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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 […]

Electric vehicles usually aren’t cheap. As platforms for automakers to showcase their technological prowess, today’s EVs are typically high-end vehicles loaded with the latest and greatest amenities, which pushes their prices far beyond the reach of many drivers. But electrics don’t have to be unobtainable. There are a few affordable options like the Chevy Bolt […]

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 […]

Currently, the Wallbox Pulsar Plus is undergoing our long-term home EV charger evaluation, and the smart features of the charger are becoming frustrating to use. The charger often disconnects from WiFi, rendering the app basically useless until I can reconnect the charger. Issues like this are a major reason why some consumers prefer to purchase […]

Nissan is now offering an all-wheel-drive version of the Ariya electric SUV. e-4ORCE models promise greater traction and much more performance than the standard Ariya, all without sacrificing amenities or totally savaging the range. Sounds like a winning combination. And you know what? It is. The basics The Ariya is Nissan’s first all-electric SUV, a […]

Plug-in hybrids give you the best of both worlds: efficient, electric-only range for smooth and silent motoring as well as a traditional combustion powertrain so you can drive cross country without having to recharge. A little of column A and a little of column B with plenty of capability and comfort thrown in for good […]

You wouldn’t be wrong in stating that the current batch of Dodge vehicles is getting pretty old. Some of the platforms date back to the turn of the century, in some parts, so it’s a big deal that the brand has an all-new model. The first all new model in a decade. Plus, it’s available […]

As an automotive enthusiast, I’ve had the pleasure of driving countless vehicles over the years, but the 2023 Genesis Electrified GV70 stands out as a truly exceptional example of luxury, innovation, and performance. Genesis has outdone itself with this premium electric SUV, raising the bar for what it means to be a top-tier electric vehicle. […]

Before we start talking about the experience driving the new Lexus RZ 450e, we’d like to address a question. Yes, the folks at Lexus learned from the failures of the Toyota bZ4X launch and have ensured that the wheels will, in fact, stay attached to the car. But one of the other shortcomings of the […]

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 […]