Tag: #battery
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. […]
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How to Optimally DC Fast Charge Electric Vehicles
/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, […]
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Electric Car Battery Lifespan: Everything You Need to Know
/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 […]
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