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.
Elon Musk announced Tesla’s Full Self-Driving Unsupervised is “pretty much solved at this point” and confirmed Robotaxis without safety monitors will launch in Austin within three weeks. Why it matters: This marks Tesla’s first truly driverless commercial service, eliminating the human backup that has supervised Austin operations since June. The Details Key Specs EVXL’s Take…
Subaru has announced pricing for the 2026 Uncharted EV, starting at $34,995 before destination fees. Why it matters: The Uncharted becomes Subaru’s most affordable EV as competitors slash prices and automakers abandon electric models amid post-subsidy market pressures. The Details Specs By Trim Premium FWD ($34,995) Sport ($39,795) GT ($43,795) All Trims Include: EVXL’s Take…
Morgan Stanley cut Tesla to hold for the first time since June 2023, warning the stock fully prices in AI and robotics ambitions. Why it matters: The downgrade from Wall Street’s most influential Tesla analyst signals growing unease with the stock trading at 210x forward earnings. The Details By The Numbers EVXL’s Take Morgan Stanley’s…
Nearly 200 electric vehicle industry leaders sent an open letter to EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Wednesday, demanding Brussels maintain its 2035 zero-emission target for new cars. Why it matters: The letter arrives six days before the Commission unveils an automotive package that could weaken the ban under pressure from German automakers.…
Fiat will bring its ultra-compact Topolino EV to the United States in Spring 2026, CEO Olivier Francois announced at Miami Art Week. Why it matters: The tiny EV costs just $11,500 in Europe, but US regulations may limit it to low-speed neighborhood roads. The Details Topolino Specs EVXL’s Take The Topolino arrives as Europe actively…
Polestar slashes the 2025 Polestar 3 by up to $18,000 through its Clean Vehicle Incentive, dropping the base price to $49,500. Why it matters: The discount makes Polestar’s luxury SUV cheaper than the average new car in America and significantly undercuts German rivals. The Details Polestar 3 Pricing After Discount Competitor Pricing EVXL’s Take Polestar…
Consumer Reports places Tesla at the bottom of its 26-brand used-car reliability rankings. Why it matters: Buyers shopping for 5-10 year old Teslas now face the worst long-term dependability scores in the industry. The Details By The Numbers Bottom Five (Used-Car Reliability): Top Five (Used-Car Reliability): New-Car Reliability (Tesla vs. Rivian): EVXL’s Take The timing…
Renault supports France’s call for stricter local content rules on electric vehicles sold in Europe but says the proposed 75% threshold is unrealistic for automakers still sourcing batteries from Asia. Why it matters: The debate exposes a widening rift between European governments racing to protect jobs and automakers warning that overly aggressive rules could backfire.…
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