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I’ve been tracking Foxconn’s EV strategy since they first announced their ambitions to become the “Android of electric vehicles.” So when I saw the news that their joint venture Foxtron is acquiring Taiwan’s Luxgen brand for just $25 million, my first thought was: this doesn’t add up. Not because the deal doesn’t make sense, but…
I’ve been tracking solid-state battery announcements for years now, and the gap between what manufacturers promise and what they actually deliver keeps getting wider. Top Gear’s latest deep-dive on next-generation EV tech finally puts some honest timelines on the table, and they’re not what most prospective buyers want to hear. Here’s what you need to…
Tesla announces €1 billion battery investment at Grünheide, but admits European production isn't economical. We examine the timing and history of broken promises.
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…
New spy shots from Germany show the next-generation BMW 3 Series and its electric i3 twin testing side-by-side, revealing subtle but distinct differences between the ICE and EV versions. Why it matters: BMW is taking a unified design approach across different platforms, making it harder than ever to spot an EV in the wild. The…
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…
Tesla has added a new Charging Calculator to its website, letting prospective buyers estimate how much they could save by switching from gas to electric. Why it matters: With federal EV tax credits now expired, Tesla is leaning hard on fuel savings to justify the switch. The Details By The Numbers Model 3 (50 miles/day):…
Tesla has rolled out its most aggressive year-end incentives on record, offering 0% APR financing for up to 72 months, $0-down leases, and free upgrades on inventory vehicles. Why it matters: This is Tesla self-funding the subsidies that taxpayers used to provide, as the company fights a Q4 demand vacuum created by the September 30…
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