Model S

Tesla

Verge Motorcycles vs. The Solid-State Hype Machine: Why Scientists Don’t Believe Finland’s ‘Holy Grail’ Battery Claims

Finnish electric motorcycle maker Verge Motorcycles and its technology spinoff Donut Lab just announced the world’s first production vehicle with solid-state batteries at CES 2026. The $30,000 TS Pro promises 200+ miles of range, sub-10-minute charging, and 100,000 charge cycles. There’s just one problem: the company has shared zero technical data, zero third-party validation, and…

Haye KestelooJan 19

Tesla's Model Y: The Electric Powerhouse Conquering China

Ford

The 2025 EV Sales Numbers Are In, And They Reveal A Market Split In Two

Cox Automotive’s Q4 2025 Kelley Blue Book EV Sales Report landed this morning, and while the headline numbers look familiar, the underlying story is anything but. Tesla’s Model Y and Model 3 still dominate the top two positions, but the real drama unfolds when you compare the first nine months of 2025 to Q4. The…

Haye KestelooJan 13

Tesla

Tesla Diner Hits 80,000 Burgers, Proving Supercharger-As-Destination Actually Works

Tesla just validated its most unusual bet: turning Supercharger stops into lifestyle destinations. The company’s Hollywood Diner has now sold over 80,000 burgers since opening in July 2025, generating $1.08 million in revenue according to Tesla’s 2025 year-end recap shared by Sawyer Merritt. Here’s why this matters more than the headline suggests: Elon Musk promised…

Haye KestelooDec 30

China's EV Market Now Belongs to Chinese Brands, and Detroit Just Took a $25 Billion Hit to Prove It - BYD's Price Cuts Under Fire: China's Bold Move Against EV Overcapacity

BYD

China’s ‘No Fire’ Battery Mandate Validates BYD, Challenges Tesla

I’ve been covering the EV battery fire saga for months, from Li Auto’s 11,000-vehicle recall to cargo ships sinking with burning EVs. Now China has done something no other country has attempted: mandating that EV batteries simply cannot catch fire or explode under any test conditions. This isn’t incremental regulation. It’s Beijing declaring that Chinese…

Haye KestelooDec 30

Tesla

Musk Claims FSD Unsupervised ‘Pretty Much Solved,’ Robotaxi Without Safety Monitors In 3 Weeks

Elon Musk announced Tesla’s Full Self-Driving Unsupervised is “pretty much solved at this point” and confirmed Robotaxis without safety monitors will launch in Austin within three weeks. Why it matters: This marks Tesla’s first truly driverless commercial service, eliminating the human backup that has supervised Austin operations since June. The Details Key Specs EVXL’s Take…

Haye KestelooDec 10

Subaru

Subaru Prices 2026 Uncharted EV at $34,995 With 300+ Mile Range

Subaru has announced pricing for the 2026 Uncharted EV, starting at $34,995 before destination fees. Why it matters: The Uncharted becomes Subaru’s most affordable EV as competitors slash prices and automakers abandon electric models amid post-subsidy market pressures. The Details Specs By Trim Premium FWD ($34,995) Sport ($39,795) GT ($43,795) All Trims Include: EVXL’s Take…

Haye KestelooDec 10

Buying a Used EV: Eight Things to Check Before You Hand Over Your Money

Tesla

Tesla Ranks Dead Last In Used-Car Reliability Study

Consumer Reports places Tesla at the bottom of its 26-brand used-car reliability rankings. Why it matters: Buyers shopping for 5-10 year old Teslas now face the worst long-term dependability scores in the industry. The Details By The Numbers Bottom Five (Used-Car Reliability): Top Five (Used-Car Reliability): New-Car Reliability (Tesla vs. Rivian): EVXL’s Take The timing…

Haye KestelooDec 9

Tesla

Tesla Launches Charging Calculator to Show Buyers Gas Savings

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):…

Haye KestelooDec 9

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