Every day, we’re seeing more public electric vehicle charging sites popping up around town. Great news for our daily EV adventures! But there’s one area we’re still not seeing enough chargers – and it’s a big, important, daunting gap. If the transition to electric vehicles is going to keep up its momentum, we need more…
You probably know that today’s electric cars all have powerful, high-capacity batteries. But did you know that you can use your EV’s battery to send electricity back to the grid or power lots of other things besides your car? You can if you have a bi-directional charger, that is. With multiple companies now offering two-way…
At Bluedot, we believe everyone should be looking at EVs for their next vehicle purchase or lease. And yet many people still hesitate, whether it’s due to the often higher upfront costs of electric cars, unfamiliarity with the EV driving experience or some other reason. But the truth is there’s never been a better time…
Thinking about making the switch to an electric vehicle? You probably get the big difference: an EV is powered entirely by a battery, while a gas-powered vehicle uses the traditional internal combustion engine (or ICE). But despite all the recent buzz about EVs, you may not really know what to expect when you switch to…
Ways to maximize your range & reduce range-anxiety As an EV owner, planning a road trip can take a few extra steps, such as figuring out where chargers will be along the trip, and making sure that they are functioning well so you don’t waste your time and energy. To alleviate some of the stress,…
You’re out and about in your electric vehicle, when you notice your battery is getting low. You look around, but no charging stations are in sight. You start to sweat. Your pulse quickens. You’re now suffering from range anxiety. It’s a condition affecting thousands of EV drivers, and one of the primary roadblocks to electrifying…
So you’ve decided to purchase an electric vehicle and are now considering how you’ll charge it. Many EV owners will be unable to charge at home and will be forced to rely on public chargers and possibly workplace charging. But the majority of owners will use some form of home charging. This could be from…
The debate over California’s record-high gas prices has resurrected an question: Is switching to an electric vehicle more cost effective? According to the American Automobile Association, the price of regular unleaded gas in California as of Wednesday was $5.57, a more than 10-cent increase from Tuesday and about 71 cents higher than a week ago. …
You can charge your electric car today through 2 main charging methods: alternating current (AC), which is the standard method of electricity transmission; or direct current (DC). Plug types also vary according to the current. In this article, we will examine the plug types, which are also dependent on the automobile brand, from every angle….
