Why charging EVs at home is better for the Environment
It is well known that charging an EV at home, during off-peak hours is less expensive than charging at public charging stations. There is also
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Common questions about Electric Vehicle maintenance and care. How are EVs different from internal combustion engine cars? How are they the same? We dive deep into these EV issues with research and first hand experience.
It is well known that charging an EV at home, during off-peak hours is less expensive than charging at public charging stations. There is also
One of the primary benefits of EV ownership is charging at home and starting each morning with optimal battery state of charge and driving range.
In recent weeks we have seen several prominent EV manufacturers announce their intention to transition from CCS connectors to NACS for fast DC Level 3
Sentry Mode is one of many high-tech features that set Teslas apart from other premium new cars. The ability to use the suite of cameras
Like dominoes, supporters of the CCS fast-charging connector in North America have started to fall. It is now almost inevitable that NACS (Tesla plugs) will
There used to be a time when this young electric car company incentivized new sales of the Model S with free unlimited Supercharging for the
EVs generally do not need big brakes because they slow down using a combination of friction brakes AND regenerative braking from the electric motor. But
Outdoor air quality has really declined in recent days in the Northeast due to raging forest fires in parts of eastern Canada. Not only can
The internal temperature of the high-voltage battery pack of an electric vehicle will have a big effect on performance characteristics. If the battery is too
Yes, you absolutely can. However, you will need an additional accessory and a little bit of planning. Electrify America charging stations (and the sister network
We have witnessed high economic inflation levels during the past 18 months. Everything from food bills to housing is becoming more expensive. Electricity rates are
Feb. 23, 2023 Update: It appears that Tesla Software update version 2023.2.12 has mostly solved the bug. While the quality dropdown selector still does not
How you accidentally dismissed the swipeable cards that appear below the vehicle visualization on the Tesla center screen? Those cards that display the current music
This article is intended for users in North American markets where Tesla cars include a proprietary charging connector. Teslas use CCS connectors natively in other
The Tesla Mobile Connector is a mobile EV charger made by Tesla. It includes a NEMA 5-15 (120v wall plug) adapter and after mid-August 2022
Is your Tesla app reporting a code 503 Server Maintenance below the battery indicator? Don’t panic. The short answer is: Your car is fine. And
Do electric cars consume more energy while travelling in rainy weather? Yes, actually all vehicles will consume more energy in wet weather than on dry
EV charging stops are different from gasoline fueling stops. While we can’t top up a tank in 5 minutes, an EV driver can recover a
The other week we investigated how much extra energy is required for driving a PTC heater-equipped Tesla Model 3 in freezing temperatures. Our tests showed
If you are like me, you probably use Tesla’s built-in navigation all the time. It is one of the few built-in navigation systems that is
Electric cars generally have less frequent maintenance and servicing requirements than gasoline combustion cars. But eventually, you are going to find yourself in the service
Electric cars generally fall into two categories when it comes to heating the cabin in cold weather: PTC electrical resistance heat in less expensive EVs,
Level 3 DC fast charging (and Supercharging) brings an EV up to full charge in minutes, instead of hours. This is very convenient for road
When most people think about automotive performance, horsepower figures come to mind. We have used the HP figures for generations to compare the engine power