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Expert reviews, comparisons, and advice on electric, hybrid, and fuel-efficient cars.

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e-tron in parking garageReviews

2022 Audi e-tron Sportback Road Test

Audi’s e-tron, one of the original premium German electric vehicles, has a new sibling called Sportback. What was it like to live with during a cold Canadian winter?

Laurance Yap5 min read
Subaru's SolterraPreviews

Subaru's First All-Electric Car: Solterra

The rugged Subaru Solterra, the company's first all-electric vehicle, is actually a joint project with Toyota, and shares its basic building blocks with that brand’s bZ4X crossover. But it has some significant differences, such as the inclusion of standard all-wheel drive.

Laurance Yap3 min read
Picture of a BMW iX X50 and a BMW X5 M50i parked next to a buildingComparisons

Electric Or Gas? BMW iX X50 vs. X5 M50i

We've taken the electric BMW iX X50 and gasoline BMW X5 M50i side-by-side to see which SUV is better. BMW claims that the iX X50 SUV built on a dedicated EV platform, is built without compromise. Here, we test whether that claim is true.

Laurance Yap5 min read
red kia EV6 parked on a grassy hill with trees in the backgroundPreviews

Previewing Kia's New EV6

The gorgeous new Kia EV6 is a sleek, spacious hatchback built from the ground-up to be electric, and its packaging and specifications make it one of the most appealing EVs on the market.

Dave Nichols3 min read
profile shot of an ID.4Reviews

2024 Volkswagen ID.4 Road Test

A five-seat SUV priced in the low-forties before incentives, the Volkswagen ID.4 aimed directly at the heart of one of the biggest and most competitive segments in the market. What is it like to live with?

Laurance Yap6 min read
Rivian R1Ts driving through canyonsPreviews

Everything We Know About the Rivian R1T

The R1T, Rivian’s first product, is a pickup truck built from the ground up to be an EV. The company is also investing in building a “Rivian Adventure Network” of 3,500 level 3 chargers across North America, at 600 locations, by the end of 2023.

Dave Nichols4 min read
Family exiting their VinFast SUVPreviews

VinFast Coming to the U.S. with a Trio of SUVs

VinFast, a new car brand from Vietnam, has ambitions to become a massive global player as the automotive industry transitions to electric driving over the next several years. Those ambitions including launching three new electric SUVs in the U.S.

Dave Nichols4 min read
2022 Mustang Mach-E Driving in the countryReviews

Best Build: Ford Mustang Mach-E

From the moment this electric sports crossover was announced, customer interest was very strong, and every vehicle being built is already designated for a customer. That means you'll have to order one. We guide you on the best spec.

Laurance Yap2 min read
profile shot of a cooper s electricReviews

2022 MINI Cooper S Electric Road Test

For 2022, the Mini Cooper S Electric has had its EPA-rated range upgraded to 114 miles, retaining its 181-horsepower, 199-pound-feet electric motor. While its range may not be impressive, it is great fun to drive - and a perfect electric city car. Read on to learn more.

Laurance Yap6 min read
Smiling mechanic at an auto shopOwnership

How to Repair a Crashed Electric Car

When it comes to repairing a highly-electrified vehicle, there are some considerations you should be aware of when choosing a repair facility to ensure your vehicle is returned to you as safe as when it was new.

Laurance Yap4 min read
Man smiling while driving an EVOwnership

Five Ways to Improve Your EV Range

Want to extend your electric car's range? These five simple tips will help you eke out a few more miles from each charge. By driving conscientiously and making use of all your EV's features, you'd be surprised how much further you can go.

Kevin Jennings5 min read
VW e-Golf EV with forest backgroundOwnership

Owner's Story: Oleh's Volkswagen e-Golf

Before going electric, Oleh Hankivsky was a diesel devotee. But in 2017, Oleh decided to be one of the first people to lease a Volkswagen e-Golf, which had just hit the market.

Laurance Yap8 min read
Lucid Air driving on roadPreviews

A Look at the Lucid Air

Lucid’s roots are in energy storage, which potentially explains some of the incredible range estimates for its cars; careful engineering and amazing aerodynamics form the other parts of the story. The new Lucid Air promises huge range and performance - but can it deliver?

Dave Nichols4 min read
New Hyundai EV SUVPreviews

Future Electric Cars at the LA Auto Show

The recent LA Auto Show not only threw the spotlight on electric vehicles, but announced its first zero-emission vehicle ZEVA Awards. Here are some of the highlights.

Dave Nichols3 min read
ev driving on winter roadOwnership

Tips for Driving Your EV in the Winter

We all know that cold weather can reduce the range of an electric vehicle. Here are five tips to increase your electric vehicle’s range, and to make winter driving more convenient.

Dave Nichols3 min read
The BMW i4 parked by the oceanReviews

Best Build: BMW i4

The BMW i4 wraps up the traditional advantages of electric driving with all of the things we love about BMW. To spec the perfect i4, we spoke to John Moyer, New Car Sales Manager at BMW of Ann Arbor in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Learn more about the perfect build for this new i4 electric car.

Laurance Yap3 min read
taycan driving down a roadReviews

2022 Porsche Taycan 4S Cross Turismo Road Test

Is there anything the Taycan Cross Turismo doesn’t do? It’s great to look at, fantastic to drive, and its spacious cabin provides additional versatility compared to the luxurious Taycan sedan.

Laurance Yap8 min read
2 people holding fresh produce in reusable bagsResearch

Five Simple Sustainability Hacks

If you're looking for small ways that you can help contribute to a healthier planet, we're here to help. These sustainability hacks are easy and inexpensive to implement into your life.

Kevin Jennings5 min read