Automakers are getting more experienced not just with EV technology, but also managing the workload on 12-volt batteries. Some have moved towards dual-battery setups or, in the case of Tesla's ...

Level 1 chargers, which plug into your typical 120-volt household outlet, offer an output of roughly 1-2 kilowatts (kW). This means the average EV battery pack will take 30 to 50 hours to reach 80 ...

CR shares secrets to electric car charging to ensure you'll never get stranded far from a charger when driving your EV.