EV Tech

Articles pretaining to the technical aspects of Electric Vehicles.

Does the Ioniq 5 have a heat pump?

by Mike M

If you live in a colder area then you may be wondering if the Ioniq 5, or its twin the Kia EV6 for that matter… Read More »Does the Ioniq 5 have a heat pump?

What is Battery Preconditioning?

by Mike M

We are smack dab in the middle of winter, and at least from where I’m from, temps of around 0 ( 32F) sound like a… Read More »What is Battery Preconditioning?

Can I power my house with my Electric Car?

by Mike M

Can you use your EV as a backup generator? We just had a blackout a few weeks back due to a windstorm. I wasn’t expecting… Read More »Can I power my house with my Electric Car?

When is the best time to install an EV Charger?

by Mike M

While you are better off getting a proper charger installed sooner than later, it just so happens that at the time of this posting, the… Read More »When is the best time to install an EV Charger?

How do I charge my EV? (EV Charging Basics)

by Mike M

Electric cars haven’t taken over yet. The majority of vehicles sold today continue to use a conventional internal combustion engine (ICE), And though hybrids have… Read More »How do I charge my EV? (EV Charging Basics)

Electric Vehicles – The Newbie Guide

by Mike M

There is a lot of information on the internet, obviously, and even on this website as well. So in the interest of keeping it simple,… Read More »Electric Vehicles – The Newbie Guide

How much does it cost to charge an EV at home?

by Mike M

Before we can talk about the cost of charging an electric car we need to get a little bit of terminology out of the way.… Read More »How much does it cost to charge an EV at home?

One-Pedal Driving: The Ultimate Guide to Regenerative Braking in Electric Vehicles

by Mike M

One-pedal driving. If you are new to electric vehicles then this one is hard to get your head around. Driving around and barely using the… Read More »One-Pedal Driving: The Ultimate Guide to Regenerative Braking in Electric Vehicles

Do Electric Cars need special tires?

by Mike M

Now that electric vehicles have been out for a while, owners are finding that it’s about time to get a new set of tires.The question… Read More »Do Electric Cars need special tires?

Do Electric Cars lose charge when they are parked? (Range Loss)

by Mike M

It’s 2021 and the pandemic continues to be a giant smear on our lives. You may find yourself not driving as much as you used… Read More »Do Electric Cars lose charge when they are parked? (Range Loss)