Electric Driver Staff

Owning an electric vehicle comes with challenges, and being prepared can make life easier. Over the years, I compiled a list of items I own that have improved my electric vehicle ownership experience. Here is my list of electric vehicle accessories every owner should consider. Carry a Portable Tire Inflator One of the items most […]

The U.S. federal government is offering a clean vehicle tax credit to help promote the purchase of electric vehicles as an effort to reduce carbon emissions. The clean vehicle tax credit of up $7,500 depends on several factors. Here are some details on what is needed to qualify for the tax credit. Consult the Internal […]

The Quickest Electric Vehicles of 2023 Looking for an electric vehicle with some serious acceleration that won’t break the bank? Look no further because we’ve ranked our top 10 quickest electric vehicles of 2023. This year we looked at crazy-fast consumer-level models available in the United States and ranked them by how quickly they can […]

To answer the question of what are the fastest electric vehicles? Let’s first start by defining what the fastest electric vehicles are. We only focus on consumer electric vehicles available in the United States as of 2023. The fastest electric vehicle in the world is the Rimac Nevera, with a top speed of 258 miles […]

You may be wondering what is an electric car federal tax credit. The US government provides people incentives to switch from gas to electric cars and will give you up to a $7,500 tax credit to make the change. This article will cover why there is an electric car tax credit, who qualifies for it, […]

Electric car performance rankings can be a subjective topic. When we think of electric car performance, one would need quickness, high top speed, and the ability to have good traction in various road conditions. To rank the electric car’s performance, we took more of a data-driven approach to ranking vehicles based on the described attributes. […]

This article aims to identify and rank the electric cars with the longest range. Electric vehicle range can either be manufacturer-provided or EPA range. The electric vehicle ranges we provide are sourced from vehicle manufacturers. To learn about EPA range methodology, visit the EPA website. A quick disclaimer on the electric car range is that […]

Many electric vehicle shoppers might ask if there is an adequate electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure for long-distance travel. Range anxiety is still one of the greatest fears for prospective EV buyers. To answer this question, you need to know the charging availability in your state (or the state you wish to drive to). Typically, […]

Understanding electric car charging is essential in evaluating how electric vehicles fit into your lifestyle. For example, gas cars require frequent trips to the gas station, while electric vehicles are different. Electric cars do most of their charging overnight at home. Outside of long trips, or if you forgot to charge overnight, most electric car […]

First, I want to correct an error I made in the earlier story—there were, in fact, 2 Tesla Supercharging Stations between the long stretch of highway where we were stranded—so that if we were driving a Tesla that night, things would have most likely turned out very differently. With that said, I have now owned […]

In 2018, My wife and I switched to buying two electric vehicles. Unfortunately, our two electric cars ended up being the most expensive vehicle purchases we ever made. The cost of purchasing an electric vehicle and a lack of knowing what benefits and drawbacks owning an EV would bring made the difficult decision. I had […]

With the school year complete, my family decided to take a summer vacation. We planned to drive from California to Wyoming to visit Yellowstone National Park, but our plans changed with the recent flooding. So instead, we set our sights on Yosemite National Park, located in the middle of California. We decided to visit Yosemite National […]

When I started to look into buying an electric vehicle, I came across the concept of range anxiety in the press. Having a slightly anxious disposition, the idea of constantly worrying if I would have enough of a battery charge concerned me. I bought an electric vehicle and learned that EV range anxiety is mostly […]

As an owner of two Teslas since 2018, I am a fan of electric vehicles. Here are five reasons why you should buy a Tesla electric vehicle. Tesla Software is Excellent What sets Tesla apart is its approach to software. A Tesla is like owning an iPhone on wheels. Almost every aspect of the electric […]

I will provide five reasons not to buy a Tesla written by a Tesla owner. Let me start by saying my family has owned a Model S and Model X Tesla since 2018. We love the convenience, lower maintenance, and ownership cost of electric vehicles and cannot imagine going back to a gas-powered car.  We bought […]

Recently I took a 220-mile road trip that gave me a case of EV range anxiety. So I will share a few simple adjustments to get more miles from my battery and reduce EV range anxiety. First, let me start with the backstory of my trip and the circumstances. My wife booked a private stargazing […]

We learned how to optimally DC fast charge our electric vehicle on our last road trip. During my son’s school spring break, we drove 339 miles from Orange Big Sur, California. Our latest road trip taught us how to optimally DC fast charge our electric vehicle. So we packed up our 2018 Tesla Model X, […]

Electric car batteries can cost thousands of dollars… so how long will electric car batteries last? The answer may surprise you, and it could be even more important to know when shopping for used electric vehicles. What Causes Batteries to Degrade Over Time? Battery health and battery range are often used to measure the effectiveness […]

A friend of mine was kind enough to share a road trip where he ran into all kinds of adversity. I hope you find it entertaining and insightful. The One thing I do after buying a new car is taking it on a long road trip. So, having recently purchased a new electric vehicle (an […]

Previously I looked into how electric cars can save you around 13 hours a year by charging at home. Now I will explore how owning an electric vehicle saves you time with maintenance. Speaking from personal experience, we have had no required maintenance in the three years of owning two electric cars. Electric cars have fewer moving […]

Our family bought a Model X and Model S Tesla in 2018. Since our EV purchase, my wife and I have not visited a gas station for four years. Having owned an automobile that relied on gasoline, driving to the gas station to pump gas became second nature. But since we got our EVs, we […]

What is electric vehicle autopilot is a question many people have. First, the official autopilot designation is Advanced Driver Assitance Systems, or ADAS for short. When I first heard of autopilot in electric cars, I pictured a vehicle driving itself. I thought of  Knight Rider. However, I quickly learned that fully autonomous vehicles are a […]

  The United Nations published the Sixth Assessment Report on the climate by the International Panel on Climate Change. The report described a code red for humanity and that there is no going back. Unless society can reduce its carbon emissions to zero, the extreme weather humanity has been experiencing the past few years will […]

Over 61% of car shoppers do not have a specific car in mind when buying a new vehicle. Instead, shoppers seek a vehicle that will best meet their needs within their price range. Car sites provide search methods that cater to shoppers who know what vehicle they want. Electric Driver created a needs-based search to […]