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.
A growing number of Tesla drivers in the UK are trading in their electric vehicles (EVs) for Polestar models, with Polestar’s UK managing director reporting conversions at a “fairly high rate.” This shift comes as Tesla faces a steep 36% drop in May sales compared to the same month last year, while Polestar registrations have…
Chinese authorities have called on major electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers, including BYD, to halt aggressive price wars that are threatening the industry’s stability, according to a recent meeting in Beijing. Reported by Bloomberg the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology and other regulatory bodies hosted the gathering, highlighting concerns over unsustainable pricing and its ripple…
Today, Tesla’s stock plummeted 16% as a public feud between CEO Elon Musk and President Donald Trump intensified, threatening federal subsidies critical to the electric vehicle (EV) maker’s growth. The clash, fueled by Musk’s provocative claim about Trump’s ties to Jeffrey Epstein and his call for the president’s impeachment, has rattled investors and raised questions…
Tesla’s China-made electric vehicle (EV) sales fell 15% year-over-year in May 2025, marking the eighth consecutive month of decline, according to a recent Reuters report. The drop highlights the intense competition in China, the world’s largest auto market, where price wars and new competitors are challenging the U.S. automaker’s dominance. Ongoing Decline in Tesla’s China…
Tesla’s dominance in China’s electric vehicle (EV) market is crumbling, with shipments from its Shanghai factory dropping 15% in May 2025 compared to the previous year, marking the eighth consecutive month of decline. According to a recent Bloomberg article, this downward trend highlights the growing challenge posed by Chinese EV manufacturers like BYD and Xiaomi,…
UK new car sales rose in May 2025, with electric vehicles (EVs) leading the charge thanks to heavy discounts, according to Reuters. Total registrations climbed 1.6% year-over-year to 150,070 units, marking the best May performance since 2021. EV Discounts Fuel Market Recovery According to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), in May, electric…
In May 2025, UK new car registrations rose by 1.6% to 150,000 units, with all-electric vehicles (EVs) making up 32,000 of those sales—a 25% jump from the same month last year. However, Tesla, a former EV market leader, saw its sales plummet by 36% to 2,000 vehicles, amid challenges with its next-generation Model Y, according…
A recent Forbes report reveals growing discontent among Tesla’s major shareholders, with pension funds and state officials urging the electric vehicle (EV) giant’s board to replace CEO Elon Musk. A consumer sentiment survey highlights that 51% of EV-curious adults view Tesla more favorably if Musk were replaced, prompting calls for better governance to protect the…
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