How to Choose a Level 2 Charger

From EV Pulse. So, you need a Level 2 charger for your electric vehicle, but what’s the best option? Is something with a NEMA 6-20 plug good enough or should you go the 14-50 route? What about a hardwired unit? Is this a smarter option or can you get away with the combo charger that…

Will EVs Kill the Power Grid? | EV Basics

From EV Pulse. We hear it all the time, that electric vehicles are a scam and they’re going to destroy our power grid. But is that really true? In today’s episode we investigate whether wide scale adoption of EVs could cause catastrophic failures to the electrical grid. EV Basics is Powered by WiTricity. Learn more…

Is The VinFast VF8 A Good EV? | First Look

From EV Pulse. VinFast is a Vietnamese automaker trying to gain a foothold in the American market. The VinFast VF8 City Edition is the startup’s first product. There’s lots of room to grow, many outlets have reported the vehicle isn’t ready for prime time, but what do we think? 🔌 Own an EV or thinking…

Who Needs Level 2 EV Charging at Home?

From EV Pulse. So, you just bought an electric vehicle. Congratulations! But now you’ve got to decide if you should invest in a Level 2 charger. And believe it or not, the answer isn’t as cut and dried as it may seem. We’ll break it all down here. EV Pulse is powered by Lectron. Check…

Bi-Directional Charging: Why You Need It | EV Basics

From EV Pulse. What the heck is bi-directional charging? Well, it’s a feature that a lot of drivers don’t understand – or even know about – but it’s a technology you’re going to want in your electric car or truck. In this episode of EV Basics, we’ll explain what it is, what’s good about it,…