2026-10-13 · Industry News
New Model 3 and Model Y cars can now back up your house when the power goes out. You need a Powerwall 3 to do it, and older cars may or may not work. Here is how to tell.
2026-10-10 · Guides
From 20 minutes to 40-plus hours, and the charger matters more than the car. Real times for Level 1, Level 2 and DC fast charging, plus an estimate for every EV we track.
2026-10-10 · Guides
EV batteries lose about 2.3% a year and fewer than 4% have ever been replaced. The warranty math, real replacement invoices, and what is and is not worth worrying about.
2026-10-10 · Guides
Most home charger installs run $800 to $3,000 before the charger itself. What drives the price, when you need a panel upgrade, permits, and where the rebates went.
2026-08-12 · Industry News
A conflict 7,000 miles away shut a shipping lane you've never heard of, and now you're paying 30% more at the pump. Here's the part nobody frames honestly: an EV doesn't make you smarter than the oil market. It makes you stop playing in it.
2026-07-19 · Industry News
China just became the world's biggest car exporter and shoved American brands out of market after market, from China itself to Thailand to Mexico. A 100% tariff is the only thing keeping its five-minute-charging EVs off US lots, and it will not hold. The rest of what is killing American auto is home-grown. Here's the whole picture.
2026-07-19 · Industry News
Now live: $3,500 off your first new EV, $1,750 off used, no income cap, instant at the dealer. Catch: which car you buy decides whether there's any money left for you.
2026-07-02 · Guides
Used EVs aren't cheaper than used gas cars on sticker right now, but the right one still wins on running costs, and the battery fear is mostly folklore. Here's the full checklist.
2026-07-02 · Industry News
Not on sticker price: used EVs list for about 8% more than comparable used gas cars right now. Over a few years of driving, though, a used EV usually costs less to own.
2026-07-02 · Guides
There is no federal EV tax credit in 2026. Here's exactly what ended and when, what still pays in each state, and the fees that claw some of it back.
2026-04-13 · Guides
You don't need a $700 wall charger or a $3,000 panel upgrade to charge your EV at home. A $200 mobile connector and a dryer outlet might be all you need.
2026-04-13 · Guides
Some EVs charge in about 20 minutes, others take 45. The difference usually comes down to one thing: 800-volt vs 400-volt architecture. Here's what that means and why you should care.
2026-04-10 · Industry News
Rivian scored a major victory in Washington state, gaining the right to sell vehicles directly to consumers and bypassing the traditional dealership model.
2026-04-08 · Guides
Everything you need to know about charging your electric vehicle at home, from plugging into a regular outlet to installing a dedicated Level 2 charger.
2026-04-05 · Advocacy
The fossil fuel industry has spent billions fighting the transition to electric vehicles. Here's how they do it and why.
2026-04-01 · Guides
When you factor in fuel and maintenance, EVs are significantly cheaper to own than gas cars, even with the federal credit gone. Here are the real numbers.
2026-03-28 · Advocacy
The average American drives 37 miles a day. Most EVs offer 250+ miles of range. So why are people still worried about running out of charge?
2026-03-24 · Environment
One of the biggest concerns about EVs is what happens to the batteries when they die. The answer is a lot more encouraging than you'd think.
2026-03-20 · Guides
Yes, EVs lose some range in the cold. But so do gas cars. Here's what actually happens and how to deal with it.
2026-03-15 · Guides
Depreciation has made used EVs incredibly affordable, cheaper to own than most used gas cars, even with the federal credit gone. Here's how to take advantage.
2026-03-10 · Buyer's Guide
Gone are the days when EVs were only for the wealthy. Here are the best electric vehicles you can buy for around $35,000 or less, with real prices and EPA range.
2026-04-12 · Industry News
The $7,500 federal EV tax credit is dead. The fossil fuel lobby got what it wanted. But here's the thing -- EVs still make financial sense anyway.