The Basics of EVs

These articles will cover the essentials, like the different types of EVs you can choose from, and important factors to consider before you make your choice. By the end, you'll have the context for lessons about charging, shopping, and ownership.

Choose a topic to begin.

Why it's so important to choose the right EV

EVs are amazing when they fit your life, but frustrating if they don't. It's critical to understand the ways in which an EV needs to fit your lifestyle and habits before making your vehicle choice.

5 questions to ask yourself before choosing your EV

When trying to determine whether an EV fits your life, there are 5 key questions to begin with. Let's discuss why each is important.

Range Busters: The factors that affect your EV's available range

An EV's advertised range is just an estimate. There are several factors that can impact how much range you may have available on any given day. Understanding these factors can help you better estimate your needs.

How Much EV Range Do I Need?

Determining how much range you need from your EV can be tricky. It's not just adding up the mileage you drive, although that's a start. Let's apply our new knowledge to figure out how much range you may actually need.

Hybrid or Full EV: Which Is Right for You?

Electrification is a spectrum that includes fully electric cars and several types of hybrid. Each vehicle type has its own unique set of advantages and disadvantages. Which is best for you? Let's discuss.

How EVs Behave Differently

EVs drive a bit differently than gas cars. Let's talk about some of the small but meaningful differences, so you know what to expect. Here we'll cover Regenerative Braking, One-Pedal Drive, and more.

The Benefits of Driving Electric

There are great reasons to drive electric before even considering the environment. Let's review some of the perks of electrification.

All About Autonomy

Autonomy features are increasingly common on EVs. There are 6 "levels" of self-driving autonomy to be aware of, in part because only 3 are currently available.

All About Charging

Did you find this page helpful?

Was this page helpful? Confusing? Did you learn something new? Please let us know how we did in one of the following ways.

Thank you! We appreciate your feedback! Please note, unless you included an email address in your message, we are unable to reply to messages left in this form.

Oops! Something went wrong while submitting the form.

By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. View our Privacy Policy for more information.

Preferences Deny Accept