The future's here, and it's shaping up to be a wild ride!
Tristan Perry 
Countless people around the world are now carefully considering how and when they might make “the big switch” and move over to an electric car. With governments around the world already putting in place measures that will curb the sales of new gasoline cars between 2030 and 2040, OEMs are stepping up EV design and … Read more
When I first heard of the “CHAdeMo” EV charging plug, I remember thinking that it was an obscure name – especially after finding out that it stands for “CHArge de MOve”. I then remember wishing that this charging type would die out, so that people wouldn’t have to say (or type) “CHAdeMo” anymore. Okay, that’s … Read more
The Nissan Leaf is one of the most popular and iconic electric cars anywhere on the market today. Since its launch in December 2010, around 577,000 models have been sold around the world, and the Leaf has been the recipient of numerous awards and accolades. As a pioneer in mass-produced electric cars, the Nissan Leaf … Read more
When I first jumped into an EV and drove it… I was surprised at how different it was, compared to my old gasoline car (a manual Hyundai SUV). After hearing of other new EV drivers having similar issues, I wanted to shoot this video and cover the most common issues you might face when you … Read more
I remember when I had my first Tesla test drive: it was a Model Y Performance model, and it was awesome. It was very fast, very sleek – and I loved the minimal interior. I got home and quickly went on the Tesla website – only to cry at the price of the Model Y … Read more
It seems that quite a few Tesla owners have had negative experiences with being unable to charge their vehicles because of the emergence of strange and somewhat unhelpful error messages. Common ones include variations on “Unable to Charge – Service Required” or “Charge Port Requires Service.” There are actually many variations on these kinds of … Read more
A lot of attention is given to Teslas for their impressive and imposing screens that dominate the interiors of the car. On the Model 3 and Model Y cars, you get a 15-inch unit, and on the Model S and X, it’s a 17-inch unit. But does size really matter? Most modern cars have infotainment … Read more
Have you ever noticed just how criminally dull car colors are nowadays? This isn’t a mere theory or a misconception. It’s the absolute truth. More than 75% of cars in the US come in just four colors: white (23.9%), black (23.2%), gray (15.5%), and silver (14.5%). The monochrome mess has made our roads and parking … Read more
I remember when I had my first test-drive of a Tesla. The staff member in the dealer briefly showed me the controls of the car, saying that “literally everything is controllable from the touchscreen”. They showed me how to move the steering wheel up and down, and how to adjust the side mirrors. Then they … Read more
When one has invested a lot of money in a car such as a Tesla, they undoubtedly hope that the OEM has provided every advantage they can to help keep that car safe and sound. Even though the vast majority of neighborhoods are safe — especially those where people can afford to buy Teslas! — … Read more