Tag: Driven
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The 2024 Ford Mach E Has a Few New Looks
The Mustang Mach E has actually been around for a couple of years and while it has a trendy wagon-esque figure it hasn't done much given that it's release to press visual limits. This isn't the case for 2024 and for those who have an interest in the efficiency of the GT trim but desire…
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What Happened To Fisker And The Ocean? Let’s Speculate…
Sign Up With Alex and Travis as they talk about Fisker 2.0. Where did Henrik's second business begin going off the rails, what's the most recent, and where do we go from here? EV Tax Credits Explained: The Mountain Garden: Buy Merch! Follow AoA on Facebook:
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2025 Volkswagen ID.Buzz Charge Test | Is VW’s New Bus Road-Trippable?
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Separating Hydrogen Facts From Fiction – It’s Not All Sunshine & Roses, But It’s Not All Bad Either
No new tech seems to cause as many online battles as hydrogen. Is it good, it is bad? Where does the hydrogen come from? Why are we attempting to make fetch take place? Well, I talk about all that and more in this video, but the bottom line here is: This isn't a no sum…
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2024 EV Tax Credit Update – Every 2024/2025 EV & PHEV That Qualifies & How It Works
The Federal Tax Credit for Electric Automobiles still exists but it's gotten a little more complicated and there are less vehicles on the list than ever. Among the biggest changes is the point of sale element, however if you're not cautious you could owe refund when you submit your taxes. Leasing? There are likely some…
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Volvo’s T8 Plug In Hybrid System Explained
How does Volvo's T8 Plug In Hybrid system work and how is it various from what we see on the German PHEVs? Let's discover. EV Tax Credits Explained: The Mountain Garden: Purchase Merch! Follow AoA on Facebook:
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The 2023 Dodge Hornet R/T is the Plug-In Hybrid Cure for Boring Crossovers
30 miles of EV range and the fastest subcompact crossover in America? Yep, that's the Dodge Hornet if you spring for the 288 HP plug in hybrid system. Thanks to a mix of Italian DNA and American pricing, the Hornet is also most likely going to be among the least expensive PHEV crossovers around. Regretfully…
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No, Your EV Charger Won’t Get Hacked And Start A Fire
Let's unload a video that an audience sent in. What's going on, and why you don't need to fret about it suddenly going bananas and beginning a fire. EV Tax Credits Explained: The Mountain Garden: Purchase Merch! Follow us on Facebook:
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NACS/J3400’s Support For 277V Charging Is A Huge Deal and Here’s Why
Most single household homes in America have 240V electrical energy readily available for EV charging, but unusually adequate most of our offices, hotels, schools, churches, and even bigger multi-tenant structures do not have 240V offered which's precisely why the SAE J3400 charging standard (NACS) supports 277V charging. By supporting 277V in addition to 240V (and…
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“Bring Your Own Cable” Might Be The Solution To Cable Cutting
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RAM Revolution In-Person First Look
Let's take a quick first look at RAM's Revolution BEV Idea, a pretty clear sign of the future amazed truck lineup at Stellantis. The production model need to be exposed later this year, so keep viewing this space … EV Tax Credits Explained: The Mountain Garden: Purchase Merch! Follow AoA on Facebook:
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Are Tesla Superchargers The Answer For Slow Ultium Charging?
Does charging your EV at a Tesla Supercharger charge it much faster? With a growing number of manufacturers getting to Tesla's charging network a few things are clear right now. The first is that adapters are going to be the brand-new way of life for quite a long time and the 2nd is that how…
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Cute Enough For Your Cash? 2024 Fiat 500e Review
The Fiat 500e is nearly a book example of a style forward item with it's snappy trim names, cute presence, and Italian flare (at least the flags). While it's terrific to see this car return to the United States 2 crucial questions are raised; why is it not cheaper and who is it for? It's…
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EV Charging Equipment From Your Favorite Brands (And Their Partners)
For first time purchasers of electrical automobiles one significant consideration that should be made is how you're going to charge the automobile. Where to begin? Well manufacturers are making an effort (either by themselves or through partnership) to make certain you have options offered and a lot of enjoy to have your new charging equipment…
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2025 Volkswagen ID. Buzz First Look | America’s Retro EV Bus Is Finally Here!
