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Cadillac Optiq 2026: First GM EV with Native Tesla NACS Port
2026 Cadillac Optiq compact crossover is first GM electric vehicle equipped with a native North American Charging Standard (NACS) port from Tesla.
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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European EV Sales Surge as Plug-In Hybrids Lead the Charge in May 2025
Europe’s electric vehicle (EV) market gained momentum in May 2025, with new-car registrations climbing 1.9% to 1.11 million units, according to the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association. This uptick, driven by robust demand for plug-in hybrids and battery-electric cars, signals a shifting landscape for EV owners and enthusiasts amid global trade tensions and growing competition. The…
Ford
Ford’s New Four-Day Office Mandate Signals Shift for Workforce
Starting September 1, 2025, Ford Motor Company will require most of its global salaried workforce to return to the office four days a week, a move aimed at boosting performance as the automaker accelerates its electric vehicle (EV) ambitions. Announced to employees on Wednesday, this policy reflects Ford’s push to foster collaboration and compete in…
Cadillac
Cadillac Celestiq First Deliveries Mark Ultra-Luxury EV Milestone
On Tuesday, June 23, 2025, Cadillac delivered its first Celestiq, a hand-built electric sedan that signals a bold step into the ultra-luxury EV market. Priced from $340,000, the Celestiq was handed over at General Motors’ Global Technical Center in Warren, Michigan, showcasing Cadillac’s ambition to rival European giants like Rolls-Royce and Bentley with American craftsmanship…
Lucid
Lucid Pushes for EV Tax Credit Extension to Boost Small Brands Through 2026
Lucid Motors is advocating for the $7,500 EV tax credit to remain in place for emerging automakers through 2026, arguing it levels the playing field against established brands. Interim CEO Marc Winterhoff emphasized fairness, noting that legacy manufacturers have long benefited from the incentive. This comes as Lucid ramps up production of its new Gravity…
Model Y
Car Carrier Sinks in Pacific Ocean After Blaze Linked to Electric Vehicle Cargo
A dramatic incident unfolded in the Pacific Ocean late Monday when the Morning Midas, a car carrier transporting electric vehicles (EVs), sank after a fire raged on its deck for weeks. The 600-foot-long vessel, which had been adrift since June 3, succumbed to heavy weather and sank approximately 400 miles off the Alaska coast. This…
Model 3
2026 Kia EV4: Affordable Electric Sedan Targets Tesla Model 3 with 330-Mile Range
The 2026 Kia EV4, the brand’s first global electric sedan, is set to challenge the Tesla Model 3 with a compelling mix of range, affordability, and modern design. Priced at approximately $31,000 in Korea, the EV4 offers up to 330 miles of range and hits U.S. shores in early 2026, aiming to make electric vehicles…
Tesla
Tesla Ordered to Clear 200+ Vehicles from Detroit Mall Lot, Raising Zoning Questions
On June 19, 2025, over 200 Tesla vehicles, including dozens of Cybertrucks, were removed from Hunter’s Square shopping center in Farmington Hills, Michigan, following a court order citing zoning violations. The decision, reported by Crain’s Detroit Business, highlights tensions between urban planning and the operational needs of electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers, raising questions about how…
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