Starting your EV while it's charging can "preserve power and battery range" according to AAA. If you have a home charger and it's winter, taking a few minutes to warm up your vehicle as it's connected ...

Think EVs are the latest new and shiny toy? Think again. Electric vehicles have been around for more than 100 years.

These reliable electric vehicles from BMW, Ford, Tesla, and other automakers demonstrate impressive range and everyday practicality 2025 Hyundai Kona Electric By Jon Linkov, Jeff S. Bartlett The ...

A new study has looked into whether electric cars are really better for the environment than gas-powered cars. It turns out that this is indeed the case: after two years of use, EVs start reducing ...

You can get the efficiency of electric driving with the peace of mind of a gas backup making the plug-in hybrid a good compromise. Despite the growing popularity of traditional electric vehicles, not ...

When electric vehicles first came around, they had a lot of problems. They looked ugly, couldn't cover long distances, and most importantly, lacked speed and power. This made them unappealing to both ...

A white car is plugged into one of several electric chargers in a parking area. While the environmental effects related to building batteries for electric cars, such as the one shown here, are ...

Sales of expensive battery-powered cars like the Ford F-150 Lightning have stalled, forcing automakers to slow production and offer more affordable vehicles. By Neal E. Boudette Just a few years ago, ...

Compare plans tailored to your car & budget. On average, electric vehicle (EV) batteries last one to two decades before needing replacement. Most manufacturers warranty these batteries for eight to ...

The political polarization of battery-powered cars may have started when Toyota released its first hybrid model 25 years ago. By Lawrence Ulrich Lawrence Ulrich is a Detroit native and a contributing ...