The United States is home to more than three million electric vehicles (EVs), including battery EVs (BEVs), hybrid EVs (HEVs), and plug-in hybrid EVs (PHEVs). Despite recent improvements, public EV ...

The best way to charge your new electric vehicle is to install your own EV charger at home. But it's not always simple. Depending on what type of vehicle you have, what kind of charger you want, and ...

Ask an electrician which way a receptacle, aka outlet, should be installed: “Ground up or down?” Typically, the answer is “both are fine,” though most of us have a preference. The National Electrical ...

Purchasing an EV is an eco-friendly solution that helps reduce air pollution, slow down natural resource depletion, and save you cash. However, charging such a vehicle can quickly become a hassle, so ...

Gas prices? Pah! A few months ago, my family bought an electric car, used. A little 2018 BMW i3s. It looks weird but it drives great. Every time I pass long lines of cars and trucks waiting to fill up ...

If you’re thinking about purchasing an electric vehicle (EV), you’ll probably also want to get a home charger installed. That way, you’ll be able to conveniently recharge the battery while your car is ...

Outfitting your garage for an electric car is easier than you think. Here’s how to convert a traditional garage into an electric-car-friendly garage. Most home charging stations come in two formats: ...

The size of your circuit breaker box and service will decide how much it costs to add an electric car charger. Earlier, I wrote a guide to help you decide what range of electric car is for you, ...