Electric car drivers involved in more road crashes but vehicle isn't to blame, says study

Road crashes are scary and even fatal in most instances. Although a recent study shows that drivers behind electric cars are more prone to crashes, the issue doesn’t lie in the vehicle. Read More

With more EV charging stations, why is driver satisfaction down?

Electric car drivers are getting fed up with public charging.. A new report from J.D. Power found customer satisfaction with public Level 2 charging is down 16 points to 617 on a 1,000-point scale ... Read More

Drivers are OK with $250 electric car fee, but say fix the roads!

Opting to buy an electric car in New Jersey will get more expensive this summer, as the state rolls out a new registration fee for zero emission vehicles. That annual $250 fee for electric vehicle ... Read More

Electric cars have a road trip problem: slow and unreliable charging : NPR

When Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm set out on a four-day electric-vehicle road trip this summer, she knew charging might be a challenge. But she probably didn't expect anyone to call the cops. Read More

Electric vehicles more likely to hit pedestrians than petrol cars - study - Sky News

They also suggested younger, less experienced drivers are more likely to be involved in a road traffic collision and are also more likely to own an electric car. Read More

Electric Cars Are Losing Appeal to New Drivers, Shell Finds

Electric cars are losing their appeal for new drivers in Western nations, even as existing owners report increasing satisfaction with their battery-powered vehicles, according to a survey ... Read More

Call to Electric Car Drivers - The Columbian

If you have purchased an electric vehicle within the past two years (and would like to be interviewed), contact reporter Shari Phiel at shari.phiel@columbian.com or 360-735-4546. Read More