Electric Vehicle Research

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

The choice to buy new vs used is one of the biggest considerations you’ll make when shopping for your next car.  But, what about the choice to buy used electric cars? Are there additional considerations to factor in? What about a used electric car vs used gas-powered vehicle?  We’ll address these questions, plus some pros […]

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 […]

 I own an electric car and believe they are suitable for the environment. However, I wanted to know how much fewer emissions electric cars create than gas vehicles. Even though electric vehicles are supposed to be a cleaner mode of transportation, emissions are created through electricity generation. Electricity can be produced from coal, solar, or […]

  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 […]

How much it costs to charge an electric car is a question many prospective car buyers have. You probably know how much it costs to fill your tank and how many miles you can drive on a gallon. On the other hand, when it comes to an electric car, you probably have no idea how […]

“Let’s Meet the Electric Car of your Dreams” That right there is the tagline slathered across our homepage (at least at the time of this writing.) It’s beautiful and hard to miss. It’s more than just a tagline for us because we’re automotive matchmakers at heart. You may think all this talk of hearts and dreams is […]