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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
Back in June 2021, the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, introduced the newest additions to the London bus fleet. A total of 20 new double-decker units have been added to London’s “route 7” bus line, which runs between East Acton and Oxford Circus in the nation’s capital. They are the first buses of their kind … 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
Our car keys have come a long way from the lumps of metal that used bore holes in pockets and accidentally scratched paint when you missed the keyhole. Those keys of yesteryear have steadily been replaced with keys of technological substance, offering keyless entry and keyless starting. The Nissan Leaf has been no exception to … Read more
It’s no secret that Teslas are far from cheap. The cheapest Tesla is the Model 3, which starts at $39,990 before factoring in government rebates, and $34,190 when you factor in all possible savings (including the special California Clean Fuel Reward of $1,500). That’s hardly in the “budget” range. You could buy a 2021 Chevy … Read more