Craig Cole

On Thursday, Toyota announced its popular Highlander SUV family will be expanding in a big way, literally. The Japanese automaker confirmed that in 2023 it’s adding a new Grand Highlander model to the lineup, ostensibly a stretched and therefore more spacious version of the standard Highlander. Aside from a skimpy press release that doesn’t do […]

The Volkswagen ID.4 has received a significant update for 2023. This all-electric “people’s SUV” offers significantly improved DC fast charging performance for the latest model year. Depending on configuration, the ID.4 should now charge appreciably quicker than rival EVs like the Ford Mustang Mach-E, front-wheel-drive Toyota bZ4X and Volvo XC40 Recharge, all of which top […]

The 2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5 may be the best EV available today, full stop, end of story, do not pass go, do not collect $200. That’s a bold statement to make, especially as a diversity of excellent all-electric offerings like the Porsche Taycan, Ford F-150 Lightning, Mercedes-Benz EQS and even the closely related Kia EV6 […]

Automakers still offer conventional gasoline and diesel engines, but more and more vehicles are available with hybrid, plug-in hybrid or all-electric drivetrains, which means things can get convoluted. Let’s break it all down, so you understand what to look for when shopping for your next vehicle. SEE ALSO: What’s the difference between kilowatts and kilowatt-hours? […]

So, you’re thinking about getting a new electric vehicle or you just bought one and you’re wondering, “Do I need a dedicated EV charger at home?” Well, the answer is no… but also definitely yes. Wait, what? Here’s the scoop. The short answer to the above question is no, you do not have to have […]

Kilowatt vs. kilowatt-hour, despite their similar names, these two terms are completely different. Kind of like the countries of Slovakia and Slovenia. Nope, they’re not the same. I just Czeched. When shopping for an electric vehicle, you’ve undoubtedly heard of kilowatt and kilowatt-hour, the former of which is abbreviated kW and the latter kWh. But […]

Like finding out why flight attendants never drink the coffee onboard aircraft, range anxiety is terrifying! But it doesn’t have to be. Simply put, range anxiety is the fear of running out of juice in an electric vehicle and not being able to make it home or to a charger. This is a real concern, […]

What’s the most popular electric truck? According to Autolist.com, a company that helps drivers buy and sell vehicles, it’s the F-150 Lightning. This is the second year in a row Ford’s battery-powered pickup topped the organization’s annual EV Truck Survey. There aren’t that many all-electric pickups available today, but even when future offerings are factored […]

With relatively short routes and the ability to recharge at depots every night, electrification is ideal for commercial fleet operators and delivery companies. This is why offerings like the BrightDrop Zevo 600 and Ford E-Transit have been introduced. Another all-electric van of note is the Rivian EDV, which the automaker builds for goliath online retailer […]

After teasing the car late last month, Honda revealed more details about its refreshed 2023 Accord sedan on Thursday. With cleaner exterior styling, a reworked powertrain lineup and more tech, this should continue to be one of the best midsize sedans available. Under-hood changes Arguably, the biggest news for the 2023 model year is the […]