Vehicle ownership comes with various costs, from the initial purchase price to ongoing expenses like fuel, maintenance, and insurance. For many potential car buyers, these costs can be a significant financial burden. Electric vehicles (EVs), while promising long-term savings on...
Before Tesla started the trend of not including electric vehicle (EV) chargers with their units, automakers used to give out complimentary Level 1 chargers as a standard accessory. While these trickle chargers didn't offer much power-wise, they showed new and...
Electric vehicles (EVs) have become increasingly popular as a cleaner alternative to gasoline-powered cars. Fitted with powerful lithium-ion battery packs, EV drivers have the luxury of replenishing at home overnight or at nearby charging stations. However, this type of battery,...
A Level 2 charger is an electric vehicle (EV) charging station that operates at a higher power level than a standard Level 1 charger. It requires a 240-volt power source and a dedicated charging unit, typically found in homes, workplaces,...
Understanding how often to charge an electric vehicle (EV) to 100% is crucial for maximizing battery life and performance. Optimal charging practices help preserve battery health, maintain range, and ensure the longevity of the vehicle. In this comprehensive overview, we'll...
The battery is the heart and soul of electric vehicles (EVs). It's responsible for powering the crucial components of an EV, from the critical electric motor that propels the wheels to the windows and interior lights that give it a...
The Tesla Model Y is a compact electric SUV that blends the sleek design and cutting-edge technology of the Model 3 sedan with the practicality of a crossover. Introduced in 2020, the Model Y has quickly become one of the...
The electric vehicle market is slowly working towards inclusivity, and it all starts with the charging standard. For the longest time, most electric vehicles in North America have used the J1772 plug as the EV charger of choice--except Tesla. Tesla...
The North American Charging Standard (NACS) is Tesla's proprietary electric vehicle charging connector. Even before the move to standardize it as SAE J3400 was started by SAE International, EV enthusiasts have already dubbed it the "standard" of charging mainly due...
