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In April 2023, we had the opportunity to evaluate Emporia’s Level 2 home EV charger, which is now known as the Classic model. Obviously, the $399 price tag (now $429) caught my interest; at the time, it was half the cost of some competitors while offering a similar list of features. I came away very […]

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For 2024, Toyota made a few small refinements and one major enhancement to its bZ4X all-electric SUV. Depending on the trim level, there’s more standard equipment than before and the all-wheel-drive model’s battery pack DC fast charges dramatically quicker than before. Unfortunately, despite these meaningful enhancements, many of the bZ4X’s inherent shortcomings have not been […]

Commercial customers looking for an all-electric van have some solid options to choose from. There’s the surprisingly versatile Ford E-Transit, GM has its BrightDrop offerings, you can grab the sleek-looking Rivian EDV, Ram is developing a battery-powered version of the ProMaster, and Mercedes-Benz will happily sell you a 2024 eSprinter. That last option is a […]

For all their benefits, EVs do have downsides, one of the most significant of which is steep pricing. Many drivers simply can’t afford to drop 100 grand or more on an exotic new Cybertruck or Lucid Air, though, many mainstream electrics are still far too expensive as well. The good news is, however, you don’t […]

Despite what the company might trumpet in its press releases and marketing materials, GM’s Ultium-based electric vehicles are somewhat hit or miss. The new Chevy Equinox EV is superb, a remarkable achievement of price-conscious design and engineering, but the GMC Hummer SUV and pickup, for instance, are far too bulky and expensive for their own […]