Electric Vehicle Blog

An Xcelerate Auto Publication

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 downtime shape long-term ownership more than buyers expect.

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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

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. ...