ChargePoint and PlugShare are two vehicle charging station locators. They both help customers find a quick and safe charging location while they’re on the move. All you need to do is download their app, and you’re on your way. But as the electric car industry is growing, you don’t want to get stuck behind a…
Have you recently joined the EV world and are wondering where is best to charge your car? Or perhaps you are looking for a different and more affordable public charging station to use? Or maybe you are confused, unsure where to turn and where to recharge your car? Well, you’re not alone! Many people aren’t…
Electric cars are great. They are better for the environment than gas/diesel vehicles and are cleaner and more efficient. But, when it comes to re-fueling your vehicle, electric cars can quickly become an inconvenience. With a gas vehicle, you can re-fuel its tank in as little as 15-20 minutes (including the time it takes to…
The last 10 years have seen a massive influx in the number of EVs on the road, especially with the increased popularity of EV giants Tesla. However, whilst adapting to driving EVs is fairly simple, one of the more difficult areas is knowing how to charge your electric vehicle and also knowing what kind of…
The car industry has invested a lot in hybrid, but my onion is that electric cars will take over a lot of hybrids quicker than people think now – Henrik Fisker Unless you’ve been hiding under an automotive rock and focusing solely on late sixties muscle cars, you’ll know that the world is slowly beginning…
There are two answers to this question – one that sticks to the letter of the question and one that is probably of more use to anyone looking at buying a ChargePoint EV charger. That’s because ChargePoint has two leading models with very similar names – on the one hand, there’s the Home, and on…
Electric vehicles can be charged at power draws comparable to most household appliances. Most electric vehicles charging at home on a 240-volt level 2 charger will draw about 7,200 watts. That’s 2,800 less watts than a typical electric furnace, and 2,700 watts more than a water heater. The power draw for an electric vehicle will…
Charging your Tesla with a generator is indeed possible, but it comes with several considerations. To successfully charge a Tesla, the generator must be capable of providing a clean sine wave and be properly grounded. Generators that output at least 1500W are generally recommended for this task. Even though it’s technically possible, charging your Tesla…
Every drive in an electric vehicle is powered by a battery, whether it’s a daily commute or a cross-country excursion. When it comes to bang for your buck, car manufacturers have put a lot of money into improving the electric car experience, but one feature sticks out. An electric vehicle’s range refers to how far…
As of right now, the number of electric vehicles massively outweighs the number of EV charging stations in the US. There are nearly 50,000 charging stations across the US, which is fantastic. This number will continue to grow as people become more comfortable with this new eco-friendly technology and branch out to electric vehicles like…
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