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.

Beyond the Claim: How XCare Combines Human Empathy and AI Accuracy to Protect EV Owners

By Guy O'Brien | October 22, 2025 | 4 minutes

Beyond the policy: Discover how XCare combines human intelligence, data analysis, and empathy to ...

The EV Warranty Horror Story You Can Actually Avoid

By 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. ...

The EV Repair Crisis: Why Service Appointments Take 2–6 Weeks Right Now

By Guy O'Brien | December 5, 2025 | 5 minutes

EV owners are facing long service delays this winter. Learn why repair appointments are backed up...

EV Demand Is Down, and That’s the Best News Used EV Buyers Have Had in Years

By Guy O'Brien | December 11, 2025 | 5 minutes

EV demand is down, but that’s great news for used EV buyers. Prices are softening, data is strong...

The EV Doom Loop Is Fake: Here’s What’s Actually Happening Behind the Scenes

By Guy O'Brien | December 17, 2025 | 4.5 mins

Headlines claim EV demand is collapsing. The data shows a normal market correction, stronger used...

Tesla Battery Drive Unit ESA vs XCare: Which EV Warranty is Better?

By Guy O'Brien | December 19, 2025 | 6 minutes

Compare Tesla's new Battery ESA to XCare Battery & Drive Unit Protection. Learn about coverage li...

The $4,000 Used EV Tax Credit Ends September 30: Why Now Is the Smartest Time to Buy a Used EV with XCare

By Guy O'Brien | 09/23/25 | 4 mins

EV tax credits and incentives explained federal & state programs, the $4,000 used-EV credit, elig...

Your EV behaves differently in cold weather. Here’s why the range drops and how you can prepare for winter driving.

By Guy O'Brien | November 29th, 2025 | 4.5 mins

EV range drops in winter due to battery chemistry and increased energy use. Learn why every EV lo...