America has a charging problem. It’s pretty common to have to drive several miles off your route, only to find that half the chargers don’t work, and the ones that do are charging much slower than they’re rated to. Now that everyone’s switched to Tesla’s North American Charging Standard, that should definitely make things easier, … Read more
Image: Voltpost Perhaps the largest hurdle for adoption of electric vehicles in the U.S. market right now is a lack of competent charging infrastructure. For those of us in a living situation that has dedicated garage space, charging is hardly an issue. We pull in, plug in, and barely ever have to worry about it. … Read more
I worked at the Tesla store in Boston while I was studying at Boston University, around the same time that the Model 3 was super delayed and reservation holders were pissed, but I talked to a lot of folks who were considering their first EV and it was my job to help them understand day-to-day … Read more
2023 Chevrolet Bolt EUVImage: Chevrolet One key to making EV adoption to work is fast charging. People that are used to filling up their gas tanks in mere minutes won’t be so easily swayed by the idea of having to sit at a charging station for nearly an hour. While there are certainly EVs on … Read more
Right now, the reality for electric vehicles is pretty grim. People are buying EVs, but the growth in sales is cooling. That’s having a ripple effect, from rising EV inventory at dealers to automakers rethinking their EV investments and production plans. Even EV charging companies are taking a hit. Electric Car Charging Still Sucks, But … Read more
Happy Tuesday! It’s December 26, 2023, and this is The Morning Shift — your daily roundup of the top automotive headlines from around the world, all in one place. Here are the important stories you need to know. Ed Begley Jr. On The Past And Present Of Electric Vehicles 1st Gear: 2024 Will Be A … Read more
