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. Also on LinkedIn, Muck Rack, Instagram and YouTube.
The Zeekr 007 GT, a sleek electric wagon from Geely’s premium EV brand, is turning heads with glowing reviews as it gears up for its European debut in Q2 2025. Branded as the Zeekr 7 GT in Europe, this “shooting brake” blends supercar performance, rapid charging, and practical space, positioning it as a bold challenger…
Tesla has ignited excitement among electric vehicle enthusiasts with a new $2,000 “Acceleration Boost” upgrade for the 2026 Model Y Long Range AWD, slashing 0-60 mph times to a heart-pounding 4.2 seconds. Spotted by Tesla community member Matthew Donegan-Ryan on X, this paid performance upgrade, available via the Tesla App, adds roughly 100 horsepower to…
Indian startup Matter unveiled the Matter Aera, an electric motorcycle that challenges the stereotype of EVs being soulless with its groundbreaking four-speed manual gearbox. Published by RideApart, this innovation aims to bring back the tactile thrill of riding while delivering the efficiency and power EVs are known for—bridging the gap for enthusiasts who crave both.…
At Auto Shanghai 2025, Toyota unveiled its sleek bZ7 electric sedan, a bold move to reclaim ground in China’s booming electric vehicle (EV) market, where Japanese automakers’ share has plummeted from 24.1% in 2020 to 13.7% in 2024, according to the China Passenger Cars Association. This flagship EV, developed with local partner GAC and equipped…
In the first quarter of 2025, Audi AG showcased a robust 30.1% surge in fully electric vehicle (EV) deliveries, reaching 46,371 units globally, despite a challenging economic landscape. This milestone, detailed in Audi’s Quarterly Update, underscores the premium automaker’s aggressive push toward electromobility, bolstered by a 12.4% revenue increase to $16.6 billion and a strategic…
In the bustling streets of Pune, India, a quiet revolution is underway as Vayve Mobility unveils solar-powered electric vehicles (EVs) designed to tackle urban congestion and pollution. With their innovative rooftop solar panels, Vayve’s Eva and CT5 models promise sustainable, affordable transportation for city dwellers, as showcased in a recent Autodesk video. Solar Innovation for…
In a surprising twist, Tesla’s new car sales in Spain plummeted 36% in April 2025, falling to 571 vehicles compared to the same month in 2024, despite a broader surge in electric vehicle (EV) adoption across the country. According to data released by industry group ANFAC and reported by Reuters, overall EV sales—including both fully…
Volvo Cars, a Swedish automaker renowned for its sleek electric vehicles (EVs), reported a staggering 11% drop in overall sales for April, with fully electric models like the ES90 taking a brutal 32% hit, according to a Reuters report. This decline, which saw sales fall to 58,881 vehicles compared to the previous year, signals turbulence…
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