the “Luxe Package”, for its flagship Model S and Model X, rolling in several premium features including Full Self-Driving, lifetime free Supercharging, and four years of maintenance. At the…
British EV shoppers can reportedly lease a Tesla for just over half last year’s monthly rate, as The Times reports the automaker is offering steep fleet discounts to move inventory in the UK, reports Reuters. The news outlet said it could not immediately verify the report and Tesla did not comment. Leasing discounts and inventory…
A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to lift its freeze on billions in federal funds for electric vehicle charging, reviving a key Biden-era program under a new set of rules that give states far more control. The decision could speed up the buildout of highway chargers nationwide—but it also strips away labor and…
Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe has hinted at a broader lineup of affordable electric vehicles, including the R4, R5, and potentially an R6, following the launch of the R2 in early 2026 and R3 in 2027. The comments came during his appearance on Daniel Tosh’s Tosh Show podcast, where he also discussed the company’s ongoing production…
Global automakers are overhauling their China strategies as foreign brands see their market share slide from 66% in 2020 to just 38% in the first half of this year, according to BloombergNEF. The shift reflects surging domestic competition, rapid electrification, and evolving consumer expectations in the world’s largest auto market. Expanding China-Specific EV Lineups With…
One paused letter, nine figures on hold. Rivian says NHTSA’s paperwork freeze has iced $100 million in credit deals. Electric truck maker Rivian is bracing for a $100 million revenue shortfall after the Trump administration halted the issuance of compliance paperwork tied to U.S. fuel economy rules. The pause has frozen a regulatory credit market…
What if your next SUV homaged the NSX while updating itself over the air? Acura’s RSX prototype, debuting now, makes that dream a reality with a witty nod to the past. Acura has revived the RSX nameplate as an all-electric crossover prototype, signaling a shift toward in-house developed electric vehicles for both Acura and its…
Buckle up, EV enthusiasts: BMW might ship in Chinese batteries for its U.S.-built Neue Klasse models, all because a key supplier hit the brakes on a massive American factory. Drama in the supply chain? BMW is weighing the option to import batteries from China for its upcoming electric vehicles assembled in the United States, following…
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