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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

EV 101 - Dec 02

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

EV 101 - Dec 02

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

EV 101 - Dec 01

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

EV 101 - Nov 01

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

EV 101 - Oct 29

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

EV 101 - Oct 28

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

EV 101 - Oct 01

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

EV 101 - Aug 19

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

EV 101 - Aug 12

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

EV 101 - Jul 23

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

EV 101 - Jul 23

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

EV 101 - Jul 18

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

EV 101 - Jul 04

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

EV 101 - Jul 01

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

EV 101 - Jun 28

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

EV 101 - Jun 17

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

EV 101 - Jun 14

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

EV 101 - Jun 11

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

EV 101 - Jun 05

No, It's Not Safe To Cut An EV Charging Cable, So Stop Doing It

Doing so could kill you.

By Ty Duffy

EV 101 - Jun 05

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

EV 101 - May 29

Which States Charge An Extra Fee To Own An Electric Car?

The number of states charging EV registration fees is on the rise.

By Chris Teague

EV 101 - May 28

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 Domenick Yoney

EV Education - May 27

How Much Of A Fire Risk Are Electric Cars?

Consider the "EVs are more prone to catch fire" myth busted, and the proof is all right here.

By Ty Duffy

EV 101 - May 24