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Which home charger or Level 2 charger should I buy for my Tesla?

You’ve decided that Tesla is the electric vehicle for you, but which home charger should you buy? While Tesla sells its own charging equipment, there are other lots of other options to consider. Here’s a breakdown of how EV charging works and how quickly the different chargers can charge your Tesla so you can decide […]

by Nicole Wakelin

Last Updated: 3/7/2023

How can I better organize and store my EV charging cable?

If you’ve recently purchased a PHEV or BEV and it came with a charging cable, you’re probably wondering what’s the best way to store it. The last thing you want to do is have the cable loosely scattered across your garage floor, and you want to keep that connector as well protected as possible. One […]

by Jason Siu

Last Updated: 3/6/2023

2022 Hyundai Tucson PHEV and 2022 Ford Escape PHEV: Which one to buy?

Crossovers fall into different parts of the spectrum. Some are more car-like, while others lean heavily into the off-road side of things. The 2022 Hyundai Tucson PHEV sits neatly in the middle of everything, while the 2022 Ford Escape PHEV goes all-in on being as car-like as it can. Both vehicles offer something unique, especially […]

by Stefan Ogbac

Last Updated: 2/24/2023

What adapter do I need to connect to the Ford F-150 Pro Power Onboard generator?

One of the coolest features of the 2021 Ford F-150, in addition to the hybrid added to the lineup, is the onboard power generator. Ford calls it Pro Power Onboard, and it can produce up to 7.2 kW of electricity if it’s equipped to the hybrid version of the truck. At first glance, the power […]

by Chad Kirchner

Last Updated: 2/23/2023

The best floor mats for the Tesla Model Y

Your Tesla Model Y electric vehicle is the car of your dreams, right? If you want to protect your investment as well as the interior of the vehicle, you may want to invest in floor mats for it. Tesla equips the vehicle with carpeted floor mats and while those are adequate for the short-term, you […]

by Robbi Hess

Last Updated: 2/22/2023

2022 Toyota RAV4 Prime or 2022 Kia Sorento PHEV: Which one to buy?

As automakers continue to flood the market with SUVs, several models are going to overlap in terms of size and price. Take the 2022 Toyota RAV4 Prime and 2022 Kia Sorento PHEV, two models that are nearly the same price and have a good bit of overlap because of the latter being a tweener. Look […]

by Stefan Ogbac

Last Updated: 2/21/2023

Do I need a Level 2 home charger for my Kia Niro Plug-in Hybrid?

The all-new 2023 Kia Niro PHEV has quickly become an appealing option in the plug-in hybrid market, offering up to 33 miles of all-electric range — a noticeable bump from the previous model’s 26 miles. Powered by a 1.6-liter, four-cylinder engine paired with a 62-kW electric motor, the Niro PHEV delivers a total system output […]

by Jason Siu

Last Updated: 2/20/2023

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 […]

by Jason Siu

Last Updated: 2/20/2023

2022 Toyota RAV4 Prime or 2022 Hyundai Tucson PHEV: Which one to buy?

The compact crossover wars have spilled into the electrified space and in addition to standard hybrids, plug-in hybrids are now a major competitive bracket. Initially, the only offering was the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV but now, there are three other competitors and more are on the way. The 2022 Toyota RAV4 Prime was the second entrant […]

by Stefan Ogbac

Last Updated: 2/20/2023

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 […]

by Jason Siu

Last Updated: 1/30/2023

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