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Haye Kesteloo

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.

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Subaru

2026 Subaru Uncharted Electric Crossover Set for Global Debut Next Week

Subaru of America plans to launch the Uncharted, a two-row electric crossover joining its U.S. lineup in 2026, with a global debut next week. This vehicle becomes the automaker’s third electric model available in the U.S., expanding options for drivers interested in all-electric adventure-ready SUVs. Subaru’s official press release emphasizes the compact crossover’s design for…

Volkswagen

Volkswagen ID.Buzz Struggles in US EV Market Due to High Costs and Design Issues

Volkswagen aimed to revive its iconic bus as the electric ID.Buzz to boost its presence in the American auto market, but high prices, production delays, and regulatory hurdles have limited its success. The vehicle, which draws on nostalgia from the 1960s counterculture era, arrived late and faced immediate challenges, including a recall that halted sales…

Lucid

Lucid Air Grand Touring Sets New Guinness World Record for Longest Single-Charge EV Drive

The electric vehicle (EV) industry celebrates a milestone as the Lucid Air Grand Touring shatters the Guinness World Record for the longest drive on a single charge. Covering 749 miles (1,205 kilometers) from St. Moritz to Munich without recharging, this achievement highlights the impressive range and efficiency of modern EVs. Posted by Sawyer Merritt on…

Michigan

Ford’s Michigan Battery Plant Secures Tax Credits, Boosting Affordable EV Production

In a last-minute reprieve, Ford Motor’s $3 billion battery factory in Marshall, Michigan, will retain federal tax credits despite a controversial budget bill, ensuring the production of cost-effective electric vehicle (EV) batteries, the carmaker announced this week. The NYT reports that Ford confirmed that tweaks to the bill’s language preserve incentives for the plant, which…

Semi

ArcBest’s Tesla Semi Pilot Signals Bright Future for Class 8 Electric Trucks

On July 9, 2025, ArcBest, a leading logistics provider, announced the successful completion of a pilot program testing a Tesla Semi in over-the-road freight operations, marking a significant step toward integrating Class 8 electric trucks into mainstream logistics. Conducted through its less-than-truckload carrier, ABF Freight, the pilot underscores ArcBest’s commitment to sustainable freight solu

Tesla’s German Sales Collapse 55% While BYD Surges in 2025
Bolt

LG Energy Solution’s Q2 2025 Profit Surges 152% on EV Battery Demand

South Korea’s LG Energy Solution (LGES), a leading supplier of electric vehicle (EV) batteries for giants like Tesla and General Motors, reported a remarkable 152% increase in its second-quarter operating profit for 2025, reaching 492 billion won ($360.94 million), according to Reuters. This surge, driven by heightened demand for EV batteries and strategic U.S. tax…

Mustang Mach-E

EV Sales Surge as $7,500 U.S. Tax Credit Nears September 30 Deadline

Electric vehicle (EV) sales are poised for a significant boost as automakers and dealers urge buyers to act before a $7,500 federal tax credit expires on September 30, 2025. With Congress set to eliminate the subsidy through recent tax and budget legislation, industry leaders anticipate a rush of purchases, followed by potential sales declines, reports…

BYD Recalls Nearly 97,000 EVs Over Potential Fire Risk
BYD

BYD’s New Brazil Factory to Boost Electric Vehicle Production by July 2025

Chinese electric vehicle giant BYD is set to launch its first assembly plant in Brazil this month, a strategic move to localize production and counter rising import tariffs in its largest foreign market. According to Reuters, the Bahia facility will assemble 50,000 electric vehicles in 2025, marking a significant step for BYD’s global expansion and…

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