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.
In a significant milestone for the electric vehicle (EV) industry, EVs now account for roughly one in every 30 used car sales in the UK, according to recent data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). This growth, observed in the first quarter of 2025, reflects a growing acceptance of EVs among second-hand…
On May 9, 2025, Wolfspeed (WOLF.N), a key player in the electric vehicle (EV) supply chain, saw its shares drop 23% after the company raised concerns about its financial stability and slashed its annual revenue forecast. The chipmaker, known for producing silicon carbide (SiC) wafers critical for EV power electronics, is grappling with sluggish demand…
The UK government has finalized a £1 billion (approximately $1.27 billion) funding deal to construct a new electric vehicle (EV) battery gigafactory in Sunderland, a move set to create 1,000 jobs and produce batteries for up to 100,000 EVs annually. Announced by Chancellor Rachel Reeves during a visit to AESC’s facilities on May 9, 2025,…
Nissan Motor Co. has halted its $1.1 billion plan to construct an electric vehicle (EV) battery plant in Kitakyushu, Japan, as the company shifts focus to financial recovery amid a projected record net loss. Announced on May 9, 2025, this decision underscores Nissan’s broader restructuring strategy under new CEO Ivan Espinosa, impacting its EV production…
Mazda has taken a significant step in the electric vehicle (EV) landscape by partnering with Tesla to adopt the North American Charging Standard (NACS) for its battery electric vehicles (BEVs) launching in Japan from 2027 onward. This agreement, announced on May 9, 2025, aims to enhance charging accessibility for Mazda EV owners in Japan by…
Mitsubishi is making a bold return to the electric vehicle (EV) market, announcing a new battery-electric model set to launch in the United States and Canada in summer 2026. The automaker revealed this development in a press release on May 7, 2025, highlighting its collaboration with alliance partner Nissan. This move marks Mitsubishi’s re-entry into…
Chinese billionaire Eric Li’s decision to privatize Zeekr, a New York-listed electric vehicle (EV) brand, marks a significant shift for the company just one year after its U.S. initial public offering (IPO). According to a Forbes report, parent company Geely Automobile will buy out Zeekr’s remaining shares for $2.2 billion, delisting the EV maker as…
Kia is gearing up to launch the global version of its EV5 electric SUV in the third quarter of 2025, bringing a refined contender to the electric vehicle market. With production slated at Kia’s Autoland Gwangju plant in South Korea, the EV5 aims to challenge the Tesla Model Y with competitive pricing, updated design, and…
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