New year, new bidirectional cars: 2023 edition
Last year, we explored the burgeoning bidirectional power flow space and listed all the American electric vehicles (EVs), past and present, that are capable of powering external loads from the get-go. Things are really heating up on the EV front these days – in 2020, …
Why DC is the future of home EV charging
Does charging your EV at home feel slow? It’s not your imagination – Level 2 charging is not very efficient. DC charging at home can safely speed up the process. When driving one of the latest electric vehicles (EVs), you get the sense that these …
How to install an EV charger
There is one must-have appliance for any electric vehicle (EV) owner — and anyone intent on getting an EV soon. A home charger is simply the most convenient way to keep your battery topped up. EV charger installation isn’t always straightforward and can even require …
Top tips for EV battery charging
Topics covered in this article How an EV battery works Charging at home and on the go Extending EV battery lifespan Wireless EV charging So, a new EV has caught your eye. Maybe the aerodynamic design cues like the grill-less fascia or sweeping lines sent …
The best electric vehicles for road trips
Until now, range anxiety has stopped many an electric vehicle (EV) owner from hitting the highway for a road trip (or stopped many a road-tripper from becoming an EV owner). Thanks to battery tech that’s light years better than in earlier models, many new entrants …
Is an electric car right for you?
Maybe it’s the record-high gas prices that made you do a triple-take last time you filled up at the pump. Maybe the effects of climate change are feeling a little too close to home. Or maybe it’s because Jim next door got one, and it’s …
The 800-volt evolution that’s reducing EV charging times
A system pioneered by Porsche has reached the mainstream. Recharging an electric vehicle (EV) from 10 to 80 per cent can now be achieved in under 20 minutes. This milestone, achieved by the Hyundai Ioniq 5 and sibling Kia EV6, was made possible by a …
Buckle up: Measuring EV horsepower
How to translate kilowatts into ponies. …
Is DC charging bad for EV batteries?
Charging a battery using its native current is not inherently harmful. …
New year, new bidirectional cars
An EV with two-way charging to power external loads can change the entire energy dynamic. Will 2022 be the year that bidirectional cars become mainstream? …
