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Honda Prologue driving on a road by mountains Previews

Eight Exciting Electric SUVs Coming in 2024

Over 60 new electric vehicles will be launching in 2024 - a huge jump over prior years. Most of them will be family-friendly crossovers. In this article, we highlight some of the most exciting offerings from mainstream brands.

Laurance Yap9 min read
A frosted Tesla driving on a wintery roadRecommendations

How to Prepare Your EV for Winter Driving

If you already have an electric vehicle, and live where there's winter, these tips will help you avoid expensive repair costs, be more efficient, spend less time waiting around charging, and be safer.

Chase Drum4 min read
Kia EV9 side exterior view parked by a shop Reviews

Road Test: 2024 Kia EV9

The three-row Kia EV9 is much more than an electric version of the similarly-sized gas-powered Kia Telluride. It’s an advanced family hauler that tackles pricier EVs like the Rivian R1S and Tesla Model X.

Michael Bettencourt6 min read
Volvo EX90 model using a charger Previews

Luxury Electric SUVs Coming in 2024

In 2024, almost 60 new electric vehicles will hit the market. The luxury SUV segment is one of the most competitive and fastest-growing, so it's no surprise there are plenty of new products to look forward to. Here's what we're excited about.

Laurance Yap9 min read
Jeep Wrangler 4xe hybrid charging by a garage Recommendations

What Hybrids Qualify for Federal Tax Credits?

While you probably have heard of the $7,500 federal tax incentive for electric cars, did you know it also applies to plug-in hybrids? Here's a list of plug-in vehicles that could save you thousands at purchase.

Laurance Yap6 min read
Close up of a car charger being used in snowy conditions Recommendations

Finding the Right EV for Your Winter Needs

If EVs are supposed to replace the internal combustion engine of the past century, can they handle the challenges of a winter storm or Northern climate? In short - absolutely. We help you choose the best EV for winter.

Chase Drum5 min read
2024 Porsche Taycan GTS Sport Turismo side profile exterior viewReviews

2024 Porsche Taycan GTS Sport Turismo Road Test

Porsche's Taycan is one of the original luxury EVs, with a lineup that extends from starting MSRPs of around $90,000 to almost $200,000. Which is the best model in the lineup? We think the GTS Sport Turismo may be the pick of the litter.

Laurance Yap8 min read
 Volkswagen’s Electric GTI concept side profile exterior view Previews

Previewing Volkswagen’s Electric GTI, Due in 2026

Volkswagen's iconic GTI hatchback is about to get an electric makeover. Starting in 2026, the legendary hot hatch will combine electric power with the performance, handling, practicality, and efficiency that fans love.

Laurance Yap4 min read
BMW i5 m60 Electric Sedan exterior view in parking lot garage Reviews

2024 BMW i5 M60 Electric Sedan Road Test

BMW has a history of building sleek, luxurious, and cutting-edge sedans that are also great to drive. How does its new electric model, the i5, stack up to its gasoline predecessors?

Laurance Yap6 min read
Fisker Ocean exterior view, parked in a garage with a home charger Reviews

2024 Fisker Ocean Review

The Fisker Ocean is a great-looking electric SUV with some unique design touches as well as impressive range and performance. It's good value, too. Is it good enough to lure EV buyers away from more established brands?

Laurance Yap5 min read
Man putting down a warning sign by a carResearch

Tesla Has Highest Accident Rate of Any Brand: Report

Tesla's electric cars are packed with amazing driver-assist tech. So why are they the most accident-prone vehicles? Tesla drivers, perhaps misled by the company's marketing, might be letting the cars do too much of the driving.

Laurance Yap3 min read
Ford Mustang Mach E driving on a highway by the seaRecommendations

Which Electric Cars Beat EPA Range Estimates?

Thinking about buying an electric car but worried about range? Consumer Reports recently tested over 20 EVs and found that many of them actually exceeded EPA range estimates, even when driven at high speeds on the freeway. Which ones?

Laurance Yap4 min read
Close up exterior view of the Porsche Mission RPreviews

Preview: 2025 Porsche 718 EV

The Porsche brand is entering an all-electric car future with the arrival of a number of exciting zero emission sports cars. Meet the 718 EV, coming in 2025.

Dave Nichols2 min read
Car charging in an EV charging stationResearch

Can EV Charging Stations Be a New Type of Tourist Destination?

While charging on the go can be an inconvenience for electric car drivers on a road trip, it also creates opportunities for local tourism that wouldn't have existed in the gas-and-go world of gasoline vehicles. How will the travel industry adapt?

Dr. Pavlina McGrady4 min read
2024 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid front exterior view side profileReviews

2024 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid Road Test

The roomiest plug-in vehicle on the market, the Pacifica Hybrid has an EPA-estimated 32-mile all-electric range. There’s huge appeal in its combination of luxurious smoothness, minimal fuel bills when charged regularly, and impressive versatility.

Michael Bettencourt6 min read