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How A 217,500-Mile Tesla Model 3 Battery Compares To One With 3,000 Miles

Both Teslas are three years old, so this is a good look at how mileage affects battery degradation.

By Mack Hogan

Apr 19 -

Lucid Air Review After 26,000 Miles: More Range, But Also A Huge Downside

Thanks to OTA updates, it’s finally the car it was supposed to be from the get-go. On the money front, however, things aren't ideal.

By Iulian Dnistran

Apr 15 -

This Tesla Model S Was Bricked After Sitting For Six Months. Here’s How It Was Revived

Yes, it has a manual release for the hood. But after 450,000 miles, it was so corroded that it snapped.

By Iulian Dnistran

Apr 1 -

Chevy Equinox EV 20,000-Mile Review: Great Family Car, Buggy Software

The Equinox EV is one of the greatest-value cars on the market right now. Here’s what this owner thinks of it after 20,000 miles.

By Iulian Dnistran

Mar 31 -

This Hyundai Ioniq 5 Has Over 400,000 Miles. Here’s What Broke

It's an impressive feat for any car, but with one big catch.

By Iulian Dnistran

Mar 28 -

Tesla Model Y Battery Degradation After 100,000 Miles: A Surprising Result

Despite having fewer than 100,000 miles on the clock, this Tesla is a bit of an outlier in terms of range losses.

By Iulian Dnistran

Mar 27 -

California's EV Carpool Lane Stickers May Go Away. Would It Be So Bad?

EVs may no longer get free access to the carpool lane after September. Here's why that may end up being a good thing.

By Mack Hogan

Mar 17 -

They Were Orphaned By Fisker. A Humble Shop In The Bronx Keeps Them Running

The Fisker Ocean is getting a new life as a rideshare car in New York City. Meet the shop that handles the largest fleet of them anywhere.

By Raphael Orlove

Mar 17 -

This Tesla Model 3 Has 216,000 Miles. Here’s How Much Its Battery Degraded

It racked up an impressive number of miles in just three years. So is it toast?

By Iulian Dnistran

Mar 4 -

A Tesla Model 3 Slow-Charged In -15 Degree Temperatures. Here’s How It Went

Can a Level 1 charger top up the batteries after a freezing night outside?

By Iulian Dnistran

Feb 8 -

Chevrolet Equinox EV Winter Range Tested In Freezing Temps. It Didn’t Go Well

It was -6 Fahrenheit when this owner set out with a full charge. Not ideal conditions for maximizing range.

By Iulian Dnistran

Jan 30 -

A Tesla Model 3 Was Deep Frozen At -16 Degrees, Then Charged. Here’s How It Went

The facelifted Model 3 was left outside in the freezing Canadian winter for roughly six hours before heading off to a Supercharger.

By Iulian Dnistran

Jan 22 -

2024 Kia EV6 Long-Term Test: Let's Talk Winter Range And Performance

There are things my EV6 does exceptionally well when the temperatures get low, even in chilly upstate New York. But the range hit is real.

By Patrick George

Jan 21 -

Tesla Model 3 Left On Overnight In Freezing Canada: Here's The Energy It Lost

If you’re wondering how much time you could survive in an EV while stranded during winter, this video might provide you with an answer.

By Iulian Dnistran

Jan 18 -

Tesla Model 3 Owner Reveals Surprising LFP Battery Degradation After 110,000 Miles

The car has been regularly DC fast charged to 100%, but the degradation level is minimal.

By Iulian Dnistran

Jan 10 -

Polestar 2 After 100,000 Miles: Owner Reveals Battery Degradation, Maintenance Issues

He’s not selling it, that’s for sure.

By Iulian Dnistran

Dec 23 2024 -

Volkswagen ID.Buzz Winter Road Trip: ‘A Total Train Wreck’

It’s not necessarily the car’s fault, though. Here’s why.

By Iulian Dnistran

Dec 22 2024 -

Tesla Cybertruck After 50,000 Miles: Owner Details Issues, Charging Costs

This is the highest-mileage Cybertruck in the world, supposedly.

By Iulian Dnistran

Dec 14 2024 -

How To Maximize Your Electric Car's Range In Cold Winter Weather

Electric cars are known for losing efficiency in the winter. However, there are many ways to recuperate these losses.

By Andrew Lambrecht

Dec 9 2024 -

Non-Tesla EV Roadtrips 'Sucked' Last Year. Now, They're ‘Dramatically’ Better

Is having access to the Tesla Supercharger network really such a big deal? This YouTuber set out to find out.

By Iulian Dnistran

Dec 7 2024 -

Fisker Ocean Owner Review: $69,012 To $13,500 In One Year

Fisker owners have to deal with massive financial losses, an unfinished car and plenty of unfulfilled promises.

By Mack Hogan

Dec 2 2024 -

Rivian R1T Tows Big Rig Out Of The Mud To Save The Day

When the towing company and the truck driver are out of options, an electric pickup comes to the rescue.

By Iulian Dnistran

Nov 26 2024 -

‘Terrible’: Rivian’s Longest-Range EV Tested For Its Road-Tripping Abilities

The refreshed Rivian R1T with the Max Pack battery has an EPA rating of 420 miles on a full charge.

By Iulian Dnistran

Nov 25 2024 -

Fisker Ocean One-Year Owner Review: It Still Works Great After 11,000 Miles

With barely used Ocean EVs selling for under $30,000, would you be tempted to get a car from a bankrupt automaker?

By Iulian Dnistran

Nov 16 2024 -