So you’ve decided to buy an electric vehicle for your next purchase, and don’t know where to start? If shopping for a new car wasn’t difficult enough, now we need to learn about everything that goes into owning an electric vehicle (battery distance, charge time, electricity costs, etc.) and may not know where to start. […]

One thing I do after buying a new car is take it on a long road trip. So, having recently purchased a new electric vehicle (an Audi e-Tron and my first pure BEV), I looked forward to taking it on our annual trip from Southern California to Lake Tahoe, a journey of 470 miles. I […]

Don’t worry, we’ve got solutions Are you considering buying an electric car but not sure how to charge an electric car at an apartment? Living in an apartment can present challenges when charging an electric vehicle, but don’t be discouraged. We have practical charging solutions even if you live in an apartment without charging stations. It’s […]

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 […]