Can't Charge an EV at Home, at Work, or for Free? Don't Buy One
10 Feb 2024, 22:16 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / Ignore everything else about EVs and just stick to running costs. The conclusion couldn't be simpler. The choice becomes obvious immediately
North America’s First Wireless Charging Road Debuts in Detroit
1 Dec 2023, 14:30 UTC · By: Elena Luchian / A quarter-mile stretch in Detroit, Michigan, charges compatible electric cars while they drive, idle, or park along the road
Lotus' New 450-kW DC Fast Chargers Are Ideal for EVs With an 800V+ Architecture
28 Nov 2023, 11:37 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / The Chinese-owned British automaker is moving forward with its strategy for the all-electric future. It wants to make charging feel like a breeze
First Impressions of V4 Tesla Superchargers Are Not Always Flattering
10 Nov 2023, 15:39 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / As Tesla opens the first Supercharger V4 stations in the US, owners get to see what is good and what is wrong with the upgraded chargers
Rivian Ends Complimentary Charging, Here's How Much It Costs To Charge at a RAN Station
9 Nov 2023, 10:46 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Rivian ended complimentary charging at the Rivian Adventure Network sooner than expected, but the charging fees are more than reasonable
New App Promises To Reward EV Owners for Charging, No Matter Where They Plug In
27 Oct 2023, 08:42 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / Your all-electric vehicle needs electrons, no matter where you choose to go. So, why not get some of that cash back? Here's the mechanism
Complimentary Charging for Rivian's Adventure Network Ends, Paid Options To Come in 2024
26 Oct 2023, 18:08 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Rivian announced earlier this year that charging at Adventure Network chargers will not be free anymore, and recent changes hint at paid options coming soon
Top EV Charging App Receives Major iOS 17 Update for iPhone Users
9 Oct 2023, 07:41 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / ChargePoint has recently received a new update that prepares the app for the new iOS experience available on iPhone XS and newer
The Largest Fast-Charging Station in the World Is in Shenzhen, and It's Not Owned by Tesla
19 Sep 2023, 10:43 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Shell opened the largest DC fast-charging station in the world in Shenzhen (China), with 258 stalls able to serve over 3,300 EVs per day
Tesla's 50,000th Supercharger Stall Is Finished in Ultra Red, Here's Where You'll Find It
15 Sep 2023, 11:11 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / The renowned EV maker recently announced that it has erected over 50,000 Supercharger pedestals all over the world. But only one is truly special
Uncle Sam Is Spending $100 Million To Repair or Replace Broken EV Chargers
13 Sep 2023, 22:16 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / Being able to fast charge your all-electric vehicle is paramount for widespread adoption and enabling long zero-tailpipe emission journeys
Ford, BMW, and Honda Join Forces To Create a Brand-New Company, Here's Why
12 Sep 2023, 22:42 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / Legacy automakers are preparing to catch up to Tesla and are not messing around. Here's why this new company is important
Charging an EV Takes Less Energy Than Water Heating in a Typical US Household
12 Sep 2023, 16:46 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / People worried that adopting EVs would strain the electrical grid need not worry, as a DOE study shows EV charging requires less energy than water heating
Tesla's Universal Wall Connector To Be Installed at Over 2,000 Hilton Hotels
7 Sep 2023, 22:11 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / After NACS took over the auto industry, it's time for Tesla's Universal Wall Connector to gain some traction. It's like a done deal already, though
Mercedes-Benz's Open-to-All-EVs Supercharger-Wannabe Network To Come Online in October
29 Aug 2023, 09:58 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / The German automaker is taking necessary steps in the right direction to ensure that EV owners can fast-charge their cars. But don't get your hopes up
Porsche Launches New Fast-Charging Network, It's an Exclusive Haven for Its EV Customers
27 Jul 2023, 15:36 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / The German automaker is getting seriously ready for the all-electric era with a luxurious push in the charging sector. Here's what's so great about it
Electrify America Copies Tesla's Pricing Model, Big Changes Coming for Pass+ Members
22 Jul 2023, 20:28 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / Using Electrify America stalls isn't going to be as enticing as before, but the changes will enable CCS-equipped EVs to find a charging spot easier
Forget Catalytic Converters, Thieves Are Now Targeting EVs To Steal Charging Cables
18 Jul 2023, 18:23 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Thieves are now targeting electric vehicle owners in search of charging cables, which have become a hot commodity as EVs entered the mainstream
All About Electric Car Charging Standards: Level 1 vs Level 2 vs Level 3, NACS vs CCS
15 Jul 2023, 17:40 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Although charging an EV should be simple, grasping the different charging standards, protocols, and plugs can be a daunting task
Tesla Owners Question the Decision To Open Up Supercharger Network, but It's a Good Thing
5 Jul 2023, 16:55 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Tesla allowed owners of non-Tesla vehicles to use the Supercharger network as part of the NACS agreement, causing Tesla owners to fear increased waiting time