Electric Vehicles with Superior Cabin Tech and Connectivity
EVs explained: everything you need to know about electric vehiclesFrom the day it was announced, back in March 2016, the Tesla Model 3 has been billed as the car to take electric vehicles mainstream.Starting at $35,000, it has a claimed 220 miles of range, is fitted with all of the hardware necessary to drive fully autonomously (Tesla says), and might one day be spoken about by historians in the same breath as the Ford Model T and Citroen 2CV.At least, that was the case two years ago. Now, as ... read more
How much does it cost to replace EV battery?
How much does it cost to replace an EV battery?How much does it cost to replace an EV battery?We examine whether its a viable option to swap out the battery in an electric car if you ever need toThat flat and empty feelingWe all know the problem with batteries; they dont last forever.Yknow, like when your mobile phone wont hold enough charge to last for a full day, or when a presentation drains your laptop and shuts down in the middle of a meeting.Battery degradation is a frustrating ... read more
Chevrolet Bolt EV vs. Chevrolet Bolt EUV: Hatchback vs. SUV: Maximize Your Bolt Experience
Chevrolet Bolt EV vs. Bolt EUVThe 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV arrives as a redesigned electric hatchback with an updated design and more features. Additionally, pricing for the electric vehicle has gone down compared to the previous model year. While Chevrolet has made some changes to the Bolt EV, it continues to use the same powertrain as before.For 2022, Chevy has also introduced the all-new Bolt EUV. Based on the same platform as the Bolt EV and utilizing the same powertrain, the Bolt EUV ... read more
Does owning a Tesla save you money?
Do Teslas Really Save You Money?When the Tesla Model S entered the scene in 2013, the big American car makers like General Motors, Ford, and Chrysler surmised that electric cars would not go mainstream anytime soon. They were convinced that the public simply didn't know enough about EV's to entrust them with their hard-earned money.However, it seems that Tesla Motors co-founder Elon Musk took this chance to prove the Big Three wrong. Since the Model S's debut, the firm has shattered numerous ... read more
Are hybrids safe in a crash?
Crash test: Hybrids safer than other carsHybrid vehicles protect their occupants better in crashes than their regular gasoline counterparts, according to a report released today by an affiliate of the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. Research by the Highway Loss Data Institute shows that drivers and passengers in a hybrid are 25% less likely to be injured than those in the same model with a standard gasoline engine. And the death rate for drivers in hybrid crashes also was lower.The ... read more
Porsche Mission E: Concept Turned Reality with Porsche Performance
Porsche presents the Mission E Augmented Reality appPorsche presents the Mission E Augmented Reality app20/03/2018Virtually experience tomorrows technology today: As part of a collaboration with Google, Porsche has developed an augmented reality app which shows the new Porsche Mission E. It features different view modes which allow the user to digitally discover the brands first purely electric sports car. The app is available now for augmented reality enabled smartphones with Android and iOS ... read more
Is China leading in electric cars?
The Chinese EV market is exploding. Here are the 5 major Chinese EV brands you should know about.4. Geely's Zeekr is just 2 years old, but it already has international ambitionsThe Zeekr 001. Zeekr Zeekr is an electric vehicle brand under the privately held Chinese auto giant Geely which boughtthe Swedish brand Volvo in 2010.Founded only in 2021, Zeeker already has international ambitions.In April this year, ... read more
The Ultimate Guide to Electric Vehicle Roof Rack Cargo Boxes
Roof Rack & Roof Boxes for Nissan Armada GuideWhen you need to transport cargo, it's important to choose the right box for your vehicle. The Nissan Armada is a large SUV that can handle a lot of weight, but you still need to choose the right cargo box to make sure your items are safe and secure.In this blog post, I will discuss the different types of cargo boxes available and help you choose the best one for your needs.Your choice of cargo boxes depends on your needs and the number of items you ... read more
How big is the Chinese EV market?
