Jason Siu

Jason Siu
Emporia home EV charger hands-on review

As EVs become more and more popular, it’s only a matter of time before a company broke onto the market with an affordable Level 2 home EV charger with connected smart features. It appears that has now arrived with the Emporia Level 2 home EV charger, which has a price tag that is half of […]

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The best pressure washers for washing your car

A pressure washer is one of those items that you question why you need one, but after you get it and use it, you’ll wonder how you lived without it. For over 20 years, I washed my car with a traditional garden hose, hose nozzle, bucket of car wash soap, and a hand mitt. About […]

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2025 MINI Countryman SE ALL4 revealed in spy photos ahead of debut

Our spy photographers have caught the 2025 MINI Countryman SE ALL4 in Los Angeles, California without any camouflage, giving us the best look yet at the next-generation Countryman EV. It appears the undisguised Countryman was smiling for its own cameras as it was likely undergoing a photoshoot. Set to arrive in the U.S. as a […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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Do I need a Level 2 home charger for my BMW 330e?

The BMW 3 Series is one of the world’s most iconic sports sedans, with the 330e being its plug-in hybrid variant. Powering the sedan is a 2.0-liter BMW TwinPower Turbo engine that generates 181 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque, paired with an electric motor with 107 hp and 77 lb-ft of torque. The combined […]

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Do I need a Level 2 home charger for my BMW X5 xDrive45e?

The second-generation, plug-in version of the BMW X5 arrived as a 2021 model year, boasting a 24-kWh battery pack that doubled the previous X5 xDrive40e’s 12-kWh capacity. And while the X5 xDrive50e is around the corner with an even more impressive all-electric driving range, the X5 xDrive45e is what’s currently available at the time of […]

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2024 Lincoln Nautilus debuts with stunning in-car tech

The all-new 2024 Lincoln Nautilus has made its global debut as the newest SUV in the American automaker’s lineup. Featuring an evolved design, available hybrid powertrain, and new connected features, the next-generation midsize luxury SUV is sure to garner some attention with its horizontal instrument panel integrated into the largest immersive display in its class. […]

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Wallbox Pulsar Plus home EV charger hands-on review

After reviewing the Electrify Home HomeStation and finding its size to be one of its biggest issues, I decided to reach out to Wallbox to evaluate the company’s compact Pulsar Plus home EV charger. Wallbox was quick to send out the Pulsar Plus for me to test and review, and I was equally as excited […]

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