Shell Recharge Portable EV Charger – Full Review
Shell Recharge is a growing global EV charging network from the Shell oil company, with EV charging hardware being installed
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Shell Recharge is a growing global EV charging network from the Shell oil company, with EV charging hardware being installed
Tesla just announced some major UI improvements coming to their lineup of cars later this spring. In an X post
Teslas are some of the most popular new cars on the road, and AirPods Pros are perhaps the most popular
If you firmly believe in the expression “buy cheap, buy twice”, and instead opt for quality goods built to last,
Autel’s ever-increasing lineup of Level 2 EVSEs just keeps growing. They have chargers with built-in holsters, external holsters, hardwired units,
Most of us choose to have the home EV charging station installed on the inside of the garage. But now
Tesla cars are essentially computers on wheels, and it’s not surprising that in addition to supporting several streaming services and
If you’ve ever pulled up to a Level 3 DC fast charger in the winter with a cold EV battery,
How do you make a competitive home EV charging station as a new company? Talking to EV drivers about their
I have personally tried and tested more than sixteen EV home charging stations (EVSEs). Two more are currently being tested,
Over the last several months, we’ve seen headlines about rental companies like Hertz offloading some of the electric vehicles from
Level 2 EV charging is done at 240 volts in North America, using the same high voltage as power-hungry home
Tesla offers their mainstream Model 3 and Y vehicles in both single-motor RWD and dual-motor AWD configurations. These cars have
You can’t claim to accelerate the transition to sustainable transportation while shipping millions of cars with traditional cow leather, now
The Leviton brand needs no introduction, it has been in American homes for over a century. Their latest home EV
The 48 amp home EV charger from Tera is a popular seller on Amazon, so we’ve decided to put this
Newer owners of Teslas (and other EVs) may be concerned about seeing what looks like smoke coming out the front
Precondition your battery, or you will make DC charging slower for everyone. January brings bitterly cold temperatures to the northern
This portable EV charger from Tera is popular on Amazon and it is a good alternative to the official Mobile
DC fast charging pumps a lot of electrons into an EV, very quickly. We thought it would be fascinating to
Have you noticed a foggy haze covering the windshield of your Tesla, making it difficult to see out at night?
When Tesla started the first deliveries of the Cybertruck on November 30, 2023, a few more details about powertrain and
LENZ is a California-based startup that designs and sells a variety of helpful EV charging necessities. The company’s founder has
ChargePoint is a large-scale charging network operating in the United States and 13 other countries with over 30,000 EV chargers
Just how big are everyday things in Texas? It’s kind of over the top, actually. The Tesla Supercharger in Temple,
We got our closest look yet at a preproduction Cybertruck at New Braunfels Supercharger on November 12th, just an hour
Industry Day Austin is the final event of the Electirfy Expo series for the year. It took place November 10,
The Blink charging network is a Level 2 public charging network in the US with locations coast to coast. Since
If you have more than one Tesla product registered in your account, there is a great little UI easter egg
With recent software updates this year, Tesla made fleet management easier for companies like Hertz that are renting out tens
EVgo is a Level 3 fast charging network operator with locations in 34 US states and 1000+ DC fast charging
EVchargerReviews attended Electrify Expo Miami on October 14, 2023. A rainy Miami morning cleared the way for a fun-filled EV
Every Tesla car is connected to the Internet at all times. This opens up a world of possibilities not possible
The FLO network operates thousands of Level 2 and fast DC Level 3 charging points across Canada and the United
Have you ever noticed a small blue section in front of the green energy status bar in your Tesla app?
When driving in the Canadian province of Ontario, you will often encounter Ivy Network charging stations at ONroute rest stops
It is Autumn here in the Northeast, which means most drivers around these parts are going to be switching to
The Sentry Mode security system is one of many benefits of owning a Tesla vehicle. The all-electric powertrain with a
If you are considering installing a Level 2 EV charger on the outside of your home, there is probably no
If you ever had your Tesla unplugged from a public charger, you know exactly how frustrating that can be. If
Sometime in the summer of 2023, Tesla updated their in-car software and apps to recommend 80% state of charge as
Charging an EV at home takes time. The car is going to be plugged in for hours at a time.
Autel may not be a household name in EV products, but its recent products are making a big push into
Virtually every new electric vehicle on sale today (other than Teslas) offers Apple CarPlay and Android Auto either as standard
The ChargePoint Home Flex is one of the most popular premium home EV charging stations on the market. Since its
The ShockFlo G1 is a recently released portable EVSE that is gaining popularity and positive user reviews. This unit is
Are you worried about your high-tech electronics at home during thunderstorms? A surge protector power bar can keep your electronics
The NEMA 14-50 is the most popular 240-volt, 50-amp outlet used for Level 2 EV charging at home. Most home
With most of the country sitting under some type of heat warning in late July, we decided to revisit Tesla’s
Have you ever noticed that drivers at Tesla Supercharger locations tend to arrange their cars in alternating spots? One reason
The ShockFlo brand is a more recent entrant into the home charging category. But in this short time, they have
It is well known that charging an EV at home, during off-peak hours is less expensive than charging at public
In recent weeks we have seen several prominent EV manufacturers announce their intention to transition from CCS connectors to NACS
Sentry Mode is one of many high-tech features that set Teslas apart from other premium new cars. The ability to
Like dominoes, supporters of the CCS fast-charging connector in North America have started to fall. It is now almost inevitable
There used to be a time when this young electric car company incentivized new sales of the Model S with
EVs generally do not need big brakes because they slow down using a combination of friction brakes AND regenerative braking
Outdoor air quality has really declined in recent days in the Northeast due to raging forest fires in parts of
The internal temperature of the high-voltage battery pack of an electric vehicle will have a big effect on performance characteristics.
