DEALS

All Coverage

The full firehose — every story on EVXL, newest first. Breaking news, deep dives, reviews, and the deals ticker archive.

1,958
Articles
115
Beats covered
2
Reporters on beat
Jul 25
Last updated
Sort
China's BYD has overtaken Tesla as the world's best-selling maker of electric cars. In the final quarter of last year, BYD, backed by Warren Buffett, sold 526,409 fully electric vehicles, outpacing Tesla's 484,507.
BYD

Chinese EV Giant BYD Aims to Bypass EU Tariffs Through Turkish Factory

According to a report from the Polish Economic Institute (PIE), Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer BYD is planning to export 75,000 electric cars annually to the EU market from its factory in Turkey. This move appears to be a strategic attempt to circumvent tariffs imposed by the European Commission on Chinese EV imports, as reported by…

Cybertruck

Tesla Axes Cheapest Cybertruck, Hikes Prices on Remaining Models

Tesla has made significant changes to its Cybertruck lineup, according to a report from Jalopnik. The electric vehicle manufacturer has discontinued its entry-level rear-wheel drive (RWD) model and substantially increased prices on the remaining variants. Cybertruck’s New Price Floor The most affordable Cybertruck option, previously priced at $60,990, has been removed from Tesla’s offerings. This…

Volvo

Breathe Battery Technologies: Revolutionizing EV Charging with Software

Electric vehicle (EV) charging times have long been a point of contention for potential adopters. UK startup Breathe Battery Technologies is addressing this issue head-on with an innovative software solution that promises to significantly improve charging performance without requiring hardware modifications, according to Forbes. The Power of Software in Battery Management Dr. Ian Campbell, CEO…

Tesla Model Y: Tampa's New Taxi Trend
California

Tesla’s California Sales Slump Signals EV Market Challenges

Tesla, the electric vehicle giant, is facing headwinds in California. According to Reuters, Tesla’s car registrations in the Golden State dropped 24% in the second quarter of 2024, marking the third consecutive quarter of declining sales in this crucial market. EV Demand Softens Amid Economic Pressures The slump in Tesla’s California registrations points to broader…

Tesla

EU Imposes Tariffs on Chinese-Made EVs, Igniting Trade Tensions

Reuters reports that the European Union is set to impose tariffs of up to 37.6% on electric vehicles (EVs) imported from China, marking the EU’s largest trade case to date. This move, aimed at leveling the playing field for European automakers, has sparked concerns about potential retaliation from Beijing and its impact on the global…

Ford's Turbulent Times: Shares Dip Amid EV Struggles and Labor Uncertainty
Ford

Ford CEO Praises U.S. Policies for Leveling the EV Playing Field

Ford Motor Company CEO Jim Farley expressed growing optimism about the automaker’s ability to produce electric vehicles (EVs) profitably in the U.S., thanks to supportive government policies, reports Axios. This development is crucial as Ford, the second-largest EV brand in the U.S., navigates the competitive landscape dominated by Tesla. Boosting Confidence with Government Support Farley…

Tesla

Transportation Secretary Defends EV Incentives in House Hearing

The Daily Beast reports that Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg vigorously defended electric vehicle (EV) incentives during a recent House Oversight Committee hearing. The Secretary faced off against Republican representatives who questioned the cost and necessity of EV tax rebates. Buttigieg’s Powerful Rebuttal When Rep. Aaron Bean (R-FL) suggested that EV tax rebates “were just too…

AdvertisementLEADERBOARD · 970 × 250
— The EVXL Briefing · Free

The EV industry moves fast. Stay ahead of it.

One email with the EV news that matters — Tesla, Rivian, BYD, and everything in between, straight from the newsroom. No spam, no fluff.

1,900+
Articles published
60+
Brands & beats
2022
Covering EVs since
100%
Independent
Get The Briefing The EV news that matters
Subscribe