Jason Siu

Planning to take your EV camping? It might not seem like they would make a difference, but electric vehicles have changed the camping industry. Don’t believe us? Kampgrounds of America (KOA), the largest system of open-to-the-public campgrounds in the world, have even detailed on its website how electric vehicles have changed the camping industry. Many […]

In an attempt to prove electric vehicles belong in the off-road world, Optima Batteries steamed up with DCE, Volta Power Systems, and Autel Energy to host the first-ever Optima Unplugged during the King of the Hammers race week in Johnson Valley, California. If you’ve never heard of “King of the Hammers,” it’s one of the […]

We might not be able to see much, but spy photographers have caught what appears to be Ford Performance’s F-150 Lightning concept on a trailer in Dearborn, Michigan. In case you’re a little bit confused about what this is, Ford Performance has a habit of building some outrageous, high-performance concepts, like the insane SuperVan. When […]

Recently, we took the Ford F-150 Lightning on a towing and charging test, which got us to research the best tow and recovery straps, as well as the best ratchet tie down straps. If you’re often towing or carrying cargo, you’ll want a set of sturdy and reliable ratchet tie down straps. Whether it’s to […]

We recently took the Ford F-150 Lightning on a towing range and recharge test, which inspired us to share our recommendations for the best tow and recovery straps. While in our particular case we needed tie down straps to keep the Model 3 secure on the trailer, there are a few EVs that are fully […]

After having great success with Lectron’s Tesla to J1772 adapter to charge my Polestar 2 and Toyota Prius Prime over the last few months, Lectron reached out to me to see if I would be interested in giving its V-Box 48-amp EV charging station a test. Since I have no intentions of ever purchasing another […]

Earlier this year at the 2023 Consumer Electronics Show, Ram debuted the Revolution BEV Concept, giving us a sneak peak at Ram’s electric future. Although it was a concept, there was a lot we loved about it and we do still expect many of its elements to make its way to production. We won’t have […]

Hyundai has announced a new electric vehicle subscription service called Evolve+ at the 2023 Chicago Auto Show. Designed to attract the “EV-curious” audience, Evolve+ offers month-to-month subscription  (28-day monthly term) for the Kona Electric and Ioniq 5, at least to start. The Kona Electric starts from $699 per month, while the Ioniq 5 is priced […]

While some automakers are finding ways to nickel-and-dime vehicle owners with monthly subscription fees, Hyundai doing the opposite with its Bluelink+ service. Announced at the 2023 Chicago Auto Show, Bluelink+ will launch with the 2023 Ioniq 6 and will find its way to all future Bluelink-equipped Hyundai vehicles starting with the 2024 model year. With […]

The 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander has made its world premiere ahead of its public debut at the 2023 Chicago Auto Show. The three-row SUV will be available with three different powertrains, a standard 2.4-liter turbocharged gasoline engine and two hybrid setups. The more efficient of the two electrified versions will deliver a manufacturer-estimated 34-mpg combined […]