With the continuous rise in fuel costs and increasing concerns about climate change, electric vehicles (EVs) are gaining unprecedented popularity. However, for new and prospective EV owners, one persistent concern is charging. Unlike the familiar routine of gas station runs...
You may be wondering why your EV’s charging speed slows down when your battery is around 80% capacity. No, your battery is not broken. It’s just your EV’s way of maintaining health and longevity. Charging increases the temperature of EV...
Here are the four most common types of EV connectors: SAE-J1772 – this is the Level 1 and Level 2 charging standard for all non-Tesla EVs sold in North America. Tesla – a proprietary charging standard used by all Teslas,...
For new electric vehicle (EV) drivers, developing a charging habit can be quite tricky. Unlike gas-powered cars that take just a few minutes to fill up (save for when the lines are long) EV charging is a different ballgame. The...
As the electric vehicle market continues to evolve, it's becoming increasingly evident that Tesla is no longer the sole option for quality EVs. There are now numerous other manufacturers producing impressive electric vehicles as well. While Tesla has been at...
There are 3 EV charging questions that every EV owner needs to be clear about. What are AC and DC charging? What are Level 1 and Level 2 charging? What’s the difference between Tesla and non-Tesla EVs? Unlike traditional gas pumps,...
In a move reminiscent of Apple's strategy shift with the iPhone, Tesla has announced that it will no longer include charging cables with its electric vehicles sold after April 17th, 2022. CEO Elon Musk confirmed this decision via Twitter, likening...
In a 2022 report by the US Department of Energy Alternative Fuels Data Center, there are about 41,000 public Level 2 electric vehicle (EV) charging stations nationwide–35,000 of them are J1772 and a measly 6,000 are Tesla NACS (North American...
More Drivers are Opting for Electric Vehicles, Here’s Why Mar 16, 2022 (StatePoint) If you think you’re seeing more electric vehicles (EVs) on the road, you’re not imagining it. From 2020 to 2021 alone, there was a 70% increase...
