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I’ve been covering the EV transition for years, and this week’s headlines declaring the electric revolution is “unraveling” miss the point entirely. What we’re actually watching is the predictable collapse of subsidy-dependent strategies by legacy automakers who never figured out how to build affordable EVs without government life support. The carnage is staggering. Bloomberg reports…
A viral YouTube video exposing the Audi E5 Sportback’s €40,000 ($47,000) China price tag has ignited outrage among European buyers. Why it matters: German consumers are learning they pay at least double for equivalent Audi EVs built in their own country. The Details By The Numbers EVXL’s Take This viral moment exposes the uncomfortable reality…
European luxury automakers are bleeding market share in China as consumers abandon six-figure German sedans for cheaper domestic brands led by BYD. Why it matters: China’s premium segment has shrunk for the third straight year while Chinese brands now control nearly 70% of the world’s largest auto market. The Details By The Numbers EVXL’s Take…
The European Union is preparing to delay or weaken its landmark 2035 combustion engine ban after automakers warned of billion-dollar fines and mass layoffs. Why it matters: The move signals Europe is prioritizing short-term industry relief over long-term EV competitiveness against China. The Details By The Numbers EVXL’s Take This confirms exactly what we warned…
The European Union will soften its 2035 ban on new petrol and diesel cars, allowing plug-in hybrids to continue beyond the deadline, a senior MEP confirmed Friday. Why it matters: The reversal guts Europe’s flagship climate policy just as Chinese competitors flood the continent with affordable EVs. The Details By The Numbers EVXL’s Take This…
Renault is shutting down its Zity car-sharing services and dramatically scaling back EV charging infrastructure plans as new CEO François Provost prioritizes profitability over expansion at the French automaker’s Mobilize unit. Why it matters: The retreat signals another European automaker abandoning ambitious EV infrastructure investments amid brutal cost pressures and slowing returns. The Detail
Chinese automaker Changan Automobile is launching its Deepal electric SUVs in Italy and Spain as part of a major European expansion. Why it matters: This marks the second wave of Chinese EV brands entering Southern Europe, where interest in pure electrics has historically lagged. The Details By The Numbers EVXL’s Take Changan’s timing is notable.…
Chinese automaker Xpeng will launch its heavily-revised G6 electric SUV in the UK in early 2026, priced from £39,990. Why it matters: The refreshed G6 charges faster than any Tesla while costing up to £12,000 less than its Model Y rival. The Details Xpeng G6 Specs Tesla Model Y Comparison EVXL’s Take Xpeng’s UK pricing…
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