EVPassport is an open electric vehicle charging platform created to make drivers’ lives less complicated while on the road. Tesla is also expanding the supercharging network.
What Happens If Your Tesla Runs out of Charge?
Electric vehicles like Tesla have a unique problem. What if you run out of charge on the side of the road? AAA might soon have a solution.
Electric Vehicles: What is the Federal Tax Credit?
Not all electric vehicles are eligible for a federal tax rebate, including all of the Tesla models. Once the manufacturer sells 200,000 vehicles, the tax credits disappear.
How Do You Tow an Electric Vehicle?
If your electric vehicle or Tesla is broken down on the side of the road, don’t call any old tow truck to rescue you. Your EV likely needs a flatbed tow truck.
What Happens When Your Electric Vehicle Runs out of Charge?
Can you call AAA to come charge your electric car like you would gas up a regular car? It isn’t quite as simple, but there are options like flatbed towing.
Tesla Electric Vehicle Charging: What Are Your Options?
Tesla has a variety of ways to charge your electric vehicle. Some of those are at public charging stations, while others can be for more personal use. If you are thinking of purchasing or leasing a Tesla and wondered about charging options, look no further! Tesla supercharger charging stations The Tesla supercharging station network is …
Can non-Tesla Electric Vehicles Charge at Tesla Charging Stations?
Can you drive your electric vehicle to a Tesla charging station for a charge even if it isn’t a Tesla? You can, but you need an adaptor. And you also can’t use a supercharger.
Electric Vehicle Charging Tips: Tesla or A Better Routeplanner?
Tesla and A Better Routeplanner will route you on your road trip, but is one of the apps superior to the other? That depends if you are trying to get there faster, or with fewer stops.
Amazon Can Now Install Your Electric Vehicle Charger
Looking for someone to install an electric vehicle charger in your home for your Tesla or Volkswagen? Amazon now offers the service, and you can buy the charger at the same time.
Tesla Model Y: What Is the Range for This Electric Vehicle?
The Tesla Model Y Long Range has an estimated range of 326 miles and the Model Y Performance version was an estimated 291 miles.
How Many Kilowatt Hours Does an Electric Car Use?
Thinking of purchasing an electric vehicle? Use these tools to help calculate how much it might cost to charge your new EV.
The Best Electric Vehicle Charging Solutions for Your Home
Charging your electric vehicle at home might take a bit of maneuvering at first, but there are solutions. Updated wall plugs, home chargers, or adapters should get you plugged in in no time.
How Much Does It Cost to Charge an Electric Vehicle at a Charging Station?
Charging your electric vehicle on the road is important as you get used to a gas-station-free life. There are many places to charge, with memberships ranging from free to $7.99.
The Best Electric Vehicle Chargers for Your Home
There are a variety of electric vehicle chargers on the market for your home. With brands like Siemens and Bosch, one of these should work.
Are There Any 4WD Electric Cars on the Market?
Electric cars are rising in popularity, and with a big push for more sustainable cars, almost every major manufacturer has worked towards releasing or creating their own electric vehicle to add to the market. Some people even theorize that electric cars will inevitably become the norm, pushing gasoline-powered cars to the back-burner to be appreciated …
Which Electric Vehicle Brands Are Offering Free Charging Subscriptions?
While the world moves toward an all-electric future, some brands are offering free charging with the purchase of a new electric vehicle. Volkswagen, Nissan, and Hyundai lead the way.
How Much Does It Cost to Charge an Electric Vehicle at Home?
Charging your electric vehicle is a necessity when you choose an EV over a gas-powered engine. You can plug in to a regular plug, or get your own Level 2 charger for faster charging.
Audi Is Done Building New Internal Combustion Engines – Electric Is Now the Way
If you’ve kept up with Audi’s recent push into the world of electric cars, this latest announcement won’t surprise you. While Audi isn’t going fully electric just yet, the brand just announced it wouldn’t build any brand-new internal combustion engines. While this seems like the obvious next step, it has a serious impact on other …
Volkswagen Power Day: What You Need to Know
Volkswagen held an Annual Press Conference this week to discuss the future of the brand and the move to electric. Check out what Herbert Diess discussed at Power Day.
Mini Cooper Announced That The Brand Will Be All-Electric After 2030
The Mini Cooper brand announced that the brand plans to release the last ICE vehicle in 2025, moving towards being fully electric for 2030. Mini isn’t the first company to announce such plans.
Top 5 New Electric Cars According to Edmunds
Making the switch to an all-electric vehicle can be exciting but also scary. The news features specials on electric vehicle crashes, fires, and sometimes even explosions, making it seem like a far more common problem than it is. In reality, there are a lot of very safe and reliable electric vehicles on the market, and …
What is Toyota Planning with the Toyota X Prologue Electric Vehicle?
Could Toyota x Prologue live up to its name and be the start of something new? Check out what we know so far about the jump into EVs.
