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.
Chinese electric vehicle (EV) giant BYD Co. (1211.HK) triggered a seismic shift in the EV market by slashing prices on 22 of its models by as much as 34%, intensifying a price war in China amid slowing demand. According to a Bloomberg report, this move, which saw the Seagull hatchback drop to $7,780 (55,800 yuan)…
Chevrolet is expanding its electric Silverado lineup for 2026, introducing the off-road-ready Trail Boss trim and slashing prices on Work Truck (WT) and LT models to boost affordability. With enhanced battery options and a focus on rugged capability, the updates address range concerns and tap into the growing demand for versatile electric pickups, as detailed…
Tesla has announced that its attractive 1.99% APR financing offer for the new Model Y will conclude on June 16, 2025, in the U.S., giving prospective electric vehicle (EV) buyers a narrow window to act. This promotion from Tesla has drawn significant attention from EV enthusiasts. For those considering a switch to electric, this deal…
A proposed budget from House Republicans could end the $7,500 federal tax credit for electric vehicles (EVs), a move that may stall EV adoption and hit automakers like General Motors (GM) and Ford hardest, while Tesla stands to gain. The proposal, aimed at reducing federal spending, could reshape the EV market just as legacy automakers…
Wedbush analyst Dan Ives boosted Tesla’s price target from $350 to $500, spotlighting the electric vehicle giant’s leadership in autonomous driving technology as a key driver for growth. In an interview with Bloomberg, Ives shared his bullish outlook, emphasizing Tesla’s pivotal role in the AI and autonomy revolution—a development that could reshape the EV industry…
Tesla is experiencing a surge in interest for its electric vehicles, with some U.S. stores reporting record test drive signups for the new 48-hour demo option. According to a recent update from EV enthusiast Sawyer Merritt, the extended test drives for the Model Y and Model 3 have attracted significant attention, with bookings stretching over…
Volvo Cars’ CEO, Hakan Samuelsson, has raised concerns over looming tariffs that could significantly increase costs for electric vehicle (EV) buyers in the United States. In a recent statement, Samuelsson highlighted the challenges of maintaining affordability for models like the Volvo EX30 amid a proposed 50% tariff on European imports, as reported by Reuters. Tariffs…
On May 22, 2025, the U.S. House passed H.R. 1, the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” introducing a tax deduction of up to $10,000 annually on auto loan interest for vehicles assembled in the U.S., including electric vehicles (EVs) like those produced by Tesla, the leading manufacturer of American-made cars. This legislation, which passed with…
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