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2024 Toyota Grand Highlander first drive review: Toyota gets the hybrid 3-row formula right

In the illustrious world of three-row Toyota SUVs, you find yourself amidst a bounty of tantalizing choices. The incumbent Toyota Highlander – also available in a hybrid avatar – might catch your eye. Or perhaps, the lure of the majestic Sequoia, the new kid on the block with its full-bodied SUV flair, could tickle your […]

by Chad Kirchner

Last Updated: 5/31/2023

Ford to adopt North American Charging Standard connector on future EVs

Ford’s Jim Farley today announced that in future Ford EVs, customers will be able to take advantage of native charging on the Tesla Supercharger network thanks to the addition of a North American Charging Standard port. “Tesla has led the industry in creating a large, reliable and efficient charging system and we are pleased to […]

by Chad Kirchner

Last Updated: 5/31/2023

Cadillac Escalade IQ all-electric SUV announced

Big news from Cadillac, literally. On Monday, the luxury division of GM announced it’s building an all-electric version of the large and lovely Escalade SUV. The upcoming Escalade IQ as this vehicle will be known, should fit in nicely with the brand’s other EV offerings including the Lyriq utility vehicle and Celestiq flagship sedan. Both […]

by Craig Cole

Last Updated: 5/31/2023

The best baby car mirrors to keep an eye on your little one

If you’re a new parent or expecting to become one, you’re probably staring down an overwhelming checklist of items you need before that first trip home from the hospital. Driving with a newborn infant can be stressful if it’s your first child, and one often overlooked accessory is a baby car mirror. Designed to help […]

by Jason Siu

Last Updated: 5/31/2023

Redesigned 2024 Toyota Tacoma is basically a baby Tundra

On Friday, the totally redesigned 2024 Toyota Tacoma was unveiled. The fourth-generation model breaks plenty of new ground, and will be available with a hybrid powertrain and in a new Trailhunter hard-core off-road trim, though bucking current industry trends, the truck will still offer a six-speed manual transmission. Starting with a proven foundation, the 2024 […]

by Craig Cole

Last Updated: 5/31/2023

NEWS

Ford to adopt North American Charging Standard connector on future EVs

by Chad Kirchner

Last Updated: 5/31/2023

Cadillac Escalade IQ all-electric SUV announced

by Craig Cole

Last Updated: 5/31/2023

Redesigned 2024 Toyota Tacoma is basically a baby Tundra

by Craig Cole

Last Updated: 5/31/2023

Porsche Taycan gains Apple Maps EV routing support

If you have a Porsche Taycan and you’re taking a long road trip, you’re going to want to use the built-in route planning software in the Porsche navigation system. It knows how much charge your car has and can route you to stations so you can complete your journey without having to worry about range […]

by Chad Kirchner

Last Updated: 5/31/2023

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REVIEWS

Toyota

2024 Toyota Grand Highlander first drive review: Toyota gets the hybrid 3-row formula right

by Chad Kirchner

Last Updated: 5/31/2023

Mazda

2024 Mazda CX-90 PHEV Premium Plus review: Luxury for less

The 2024 Mazda CX-90 is a three-row SUV that replaces the CX-9 in the Japanese automaker’s lineup. Far more than just a renamed refresh, this new utility vehicle emphasizes design and driving dynamics in a way none of its rivals do, plus it’s available with a plug-in hybrid powertrain, which is almost unheard of in […]

by Craig Cole

Last Updated: 5/31/2023

Mitsubishi

2023 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV first drive review: The best Nissan Rogue

Plug-in hybrids are the perfect solution for drivers that want to try an electric vehicle but aren’t quite ready to go all in on an EV. True to form, the redesigned 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV delivers the smooth, silent, efficient operation of an electric with the long range and quick refueling of internal combustion. The […]

by Craig Cole

Last Updated: 5/31/2023

Kia

2023 Kia Niro PHEV SX Touring review: Affordable efficiency

The Kia Niro is an engineering marvel because this hatchback-like crossover is available with three different drivetrains. You can get it as a conventional hybrid, a plug-in hybrid or even a pure electric. The PHEV is the Goldilocks option, offering respectable all-electric range and the ability to drive cross country without ever needing to recharge. […]

