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.
As we are increasingly encouraged to embrace electric vehicles over gasoline models, we are being told a lot of their many advantages. One such advantage comes in the form of maintenance. Since there is no internal combustion engine in an EV, the amount of maintenance that needs to be done over time is drastically reduced. … Read more
For several years now, there have been some individuals online who have shared their experience and discovery of how to make use of a very special and somewhat secretive HDMI port located within their Tesla. Alas, the port is a normal part of the configuration, but not a part with which Tesla owners were ever … Read more
The BMW i3 has been a great electric success story for BMW. It has allowed them to get a great start on the electric vehicle market, while also being able to offer some unique additions to the car like the range extender option. Whether you have the range extender or not, the principal power source … Read more
If you’ve ever looked at BMW i3 models in a dealership or online, have you ever wondered why some of them are called i3 and others are called i3 REx? What is this “REx” that we see tagged on the end? Is there something particularly dinosauric about this version of the i3? Is there some … Read more
The Renault Zoe has been one of the most popular small EVs in the world. In Europe, it’s the number 1 most sold electric passenger car with more than 84,000 units sold since January 2020. As of December 2020, global sales since its first release back in 2012 reached 285,000 units, especially after bumper figures … Read more
The Chevrolet Bolt has proven itself to be one of the most popular electric vehicles on the market, selling more than 100,000 units globally since it was first launched. That number may sound low compared to gasoline cars on the market, but don’t forget that electric cars still represent a tiny fraction of the overall … Read more
If you’re a BMW i3 owner, you may have noticed an unusual message appearing on your dashboard. It typically goes something like this: “Drivetrain Malfunction: Drive moderately. Maximum drivetrain output not available. Consult service center.” If you’ve seen this message or a variant of it, then you’re actually in a club of many BMW i3 … Read more
Those who have made the switch to a Nissan Leaf or any other electric car will certainly be glad they did when they realize how much easier it is to manage all the maintenance (or lack thereof). There are no oil changes, no belts or chains to snap, no pistons to lubricate, and no combustion … Read more
The Chevrolet Bolt arrived on the scene back in 2017 offering an all-electric vehicle to fans and followers of the Chevy brand. Before the Bolt arrived, Chevrolet had already found some success with their popular Volt hybrid car. The Chevy Bolt began life in 2017 and has since been enhanced and developed into its latest … Read more
Tire rotation is an essential part of any car’s maintenance, as well as a process that helps to keep your car both safe and roadworthy. While many things in the maintenance schedule of an internal combustion engine car have fallen by the wayside in the rising age of electric vehicles, there are some things that … Read more