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GooLoo GT6000 portable jump starter review

When the world slowed down in 2020, portable jump starters suddenly became essential gear. Cars sat for days or weeks, and plenty of us learned the hard way that a battery can give up if it is not maintained on a charger. Getting rolling again often meant a jump-start, which is why these packs exploded […]

by Jason Siu

10/20/2025

Electrify America integrates real time charger data into Google Maps

Electrify America is integrating its real-time charger data into Google Maps, giving EV drivers up-to-the-minute information on stations across its network within the familiar Maps interface. The listings will now display live charger availability, connector type, charging speed, and operational status, building on Google’s existing real-time availability feature to help drivers plan routes more efficiently. […]

by EV Pulse Staff

10/17/2025

GooLoo GT160 portable tire inflator review

These days, the market is flooded with portable tire inflators. Sorting through them can be a headache, especially if you’re not buried in spec sheets every day. Most people just want something that works, and that’s not easy to judge from a product page. GooLoo recently asked if I’d try its GT160, a compact inflator […]

by Jason Siu

10/15/2025

Chevrolet Bolt comeback targets value with faster charging and tech

Chevrolet is bringing back the Bolt, answering customer demand with a limited run that targets affordability and everyday usability. The 2027 Bolt LT launches at $29,990 including $1,395 destination freight charge, with a later LT starting at $28,995 including destination. GM estimates 255 miles of range. Shipping to customers begins early next year, and availability […]

by EV Pulse Staff

10/9/2025

Tesla introduces Model Y Standard with 321 mile range

Tesla has rolled out the Model Y Standard, a cheaper, simpler base trim that keeps the brand’s core tech and range. The rear wheel drive model lists an EPA estimated 321 miles of range, a 0 to 60 mph time of 6.8 seconds, and a starting price of $39,990 before destination. It includes seamless Supercharger […]

by EV Pulse Staff

10/7/2025

NEWS

Electrify America integrates real time charger data into Google Maps

by EV Pulse Staff

10/17/2025

Chevrolet Bolt comeback targets value with faster charging and tech

by EV Pulse Staff

10/9/2025

Tesla introduces Model Y Standard with 321 mile range

by EV Pulse Staff

10/7/2025

Polestar 3 gains 800 volt tech, faster charging, power

Polestar is making extensive hardware upgrades to Polestar 3 for 2026, led by an 800 volt electrical architecture that lifts overall performance. “The upgrades to Polestar 3 are so extensive, it’s like an entirely new car,” said Michael Lohscheller, Polestar’s CEO. “With this upgrade we continue to deliver on our commitment to add value for […]

by EV Pulse Staff

10/2/2025

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REVIEWS

GooLoo

GooLoo GT6000 portable jump starter review

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10/20/2025

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GooLoo GT160 portable tire inflator review

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10/15/2025

The Rag Company

We review: The Rag Company drying and detailing towels

For as long as I can remember, I’ve always enjoyed washing and detailing my personal cars. Over the years, I’ve tried all sorts of new products in hopes of finding something that works better and makes the job easier. It took me way longer than I care to admit to realize the value of proper […]

by Jason Siu

8/22/2025

EVIQO

EVIQO Level 2 home EV charger hands-on review

When I first started testing and evaluating home EV chargers in the search for the best ones to recommend to our readers, one of my favorites was the compact Wallbox Pulsar Plus. Unfortunately, after using it for a couple of years, I ran into intermittent issues where the charger would disconnect from my WiFi and […]

by Jason Siu

7/6/2025

More Reviews

OPINION PIECES

PHEVs aren’t the gateway drug to EVs yet for one simple, undeniable reason

Over the weekend a post on LinkedIn called out a colleague in the industry for saying that Americans don’t understand what PHEVs are and how to use them properly. The author of the article is correct. We don’t know how to use PHEVs properly, and as long as we don’t use them properly they aren’t […]

by Chad Kirchner

4/1/2024

Should Chinese EVs be sold in the United States?

