Electric Vehicle Blog
An Xcelerate Auto Publication
Are EV Batteries Lasting Longer Than We Thought? What Recent Data Reveals About Degradation
Guy O'Brien | August 3, 2026 | 6 minutes
New real-world data reported by The Wall Street Journal reveals modern EV batteries retain 95% range after 5 years, with replacement rates under 0.3%.
What's It Really Like to Own an EV Every Day? A Real-World Owner's Guide
Guy O'Brien | August 3, 2026 | 6 minutes
Rivian Raises $300 Million Following Autonomous Driving Milestone with Uber
Guy O'Brien | May 20, 2026 | 5 Minutes
Tesla Ownership: The Experience Everyone Talks About… and the Parts They Don’t
Guy O'Brien | April 29, 2026 | 5 Minutes
Tesla's New Robotaxi Hub Signals Something Bigger Than Autonomous Driving
Guy O'Brien | June 22, 2026 | 5 Minutes
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EV Adoption
What Should You Know Before Buying Your First EV?
Guy O'Brien | November 5, 2026 | 16 minutes
Buying your first EV? Learn how to evaluate charging, range, battery health, warranties, ownershi...
Carvana Isn't Just Investing in Slate. It's Investing in the Next EV Buyer.
Guy O'Brien | June 12, 2026 | 5 Minutes
Carvana’s stake in Slate Auto shows why distribution, digital retail, and the post-sale ownership...
The Used EV Boom: Why Timing Matters More Than Price in 2026
Guy O'Brien | March 23, 2026 | 5 Minutes
Used EV demand is surging in 2026, but pricing and timing matter more than ever. Learn when to bu...
The $4,000 Used EV Tax Credit Ends September 30: Why Now Is the Smartest Time to Buy a Used EV with XCare
Guy O'Brien | 09/23/25 | 4 mins
EV tax credits and incentives explained federal & state programs, the $4,000 used-EV credit, elig...
Company
Xcelerate Auto Partners with Service Payment Plan (SPP) to Launch Interest-Free Payment Plan Options for XCare EV Protection, Expanding Access to Comprehensive EV Warranty Coverage
Xcelerate Team | 11/14/2024 | 3 min
Xcelerate Auto Partners with Service Payment Plan to Launch Interest-Free Payment Plan for XCare ...
Unleashing Cybertruck's Full Potential: The UP INVINCIBLE® Line and Xcelerate's Financing
Gail Alfar | 08/5/2024 | 3 mins
Discover the ultimate Cybertruck upgrades with Unplugged Performance's UP INVINCIBLE® line and X...
Xcelerate Auto Releases XCare Battery and Drive Unit Coverage for Electric Vehicles
Xcelerate Team | 12/19/2023 | 3 min
XCare EV Protection now offers battery & drive unit coverage for EVs under 7 years old or under 1...
Why We Created an Extended Warranty for the Tesla/EV Community
Xcelerate Team | 07/10/2023 | 3 min
Our team at Xcelerate think it is very important that everyone understands why we created XCare E...
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