Battery Electric Vehicles and Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles are the two most common types of electric vehicles on the market. Still, the BEV is projected to outgrow the PHEV significantly over the next five years. Key Takeaways:1️⃣ Full electric vehicles are battery-operated only and require recharging2️⃣Plug-in Hybrids use both battery-power and gasoline engines (ICE)3️⃣ Plug-in…
Vehicle To Grid (V2G) technology offers the potential of utilizing an unused asset (a parked electric car battery) and turning it into a new revenue stream for the owner. This helps alleviate the cost of ownership following the high initial purchase price of EVs. The technology is being trailed in various locations worldwide and is…
The Type-2 EV Plug is a three-phase charging system used mostly in Europe, and while it bears some similarity to the US’s J1772 plug, Type 2 has three live phases, rather than just one with seven pins against the standard five-pin of the J1772. 🔑 Key Characteristics:1️⃣ Can charge up to 43kW2️⃣ Uses three phase…
The SAE J1772, or J Plug as it is known, is the most common non-Tesla Plug for Type 1 and Type 2 charging in the USA, whether at home or public charging stations. The J1772 connector offers EV owners the following: Understanding the J1772 Plug The J1772 plug configuration has five pins, each with a…
There are no commercially available portable solar chargers that can realistically charge your electric cars. EV batteries are too large for the small +-1kW portable solar systems available. Key Takeaways: 1️⃣ Solar panels are inherently inefficient, meaning that only a small percentage of energy from the sun is converted to electricity. 2️⃣ The percentage of…
Yes, if you don’t have an EV charging station, you can charge your electric car with solar panels. A small solar system will generally suffice if you are not looking to recharge the battery to maximum capacity. But a considerably larger solar energy system will be needed if you plan on recharging the electric car…
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The PHEV is a hybrid vehicle with both an electric motor and a gasoline engine and is mostly found in passenger cars, but trucks and vans also use this configuration. 1️⃣ PHEV can only be recharged using mains and can use level 2 chargers.2️⃣ They have a short range using an electric motor.3️⃣ PHEVs offer…
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A BEV is a battery-electric vehicle that uses electricity stored in a battery for propulsion. It has no secondary fuel source like hydrogen, a fuel-powered engine, or an exhaust pipe. They release no emissions during operation and are currently the most environmentally friendly of all vehicles. Key benefits of BEV’s:1️⃣ BEVs can use Level 1,…
While filling a gas tank is straightforward, electric vehicle charging can be challenging. Mainly because there are so many charging plugs and chargers. Thankfully the industry is leaning towards standardization, and CHAdeMO is slowly being phased out. Although, there’s no need to panic if you use a CHAdeMO plug to power your electric car! So,…
Electric cars provide a whole different driving experience to classic automobiles. From the lack of shift stick to no more worrying about running out of gas mid-drive. But how about revving? It’s no secret that electric vehicles or EV’s are far quieter than regular vehicles. If you’ve ever seen a Fast & Furious movie, you’ll…
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