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.
China’s abrupt suspension of heavy rare earth magnet exports, announced earlier this month, has disrupted Tesla’s plans to manufacture its Optimus humanoid robots, according to Elon Musk’s statements during Tesla’s recent earnings call. The ban, a retaliatory measure against U.S. tariff hikes, underscores the fragility of global supply chains and raises concerns for industries reliant…
Tesla’s Q1 2025 earnings call, held on April 22, 2025, revealed a mix of ambitious milestones and cautious optimism as the electric vehicle (EV) giant navigates economic uncertainty, trade policy shifts, and global market challenges. With a record $37 billion in cash reserves and significant progress in autonomy, Tesla is positioning itself for transformative growth…
Tesla reported disappointing first-quarter earnings on April 22, 2025, with earnings per share (EPS) and revenue falling short of analyst expectations, intensifying scrutiny on CEO Elon Musk’s upcoming conference call. Investors.com reported that shares dipped slightly in after-hours trading as stakeholders anticipate clarity on Tesla’s affordable electric vehicle (EV) model, robotaxi rollout, and
On April 17, 2025, treasurers from eight US states issued a stern open letter to Tesla Inc.’s board chair, Robyn Denholm, expressing deep concerns
Tesla’s anticipated first-quarter 2025 earnings, set for release on April 22, signal a slight decline in net profit to below $1.1 billion, down from the same period in 2024, intensifying scrutiny on CEO Elon Musk’s divided attention between the automaker and his advisory role in President Trump’s administration, reports The New York Times. Slumping Sales…
Tesla rolled out a new feature enabling customers in Los Angeles and Dallas to initiate home charger installation directly through the online car order configurator, as reported by EV journalist Sawyer Merritt on X. “NEWS: Starting today, Tesla customers in Los Angeles and Dallas can initiate home charging installation directly from the online car order…
Automotive reporter Sawyer Merritt announced on X that Tesla vehicles with Hardware 3 (HW3) and older Intel Atom chips will not receive key features in Tesla’s Spring Update (2025.14.1). This news impacts EVXL’s audience of Tesla owners and enthusiasts, spotlighting the growing divide between Tesla’s older and newer hardware ecosystems and raising concerns about long-term…
Today, Sawyer Merritt shared images on X revealing Tesla’s Giga Texas facility preparing for Cybercab production, with casting racks labeled “CTTX” (Cybertruck Texas) and “RTTX” (Robotaxi Texas). Joe Tegtmeyer also posted photos showing new castings distinct from Model Y and Cybertruck designs, hinting at Tesla’s next-gen autonomous vehicle components. This development signals Tesla’s push toward…
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