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.
Electric vehicle (EV) leasing costs in Europe have more than doubled over the past three years, driven by plummeting resale values that are putting pressure on leasing companies. This trend threatens to stall Europe’s electric transition, according to a report by Reuters. Leasing Companies Face Mounting Pressure Tim Albertsen, CEO of Ayvens, one of Europe’s…
Rivian, the electric vehicle manufacturer, is rolling out a new software update that brings Apple Music streaming support to its vehicles, as reported by The Verge. This move comes as the company continues to resist offering phone mirroring features like Apple CarPlay in its electric trucks and SUVs. Native App Experience at a Cost The…
Germany’s electric vehicle (EV) market is facing a significant downturn, with July registrations showing no signs of recovery following the abrupt end of government subsidies late last year. According to a report from Bloomberg, the slump in EV sales is forcing automakers to reassess their production plans. Sharp Decline in EV Registrations The federal motor…
China has launched a counteroffensive in its trade dispute with the European Union, filing a complaint with the World Trade Organization (WTO) over the EU’s proposed tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles (EVs). This move comes in response to the European Commission’s June announcement of plans to significantly increase tariffs on Chinese-made EVs, according to a…
Tesla continues to grow its Supercharger network, recently adding a new location in Shoreline, Washington. This expansion, reported by Tesla Charging on X, showcases the company’s ongoing efforts to enhance charging infrastructure for electric vehicle owners. New Supercharger Details The Shoreline Supercharger station boasts 12 charging stalls, strategically located at a Trader Joe’s parking lot…
A Tesla Supercharger station in Berthierville, Quebec has been temporarily closed due to severe flooding, according to a report from Drive Tesla Canada on X (formerly Twitter). The charging infrastructure, along with nearby IGA and Rechargéco charging stations, is currently under approximately 3 feet of water. Tropical Storm Debby’s Impact The flooding is attributed to…
Tesla has shared an eye-opening breakdown of how affordable their Model 3 and Model Y vehicles can be when factoring in federal and state incentives, plus potential gas savings. This information was posted on their official X (formerly Twitter) account, showcasing the varying costs across different states. State-by-State Affordability Breakdown The effective pricing for Tesla’s…
Rivian, the electric vehicle manufacturer, is set to release its new Travel Kitchen by the end of August for $1,400, according to reports from a recent event at the company’s Pasadena Space. The news was shared by Sawyer Merritt on X (formerly Twitter) and corroborated by attendee Sean O’Rourke. Travel Kitchen Features The Travel Kitchen,…
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