The Pulse of Electric.
Independent coverage of every EV brand in America — plus the web's most honest cost-of-ownership tools.
Should you actually buy an EV? Run the real numbers.
The honest EV vs gas cost calculator — 20+ best-selling EVs, with financing, charging, insurance, depreciation, state EV fees, and any state credits all included. Find your exact break-even year.
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Latest EV news
Sourced coverage — vehicles, charging, policy, and the industry.
Kia Launches Two New PV5 Electric Van Variants in the UK
The new PV5 Chassis and Cargo L2/H2 models offer specialized configurations with WLTP ranges up to 258 miles.
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Tesla Tuner Unplugged Performance Offers to Take Over Cybertruck Production
The proposal follows Elon Musk’s statement that Tesla will wind down Cybertruck manufacturing at Giga Texas by mid-2027.
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Tesla Upfitter Unplugged Performance Offers to Take Over Cybertruck Production
The proposal aims to free up Tesla’s manufacturing capacity for the Cybercab robotaxi program.
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New to EVs? Start here.
Everything a brand-new owner needs in their first month — the guides, the quick answers, and the gear owners add first.
New Owner Guides
Delivery-day checklist, your first week, home charging setup, the settings to change first, and the app explained.
Read the guides →New Owner FAQ
The most-asked questions answered fast — charge limits, connectors, cold-weather range, maintenance, and warranty — with a quick-reference cheat sheet.
Get quick answers →Owner Essentials
The accessories owners buy first — screen protectors, all-weather mats, sunshades, and charging adapters — picked for broad fit.
See the gear →EV Cost Guides
Honest, 2026-current breakdowns of what an EV really costs to own — and when gas still wins.
Best EVs by Category (2026)
Our honest 2026 EV picks by segment — budget, crossover, sedan, three-row, truck, and luxury — with real mid-2026 manufacturer pricing and the caveats.
EV Winter Range Loss: What to Actually Expect (2026)
EVs typically lose 10–30% of range in the cold. The physics behind it, why heat pumps help, and the preconditioning habits that claw most of it back.
The Cheapest EVs to Own in 2026
The cheapest EVs to own in 2026: sub-$40K entry points plus the costs that matter more than sticker — efficiency, insurance, state fees, depreciation.
Lease vs Buy an EV in 2026
Lease or buy an EV in 2026? Why leasing fits fast-moving EV tech, when buying wins, and the buyout math to run before you sign.
Used EV Buying Guide: Check the Battery Before You Sign (2026)
Used EVs are bargains if you verify the battery: full-charge range tests, health scans, warranty transfer, NACS vs CCS ports, and why no federal credit applies.
EV vs Gas: The Real Cost Comparison (2026)
The real EV vs gas math for 2026 — fuel, maintenance, purchase price, depreciation, and state EV fees — and the honest cases where gas still wins.
EV Incentives in 2026: What's Left After the Federal Credit
The $7,500 federal EV credit ended 9/30/2025. What's left in 2026: state credits and rebates, utility rebates, and how to find every program you qualify for.
EV Depreciation: Which EVs Hold Value (2026)
Why EVs lose value faster than gas cars — price cuts, tech churn, battery fears — plus what actually holds value and why used EVs are the bargain.
Why EV Insurance Costs More — and How to Cut It (2026)
Why EVs cost more to insure — repair costs, ADAS sensors, battery risk — and how to cut the premium: quote before buying, telematics, annual re-shopping.