Electric and Hybrid Cars

Explore must-know topics related to EVs, hybrids, and plug-in hybrids. We'll help you make an informed decision whether you're buying or leasing your next electric vehicle or PHEV.

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Are EV Batteries A Fire Risk During Storms?

It seems like severe and destructive storms are a more regular occurrence these days. According to Fox Weather, the U.S. has encountered 11 billion-dollar weather disasters through the first six months of 2024 with severe weather and tornadoes being the most prevalent. Severe weather has also been tied

Joel Patel • Automotive Editor • October 23, 2024
Is The Fisker Ocean A Bad Car?

Fisker has been in the news a lot recently, as the automaker is currently looking at the end of its rope with reports indicating that the brand is on the verge of declaring bankruptcy. The startup will be pausing production of its only vehicle on sale, the electric Ocean SUV, as it looks to realign its

Joel Patel • Automotive Editor • March 25, 2024
Least EV-Friendly Cities In The U.S.

Purchasing and owning an electric vehicle isn’t as straightforward as it is with a gas-powered car. Gas stations are more readily available, gas-powered vehicles don’t take as long to fill up, and gas-powered cars can travel further than similarly equipped electric cars. With range anxiety and access

Joel Patel • Automotive Editor • March 21, 2024
Most EV-Friendly Cities In The U.S.

While there are a lot of myths surrounding electric vehicles, the fact of the matter is that electric cars are cleaner than gas-powered vehicles. They are, for the most part, great options to curb global warming and decrease greenhouse gas emissions. Unfortunately, buying an EV takes a lot of consideration,

Joel Patel • Automotive Editor • March 21, 2024
Should You Charge EVs After Every Trip?

With more drivers turning in their gas-powered vehicles for all-electric cars, a lot of new EV owners are looking at a steep learning curve with coming to grips on how to charge an EV, when to charge an EV, and how often to charge an EV. Understanding the intricacies of EV ownership can be difficult,

Joel Patel • Automotive Editor • February 29, 2024
Should You Charge EVs To 100%?

Mainstream electric vehicles have been on sale for roughly 14 years now, but there are a lot of misconceptions surrounding EVs. Most of the mystery surrounding EVs is in regard to an electric car’s battery pack, which isn’t that surprising since automakers have been quiet about the specifics of battery

Joel Patel • Automotive Editor • February 29, 2024
Cybertruck Range-Extending Pack: Worth It Or Not?

The Tesla Cybertruck was originally supposed to have 500 miles on a single charge. When the production-ready Cybertruck arrived, Tesla claimed the all-electric truck has a disappointing maximum range of up to 340 miles with the all-wheel drive model. Tesla has a solution for drivers seeking more range

Joel Patel • Automotive Editor • February 20, 2024
Are Electric Cars Better For The Environment?

Environmental consciousness is up there with fuel savings among the reasons for people to consider EVs. EVs don't release tailpipe emissions, but that doesn't mean that they aren't responsible for any greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Generating power and manufacturing batteries are both relatively carbon-intensive

Sean Kaufman • Automotive Editor • December 19, 2023
Are Hybrid Cars Worth It?

Hybrids were all the rage when they first entered the market, but the (relative) decrease in gas prices and increasing popularity of EVs and PHEVs has had consumers wondering if traditional hybrids are right for them. Several automakers have gone so far as to stop offering hybrids, as they shift their

Sean Kaufman • Automotive Editor • December 12, 2023
Most-Reliable Electric Cars

Reliability is often a top priority when choosing a new car. EVs have fewer moving parts than traditional gas cars, but you should still take reliability into consideration when buying an electric car. To help make your decision easier, we compiled reliability scores from Consumer Reports. Here's everything

Sean Kaufman • Automotive Editor • November 30, 2023

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