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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.

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Morgan Stanley Downgrades Lucid, Rivian to Sell, Warns of 'EV Winter' Into 2026
Lucid

Lucid Motors Slashes 2025 Air Model Prices with New Offers for EV Buyers

Lucid Motors has rolled out aggressive pricing and incentives for its 2025 Lucid Air lineup, making its luxury electric vehicles (EVs) more accessible to buyers. The updated pricing, detailed on Lucid Motors’ official website, positions the Air Pure, Air Touring, and Air Grand Touring as compelling options in the competitive EV market, with cash prices…

Renault

Renault 5 Turbo 3E EV Garners 850 Orders in First Week at $176,000 Price Point

Renault’s electrified revival of the iconic 1980s R5 Turbo, unveiled as the Renault 5 Turbo 3E at the 2022 Paris Auto Show, has sparked significant enthusiasm among electric vehicle (EV) enthusiasts. The limited-edition hatchback, priced at 155,000 euros ($176,000), secured 850 reservations within its first week of orders, according to Reuters, highlighting strong demand for…

Slate

Slate Auto Secures $700M with Jeff Bezos Backing to Redefine Affordable EVs

Slate Auto, an upstart electric vehicle manufacturer, is making waves with a $700 million fundraising haul backed by Jeff Bezos’s investment firm, Bezos Expeditions. The funding, confirmed by Newsweek, spans Series A and B rounds, with the final close in late 2024, setting the stage for Slate to challenge the EV market with its no-frills,…

Tesla

Tesla’s Battery Tech Leader Vineet Mehta Departs After 18 Years, Signals Bright Future for EV Innovation

Tesla’s Director of Battery Technology and Powertrain Architecture, Vineet Mehta, announced his departure from the company after 18 years, marking the end of a pivotal era for Tesla’s electric vehicle (EV) advancements. Mehta, who joined Tesla in 2007, shared his exit on LinkedIn, reflecting on his role in shaping the company’s battery and powertrain roadmap…

Tesla

U.S. Slashes Tariffs on UK Electric Vehicles to 10%, Boosting EV Market Access

On May 8, 2025, the U.S. announced a significant reduction in tariffs on UK-made cars, including electric vehicles (EVs), dropping the rate from 27.5% to 10%. This decision, part of a broader economic deal with the UK, also eliminates tariffs on steel and aluminum, setting them to 0%. For EV enthusiasts and industry professionals, this…

EV Tensions Rise: EU Launches Subsidy Probe, China Reacts Strongly
BYD

BYD Targets 50% Overseas Sales by 2030, Focusing on Europe and Latin America

Chinese electric vehicle (EV) giant BYD is setting its sights on global expansion, aiming for half of its sales to come from outside China by 2030, according to a recent report from CNEVPost. The company plans to drive growth primarily through Europe and Latin America, positioning itself to compete with the world’s largest automakers. BYD’s…

Model Y

Tesla Model Y Deliveries Surge in Australia with 2025 Juniper Update

Tesla’s Model Y deliveries in Australia hit a record low of 280 units in April 2025, down 76% year-on-year, marking the brand’s weakest month in nearly three years, according to Drive. The updated 2025 Model Y, codenamed Juniper, launched in May, sparking renewed interest with a record week of test drives and near-sold-out Launch Series…

Mustang Mach-E

Canadian Police Adopt EVs with Ford Mustang Mach-E and Chevrolet Blazer EV

Canadian police forces are electrifying their fleets, with the Kensington Police Service in Prince Edward Island (PEI) and Peel Regional Police in Ontario integrating electric vehicles (EVs) for patrol duties. This week, Kensington reportedly introduced a Ford Mustang Mach-E, while Peel deployed a 2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV, signaling a shift toward sustainable policing. These adoptions…

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