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.
Dreaming of a Tesla Model Y without breaking the bank? Starting at $399 a month, Tesla’s August 2025 lease deals make that dream real—here’s how Tesla continues to provide compelling lease offers for the 2025 Model Y through August 2025, enhancing accessibility for EV enthusiasts amid growing competition. Monthly payments start at $399 with flexible…
Relatable much? If you’re tired of high energy costs draining your EV budget, Tesla’s move to supply power in Britain could be your savior, straight from their recent Ofgem application. Tesla, the electric vehicle giant led by Elon Musk, has applied for an electricity supply license in Great Britain, positioning the company to deliver power…
Hey EV adventurers, picture this: Your Rivian R2 gliding down the highway with the rear window dropped like a retro 4Runner – spy shots confirm it’s happening, but Rivian’s made some tough calls to keep it affordable. A prototype of the 2026 Rivian R2 electric SUV, spotted testing on U.S. public roads, displayed its dropdown…
In a world obsessed with speed, Chevy went full tortoise mode and won big: their Silverado EV clocked 1,059.2 miles on one charge, blowing past records and showing what your electric truck could do with a little patience. A team of General Motors engineers recently pushed a 2026 Chevrolet Silverado EV Work Truck to travel…
Mercedes-Benz signals a bold pivot toward electrification amid recent sales dips, announcing plans for numerous electric vehicles (EVs) over the next two years as part of what the company calls “the biggest product launch program in the history of Mercedes-Benz.” This strategy aims to rejuvenate demand by blending traditional combustion models with a surge in…
Hey EV fans, tired of Tesla’s pricing games? China’s got bigger drama: officials are begging makers like BYD and XPeng to quit the price wars before they tank the whole industry. China is urging its electric vehicle industry to stop cutting prices and rein in production amid fears that persistent deflation is imperilling economic growth.…
Is Tesla’s reign over? In Germany, sales crashed to 1,110 cars in July, as BYD’s EVs skyrocketed. In July 2025, Tesla’s new car sales in Germany plummeted by 55.1%, with only 1,110 vehicles registered, while the broader electric vehicle (EV) market soared, according to the German road traffic agency KBA. This stark contrast highlights Tesla’s…
Hey Tesla fans, ever worry Musk’s side hustles are derailing EVs? The company’s $29B “good faith” grant aims to fix that, per fresh board docs. Tesla awarded CEO Elon Musk 96 million shares valued at approximately $29 billion on Monday, positioning the move as a “good faith” effort to retain him while his 2018 compensation…
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