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Here's Where Electric Car Batteries Go After Their Lifespan Ends

What happens when the powerful battery inside an electric car reaches the end of its life? These massive lithium-ion packs, often weighing hundreds of pounds, are the beating heart of every EV. Though ... Read More

One thing every EV driver should check before buying a second-hand car

If you're buying an EV, you should consider all the same things you think about when buying any second-hand car, from its condition and mileage to who is selling it, said Professor Peter Wells, ... Read More

From AC current to the ZEV mandate: electric car jargon explained

Are you baffled by batteries, confused by charging speed, perplexed by preconditioning and muddled by miles per kWh? If so, you are not alone. But Motoring Electric is here to help. The rapid adoption ... Read More

Some Plug-In Hybrid Batteries Degrade Much More Slowly Than Others

Mercedes-Benz PHEVs showed minimal degradation over time, which can’t be said of Mitsubishi, according to a study. Read More

How to Charge an Electric Car

(iSeeCars) – Electric vehicles (EVs), also known as battery electric vehicles (BEVs), use batteries to power their electric motors. Unlike their internal combustion engine counterparts that fill up at ... Read More

How Long Does It Take To Charge An EV? Here’s The Real Breakdown

It's one of the central parts of EV ownership. But to newcomers, it's often mystifying. Here's a guide to Level 1, Level 2 and DC fast charging, from an expert. Read More

Sulfur-based batteries could offer electric vehicles a greener, longer-range option

Picture an electric car that could go 600, 700 or even 1,000 miles on a single charge. That's much farther than the longest-range electric vehicles on the U.S. market, according to Car and Driver ... Read More