There is a debate right now about whether our not Chinese car companies should be allowed to sell in the U.S. With the announcement of BYD aiming to build cars in Mexico, that creates a way for the brand to enter the U.S. and offer its cars to a new market. Opponents to this will […]

by Chad Kirchner

3/5/2024

Towing with an electric truck is both the best and the worst

When videos and reviews of the Ford F-150 Lightning came out, people were outraged by how much the range dropped while towing. In our testing, the truck didn’t do too badly, but other publications saw much larger declines. This led to plenty of inflammatory tweets and clickbait headlines. But here’s why folks are dead wrong […]

by Craig Cole

5/1/2023

Modern vehicles suffer from tech overload

Technology is important. It’s what makes the future brighter and happier. But car interiors are no place for over-the-top razzle-dazzle. Things are getting out of hand. It’s crazy. Thanks to internet-connected smartphones, we walk around with instant access to a huge chunk of all recorded human knowledge right in our pockets and purses. But at […]

by Craig Cole

4/29/2023

Chevrolet leaving a Bolt-sized hole in the affordable EV marketplace

Chevrolet officially announced that the Bolt EV and EUV are dead at the end of the 2023 calendar year. With its removal from the marketplace, the number of truly affordable EVs drops quite significantly. The Tesla Model 3, at least at the time of this writing, is $41,380 with destination. When you factor in the […]

by Chad Kirchner

4/25/2023

HOW-TO ARTICLES

How-to watch the Tesla Cybertruck delivery event

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11/30/2023

How-to charge a non-Tesla EV at a Tesla Supercharger

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10/30/2023

How-to use camp mode in your Tesla

by Robbi Hess

6/21/2023

How-to charge any EV with a Tesla charger

by Jason Siu

2/28/2023

BUYING GUIDES

The best four audiobooks for your next road trip

It’s an ongoing discussion amongst me and my and my book-loving friends: Is listening to an audiobook mean you’re reading a book? Does listening to an audiobook “count” as having “read” a book? Depending on my mood I say, “yes” listening to a great book is as ideal as flipping the pages on an e-reader […]

by Robbi Hess

6/11/2024

Do I need a Level 2 home charger for my Chevy Bolt or Bolt EUV?

In our review of the 2023 Chevy Bolt EUV Premier, we named it the best value in the EV world. The 2023 Chevy Bolt and Bolt EUV are currently the most affordable BEVs in the U.S., and we wouldn’t be surprised if we saw more and more them hitting the roads in the coming years. […]

by Jason Siu

7/31/2023

What adapter do I need to connect to the Ford F-150 Pro Power Onboard generator?

One of the coolest features of the 2021 and newer Ford F-150 (and F-150 Lightning), in addition to the hybrid added to the lineup, is the onboard power generator. Ford calls it Pro Power Onboard, and it can produce up to 7.2 kW of electricity if it’s equipped to the hybrid version of the truck. […]

by Chad Kirchner

7/31/2023

Do I need a Level 2 home charger for my Kia Niro Plug-in Hybrid?

The all-new 2023 Kia Niro PHEV has quickly become an appealing option in the plug-in hybrid market, offering up to 33 miles of all-electric range — a noticeable bump from the previous model’s 26 miles. Powered by a 1.6-liter, four-cylinder engine paired with a 62-kW electric motor, the Niro PHEV delivers a total system output […]

by Jason Siu

6/22/2023

Should you get a Level 2 charger for your Jeep Wrangler 4xe plug-in hybrid?

If you’re in the market for a new Jeep Wrangler, you probably have seen the all-new 4xe version of the Sahara and Rubicon. The plug-in hybrid Jeeps represent a paradigm shift for off-roading, and based on our first drive impressions, it’s an excellent bit of kit. In order to take advantage of driving on pure […]

by Chad Kirchner

6/19/2023