EV owners don't necessarily need to understand the inner workings of a charger to charge their cars. Still, given the many types of chargers available (each with its own plug type, power level, and ...

A major reason for such a discrepancy is the mismatch between the utility factor used during type-approval and the actual vehicle charging ... Most plug-in hybrids have relatively small batteries, ...

As more drivers make the switch to electric vehicles, home charging has become a must-have convenience. The Autel MaxiCh ...

The electric vehicle space is changing, and quick. While only a few months ago the majority of EV makers used the J1772 connector for Level 2 charging, and the CCS connector for DC fast charging, in a ...

Before diving straight in and answering what happens if you don't charge a plug-in hybrid vehicle, let's first identify exactly what one is. Plug-in hybrids sit between full-fat battery-electric ...

Electric car drivers are getting fed up with public charging. A new report from J.D. Power found customer satisfaction with public Level 2 charging is down 16 points to 617 on a 1,000-point scale, the ...

Connecting a non-Tesla vehicle to a Tesla Supercharger requires new hardware and software, both of which are still being developed by many manufacturers. Initially, automakers are offering adapters ...

Toyota is the undisputed champion of hybrids. But when it comes to cars with plugs, it's barely a contender. Sales of the RAV4 Plug-In Hybrid and Prius Plug-In Hybrid are a mere fraction of what the ...