Charging

So many variables affect charging time that you may have noticed every manufacturer’s estimate for their electric cars includes some sort of hedging language like “as little as.”

The new rules are meant to support the Biden administration’s ambitious goal to increase the number of public chargers across the U.S. from 130,000 to 500,000 and have EVs make up 50% of new-car sales by 2030.

Lexus is teaming up with ChargePoint and Qmerit to enhance charging options for buyers of the brand’s first EV, the 2023 RZ 450e.

Mercedes-Benz revealed that it will be creating a global network of charging stations as part of a broader $1 billion investment into strengthening its EV ambitions, with North America first on the list.

The 2023 Niro EV is best used as an around-town runabout versus an all-around EV that can take the occasional road trip — see why.

As more electric vehicles hit U.S. roads, owners are less impressed with available charging options outside their homes.

The goal is to have 2,000 charging stations located at 50-mile intervals across the U.S. in an effort to alleviate range anxiety and encourage EV adoption.

Here are the free charging perks currently offered for electric cars, SUVs and trucks on sale now or soon to hit the market.

How much extra an electric car will increase your electric bill depends on many factors, but it’s easily determined and likely won’t result in the doubling or tripling of the average electric bill.