Sina Ghaboussi

If you own an electric car, you might worry about running out of power when you drive long distances. To avoid this, you can check how many charging stations are available in your driving state. However, it’s not just about the number of stations – the quality matters too. Fast chargers along highways are more […]

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 […]

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 […]

You’re here, and you’re looking for that final push. Do it. Go buy a Tesla now. You know you want to. Ok, ok, you’re still here. We get it, and you just need a few more reasons to purchase one of the most well-known and exciting EVs on the market. Well, here are five great […]

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 electric vehicles’ convenience, lower maintenance, and ownership cost and cannot imagine returning to a gas-powered car.  We bought our Tesla electric […]

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 spring break at school, 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 […]

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 […]

Electric vehicles save you time on maintenance and repairs thanks to their simpler design and fewer moving parts. As someone who’s owned two electric cars, I can confidently say that we had to perform any less maintenance. With fewer moving parts, electric cars don’t require oil changes like traditional gasoline-powered cars do, and brake replacements […]

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 […]

In today’s world, technology is constantly evolving and making our lives easier. One area where these advancements have made significant progress is in the automotive industry. Enter Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems (ADAS), the futuristic technology that promises to automate driving. Imagine a car that not only alerts you to potential hazards but also takes actions to […]

 To help fight climate change, it’s important to take action after reading the United Nations’ Sixth Assessment Report on the climate by the International Panel on Climate Change. The report paints a code red for humanity, highlighting that if society doesn’t reduce its carbon emissions to zero, we can expect even more extreme weather in […]

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 […]

As an electric car owner, I’m a firm believer in their positive impact on the environment. However, I was curious about the exact amount of emissions that electric cars produce in comparison to gas vehicles. Despite being a cleaner mode of transportation, electric vehicles still create emissions during electricity generation, which can come from various […]

“Once it gets above 85 degrees, lithium-ion batteries do see accelerated aging and degradation,” Liz Najman, lead researcher at Recurrent If you’re in the market for an electric vehicle, it’s important to consider how extreme heat can affect the battery’s lifespan. While EVs can handle high temperatures, prolonged exposure can accelerate battery degradation. This means that […]

How to take a road trip with an electric car is something many owners of gas-powered cars ask me. Road trips with an electric vehicle require some planning but, once mastered, can be rewarding. Planning For a Road Trip Planning must occur whenever you take a road trip with your electric car. I will use […]

Is now the right time to buy an electric car? This was the question on my mind back in 2018. When we were looking to repurchase a new car, there were reports of Tesla running out of cash. The company’s future was in question. In 2018, Tesla qualified for the federal tax credit, plus California and our […]

Understanding the cost of charging their vehicle is crucial for electric car buyers. While most drivers are used to calculating their cost per gallon, the calculation for an electric car is a bit different. Knowing how many miles you can travel on a kilowatt of electricity is key. But fear not, as with gas cars, […]