EV Charging Connector Types Explained
So you’re considering an all-electric vehicle (EV)? Welcome, we’re glad to have you on the team! What’s that you say? You don’t understand why some chargers look different than others? You’re thinking about sticking with your gas-guzzler because the new technology is ju...[Read More]
Top 8 Best EV Blogs
We here at enrg.io are big fans of everything to do with all-electric vehicles (EVs). As passionate as we are about the subject, we realize we’re not the only ones. In an effort to promote our friends in the business and let our readers know who we read, here are the best 8 EV blogs on the Int...[Read More]
Check Out These 5 Awesome Electric Restomods
Restomod. That’s the name that’s been given to special, one-off custom cars that aren’t quite restorations– though that’s a part of it– and aren’t quite hot rods– though that’s a part of it, too. The best way to describe what a restomod is, vs. w...[Read More]
How Long Does It Take to Charge a Nissan Leaf?
In an article posted yesterday, we reviewed Nissan’s battery warranty policies for their Leaf line. Today we ask a simple question on behalf of Leaf owners everywhere: how long does it take to charge a Nissan Leaf? The answer, like it is for most questions in life is: it depends. Charging time...[Read More]
What Is (and Will Be) the Longest Range Electric Vehicle?
We listed the top ten all-electric vehicles (EVs) by range here. The Tesla Model S is hands down the current champion with a whopping 335 miles of range on a full charge. Well, that was easy. I’m sure my editor will be happy with my work. But seriously folks, while the current crop may be impr...[Read More]
When Do Nissan Leaf Owners Get Complimentary Battery Checkups?
Being a Nissan Leaf owner myself, I like to keep up to speed on issues Leaf drivers are dealing with. A quick perusal of various online forums dedicated to Leaf ownership will yield numerous discussions about battery life and warranties. Because I purchased an older vehicle, the specifics of Nissan&...[Read More]
5 Best Electric Scooters for Kids
Yesterday we compiled a list of the 5 best electric scooters for adults that have seats. Later in the day we realized that many of you will have to also purchase an electric scooter for your kid(s) if you purchase one for yourself. I for one would not dream of purchasing something as cool as an elec...[Read More]
Mercedes EQV Electric Van Debuts with 250 Mile Range
Electric trucks are the holy grail of the EV market. Typically replacing high-pollution diesel trucks that idle in heavily populated urban environments for hours and hours every day, their harmful diesel particulate emissions do more medical harm per vehicle than almost anything else out there. A cl...[Read More]
How to Change a Tesla Key Fob Battery
Included with Tesla Model S, Model X, and available as an option for Model 3, the Tesla key fob is a mini version of the vehicle it pairs with. The sleek, smooth fob has no rubber buttons and is powered by a type CR2032 battery. According to Tesla in the Model 3 owner’s manual, the fob battery...[Read More]
American Idol: Drako GTE Packs 6491 Lb-ft of TQ
Perception lags reality. It’s one of those ideas that, once understood, seems like it should be obvious. A thing happens in reality, and it takes a little while before we (the observers of reality) perceive it. The fireworks explode overhead, and a second later we hear the boom. Electric cars ...[Read More]
Forbidden Fruit: 5 Great EVs You Can’t Buy in the US
Enrg.io is largely based in the United States. As such, we have access to some of the best electric cars in the world from Tesla, Nissan, and others– but we don’t have access to ALL of the awesome electric cars out there. Markets like China, Russia, and Europe get cars we probably won...[Read More]
Do Electric Vehicles Pay Road Tax?
It’s time to talk about everyone’s favorite subject: taxes! Okay, so taxes are probably everyone’s least favorite subject, but we all have to deal with them. As the old saying goes, only two things are certain in life: death and taxes. While policies may vary from country to countr...[Read More]
5 Best Electric Scooters With Seat for Adults
We here at enrg.io are big fans of all-electric transport. While our focus is electric cars, we also like to give a nod to smaller electric modes of transportation. As such, here is a list of the five best electric scooter for adults that allow the rider to sit while operating the vehicle. Enjoy! 5....[Read More]
What Exactly Is an E-bike?
We brought you a list of seven e-bikes that you can get for under $1,000 last week. A few days later it dawned on me that we never bothered to define what exactly an e-bike is. How rude of us! Let’s take a look at what an e-bike is and how they work. E-bike Defined An e-bike is defined as a bi...[Read More]
Are Electric Car Charging Stations Free?
I have to admit I was a bit incensed the other day when I parked in one of the electric vehicle spots at my local shopping center. Having once provided charging for free, the owners of the garage were now demanding payment for the service. To add insult to injury, the only way to pay for the charge ...[Read More]