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The best four audiobooks for your next road trip

It’s an ongoing discussion amongst me and my and my book-loving friends: Is listening to an audiobook mean you’re reading a book? Does listening to an audiobook “count” as having “read” a book? Depending on my mood I say, “yes” listening to a great book is as ideal as flipping the pages on an e-reader […]

by Robbi Hess

6/11/2024

Do I need a Level 2 home charger for my Chevy Bolt or Bolt EUV?

In our review of the 2023 Chevy Bolt EUV Premier, we named it the best value in the EV world. The 2023 Chevy Bolt and Bolt EUV are currently the most affordable BEVs in the U.S., and we wouldn’t be surprised if we saw more and more them hitting the roads in the coming years. […]

by Jason Siu

7/31/2023

What adapter do I need to connect to the Ford F-150 Pro Power Onboard generator?

One of the coolest features of the 2021 and newer Ford F-150 (and F-150 Lightning), in addition to the hybrid added to the lineup, is the onboard power generator. Ford calls it Pro Power Onboard, and it can produce up to 7.2 kW of electricity if it’s equipped to the hybrid version of the truck. […]

by Chad Kirchner

7/31/2023

Do I need a Level 2 home charger for my Kia Niro Plug-in Hybrid?

The all-new 2023 Kia Niro PHEV has quickly become an appealing option in the plug-in hybrid market, offering up to 33 miles of all-electric range — a noticeable bump from the previous model’s 26 miles. Powered by a 1.6-liter, four-cylinder engine paired with a 62-kW electric motor, the Niro PHEV delivers a total system output […]

by Jason Siu

6/22/2023

Should you get a Level 2 charger for your Jeep Wrangler 4xe plug-in hybrid?

If you’re in the market for a new Jeep Wrangler, you probably have seen the all-new 4xe version of the Sahara and Rubicon. The plug-in hybrid Jeeps represent a paradigm shift for off-roading, and based on our first drive impressions, it’s an excellent bit of kit. In order to take advantage of driving on pure […]

by Chad Kirchner

6/19/2023

Pros and cons: Should you purchase the white interior for your new Tesla?

Billed as a premium option, Tesla offers a white interior in the Model S, X, 3 and Y. It is a $1,000 option for 3 and Y shoppers, and $1,500 extra for S and X models, which also offer a cream interior for the same upcharge. Casual observation shows that few buyers opt for the […]

by Samanthan Rutherford

6/7/2023

Do I need a Level 2 home charger for my Toyota Prius Prime?

As the plug-in hybrid variant of the popular Toyota Prius, the Prius Prime offers an EPA-estimated driving range of 25 miles in EV Mode from its 8.8-kWh battery pack. The vehicle comes with a charging cable that offers Level 1 charging speeds and can be plugged into your standard 120-volt household outlet. In this post, […]

by Jason Siu

6/7/2023

How can I better organize and store my EV charging cable?

If you’ve recently purchased a PHEV or BEV and it came with a charging cable, you’re probably wondering what’s the best way to store it. The last thing you want to do is have the cable loosely scattered across your garage floor, and you want to keep that connector as well protected as possible. One […]

by Jason Siu

3/7/2023

2022 Hyundai Tucson PHEV and 2022 Ford Escape PHEV: Which one to buy?

Crossovers fall into different parts of the spectrum. Some are more car-like, while others lean heavily into the off-road side of things. The 2022 Hyundai Tucson PHEV sits neatly in the middle of everything, while the 2022 Ford Escape PHEV goes all-in on being as car-like as it can. Both vehicles offer something unique, especially […]

by Stefan Ogbac

2/24/2023

2022 Toyota RAV4 Prime or 2022 Kia Sorento PHEV: Which one to buy?

As automakers continue to flood the market with SUVs, several models are going to overlap in terms of size and price. Take the 2022 Toyota RAV4 Prime and 2022 Kia Sorento PHEV, two models that are nearly the same price and have a good bit of overlap because of the latter being a tweener. Look […]

by Stefan Ogbac

2/22/2023

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