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 April 20, 2025, a Wall Street Journal editorial revealed Washington state’s proposed tax on Tesla’s carbon emission credits, a policy that has sparked intense debate among electric vehicle (EV) enthusiasts and policymakers. Introduced by Olympia Democrats, the legislation aims to siphon profits from Tesla’s environmental credits—a vital revenue stream for the EV leader. Critics…
On April 21, 2025, Saudi Aramco, the world’s largest oil company, announced a groundbreaking joint development agreement with Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer BYD to explore new energy vehicle technologies. The deal, signed through Aramco’s subsidiary Saudi Aramco Technologies Company (SATC), marks a significant step in the kingdom’s push toward cleaner mobility, aligning with its…
As Tesla (TSLA) approaches its first-quarter earnings on April 22, 2025, the electric vehicle (EV) giant faces mounting pressure from analysts, investors, and a volatile market. A 15% price target cut by Barclays and warnings from Wedbush Securities’ Dan Ives about CEO Elon Musk’s role in the Trump administration have sent Tesla stock tumbling 4%…
On April 20, 2025, Tesla Europe’s booth at the Elmia Car Show in Sweden drew massive crowds, achieving a new Swedish record with more than 800 test rides in a single day. According to Tom Sjötun, a verified user on X, the event showcased Tesla’s growing influence in the European electric vehicle (EV) market, with…
On April 20, 2025, Sawyer Merritt, a prominent Tesla commentator with 870K followers on X, shared a detailed list of investor questions slated for Tesla’s Q1 2025 earnings call, scheduled for Tuesday. The post, which garnered significant attention, reflects the priorities of both retail and institutional investors, representing a combined $1.14 billion worth of Tesla…
On April 19, 2025, Carwow issued a correction to its latest electric vehicle (EV) comparison video, admitting an editorial error in its initial verdict. The updated review now confirms the Tesla Model Y as the winner over the BYD Sealion, reversing the original claim that favored the Chinese-made EV. “Our video editor made a mistake…
Tesla has delayed the U.S. production launch of a more affordable version of its best-selling Model Y electric SUV, sources familiar with the matter have revealed. The rollout of this lower-cost vehicle, internally codenamed E41, was initially set for the first half of 2025 but has been pushed back to a window spanning the third…
A proposed class-action lawsuit filed in California accuses Tesla of deliberately inflating odometer readings in its electric vehicles (EVs) to prematurely expire warranties and avoid repair costs, raising serious questions about the automaker’s software-driven mileage tracking system. The case, led by plaintiff Nyree Hinton, claims Tesla’s odometer algorithms misrepresent actual distances travele
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