From Tesla To Toyota: How Software Is Hitting Reset On Cars The real war for the future of the car isn't even about batteries—it's about code. That is, if car companies can actually pull it off. By Andrew Lambrecht Apr 4 -
Coasting Vs. Regenerative Braking: What Saves EV Range The Most? I drove the Volkswagen ID. Buzz in coasting and regen modes. There’s a winner, but it’s not that straightforward. By Suvrat Kothari Mar 25 -
How To Convert Conflicting EV Range Test Cycles: EPA, WLTP, CLTC While there's no perfect way to calculate EPA range from other standards, our guide gives you a rule of thumb. By Eric Loveday Jan 13 -
First-Time Electric Car Driver? Here's What You Need To Know Buying your first EV is a change. And as with any change in life, there’s an initial adjustment period and some apprehension. By Ty Duffy Dec 2 2024 -
What Is One-Pedal Driving In An EV And Why Does It Matter? Electric vehicles drive very similarly to combustion cars, but what happens when you lift off the accelerator is quite different. By Andrei Nedelea Dec 2 2024 -
How Cold Winter Weather Affects Electric Cars (And What To Do About It) Switching from an ICE vehicle to an EV will require additional care when winter arrives. Here's what to watch out for. By Andrei Nedelea Dec 1 2024 -
How To Prep Your Electric Car For Long-Term Parking Or Storage What’s the best way to store an EV for a few weeks or months? By Ty Duffy Nov 1 2024 -
These States Charge Extra Fees To Register EVs And PHEVs 39 states charge additional fees beyond the standard car registration for an EV, ranging from $50 to $400. By Ty Duffy Oct 29 2024 -
How Does An Extended-Range Electric Vehicle Work? Also known as range extenders, or EREVs for short, these electric vehicles trade some battery capacity for an onboard generator. By Andrei Nedelea Oct 28 2024 -
Your EV Has A Max Charging Rate. Here's Why It May Not Charge So Fast Want to understand why one EV charges faster than another one? Let's dig into how charging curves work and other factors. By Andrew Lambrecht Oct 1 2024 -
You Can Live With Less DC Fast Charging. Here's How Level 1 and Level 2 charging is cheaper and easier on our electrical grid. Here's how you can do that, even without charging at home. By Kevin Williams Aug 19 2024 -
Electric Vs. Electrified: No, Your Toyota Prius Isn't An 'EV' Automakers use some confusing terms to describe their vehicles. Here's what you need to know. By Mack Hogan Aug 12 2024 -
How To Power Your House With An Electric Car Having an EV with V2L capability is the first step in the process of providing power for a home. By Chris Teague Jul 23 2024 -
What Is Lithium And Why Is It Vital For Electric Cars? The supply chain behind the lithium that ends up in your EV’s battery pack is in full expansion and changing every year. By Andrei Nedelea Jul 23 2024 -
How To Maximize An Electric Car's Highway Range Follow these few simple tips to max out your EV range on the highway. By Ty Duffy Jul 18 2024 -
So You Just Got Trapped In Your EV With Electronic Door Latches: What To Do Most electric vehicles have electronic door release mechanisms that need power, but there is a workaround. By Andrei Nedelea Jul 4 2024 -
Why 'Zonal Architectures' Are The Next Big Thing In EV Design It’s the new buzzword in town for software-defined cars. Let us demystify it for you. By Suvrat Kothari Jul 1 2024 -
12-Volt Batteries On Electric Cars: Everything You Need To Know You may have asked yourself a very valid question about the need for a 12-volt battery in an EV built around a large battery pack. By Andrei Nedelea Jun 28 2024 -
Beat The Heat: Best EV Charging Practices For Summer Gosh, it’s hot again. But with these charging tips, your EV doesn’t have to sweat it. By Suvrat Kothari Jun 17 2024 -
Are Electric Cars Reliable? In general EV reliability is rather low, but so are maintenance costs. And as automakers learn from early EVs, there are more reliable models hitting the market. By Eric Loveday Jun 14 2024 -
EVs With The Highest Claimed Charging Power: Hummer, Silverado And Lucid Air If you’re looking to buy a brand-new EV and you want the one that promises to charge the quickest, this post is for you. By Andrei Nedelea Jun 11 2024 -
Here Are The Cheapest EVs With Over 250 Miles Of Range There are more long range EVs on the market than ever, but are there any with affordable price tags? By Chris Teague Jun 5 2024 -
No, It's Not Safe To Cut An EV Charging Cable, So Stop Doing It Doing so could kill you. By Ty Duffy Jun 5 2024 -
How Much Does It Cost To Charge An Electric Car? It depends on a lot of factors, which we explain in detail here. By Ty Duffy May 29 2024 -
