How to cancel Premium Connectivity Subscription for Tesla
Premium Connectivity is an optional data connective subscription to enhance your Tesla ownership experience with additional Entertainment, Navigation, and remote Sentry Mode functions. It works over a cellulite network LTE modem build into every Tesla. Premium Connectivity is a recurring monthly (or yearly) subscription that is billed to your credit card on file. For months […]
Chevy Equinox EV Driven – Best Range For The Money
I’ve never really been excited about the previous generations of the Equinox nameplate, but the current Equinox EV is one of the best electric SUVs on the market right now. It delivers a lot of capability for the money, it’s the right size, it goes far, and it looks good. Chevy had just surpassed Ford […]
Tesla Cabin Air Filter Replacement – Important Maintenance
The big selling point of EVs is low maintenance cost, right? Mostly yes, but it’s still a car with moving parts and circulating air. If you never go in for service, you may forget that the cabin air filter needs replacement at regular intervals. The quality of the in-cabin air will depend on the condition […]
EV Charging Adapters Explained – Four Common Adapters & Which Ones You Need
Why are EV charging adapters needed? In North America, electric vehicles fall into two camps: ones with a NACS (also known as Tesla) port and most of the others have CCS (Combined Charging System) port. In short, we had two competing standards. Tesla cars & Tesla infrastructure vs. all other EV makers and very fragmented […]
Hyundai Kona Electric Driven – Great Compact SUV, but Charging Needs Improvement
The new Kona Electric is a very well rounded, compact electric SUV. The 64.8 kWh battery versions are priced in the low $40k in the US, and high $40k in Canada, and you do get a lot of car for your money. In my time with the Kona Electric, I enjoyed the comfort and efficiency […]
Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 EV – The Ultimate EV Winter Tire
At the end of every winter, I usually try to swap my winter tires for summer/all-season tires at the earliest possible opportunity. Here in the Toronto area of Canada, that usually means in the second week of March. Because summer tires are generally more pleasant to drive on, in terms of comfort, handling, and efficiency. […]
Are EV Winter Tires Actually More Efficient? Testing the Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 EVs
Winter driving in cold climates means higher consumption. It is true for both EVs and gasoline combustion cars. You’re battling more dense cold air, snow/slush on the roadway, and increased HVAC demands to keep passengers comfortable. Winter tires are designed for increased winter safety and control, and they do this with large sipes in their […]
Tesla Wall Connector vs. Mobile Connector – Which One To Get?
Feature Tesla Wall Connector Tesla Mobile Connector Max Power Output Up to 48A (11.5 kW) Up to 32A (7.7 kW) with NEMA 14-50 Hardwired or Plug-in Hardwired Plug-in (Various NEMA adapters available) Wi-Fi Connectivity Yes No Indoor/Outdoor Use Yes Ok for temporary outdoor use Portability Fixed installation Portable Cable Management Built-in cable holder No built-in […]
Teslas Will Soon Precondition Batteries for Third-Party DC Fast Chargers
This one is long overdue, but as fans of fast charging we are so happy to finally see Tesla address this issue. Starting with software version 2025.2, Tesla cars in North America will initiate battery preconditioning (heating) when navigating to a non-Supercharger DC fast charger. Although this functionality was already available in Europe when navigating […]
IONNA Launches, A True Rival to Superchargers, EA, and EVgo
This past week, I travelled to Apex, North Carolina for the launch event for the IONNA EV charging network. Anticipation has been building towards this launch ever since the announcement of the founding of this company. IONNA came into existence when eight major automakers were dissatisfied with the current options, and banded together to fund […]