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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…
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.…
BMW, Toyota, and 65 other auto industry signatories are urging the European Commission to abandon mandatory EV purchase targets for corporate fleets, reports Reuters. Why it matters: Corporate fleets represent 50-60% of all new car sales in the EU, making this a make-or-break policy battle ahead of Brussels’ December 16 announcement. The Details By The…
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…
Mercedes-AMG just poached the man who built Porsche’s flagship EV to lead its performance division. Why it matters: Stefan Weckbach will oversee AMG’s electric transition, including a new GT sedan designed to compete directly against the Taycan he created. The Details Weckbach’s Track Record What Weckbach Inherits at AMG EVXL’s Take This hire tells you…
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…
Morgan Stanley’s new automotive analyst just declared open season on EV startups. The investment bank downgrades Lucid and Rivian to Sell, warns ‘EV winter’ will last into 2026 as post-subsidy demand collapses, reports Barron’s. GM was upgraded to Buy. Why it matters: The call validates what EVXL has warned about for months: the post-subsidy EV…
Mercedes-Benz has unveiled the all-electric 2027 GLB, bringing 800-volt architecture and up to 392 miles of WLTP range to its compact seven-seat SUV. Why it matters: This marks Mercedes’ most affordable entry point into its next-generation EV lineup, replacing the outgoing EQB. The Details By The Numbers GLB250+ (RWD) GLB350 4Matic (AWD) Shared Specs EVXL’s…
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