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Porsche

Porsche Shutters China Charging Network, Dismantling the Premium Experience That Justified Its Prices

I’ve been tracking Porsche’s China collapse for months, and this move crystallizes what’s really happening. The German luxury automaker is shutting down its proprietary “Premium Charging” network across China starting March 2026, eliminating roughly 200 fast-charging stations that were supposed to differentiate the Porsche EV ownership experience from competitors. The company’s spin is predictable

Haye KestelooDec 23

Trump’s Tariffs Threaten EV Price Hikes, but Tesla and VW Gain Edge with U.S. Production

F-150 Lightning

VW ID Buzz Cancelled for 2026 as Dealers Slash $25K Off Remaining Stock

I watched Volkswagen announce the ID Buzz as America’s nostalgic EV savior. Now, after one model year and fewer than 5,000 sales, dealers are telling customers it’s over while VW insists it might come back someday. Here’s what you need to know: VW confirmed to Carscoops they won’t produce 2026 ID Buzz models for the…

Haye KestelooDec 19

BYD

VW ID.Cross Spotted Undisguised, But ‘Affordable’ EV Is Still 18 Months Away While BYD Dominates

We’ve reported on Volkswagen’s “affordable EV” promises for years now, and I’ve learned to translate corporate timelines into reality. When VW says the ID.Cross is coming “mid-2026,” I hear “maybe late 2026, if nothing else goes wrong at a company that just posted a €1.3 billion quarterly loss.” New spy photos from Auto Express show…

Haye KestelooDec 17

Tesla

Tesla’s Grünheide Battery Promise Returns: Real Investment or PR Rescue?

Tesla announces €1 billion battery investment at Grünheide, but admits European production isn't economical. We examine the timing and history of broken promises.

Haye KestelooDec 16

F-150 Lightning

EV Transition ‘Unraveling’? No, Legacy Automaker Strategies Are Failing

I’ve been covering the EV transition for years, and this week’s headlines declaring the electric revolution is “unraveling” miss the point entirely. What we’re actually watching is the predictable collapse of subsidy-dependent strategies by legacy automakers who never figured out how to build affordable EVs without government life support. The carnage is staggering. Bloomberg reports…

Haye KestelooDec 16

Audi

Audi E5 Sportback China Price Sparks European Buyer Fury

A viral YouTube video exposing the Audi E5 Sportback’s €40,000 ($47,000) China price tag has ignited outrage among European buyers. Why it matters: German consumers are learning they pay at least double for equivalent Audi EVs built in their own country. The Details By The Numbers EVXL’s Take This viral moment exposes the uncomfortable reality…

Haye KestelooDec 15

BMW Mulls Chinese-Style Range Extenders For X5 And 7-Series As China Sales Crater

Tesla

EU Waters Down 2035 Combustion Ban, Greenlights Hybrids Beyond Deadline

The European Union will soften its 2035 ban on new petrol and diesel cars, allowing plug-in hybrids to continue beyond the deadline, a senior MEP confirmed Friday. Why it matters: The reversal guts Europe’s flagship climate policy just as Chinese competitors flood the continent with affordable EVs. The Details By The Numbers EVXL’s Take This…

Haye KestelooDec 12

Tesla

Changan Expands European Push With Deepal EVs in Italy and Spain

Chinese automaker Changan Automobile is launching its Deepal electric SUVs in Italy and Spain as part of a major European expansion. Why it matters: This marks the second wave of Chinese EV brands entering Southern Europe, where interest in pure electrics has historically lagged. The Details By The Numbers EVXL’s Take Changan’s timing is notable.…

Haye KestelooDec 12

Germany

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