President Biden Just Announced Plans to Replace the Entire U.S. Federal Fleet with Electric Vehicles
On Monday, President Joe Biden announced that he has big plans for both the auto industry and the country’s entire federal vehicle fleet. As part of his plan to invest in the American auto industry, get Americans back to work, and decrease the fleet’s fuel and maintenance costs, President Biden says that the fleet will …
The Biggest Tesla Complaints
There’s no denying that Tesla has become one of the most popular automotive brands in the country. Its cars are sleek. The tech is cool. And owning one means that you won’t be stopping to refuel at the pump anytime soon. But as enticing as all of that may be, Tesla does have some issues …
Let’s Hope Apple Car Batteries Don’t Spark Another ‘Batterygate’
Futuristic movies have given us a glimpse at flying self-driving cars. In recent years, there’s also been lots of interest in actual self-driving cars, albeit not the airborne variety. Though the flying version isn’t here yet, tech brand Apple plans to roll out a self-driving electric car by 2024. And its battery will be “next …
Don’t Be Fooled, This Isn’t Apple’s First Electric Car
If you’re into cars and have spent any amount of time on social media this past weekend, you’ve likely seen a video of an unusual 3D concept car with an Apple badge upfront. While it is no secret that Apple has been developing its first electric car, this concept certainly isn’t it. In the infamous …
Don’t Buy These Electric Vehicles if You Like Going Places
As battery technology becomes increasingly more advanced, electric vehicles are more enticing than ever. Additionally, you’re no longer just stuck with an electric sedan. Now you’ve got electric SUVs and sports cars as well. However, Consumer Reports recently retracted its recommendation of a crop of EVs from big-time manufacturers such as Porsche, Audi, Kia, and …
Are Electric Cars More Likely to Catch on Fire?
If you watch the news, chances are you’ve heard at least a few cases of electric cars or hybrid vehicles catching on fire. With many drivers feeling apprehensive about the switch, the potential for a fire, however small it may be, can be enough to send test-drivers running home to their gasoline-powered cars. But is …
The Case for and Against Buying a Used EV
If you’re on the hunt for a used car, you might be thinking about buying a used EV instead. But is buying a used EV a good idea?
New 3-Wheeled Electric Vehicle Is the Next Subaru From Malcolm Bricklin
Malcolm Bricklin is an automotive legend. He has a passion for the automotive industry and has done his fair share to make it exciting, and has also experienced some heartbreaking moments. Mr. Bricklin coordinated Subaru coming to our shores, as well as Yugo. He now has a new automotive desire. An electric one. He sees …
Car Sales: A Seismic Shift Shows Electrified Vehicles Overtake Diesels in Europe
A seismic shift has begun in car sales. The electrification of the automotive industry has started to make a shift in car sales never before seen. In September, battery electric vehicles, plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, and hybrids have outsold diesel vehicles in Europe. In fact, one-in-four vehicle sales were either BEVs, PHEVs and HEVs. Diesel …
Production of The Solo Begins – New Locations Open
ElectraMeccanica may not be a name familiar to many. That’s okay. In recent years the company has been putting together the funding and manufacturing relationships it needs to produce electric vehicles. Today, a press release announced that its production versions of its flagship vehicle, the Solo, are now rolling out. What is the Solo The …
What Impacts an Electric Car’s Range?
Electric cars are getting more and more popular. So much so that the typical electric car terminology like “range,” “charge time,” and even “kilowatt-hour” is getting more ubiquitous as time goes on. However, not many consumers might know what kind of factors play into an electric car’s projected range. There’s a lot more to it …
MG Enters Mexico, International Expansion Continues
MG will return to Mexico this month. Its owner, SAIC, is bringing MG back to that country after an absence since 2005. Does this move signal a future return to the United States as well? Will MG return to the United States? Will MG return to the United States? The answer to that question is a speculative …
Mitsubishi’s Cheap Electric Car Was Too Good To Be True
Electric cars are much more commonplace now — thanks to automakers like Tesla – but it’s been a long road for the burgeoning segment. Cars like the Nissan Leaf and Chevy Volt helped pave the way toward a gas-less future, but one EV that you might not remember is the one that Mitsubishi produced. It …
What Kind of Range Does the 2021 Nissan Ariya Get?
No matter which way you look at it, it’s hard to compete with Tesla when it comes to building an electric car that can get the best range and performance, but Nissan is set to try it out with the forthcoming Ariya. And while most consumers likely won’t care about the performance aspect of the …
10th Annual National Drive Electric Week Begins Thursday
Every year for the last 10 years, there has been a campaign to raise the awareness of the benefits of driving electric. Of course, cars are a big part of the focus, but so are trucks, motorcycles, bicycles, and even scooters. This year’s National Drive Electric Week campaign begins tomorrow, September 24th, and runs through …
What Does Elon Musk’s New Tesla Battery Technology Mean for the Future?
