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.
On May 14, 2025, Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer Xpeng revealed the next-generation P7, a sleek coupe sedan internally codenamed E29, marking a significant update to its iconic sports sedan lineup. This facelift, the first major refresh since the P7’s debut in April 2020, aims to solidify Xpeng’s position in the competitive EV market with…
Nissan Motor Co., once a pioneer in electric vehicles with the Leaf, reported a staggering $4.5 billion net loss for fiscal 2024, its worst financial performance in 25 years, prompting a drastic restructuring plan. Bloomberg reported that the Japanese automaker is grappling with an outdated lineup, declining U.S. sales, and looming tariffs, raising questions about…
A recent drone flyover at Tesla’s Giga Texas facility has sparked intrigue among electric vehicle (EV) enthusiasts, capturing footage of two mysterious covered Tesla vehicles undergoing road tests. Shared on social media by longtime Giga Texas observer Joe Tegtmeyer, the video offers a rare glimpse into Tesla’s ongoing development efforts as the company ramps up…
Toyota has introduced the bZ Woodland, a new outdoor-focused electric SUV set to join its bZ lineup in the U.S. by early 2026. Designed for adventure seekers, this larger sibling to the bZ EV combines rugged capability with electric efficiency, offering features like a 260-mile range and a 3,500-pound towing capacity. A Bigger, Bolder bZ…
J.P. Morgan Chase increased its stake in Tesla by 9.5% (or 3.43 million shares) in the first quarter of 2025, according to its latest 13F filing with the SEC. The asset manager held 39,415,548 shares in Tesla as of March 31, 2025, a position worth approximately $13.7 billion. This move underscores J.P. Morgan’s continued confidence…
Mazda has announced plans to adopt Tesla’s North American Charging Standard (NACS) Supercharger system in both the United States and its home market of Japan. This move positions Mazda among the first Japanese automakers to embrace NACS in Japan, following Sony Honda Mobility’s Afeela brand, and promises faster, more reliable charging for its electric vehicle…
Redwood Materials, a leader in electric vehicle (EV) battery recycling, has welcomed Mark Westfall, a former Tesla engineer with a decade of experience, to its team. This strategic hire, announced on LinkedIn, strengthens Redwood’s mission to create a sustainable energy ecosystem by recycling and refining battery materials for new EVs, a process already supplying Tesla’s…
The Ford F-150 Lightning has reclaimed the top spot in the U.S. electric pickup market, surpassing the Tesla Cybertruck in registrations for March and the first quarter of 2025, according to S&P Global Mobility. With 2,598 registrations in March compared to the Cybertruck’s 2,170, and 7,913 for Q1 against 7,126, Ford’s workhorse is gaining traction…
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