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Nearly half of first-time car buyers in China plan to purchase a pure electric vehicle, according to a new Bloomberg Intelligence survey. Why it matters: This surge in EV preference comes just as China slashes its purchase tax incentives, suggesting the market may finally be weaning off subsidies. The Details By The Numbers First-Time Buyer…
Ford is turning to French automaker Renault to develop two entry-level electric vehicles for Europe, abandoning its own platform as too expensive to compete with Chinese rivals, reports the WSJ. Why it matters: The deal marks Ford’s admission that it cannot build affordable EVs alone as Chinese brands capture 6.7% of the European market. The…
Half of global car buyers now plan to purchase a combustion engine vehicle within 24 months, according to a new EY report. Why it matters: This 13-percentage-point surge signals a dramatic reversal from the EV momentum of recent years, driven by policy chaos, trade wars, and infrastructure skepticism. The Details By The Numbers EVXL’s Take…
Tesla will expand its Japan Supercharger network by more than 40%, targeting over 1,000 stalls by 2027 as the automaker capitalizes on surging demand. Why it matters: The infrastructure push arrives as Japanese automakers adopt Tesla’s charging standard, potentially reshaping the country’s EV landscape. The Details By The Numbers EVXL’s Take Japan represents a rare…
Tech reviewer Marques Brownlee just delivered a verdict that should terrify Detroit. After two weeks driving a Xiaomi SU7 Max on American roads, the influential YouTuber concluded this $42,000 Chinese sedan delivers an experience worth $75,000. That’s a $33,000 value gap that no tariff wall can explain away forever. Why MKBHD’s Xiaomi Review Matters Brownlee…
Tesla’s Robotaxi app is now available for download across 12 countries and regions, expanding far beyond its original U.S.-only launch. Why it matters: The move signals Tesla is building international infrastructure ahead of its planned global autonomous ride-hailing rollout. The Details By the Numbers EVXL’s Take This international app rollout is classic Tesla: building hype…
West Iceland Police just logged one million kilometers in their all-Tesla patrol fleet. Why it matters: The milestone proves electric patrol vehicles can handle demanding conditions while slashing operational emissions without government subsidies. The Details By the Numbers EVXL’s Take Iceland’s geothermal-powered grid makes this an ideal testbed for police EV adoption. The 85% emissions…
Tesla’s UK car registrations fell 19% in November 2025, continuing a brutal European sales collapse as Chinese rival BYD more than tripled its British deliveries. Why it matters: The UK, now Europe’s largest EV market, has become another battleground where Chinese automakers are rapidly overtaking Tesla. The Details By the Numbers Tesla UK November Sales…
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