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.
On July 3, 2025, Congress passed legislation that will terminate the $7,500 federal tax credit for new electric vehicle (EV) purchases or leases and the $4,000 credit for used EVs, effective September 30. This decision, reported by Reuters, marks a pivotal shift for EV owners and the automotive industry, potentially slowing the U.S.’s transition to…
China’s Xiaomi, a smartphone giant turned electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer, will prioritize its booming domestic market until 2027, when it plans to explore international car sales, CEO Lei Jun announced during a livestream on Wednesday. With its SU7 sedan and YU7 SUV driving strong demand at home, the company faces production challenges but signals ambitious…
Geely Automobile Holdings, led by billionaire Li Shufu, is making waves in Europe’s electric vehicle (EV) market by launching its namesake brand in Italy with all-electric and hybrid SUVs. Announced on Thursday, July 3, 2025, this move marks Geely’s first entry into Italy, partnering with Saudi-owned distributor Jameel Motors to introduce the EX5 electric SUV…
On July 3, 2025, shares of Rivian Automotive Inc. and Lucid Group Inc. surged by up to 4.6% and 8.8%, respectively, following a BNP Paribas analysis suggesting that the electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers could benefit from President Donald Trump’s tax bill, which eliminates the $7,500 EV tax credit after September 30, 2025. Bloomberg reports that…
In 2025, Chinese automakers BYD and Chery are reshaping the electric vehicle (EV) landscape, outmaneuvering global giants like Tesla, General Motors (GM), and Volkswagen (VW) with unprecedented speed and scale. A Reuters investigation reveals how these companies slashed vehicle development times to as little as 18 months, compared to over five years for Western rivals,…
The U.S. House has officially passed President Donald Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill,” a major budget package that ends the $7,500 EV credit for new car sales, effective September 30, 2025, as reported by Reuters. Signed into law by Trump, this shift will raise costs for EV owners and enthusiasts, marking a significant change for the…
Rivian Automotive, a key player in the electric vehicle (EV) market, reported a significant decline in deliveries for the second quarter of 2025, reflecting broader industry struggles. The company delivered 10,661 vehicles, a 22% drop from the 13,790 vehicles delivered in Q2 2024, according to Reuters. This downturn, coupled with production constraints and looming policy…
China’s electric vehicle (EV) market, the world’s largest, faces a dramatic shakeout, with only 15 of the current 129 EV and plug-in hybrid brands expected to remain financially viable by 2030, reports Reuters. Intense competition, overcapacity, and a brutal price war are forcing consolidation, reshaping the industry’s future, according to a new report from AlixPartners.…
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