by Craig Cole

Last Updated: 5/31/2023

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OPINION PIECES

Towing with an electric truck is both the best and the worst

When videos and reviews of the Ford F-150 Lightning came out, people were outraged by how much the range dropped while towing. In our testing, the truck didn’t do too badly, but other publications saw much larger declines. This led to plenty of inflammatory tweets and clickbait headlines. But here’s why folks are dead wrong […]

by Craig Cole

Last Updated: 5/31/2023

Modern vehicles suffer from tech overload

Technology is important. It’s what makes the future brighter and happier. But car interiors are no place for over-the-top razzle-dazzle. Things are getting out of hand. It’s crazy. Thanks to internet-connected smartphones, we walk around with instant access to a huge chunk of all recorded human knowledge right in our pockets and purses. But at […]

by Craig Cole

Last Updated: 5/31/2023

Chevrolet leaving a Bolt-sized hole in the affordable EV marketplace

Chevrolet officially announced that the Bolt EV and EUV are dead at the end of the 2023 calendar year. With its removal from the marketplace, the number of truly affordable EVs drops quite significantly. The Tesla Model 3, at least at the time of this writing, is $41,380 with destination. When you factor in the […]

by Chad Kirchner

Last Updated: 5/31/2023

EV advocates are lying to you!

Electric vehicles are the future, but anyone that tells you EVs are perfect, ignore them and run away because they’re lying to you. At EV Pulse, we firmly believe battery-powered cars and pickup trucks will revolutionize how we get around, emphasis on will. The problem is we live in the present, not the future, and […]

by Craig Cole

Last Updated: 5/31/2023

Toyota might be best suited for the lithium shortages of the near future

Toyota receives a lot of criticism regarding its EV strategy. Mainly, people accuse Toyota of simply not having one. We’ve been critical of them, too. The rest of the automotive industry in Korea, Europe, China, and the United States are racing toward EV development, while Toyota is methodically slow. The company has its reasons. “We […]

by Chad Kirchner

Last Updated: 5/31/2023

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BUYING GUIDES

Do I need a Level 2 home charger for my Toyota Prius Prime?

As the plug-in hybrid variant of the popular Toyota Prius, the Prius Prime offers an EPA-estimated driving range of 25 miles in EV Mode from its 8.8-kWh battery pack. The vehicle comes with a charging cable that offers Level 1 charging speeds and can be plugged into your standard 120-volt household outlet. In this post, […]

by Jason Siu

Last Updated: 5/31/2023

Do I need a Level 2 home charger for my Nissan Leaf?

Originally introduced in 2010, the Nissan Leaf was one of the first mainstream BEVs in the U.S. The second-generation model was introduced in 2017 before arriving dealerships in 2018. Throughout the years, Nissan has continually improved on the Leaf and if you’re in the market for one and want to learn more about its charging […]

by Jason Siu

Last Updated: 5/31/2023

Do I need a Level 2 home charger for my Chevy Bolt or Bolt EUV?

In our review of the 2023 Chevy Bolt EUV Premier, we named it the best value in the EV world. The 2023 Chevy Bolt and Bolt EUV are currently the most affordable BEVs in the U.S., and we wouldn’t be surprised if we saw more and more them hitting the roads in the coming years. […]

by Jason Siu

Last Updated: 5/31/2023

Do I need a Level 2 home charger for my Ford Escape PHEV?

The Ford Escape is the American automaker’s second best-selling crossover/SUV, behind the Ford Explorer. It’s available with a plug-in hybrid variant that offers up to an EPA-estimated 37 miles of range in electric-only mode with its 14.4-kWh battery pack. The Ford Escape PHEV does come with a Level 1 charging cable that you can plug […]

by Jason Siu

Last Updated: 5/31/2023

Do I need a Level 2 home charger for my Toyota RAV4 Prime?

The Toyota RAV4 is the best-selling car in the world, moving over 1.1-million units last year. Sitting at the top of the lineup is the plug-in hybrid variant, the RAV4 Prime. It’s a compelling choice if you’re shopping for a PHEV, since it has an attractive electric-only driving range of 42 miles thanks to its […]

by Jason Siu

Last Updated: 5/31/2023