Category: EV
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How Fast Can You Charge an EV?
One of the most asked questions by potential electric vehicle buyers is “How fast can you charge an EV?” To answer that question, we’ll cover several factors that go into charging at home and at public charging stations, both of which are big parts of the EV ownership experience. We’ll also highlight a couple of…
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Three New Long-Range EVs at Leith*
When looking to buy a new car, people used to ask, “How far can it go on a tank of gas?” An increasing number of Americans ask, “How far will it go on a full charge?” Yes, we are experiencing the dawn of the electric vehicle (EV) and, with it, a slew of new questions…
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What Goes into the Cost of an EV Battery?
Electric Vehicle (EV) battery cells aren’t cheap, but the good news is that the average cost of lithium-ion batteries has fallen a whopping 89% since the year 2010, according to BloombergNEF, (a strategic research provider that covers global commodity markets and the technologies used to transition to a low-carbon economy). The average price of a lithium-ion…
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The Seven Fastest New EVs from Zero to 60*
If there’s one thing you can look forward to in the newest range of electric vehicles (EVs) besides the feeling of instant torque pushing you back into your seat, it’s got to be their incredible acceleration. Of course, not all EVs are designed to have blistering speed, but for the electrically motivated cars and SUVs…
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Different Types of Electric Motors in EVs
Before you begin shopping for your new electric vehicle, it’s good to have a basic understanding of the different types of electric motors used in EVs. In our companion blog, “How EV Motors Work”, we give you a brief overview of the science and engineering behind today’s electric motors…”spoiler alert,” magnets and electromagnetic fields are…
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Seven New EVs Under $50,000 at Leith*
With new and improved electric vehicles entering the market, there are a few questions you might be asking yourself. Which brand and model is the best? Are the prices right for my budget? What does an EV even do for me? Let’s run through seven of Leith’s industry-recommended EVs under $50,000. Ford Mustang Mach-E $46,995…
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How EV Motors Work
Heads-up, we’re about to talk science and a bit of engineering too, but we promise to make it fun and educational because, hey, the Electric Vehicle (EV) revolution is underway, and we know that you want to learn how EV motors work. Let’s go! Think back to your early years in school when you probably…
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Mopar Gets Its Juice On with Electric Lineup
The electrification of Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram is underway in earnest. Record books will be rewritten, expectations will be surpassed and what was once thought impossible will become routine. The electrification of Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram was the subject of a recent super-secret Mopar dealer’s group meeting in Las Vegas. How secret, might…
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Tiny Trucks are Making a Comeback with Maverick Leading the Way
Drives and Handles Like a Car, Not a Truck With a new generation of younger, first-time homeowners entering the market with plenty of DIY projects to tackle, many find that their compact, economy car doesn’t quite cut the grade anymore. They need more room, more utility, but don’t necessarily see themselves as “truck types.” You…
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Electrifying Jaguar I-PACE Leaves You Grinning
See how much fun we had driving Jaguar’s I-PACE EV400 in Ep. 2 of He Said, She Said You could say that Jaguar “flipped the script” with their first-ever electric vehicle. The Jaguar I-PACE all-electric premium luxury performance SUV breaks the mold of previous EVs in the market. This Jag is super stylish, sleek, comfortable,…