EVs and Horsepower? How to Convert kW to HP
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
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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.
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
2023 is here, so that means the federal tax credits for EVs are available to use for the purchase of a new car. If you
The other day my iPhone stopped streaming music over Bluetooth to my Tesla Model Y, and incoming phone calls stopped coming in over the car’s
The Tesla Supercharger Network is by far the largest Level 3 DC fast charging network in the world. Access to the Supercharger network makes long-distance
We are now in the proper deep winter months in the northern hemisphere. Have you noticed a reduction in range while driving your electric car?
This year’s holiday season brought some of the coldest temperatures in recent memory to the continental United States and Canada. Even regions with milder winters
We are in the depths of winter with many areas in the northern hemisphere experiencing ice and snow. Tesla’s door handle design, although very aerodynamically
Level 1 Best Case Scenario Level 1 charging on 120 volts in North America is done at 12 amps because standard wall outlets have 15
New owners may find it surprising that the charging cable is physically locked with a lock pin while the car is charging. This is a
Consumers transitioning from gasoline combustion cars to electric vehicles may find it odd to see charging speeds displayed in miles per hour. The car is
Updated: March 17, 2024. Household clothes dryers are power-hungry appliances that operate on 240 volts in North America, despite regular electrical appliances operating on 120
The Tesla in-car screen UI and software certainly raise the bar for infotainment systems developed by car manufacturers. Few other car brands come anywhere close
Whether you going on a weekend camping trip or a cross-country road trip, campsites and RV parks are easy opportunities for an overnight battery charge.
With software update version 2022.44.2 Tesla introduced an optional toggle setting to Sentry Mode, allowing the car to detect events with cameras (as it did
Charging at home is a convenience enjoyed by EV drivers, because starting every drive with a charged battery is easier than having to stop for
Why do Software Update downloads get stuck? Over-the-air software updates make EVs better over time. However, sometimes download progress stalls and becomes unresponsive. Most often,
Becoming an EV driver, you may quickly realize that Level 1 (120v) charging may not deliver enough energy to cover your daily driving needs, and
Going electric already makes a lot of financial sense. But did you know many US states and electric utilities offer incentives in the form of
Tesla’s most popular models, the 3 and Y do not have instrument cluster screens behind the steering wheel, where traditional cars display the odometer. So
Think of Matrix headlights as essentially light projectors that are able to selectively turn on and off certain sections of the beam, much like a
Is your Tesla center screen in full-screen mode while on YouTube or the Netflix app? How do you get back to the regular car controls?
The latest Model 3 and Y Teslas come with two Type-C charging ports in the front and two more for rear passengers. We just took
Are you impatiently waiting for your new Tesla reservation to finally be delivered? Refreshing your account daily and watching the delivery date constantly shift? I
The newest Tesla Superchargers and other Level 3 DC fast charging stations are peaking between 250-350 kW of power these days, that means most charging