Electric Vehicle Blog
An Xcelerate Auto PublicationRivian Ownership: Premium Product, Growing Service Reality
Guy O'Brien | February 1st, 2026 | 6 minutes
Rivian ownership delivers a premium driving experience, but service access, repair timelines, and downtime shape long-term ownership more than buyers expect.
The Hidden Cost of Owning a Rivian
Guy O'Brien | January 17, 2026 | 4 mins
Autonomy Isn’t the Story, Access Is
Guy O'Brien | January 12, 2026 | 4.5 mins
Rivian Isn’t for Everyone and That’s Why It Works
Guy O'Brien | January 9, 2026 | 5 minutes
Ford Isn’t Abandoning EVs: It’s Fixing a Broken Strategy
Guy O'Brien | December 30, 2025 | 6 minutes
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EV Adoption
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...
Government Incentives and Policies for Electric Vehicles: What You Need to Know
Gail Alfar | 08/15/2024 | 2 mins
Discover how government incentives in the USA can save you money on electric vehicles. Learn abou...
Electric Vehicles: How Much Do They Really Impact the Grid?
by Katherine Robinson | 07/22/2024 | 3 mins
Discover the impact of electric vehicles on power grids and explore solutions for a sustainable ...
The Electric Vehicle Revolution: A Shift Towards a Sustainable Future
Gail Alfar | 06/10/2024 | 4 mins
Explore the booming electric vehicle market in 2023, marked by over one million EV purchases in ...
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
Milad Davoodi | 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
Milad Davoodi | 12/19/2023 | 3 min
XCare EV Protection now offers battery & drive unit coverage for EVs under 7 years old or under 1...
Xcelerate’s History Leading Up to Offices in McKinney and Unveiling of XCare
Gail Alfar | 09/8/2023 | 3 mins
Explore the history of Xcelerate Auto, from enabling Tesla Roadster ownership in Texas to becomin...
EV Ownership
Rivian Ownership: Premium Product, Growing Service Reality
Guy O'Brien | February 1st, 2026 | 6 minutes
Rivian ownership delivers a premium driving experience, but service access, repair timelines, and...
The Hidden Cost of Owning a Rivian
Guy O'Brien | January 17, 2026 | 4 mins
Rivian ownership goes beyond performance and range. Learn how repair complexity, depreciation, an...
Rivian Isn’t for Everyone and That’s Why It Works
Guy O'Brien | January 9, 2026 | 5 minutes
Rivian isn’t built for everyone. Here’s why that focus on real-world use, durability, and ownersh...
The EV Warranty Horror Story You Can Actually Avoid
Guy O'Brien | October 31, 2025 | 3.5 mins
It’s Halloween and the real scares aren’t ghosts or goblins. They’re out-of-warranty EV repairs. ...