If you're anything like me you don't ever sleep with your phone charging next to your pillow whilst sleeping. I've read too many stories about phone batteries exploding. Despite my concerns, battery explosions in a phone or an EV are...
We all look forward to flicking the car's heater on a frosty morning. The heater's effect on fuel consumption in a conventional vehicle isn't a major concern, but EV drivers need to think a little more carefully about whether to...
Living in a Mediterranean climate, I can’t live without my car’s AC. So thought I would look into it in more depth and see how this compares to the AC systems in EVs Electric car ACs cool the interior in...
As a keen amateur mechanic, I know the first thing to check after the battery if your ICE-powered car won't start is the alternator. I guess if you're in an EV you might think of doing the same thing. Electric...
Almost all-electric cars are automatic but many have asked the question of just why this is and what benefits come with having an automatic car? Electric cars are automatic rather than manual since they do not need a clutch or...
I grew up being driven around in a long-wheelbase Land Rover, so our black labrador-border collie cross could do as she pleased without getting told off for damaging the vehicle. However, Teslas do not have the same notorious durability or...
I have strong memories of motion sickness as a child. Long journeys for family vacations sitting in the back of a VW campervan with the smell of coffee & egg sandwiches. My parents would tell me to keep looking out...
Heard that EVs require more maintenance? Wondering whether this is true? In short, no electric cars do not require more maintenance. With fewer moving parts and the absence of most liquids present in an ICE, EV maintenance is much simpler...
It can be a little tricky to get your head around how electric cars work. After all, most of us are far more used to seeing the gasoline engine in ICE (internal combustion engine) vehicles. So, do electric cars actually...
Silver, which is often thought of as a precious metal used for jewelry may not instantly come to mind as a metal for industrial uses. However, it is an essential metal in the production of electric vehicles as well as...
With the cost of gas prices continuing to escalate, many car owners are looking for other options. For some, the initial cost of an electric vehicle can put them off going over to the green side of vehicles but there...
Looking for the latest news on EV solid-state batteries? Want to know when you might be able to buy one? The only electric car with a solid-state battery is the Dongfeng E70 electric sedan. The E70 is only available in...
Have reports of the longer ranges provided by Teslas pushed you towards wanting to own one? Do you want to know why Teslas provide more range? Tesla and EV range is perhaps the one major doubt in any potential buyer’s...
Still debating whether to buy an EV? Bought an EV and having second thoughts? There are seven main categories of reasons which might cause EV owners to regret their purchases. These include charging and speed limitations. Costs, environmental factors, and...
