DEALS

Haye Kesteloo

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.

1,935
Articles
113
Beats covered
2022
Writing since
Jul 6
Latest story
Sort
Chinese EV Makers Defy EU Tariffs at Paris Auto Show
China

China’s EV Dominance Faces Global Tariff Headwinds as Production Hits 10 Million

China just hit a massive milestone in its EV revolution, with its 10 millionth electric vehicle rolling off production lines – beating 2023’s output seven weeks early according to a report from OilPrice.com. Record-Breaking Growth Despite Economic Challenges Chinese EV makers are crushing it this year. They’ve delivered 9.75 million units to mainland buyers between…

Tesla Streamlines Model 3 Lineup, Offers Killer Lease Deal on Standard Range
Tesla

Tesla Launches Bold Year-End Push with Free Supercharging and FSD Trial Offer

According to Tesla insider and industry analyst Sawyer Merritt, Tesla is making an aggressive move to boost year-end deliveries by offering three months of complimentary Supercharging and Full Self-Driving (Supervised) access for new vehicle orders in North America. Promotion Details The limited-time incentive applies to new inventory orders of S3XY vehicles and the Cybertruck delivered…

CATL Chairman Blasts Tesla's 4680 Battery Strategy, Predicts Failure
Tesla

CATL Chairman Blasts Tesla’s 4680 Battery Strategy, Predicts Failure

In a striking challenge to Tesla’s battery technology direction, CATL founder and chairman Robin Zeng has publicly criticized Elon Musk’s commitment to 4680 cylindrical cells, predicting their ultimate failure. This bold statement comes from the leader of the world’s largest EV battery manufacturer, as reported by Reuters. Sharp Criticism from Battery Giant During their April…

Bosch CEO Sees Little Growth in Car Market, EV Slowdown Ahead
Tesla

Connecticut Abandons 2035 EV Mandate Following Trump Administration Changes

Connecticut has withdrawn its planned electric vehicle mandate that would have required all new car sales to be EVs by 2035. Political Shift Drives Policy Change Governor Ned Lamont’s decision reportedly came after Donald Trump’s selection of Lee Zeldin to head the Environmental Protection Agency. “We were following…the federal standards, and I think the federal…

Rivian

VW and Rivian Strike $5.8B Deal to Accelerate EV Software Development

Volkswagen and Rivian have announced a groundbreaking $5.8 billion joint venture focused on developing advanced electric vehicle technology and software platforms, according to a report from Deutsche Welle. Strategic Partnership Aims for 2027 Launch The collaboration, unveiled in Palo Alto, California, will leverage Rivian’s expertise in software and EV technology across VW’s brand portfolio. VW…

Musk's Potential Role in Trump Administration Raises Concerns for Tesla
Tesla

Trump Plans to Kill $7,500 EV Tax Credit, Tesla Reportedly Supports Move

A bombshell report reveals President-elect Trump’s transition team is planning to eliminate the $7,500 federal tax credit for electric vehicle purchases, with unexpected support from EV market leader Tesla, according to Reuters. Critical Policy Change Looms The potential elimination of this key EV incentive, a cornerstone of Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act, is being discussed by…

Texas

GM Partners with Reliant Energy to Offer Free Nighttime EV Charging in Texas

General Motors is rolling out a sweet deal for Chevy EV owners in Texas, partnering with Reliant Energy to provide complimentary overnight charging. The program offers free charging between 11 PM and 6 AM through monthly bill credits, according to a report from The Verge. How the Program Works To get the free charging, Chevy…

Tesla Cybertrucks lined up. Photo courtesy of Sawyer Merritt / X.
Tesla

Tesla Recalls Over 2,400 Cybertrucks Due to Critical Drive Inverter Issue

Tesla’s latest EV recall targets their newest offering as potential drive inverter faults threaten vehicle safety. The electric vehicle maker announced a voluntary recall of 2,431 Cybertruck pickups on Wednesday, reports The Hill. The Technical Problem The recall affects all 2024 Cybertruck models manufactured between November 6, 2023, and July 30, 2024. The issue stems…

AdvertisementLEADERBOARD · 970 × 250
— The EVXL Briefing · Free

The EV industry moves fast. Stay ahead of it.

One email with the EV news that matters — Tesla, Rivian, BYD, and everything in between, straight from the newsroom. No spam, no fluff.

1,900+
Articles published
60+
Brands & beats
2022
Covering EVs since
100%
Independent
Get The Briefing The EV news that matters
Subscribe