Elon Musk has been hyping this announcement via twitter. After the stockholder’s meeting. Elon Musk held the Tesla Battery Day event. During this live streaming event, in fact, Musk announced big plans. The company is set to begin manufacturing new battery technology that he claims will change the future of not only Tesla cars but …
What’s the Big Deal About the Tesla Battery Day Event?
Tomorrow, September 22, 2020, is Tesla’s Annual Meeting of Stockholders. It will stream live on the Tesla website. Immediately following this awaited meeting, the Tesla Battery Day event streams live as well. The stockholders’ meeting will commence at 1:30 PM Pacific Time. The following Battery Day event is getting a lot of hype, but what …
Electric Cars Will Take Over But Your Gas-Powered Car Won’t Die
It’s certainly here. The push toward a greater amount of hybrid and electric vehicles is already building. So, what will happen to gas-powered cars, trucks, and SUVs? There’s a chance nothing will happen––at least for a while. “Most American automobiles are powered by internal combustion engines: Gas or diesel goes in, tiny explosions power pistons …
Does Tesla Still Make the Best Electric Car You Can Buy?
In the last decade, all-electric vehicles have grown tremendously. Tesla’s automotive company is no longer monopolizing the market. But Tesla has been around the longest. The question now is, do they still build the best electric cars you can buy? Well, US News & World Report explored that very question. They came up with a list of the best electric vehicles based on …
New Tech, Classic Style, 3 Wheels – The Nobe Electric Car
I have discussed before that autocycles have had a hard time gaining traction in the United States. Before they can become a huge success, they first have to prove to the consumer that a vehicle with three wheels is okay. Once that is achieved, then autocycles will move from niche markets and into the broader mass …
The Polestar 2 Is a Swede and Stylish Tesla Model 3 Rival
When it comes to reasonably-affordable EVs, the Tesla Model 3 sets the segment standard. But the competition, such as the Chevy Bolt, Mini Cooper SE, and the Mustang Mach-E crossover, is catching up. And now, the Model 3 has another competitor, courtesy of Volvo’s electric (and former performance) division: the Polestar 2. 2021 Polestar 2: …
EV Batteries Are About to Get a Much-Needed Upgrade
Range really isn’t an issue for most electric cars anymore. But as with ICE cars, it’s not necessarily the size of the fuel tank, but how easy it is to get the fuel. With EVs, the problem isn’t battery size, but charging speed and battery longevity. Luckily, there are a few new developments that may …
Pininfarina Battista Is a 1,900 Horsepower Hypercar Tribute to Founder
Battista Pinin Farina was the gentleman responsible for the establishment of the Pininfarina design house in Italy back in 1930. From that design house, generations of iconic cars from Ferrari, Alfa Romeo, and others have gone from conceptual sketches to reality. Now, Pininfarina is not just designing them, but building its own cars. The hypercar below …
Hyundai and Samsung Team up on Electric Future
The electrification of the automotive industry is happening extremely fast. Some of the credit for that goes to Tesla. The company’s presence jump-started the electric car industry. Consequently, electric battery tech for the average consumer has become a lot more affordable and prevalent. Now, almost every automotive manufacturer is looking at electric options for their lineup, …
The Last Tesla Roadster Built is For Sale
Some may not remember this, but Tesla did not always build their own vehicles. Instead, at first, Tesla would buy the Lotus Elise chassis and converted it for electric propulsion. Then, the completed new electric roadster was rebadged as a Tesla. That is how the first Tesla Roadster came into existence. One of those original …
Almost 30 Tesla Model 3s Ordered By Accident
A Reddit user by the name of Balloon Man recently recounted how an internet hiccup caused some trouble for his German father. An order for a single Tesla Model 3 ended up with the father’s order and deposit being multiplied. The original Tesla Model 3 with the Autopilot option was selected. But, when all was …
Volkswagen May Bring the Beetle Back as an Electric Car
While the ID Buzz, aka the electric Microbus, isn’t quite production-ready, it may not be the only iconic vehicle Volkswagen’s rebooting into an EV. 2019 saw the release of the final Volkswagen Beetle. Despite its styling and long history, consumer interest lagged, and VW discontinued it. But now, there’s rumors of a new Volkswagen Beetle—an …
Volkswagen Opens Next-Generation Electric Charging Station
Extreme heat and cold temperatures affect electric car battery life and usage. Volkswagen knows this. So, the company has opened the doors to an extensive charging station for electric vehicles at its Arizona proving grounds. The next generation charging facility will be used to evaluate battery charging and electric performance in extreme heat. The new …
Electric Crate Motors Allow Anybody to Swap Out a Combustion Engine
There is a growing desire for the electrification of the automotive industry. That move has taken greater intensity since Tesla proved that electric cars can be possible for the masses and not be ugly. But, that interest in electric cars also bleeds through to the supporting industry, such as repair, restoration, and custom shops. They …