The future's here, and it's shaping up to be a wild ride!
All-electric cars started being produced by manufacturers in the late 90s, but it has only been in the past decade where their production and sale have really started to ramp up – with some countries (like Norway) seeing over 50% market share of electric vehicles. However other country’s market shares are lower than 1%, and fossil-fuel powered cars still account for the vast majority of sales Worldwide.
So why the hype surrounding electric cars? Well, thankfully their popularity is growing, and the past few years has seen a definite uptick in interest, production and sales of electric cars.
Have you ever been in the market for a used Nissan Leaf? Were you immediately taken aback by how affordable they were? This is a phenomenon on the minds of many existing and aspiring EV drivers and fans. In today’s blog, we’ll be exploring the world of used Nissan Leafs and what the factors are … Read more
In the world of electric vehicles, the issue of charging is among the most discussed. Whether it’s concerns over home charging setups, charging speeds, recommended charging levels, use and availability of public charging infrastructure, the topic is never far away from the lips of a current or aspiring EV owner. Tesla and Supercharging One company … Read more
Have you ever seen a Tesla rolling down the road and thought there was something off about it? Did it feel like there was something missing? Depending on where you were at the time, there’s a good chance that the Tesla you saw was driving along without any license displayed at the front of the … Read more
The Nissan Leaf is among the best-known and most popular EVs on the market today. As an arguably more affordable model than, say, a Tesla, it is a top choice particularly among city-dwellers who don’t necessarily worry about the car’s shorter range when compared to aforementioned Teslas. It’s reliable, comes packed with great technology, and … Read more
The increasingly common sight of electric cars is changing the automotive world like no other new car model ever has. We are now having to rethink the concept of the gas station, preparing for the change of “fueling” our cars at home, and also dealing with other differences like range anxiety, lack of engine noise … Read more
Since arriving on the scene back in late 2010, the Nissan Leaf has become a popular choice in the world of electric cars. With almost 150,000 units sold in the US since release, thousands of drivers have gotten to grips with the Nissan electric driving experience. The somewhat limited range of the Leaf is one … Read more
If you’ve looked at various Tesla models and seen the kind of voltages that they operate on compared to regular cars, it may have occurred to you to ask why that is. In today’s article, we’ll be exploring the world of electric car voltages with a particular focus on Tesla models. What you find as … Read more
Even as technology continues to improve and electric cars steadily transition to becoming the norm, there are still many questions that drivers have regarding their EV. This is even true for pioneers in the luxury EV marketplace like Tesla. Even those who adopted early and are now proud Tesla drivers wonder about a key charging … Read more
When we think of the world of car sales, we often have mixed feelings about it. The more sympathetic among us see hardworking staff striving to make sales, meet quotas and earn key commissions to support themselves and their families. Those somewhat less generous may see more grasping and ruthless individuals who will do anything … Read more
Electric cars are being given a hearty shove into the mainstream thanks to new government policies around the world that intend to outlaw the sale of new gasoline, diesel and hybrid vehicles at some point between 2030 and 2040. Even so, the picture right now is that EVs remain firmly in the minority, and a … Read more