Articles By Guy O'Brien

Guy O'Brien

Guy O’Brien is an enterprise sales and marketing leader with over 25 years of experience building high-performing teams and driving revenue growth across SaaS, capital markets, and B2B services. At Xcelerate Auto, Guy leads go-to-market strategy, enterprise partnerships, and finance operations, helping expand EV adoption through innovative fleet leasing and warranty solutions.

Before joining Xcelerate, Guy held multiple executive leadership roles and founded his own firm, gaining broad experience across SaaS, automotive, and financial services. He has advised organizations in the U.S. and internationally on sales enablement, CRM optimization, and go-to-market strategy, with a consistent focus on helping companies scale during high-growth phases. Guy is known for blending strategic vision with hands-on execution, creating performance-driven cultures where accountability, clarity, and coaching drive results. Based in Colorado, he is passionate about advancing sustainable mobility and building systems that make EV ownership more accessible for businesses and drivers alike.

Tesla's New Robotaxi Hub Signals Something Bigger Than Autonomous Driving

By Guy O'Brien | June 22, 2026 | 5 Minutes

Tesla's new 35,000-square-foot robotaxi hub in Irving, Texas reveals a bigger story. This isn't j...

Tesla “Won” the Quarter… So Why Does It Feel Weak?

By Guy O'Brien | April 8th, 2026 | 5 Minutes

Tesla reclaimed the EV lead, but rising inventory and uneven demand reveal a bigger shift. Here’s...

Rivian Raises $300 Million Following Autonomous Driving Milestone with Uber

By Guy O'Brien | May 20, 2026 | 5 Minutes

Rivian secured a $300 million investment from an Uber-affiliated entity following a major autonom...

Tesla Ownership: The Experience Everyone Talks About… and the Parts They Don’t

By Guy O'Brien | April 29, 2026 | 5 Minutes

Thinking about owning a Tesla? Here’s the real ownership experience, including maintenance, repai...

Your EV Doesn’t Change at 50,000 Miles. Your Financial Risk Does.

By Guy O'Brien | March 2, 2026 | 6 minutes

Your EV doesn’t change at 50,000 miles. Your financial risk does. Understand what factory coverag...

The Used EV Boom: Why Timing Matters More Than Price in 2026

By 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...

Rivian Ownership: Premium Product, Growing Service Reality

By Guy O'Brien | February 1st, 2026 | 6 minutes

Rivian ownership delivers a premium driving experience, but service access, repair timelines, and...

Ford’s $30,000 Electric Truck Platform: A Reset for Affordable EVs

By Guy O'Brien | February 17, 2026 | 6 minutes

Ford’s $30,000 electric truck launches on the new UEV platform, using LFP batteries, structural b...