EV guides
Plain-English explainers on running costs, charging and the choice between electric, plug-in hybrid and hybrid. Showing guides for United States.
EV vs PHEV vs hybrid: which is right for you?
A plain-English comparison of full electric, plug-in hybrid and self-charging hybrid cars, and who each one actually suits.
7 min readMythsGeneralSix EV myths, checked
Battery lifespan, cold weather range, grid capacity and more — the common claims about electric cars, tested against the evidence.
6 min readBuying & fundingUSUS EV incentives in 2026: what's actually still available
The federal purchase credit has gone. Here's what replaced it — state programs, the home charger credit, and the new auto-loan interest deduction.
7 min readChargingUSUnderstanding US charging networks & connector types
NACS versus CCS, Level 1, Level 2 and DC fast charging, and how the main US charging networks compare on access and pricing.
6 min readBuying & fundingUSState-by-state EV incentives: how to check what applies to you
With no federal purchase credit, state and utility programs decide what you can save. Here's how to find the ones that apply where you live.
5 min readBuying & fundingUSFinancing an EV in the US: loan vs lease vs cash
How loans, leases and paying cash compare for an electric car now that a federal purchase credit no longer simplifies the maths.
6 min readBuying & fundingUSBuying a used EV in the US: what to check
Battery health, warranty transfer, connector type and the used-EV-specific checks to make before buying a second-hand electric car in the US.
7 min readBatteriesGeneralEV battery health & degradation: what every buyer should know
How lithium-ion packs age, what typical degradation looks like over eight years, and the charging habits that make the biggest difference.
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