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Get Plugged Into Cars.com’s Guide for the EV Curious

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When it comes to electric vehicles, car shoppers have a lot of questions around the different types of EV chargers, home installation, and the needs and realities around EV range. Cars.com’s editors have the answers in our Guide for the EV Curious.

Related: Home EV Chargers and How to Choose One

Cars.com reviewers know that to truly understand EVs, you need to live with them. We do just that — testing their range and charging capabilities, among other areas. Cars.com purchased our first plug-in vehicles, the Nissan Leaf and Chevrolet Volt, back in 2011. Today, we’ve installed home EV chargers at the homes of five editors, and we’re awaiting the delivery of the latest EV that Cars.com has purchased for in-depth testing: the Tesla Model Y.

For the right car shopper, an EV can be for you — but it may not be a good fit for everyone. In our video guide below, we dig into the details to help you decide if an EV is right for you.

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I bring more than 25 years of journalism experience, including over 15 years in the automotive space, and currently lead Cars.com’s Editorial team. If you’re thinking this sounds like an amazing job … you’re right, it is. I’m passionate about helping car shoppers find the right vehicle for their lifestyle and budget. I’ve been a certified child passenger safety technician for more than 15 years. And I’m also the director of juror relations for the World Car Awards steering committee. I live in Chicago with my husband, our two sons, and our rescue dog. When I’m not driving test cars, you can find me zipping around the city in my Hyundai Ioniq 5.

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