Yes, you absolutely can. However, you will need an additional accessory and a little bit of planning. Electrify America charging
We have witnessed high economic inflation levels during the past 18 months. Everything from food bills to housing is becoming
Only the top “Performance” trims of Tesla Model 3 and Y vehicles come from the factory with trunk lid spoilers
Feb. 23, 2023 Update: It appears that Tesla Software update version 2023.2.12 has mostly solved the bug. While the quality
How you accidentally dismissed the swipeable cards that appear below the vehicle visualization on the Tesla center screen? Those cards
This article is intended for users in North American markets where Tesla cars include a proprietary charging connector. Teslas use
The Tesla Mobile Connector is a mobile EV charger made by Tesla. It includes a NEMA 5-15 (120v wall plug)
Is your Tesla app reporting a code 503 Server Maintenance below the battery indicator? Don’t panic. The short answer is:
Do electric cars consume more energy while travelling in rainy weather? Yes, actually all vehicles will consume more energy in
EV charging stops are different from gasoline fueling stops. While we can’t top up a tank in 5 minutes, an
The other week we investigated how much extra energy is required for driving a PTC heater-equipped Tesla Model 3 in
If you are like me, you probably use Tesla’s built-in navigation all the time. It is one of the few
Electric cars generally have less frequent maintenance and servicing requirements than gasoline combustion cars. But eventually, you are going to
Electric cars generally fall into two categories when it comes to heating the cabin in cold weather: PTC electrical resistance
Level 3 DC fast charging (and Supercharging) brings an EV up to full charge in minutes, instead of hours. This
The other day my iPhone stopped streaming music over Bluetooth to my Tesla Model Y, and incoming phone calls stopped
The Tesla Supercharger Network is by far the largest Level 3 DC fast charging network in the world. Access to
We are now in the proper deep winter months in the northern hemisphere. Have you noticed a reduction in range
This year’s holiday season brought some of the coldest temperatures in recent memory to the continental United States and Canada.
We are in the depths of winter with many areas in the northern hemisphere experiencing ice and snow. Tesla’s door
Level 1 Best Case Scenario Level 1 charging on 120 volts in North America is done at 12 amps because
New owners may find it surprising that the charging cable is physically locked with a lock pin while the car
Updated: March 17, 2024. Household clothes dryers are power-hungry appliances that operate on 240 volts in North America, despite regular
The Tesla in-car screen UI and software certainly raise the bar for infotainment systems developed by car manufacturers. Few other
Whether you going on a weekend camping trip or a cross-country road trip, campsites and RV parks are easy opportunities
With software update version 2022.44.2 Tesla introduced an optional toggle setting to Sentry Mode, allowing the car to detect events
Why do Software Update downloads get stuck? Over-the-air software updates make EVs better over time. However, sometimes download progress stalls
Becoming an EV driver, you may quickly realize that Level 1 (120v) charging may not deliver enough energy to cover
While reviewing the iFlow P9 from AMPROAD, we were debating whether it is more of a home based EV charger
Going electric already makes a lot of financial sense. But did you know many US states and electric utilities offer
The Lectron 40 AMP Portable Charger is one of the most popular level 2 EV chargers from the brand. After
Tesla’s most popular models, the 3 and Y do not have instrument cluster screens behind the steering wheel, where traditional
Think of Matrix headlights as essentially light projectors that are able to selectively turn on and off certain sections of
Is your Tesla center screen in full-screen mode while on YouTube or the Netflix app? How do you get back
The latest Model 3 and Y Teslas come with two Type-C charging ports in the front and two more for
Are you impatiently waiting for your new Tesla reservation to finally be delivered? Refreshing your account daily and watching the
The newest Tesla Superchargers and other Level 3 DC fast charging stations are peaking between 250-350 kW of power these
The Morec portable EV charging cable is readily available online and comes in 32 and 40-amp versions. All versions come
Wouldn’t it be great if you could charge from 10% to 80% at home in minutes instead of hours? Yes,
Emporia Level 2 Home charger is found commonly online at around $400 and can supply up to 48 amps of
Updated: November 6, 2023, with latest screenshots and best practices. LFP chemistry (LiFePO4 or Lithium-iron-phosphate) batteries are very quickly gaining