The magazine
Practical guides for charging, costs and the everyday questions of electric driving.
9 articles
EV battery warranty 2026: what 12 automakers cover in the US and what can void it
Most EV batteries are covered for 8 years/100,000 miles, some for 10 years, usually against loss below 70%. What 12 brands promise, where California's rule stands and what transfers when you buy used.
2027 Chevrolet Bolt vs 2026 Nissan LEAF: price, range, charging and ports compared
2027 Bolt LT and RS vs 2026 LEAF S+, SV+ and Platinum+: prices with destination, EPA range by trim, 11.5 vs 7.2 kW home charging in hours, ports, availability and who should pick which.
Xiaomi SkyNomad N90 Max Studio: US release date and price: what is confirmed?
China has the pop-up-roof SUV. A US release date and MSRP remain unconfirmed, and the connected-vehicle rules make this more than a shipping question.
VW’s efficiency concept: read the charging losses before comparing the headline
Volkswagen’s European demonstration reports 7.51 kWh per 100 km including charging losses. Here is the conversion to US units—and what the result cannot tell a buyer.
2026 Nissan LEAF S+ vs. Hyundai IONIQ 5 RWD
Two 300-mile-class EVs compared with exact EPA configurations, home-energy examples, charging-stop assumptions, and a buyer inspection list.
Nissan details 2026 LEAF range and charging in August update
The current U.S. specifications clarify trim-specific EPA range, charging time, and connector strategy.
Buying a used EV: verify the battery, charging and paperwork
A practical used-EV checklist: which records to ask for, what battery evidence tells you, and whether charging and costs fit your everyday life.
DOE selects seven battery-supply-chain projects for $500 million
The August 2026 selections cover U.S. battery-material processing, manufacturing and recycling—but they are not a consumer rebate.
Plan an EV road trip: charging stops, energy and reserve
Build a two-leg energy budget, select a compatible real charging stop, and keep weather, payment, and backup decisions visible.