Electric Cars (EVs)

Electric cars are expensive for two main reasons, a) the manufacturing costs (the motor alone can cost up to $20,000), and b) most EV manufacturers tend to match the Tesla price tag. We’ll get into this in more detail shortly. When this article was written, the price of a Tesla Model 3 started at nearly […]

On a full charge, the majority of electric cars typically have a range of 100–300 miles. Many drivers are especially concerned about this at the moment, as EV charging points are still much more scarce than conventional gas stations in much of the country. If you want to learn more about the mileage of an

If you have considered buying an electric car, then you probably want to know how long they last. This might include their lifespan, how long they last on a single charge, and how long they last between maintenance checks.  In this guide, I’ll be taking a closer look at how long you should expect your

So you’ve checked your tires and polished up the paintwork on your electric car but what about the engine and its maintenance? Do electric cars need oil changes and if so how do you go about it?  Do Electric Cars Use Motor Oil? The short answer is no, electric cars do not use motor oil.

Naturally, electric vehicles differ from conventional combustion engine vehicles in a number of important ways. One thing you might be wondering is whether or not electric cars have transmissions. This can be a pretty tricky question to clarify, as different people will tell you slightly different things. However, the answer is both yes, and no..

Electric vehicles have three levels of charging, all of which have different charging speeds and levels of power. In this article, I will be looking at these charging levels and their differences. Let’s get started. The Three Different Levels Of Electric Vehicle Charging There are three levels of charging for electric vehicles, split simply into

With the increased use of electric cars, we need to look at the side effects of lithium mining to understand how this affects us now and in the future. Why Do We Mine For Lithium? The paradox of wanting to create a cleaner environment through the use of electric cars against the environmental disaster that

Making the decision to swap from a gas-powered car to an electric vehicle (EV) is a big one. So, before you make this decision, it’s likely that you will want to find out more about EVs, and some of the rumors that surround them. You might have heard that electric vehicles experience issues during periods

Concerns about charging are undoubtedly one of the biggest worries that first-time Electric Car buyers worry about when making the switch from conventional to electric. People’s first question is often to ask what voltage is required to charge an electric vehicle (EV). However, you also need to consider the amps, or amperage, when charging your

A lot of people think that electric cars can’t drive at high speeds, due to the lack of gas motors. This is not true, and they can actually accelerate faster than gas cars at certain points. In this article, we are going to be finding out whether electric cars are faster than gas cars, and