Electric Vehicle Federal Tax Credit: Explained
/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, […]
Read more »Electric Car Performance Ranked
/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. […]
Read more »Electric Cars with the Longest Range
/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 […]
Read more »Cheapest Electric Vehicles in 2023
/Looking for the cheapest electric vehicles in 2023? With consumer prices on the rise, from fuel to groceries to vehicles, more people are considering EVs. If you want to see the cheapest electric vehicles to drive, you can simply visit our vehicle search tool and select Cost to Drive and Economy to pull up our […]
Read more »EV Charging Station Availability by State: Ranked Worst to Best
/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, […]
Read more »What Happens when an Electric Vehicle Runs Out of Charge?
/It’s no secret that EV range anxiety tends to be one of the most common barriers for consumers making the switch to EVs. So, what happens when an electric vehicle runs out of charge? EV Range Anxiety Consumer Reports conducted a national survey of Americans to gauge their perspectives, knowledge, and experiences with electric-only vehicles. […]
Read more »Understanding Electric Car Charging
/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 […]
Read more »The First Year of Owning an Audi e-Tron
/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 […]
Read more »Misconceptions about Owning an Electric Vehicle
/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 […]
Read more »Tips for Visiting Our National Parks with an Electric Vehicle
/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 […]
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