Electric Car

  By Brad Berman · November 06, 2014 The name of the game is boosting efficiency above four miles per kilowatt-hour. No matter how you drive an electric car, it’s going to be more efficient than nearly every gas-powered vehicle on the road. That’s due to the efficient nature of batteries, motors, and electric-drive controls—compared to internal combustion. But of course, if given the chance, you should try to squeeze as many miles as possible out of a battery pack to extend your range on a single charge. Here are a few simple but helpful tips. Take It Easy To use fewer electrons,...

  By Brad Berman · April 24, 2019   The gallon is a familiar measurement for most people. Just think about a gallon of milk and you know exactly how big it is. But the kilowatt-hour—an extremely useful term for EV drivers—is unfamiliar. Gas stations, after more than a century on the scene, have harmonized around the cost of a gallon of gas, using big letters on marquees to announce pricing. On the other hand, electric vehicle charging costs are not nearly as clear. Some EV charging stations require payment by the hour, dispensing however much energy the car can take during that time. Others charge by...