How Do Trailers Affect EV Range?
Adding a trailer to an electric vehicle can greatly reduce its range.
Tech: Aerodynamics Is the Key To EV Range
The aerodynamic efficiency of vehicles has increased dramatically, especially with the emphasis on range for electric vehicles. Yet it feels as though we have not yet reached the limits yet.
Seasonal Tips: Getting the Best Range from Your EV
Let’s explore a few seasonal tips for optimizing your EV’s range, looking at how winter, spring, summer and fall can affect your car’s performance.
News: Range Milestones Hit by Lucid and Rivian
The numbers tell the story—we’ve entered a new stage of long-range electric vehicles. This week the Lucid Air Dream edition had a model officially accredited by the U.S. EPA with a 520-mile range.
News: More EVs Get Certified 200+ Ranges
Range and its attendant anxiety continues to dominate electric vehicle discussions. That discussion is about to move up to a new level as three significant new EVs received their official EPA range certifications this week.
Personal: My Chevy Volt—10,000 Miles=50 Gallons
Beyond the incredible fuel economy, 10 grand of miles has reinforced my long-held opinion about the Chevrolet Volt, one established when I first drove a Gen. 1 Volt when they were launched. While not a sports car, the low center of gravity created by the floor-mounted battery pack, coupled with the torque from its twin electric motors, turn the Volt into a sporty hatch.
News: 2020 Chevrolet Bolt to Get 259 Miles of Range
By giving the 2020 Chevrolet Bolt hatchback a 21-mile bump in range compared to previous years, Chevy has outdone Tesla at its own game.