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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.

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Tesla Model Y Refresh: Rumors and Speculation Heat Up

The electric vehicle world is buzzing with anticipation as rumors swirl about a potential refresh of Tesla’s popular Model Y. According to recent reports from Forbes, speculation is intensifying about the future of this top-selling EV in the U.S. market. Current Status and Speculation The Model Y, unveiled in 2019, has become one of the…

Cybertruck

Tesla Upgrades Cybertruck Motor for Enhanced Performance

Tesla is set to improve the electric motor in certain Cybertruck models, according to a report from Electrek. This move aims to boost reliability and efficiency for early adopters of the innovative electric pickup. Free Drive Unit Upgrades for Early Owners The electric vehicle giant has reached out to early Cybertruck owners, offering a complimentary…

Lucid

Lucid Group’s Q2 Sales Exceed Expectations, Boosting Stock

Lucid Group (LCID) saw its stock rise in premarket trading on Tuesday following the release of its second-quarter sales report. The electric vehicle manufacturer outperformed market expectations, according to Barron’s. Lucid’s Q2 Performance The EV maker’s quarterly results demonstrated stronger-than-anticipated sales figures, catching the attention of investors. This positive performance comes at

Rivian

Rivian Repositions Charge Ports to Align with Tesla Superchargers

Rivian, the electric vehicle manufacturer, is making strategic moves to enhance its compatibility with Tesla’s Supercharger network. This development comes as part of a broader industry shift towards adopting Tesla’s North American Charging System (NACS) connector, as reported by Green Car Reports. A Shift in Charging Strategy Rivian is repositioning the charge ports on its…

Trump Slashes Auto Tariffs: A Win for EV Makers and Consumers. Tesla Model 3 and Model Y
California

Tesla’s EV Dominance Slips in California as Competition Heats Up

Tesla, the electric vehicle giant, is facing a significant decline in new car registrations in California, according to Business Insider. This downturn marks a potential shift in the EV landscape of the Golden State, long considered a stronghold for Elon Musk’s company. The EV Numbers Tell a Story The second quarter of this year saw…

Tesla

Massive Protest in Serbia Against Lithium Mine for EV Batteries

Tens of thousands of demonstrators marched through Belgrade, Serbia on Saturday to protest the proposed opening of a major lithium mine. The project, backed by mining giant Rio Tinto, could become one of Europe’s largest sources of lithium – a crucial material for electric vehicle batteries. According to POLITICO, the protest drew around 30,000 people…

China's BYD has overtaken Tesla as the world's best-selling maker of electric cars. In the final quarter of last year, BYD, backed by Warren Buffett, sold 526,409 fully electric vehicles, outpacing Tesla's 484,507.
BYD

Chinese EV Giant BYD Aims to Bypass EU Tariffs Through Turkish Factory

According to a report from the Polish Economic Institute (PIE), Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer BYD is planning to export 75,000 electric cars annually to the EU market from its factory in Turkey. This move appears to be a strategic attempt to circumvent tariffs imposed by the European Commission on Chinese EV imports, as reported by…

Cybertruck

Tesla Axes Cheapest Cybertruck, Hikes Prices on Remaining Models

Tesla has made significant changes to its Cybertruck lineup, according to a report from Jalopnik. The electric vehicle manufacturer has discontinued its entry-level rear-wheel drive (RWD) model and substantially increased prices on the remaining variants. Cybertruck’s New Price Floor The most affordable Cybertruck option, previously priced at $60,990, has been removed from Tesla’s offerings. This…

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