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What Is A Plug-In Hybrid And How Exactly Does It Work?

While PHEVs haven’t been very popular, they’re having a moment right now as more buyers look to transition from gas-only vehicles.

By Chris Teague

EV 101 - May 20

Where Can You Charge An Electric Car?

At home is the preferred spot, but you can charge at other locations, too.

By Eric Loveday

EV 101 - May 14

How To Choose A Home Charger For Your Electric Car

There's a lot to consider, so let us walk you through the process.

By Eric Loveday

EV 101 - May 08

This Is How You Test Your Tesla’s Battery Degradation

Your Tesla's battery loses capacity over time, and this is the way to find out how much.

By Andrei Nedelea

EV 101 - May 08

Can You Own An Electric Car Without Having A Garage Or At-Home Charging?

It's possible, though there are some extra challenges you'll need to overcome.

By Eric Loveday

EV 101 - May 07

Thinking Of Buying An Electric Car? Here Are Five Critical Things To Consider

Range is one of them and so is your charging situation, but there are a few more things to consider before buying an EV.

By Eric Loveday

EV 101 - May 06

How Do You Maintain An Electric Car?

Electric car maintenance is simple. It's far less involved than a gas car.

By Eric Loveday

EV 101 - May 01

Charging Speed Vs. Charging Power: What’s The Difference?

The concepts of charging power and charging speed are intrinsically linked, but they aren’t interchangeable and can be confused.

By Andrei Nedelea

EV 101 - Apr 22

How To Power Your House With Your EV

Some electric vehicles with bidirectional charging capability can be used to power your home; a full battery can last several days.

By Andrei Nedelea

EV 101 - Mar 25

Common Electric Car Words, Terms And Topics Explained

There are a lot of terms associated with EVs, so let us explain what they mean.

By Chris Teague

EV 101 - Mar 21

What's The Ideal EV Maintenance Schedule?

The maintenance required by electric vehicles is in some ways very similar to an ICE car, but in other ways, it's quite different.

By Andrei Nedelea

EV 101 - Mar 15

How Efficient Is Each Type Of EV Charger?

Losses when charging your electric vehicle are well documented and differ between the different levels of EV chargers.

By Andrei Nedelea

EV 101 - Mar 08

What Is A Split Pack Electric Vehicle Battery?

EVs have split battery packs to help with charging compatibility and eliminate the need for a voltage booster.

By Andrei Nedelea

EV 101 - Mar 07

Electric Car Range Explained: EPA, WLTP, What Impacts Range And More

Let's discuss electric car range, ratings and more.

By Chris Teague

EV 101 - Mar 05

What Are 400V And 800V EVs And What Does That Mean For Charging?

Most electric vehicles run on a 400-volt architecture, but there are a handful of models with double the voltage and many advantages.

By Andrei Nedelea

EV 101 - Mar 01

What To Do If You’ve Just Rented An Electric Car

First time renting an EV? Don't panic. Just read this handy guide to charging, range and more.

By Tim Levin

EV 101 - Feb 26

The 2025 Ram 1500 Ramcharger Is An Extended-Range EV. What Does That Mean?

The new Ramcharger will get most of the benefits of a fully electric truck but without the dreaded range anxiety.

By Andrei Nedelea

EV 101 - Feb 24

Bidirectional Charging EVs: V2G, V2H, And V2L Explained

Some electric vehicles don’t just take electricity and use it for their own propulsion; they can also power some of your everyday needs.

By Andrei Nedelea

EV 101 - Feb 20

10 Reasons To Consider An Electric Car In 2024

For starters, the available electric vehicles continue to grow on almost a weekly basis.

By Chris Teague

EV 101 - Feb 16

How To Live With An EV In A Big, And Sometimes Very Cold, Urban City

Urbanites have the most to gain from driving electric vehicles, but big cities can also be the most difficult places to own an EV.

By Andrei Nedelea

EV 101 - Feb 12

How Long Should An Electric Car's Battery Last?

The good news is that EV batteries can be expected to offer a usable life of between eight and 12 years.

By Chris Teague

EV 101 - Feb 08

What Are The Different Types of EV Chargers?

EV chargers fall into three categories based on their charging speed: Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3. Here's how they differ.

By Andrei Nedelea

EV 101 - Feb 07

Why Would Someone Buy A Used EV?

New EVs are still expensive and the second-hand market is booming, so more EV buyers are looking to buy used. The question is: Should you?

By Andrei Nedelea

EV 101 - Jan 22

Why EV Efficiency Is So Important For Getting The Most Electric Range

We spoke with Jason Fenske of Engineering Explained to discuss the keys to making a long range EV.

By Andrew Lambrecht

EV 101 - Jan 18