The Chinese EV market is exploding. Here are the 5 major Chinese EV brands you should know about.4. Geely's Zeekr is just 2 years old, but it already has international ambitionsThe Zeekr 001. Zeekr Zeekr is an electric vehicle brand under the privately held Chinese auto giant Geely which boughtthe Swedish brand Volvo in 2010.Founded only in 2021, Zeeker already has international ambitions.In April this year, ... read more
Electric Vehicle Lighting Upgrades: Brighter and More Stylish Headlights
Five Headlight Upgrades for Better Brightness and Beam PatternsHeadlight upgrades can be aesthetic, practical, or both. Upgrading your old halogen headlights to LED or high-intensity discharge (HID) effectively swaps out dull, yellow beams for a colder white or blue, and doing it the right way can also give you brighter headlights that effectively improve your night vision without blinding other drivers.Other upgrades, like bumping up the brightness of your halogen capsules, or simply ... read more
Toyota bZ4X vs. Subaru Solterra: Collaboration for Electric SUV Supremacy
2023 Subaru Solterra Is More Expensive Than the Toyota bZ4XThe 2023 Subaru Solterra starts at $46,220, which is $3005 more than the base 2023 Toyota bZ4X.The Subaru's standard all-wheel drive accounts for much of the extra cost, as the Toyota comes standard with front-wheel drive.Still, a bZ4x with the optional all-wheel-drive system is $925 less to start than the entry-level Solterra.The 2023 Subaru Solterra and the 2023 Toyota bZ4X have been linked together since birth, a result of the new ... read more
Electric Vehicles with the Fastest Charging Speeds
The top 10 fastest-charging EVs currently availableWith a tremendous number of bespoke EVs that have already arrived this year, there has never been a more exciting time to switch to go all-electric. A number of factors will play into your EV decision, regardless of whether its a lease or a purchase. Aside from the obvious preference for a certain model design, things like cargo space, range, acceleration, and technology are all important to consider. So is charging speed. Some of the data ... read more
Chevrolet Bolt EV Premier: Premium Features in an Electric Package
2023 Chevrolet Bolt EUV LT vs Premier: Which trim is better?The 2023 Chevrolet Bolt Electric Utility Vehicle (EUV) crossover is available in two trims. The entry-level LT trim starts at $27,800, and the top-tier Premier trim starts at $32,300 and is equipped with all of the LTs optional packages plus exclusive features.QUICK LOOKThe Bolt EUV LT and Premier share the same single-motor, 65-kWh electric powertrain with a maximum driving range of 247 miles.The Premier trim adds HD surround cameras ... read more
Is it worth buying a 10 year old hybrid?
I personally wouldnt buy one unless youve an independent nearby who specialises in Lexus/hybrid/prestige brands. These arent big sellers and most independent garages will have never worked on one let alone have any specialist tools or diagnostic equipment. Surely, if it is one of the more mainstream Lexus hybrids (IS, RX, GS etc) any Toyota dealer would be able to service it?. After all, the self charging hybrid system works in exactly the same way on both brands. In fact, isn't a RAV4 hybrid ... read more
Electric Pickups vs. Electric Vans: Utility Vehicles of the Future
Best Electric Pickup TrucksBest Electric Pickup TrucksCar and Driver's rankings are arrived at from the results of our extensive instrumented testing of more than 400 vehicles each year and from our expert editors' subjective impressions gained in real-world driving. We've ranked the Best Electric Pickup Trucks based on roughly 200 data points encompassing acceleration, handling, comfort, cargo space, fuel efficiency, value, and how enjoyable they are to drive. We take rankings seriously ... read more
Electric Coupes: Combining Sporty Style with EV Efficiency
Top 10 best electric sports cars 2024The crowning achievement of the young Rimac empire is theNevera, which is the follow-up to the Concept One and C_Two show cars,the former having arguably kick-started the electric hypercar trend with its 1073bhp output and 670,000 asking price when it debuted in 2017. Just 150 examples of the Nevera will be made, almost all of which are apparently spoken for. It's appeal has only been enhanced by many by its recent record-breaking EV top speed run, when it ... read more
Solving EV Range Anxiety: Strategies for Long-Distance Travel
Addressing the range anxiety of battery electric vehicles with charging en routeSources of Greenhouse Gas Emissions. https://www.epa.gov/ghgemissions/sources-greenhouse-gas-emissions. (U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Accessed November 12, 2021).Emissions from Hybrid and Plug-In Electric Vehicles. https://afdc.energy.gov/vehicles/electric_emissions.html. (Alternative Fuels Data Center, Accessed November 12, 2021).Andwari, A. M., Pesiridis, A., Rajoo, S., Martinez-Botas, R. & ... read more
What is better an EV or a hybrid?
Should you buy an EV or a hybrid?Deciding whether you should buy an EV or a hybrid is something every driver should be thinking about these days. Not only are gas prices through the roof, but the days of the gasoline-powered car are coming to an end, even in countries that arent forcing automakers to make the switch like the U.S., something that we mention in our guide to the 7 things you need to know before you buy an electric car.(You can also read about my thoughts on renting an electric car ... read more
Finding the Best Public Charging Stations for Your Electric Vehicle Road Trip
Apps and Websites for Finding EV Charging Stations During a Road TripAs electric vehicles (or EVs for short) become more and more mainstream, new charging stations continue to appear across the United States. As of September 2021, the country had almost 43,000 of them, according to Reuters.Still, that's a far cry from the more than 150,000 U.S. gas stations.And, as Reuters also points out, the distribution of EV chargers is strikingly lopsided, with California having about the same number of ... read more
Electric Vehicle Windshield Wiper Replacement: A DIY Guide
How to Replace Your Windshield WipersYour windshield wipers are among the most important consumables on your car. Get caught out in the rain with a bad pair of wipers and your visibility can be drastically reduced, which vastly increases the risk of an incident. And no one likes an incident. So weve provided instructions and tips from an expert on how to safely replace your wipers. Road & Track spoke with Kevin Hines, senior technician at McLaren Philadelphia, to learn the correct way to ... read more