Chad Kirchner

EPA-rated ranges on electric vehicles can vary based on a number of scenarios. Heck, some will even argue that the test isn’t an accurate representation of real-world mileage. But one thing we know for sure is that more range is always appreciated, and that’s what Porsche is delivering for 2023 with its Taycan. Porsche credits […]

Kia’s Electric Global Modular Platform — E-GMP — is all the rage in electric vehicles, delivering solid range, excellent driving dynamics, and practical storage in a range of new cars and crossovers. The EV6 is one of the best cars Kia currently sells, and the upcoming EV9 family hauler will surely impress. But at a […]

Revealed over 2 years ago, the Nissan Ariya has suffered a few setbacks going from reveal to production. The supply chain disruptions thanks to the pandemic made it tough on the entire industry. But the U.S.-spec Ariya is on U.S. shores and about to head to dealerships, so we finally got a chance to get […]

If you have an interest at all in electric pickup trucks, you’re probably concerned with how far you can tow with one. Whether you’re just hauling a set of side-by-sides to your summer cabin twice a year, or regularly hauling around lawn care equipment — or anything in between — it’s a question you likely […]

Autel Energy is a company you might not have heard about, but if you attend this year’s North American International Detroit Show, you’ll learn quickly who they are. They have a massive, Apple store-esque, display for the public to see loaded with products. “We offer the highest power products with the best warranty,” Autel’s COO […]

On our inaugural episode of EV Pulse Weekly, Senior Editor Craig Cole and VP of Content Chad Kirchner discuss the return of the Detroit Auto Show. Or is it the North American International Auto Show? Some of the topics we discuss this week: Jeep Wrangler Willys and Grand Cherokee 4xe 2023 Lincoln Corsair Lincoln Star […]

The 2022 Detroit Auto Show was a great opportunity to Jeep’s Jim Morrison to show the Secretary of Transportation what’s happening in Jeep land (including Camp Jeep). It was also an opportunity for us to ride along in a Wrangler Rubicon 4xe through Huntington Place and catch up on Jeep’s electrification strategy. Announced at the […]

“Quiet Flight” is Lincoln’s latest directive, and it means that we get products that are more focused on the luxury and relaxing side of motoring, and not the sporty side. That’s not to say that modern Lincolns aren’t fun, they’s just geared more toward peace and comfort than adrenaline. That’s likely one of the reasons […]

While Jeep dropped its big news last week, it doesn’t mean that the company doesn’t have things to talk about at this year’s Detroit Auto Show. Two new updates to its 4xe plug-in models debuted, including a new option for the Wrangler 4xe and a new trim for the Grand Cherokee 4xe. 2023 Jeep Wrangler […]

When this author first drove the Hyundai Ioniq 5, we were still reeling from a pandemic. Travel was limited. Our job here at EV Pulse looked very different from it does today. But one key take-away from my first drive in San Diego was just how good the Ioniq 5 is. It was the first […]