VW's groovy ID. Buzz is practically here! Today they lastly pulled the covers off the re-imagined VW Bus for N. America. It's almost a foot longer than the 2-row Buzz in Europe, but still fairly compact as fat as American minivans or 3-row crossovers go. We don't know pricing or variety figures yet, but it's…
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Electric Vehicle Charging Guide : Level 2 Home Charging
Getting a new car is an interesting minute but if you're getting your very first electrical car you may be worried about how you're going to sustain your brand-new cars and truck. Charging in your home is among the greatest benefits of EV ownership however there are a few things you need to know in…
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The New Tesla / NACS Charging Connector Explained – The More We Learn, The Less We Know
The more companies we speak to, the less we seem to understand about the brand-new NACS charging requirement in North America. Let's dive into the rumors, into the cold hard facts, and find out why NACS isn't actually the Tesla charging basic you're considering: It's basically CCS variation 3.0, ish. Kind of. Sort of. EV…
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Lectron Vortex Plus | The First NACS-CCS Adapter To Gain UL Certification
Lectron simply sent us their upgraded J3400 (NACS) to CCS charge adapter and it's the first DC charging adapter to be UL certified to their brand-new screening standards. The most important of those specifications is this brand-new physical interlock mechanism. All CCS vehicles lock the CCS connector in place when charging, however up till now,…
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Here’s What We Really Think About Polestar
Join Alex and Tommy Mica (from TFL) to speak about Polestar's past, their future, and what we actually think about the Swedish/Chinese luxury brand name. EV Tax Credits Explained: The Mountain Garden: Purchase Merch! Follow AoA on Facebook:
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A Different Kind of Sleeper | 2024/2025 Nissan Ariya Review
The Nissan Ariya is among many compact crossovers in the market however it has some standout functions; both positive and unfavorable. There aren't many modifications from 2024 to 2025 but the enhancements consumers would most be interested in likely won't include a light refresh and require a more significant overhaul. For those not anxious about…
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We Bought A Used EV From Hertz So You Don’t Have To!
Look what we just got! We have actually had so many questions about buying pre-owned cars from Hertz that we chose to do it and see how it went! EV Tax Credits Explained: The Mountain Garden: Purchase Merch! Follow us on Facebook:
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2026 Cadillac Optiq vs Optiq V | Caddy’s Entry Level EV Has A Split Personality
To V or not to V, that is the concern. Whether tis nobler in the EV to suffer lower horsepower in the hopes of a shinier look bundle. Or something like that. Anyhow, the Optiq gets tastier for 2026, and you don't require the V for that considering that all designs get some strong altered…
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How Did Volvo Make The 2025 EX30 So Cheap?
Volvo's EX30 is probably the very first EV made by a mainline cars and truck business that was "created like a Tesla." What does that indicate? Couple of buttons, nearly no switches, a big screen, and the guarantee of brand-new functions through software. All of that's wrapped into a chunky SUV body and a low…
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Alex and Travis Check Out The Honda Collection!
Everybody state hello to Travis who will be directing things here on EV Purchasers Guide to help us get to the next level. We're working on a weekly show format with EV advice, news, reviews, and more! EV Tax Credits Explained: The Mountain Garden: Buy Merch! Follow AoA on Facebook:
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Ferrari 296 v McLaren 750S v Huracan Perf v 911 Turbo: DRAG RACE
Modification your automobile with Carwow: Thanks to everybody who lent us cars for this race: – McLaren: @DrivenPlus – Ferrari: – Lamborghini: WHAT A LINE-UP! We've lastly got our hands on the McLaren 750 S, and it's taking on against a bunch of incredible supercars – the Ferrari 296 GTB, Lamborghini Huracan Performante, and Porsche…
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And The Award Goes To… | 2026 New York International Auto Show Best EV Brand
This is an odd year for EV's in the United States however odd doesn't have to indicate bad. The New York City Automobile Show is implied to showcase to consumers what these brands need to offer them and when it comes to energized vehicles the landscape is ever changing and where effort is put in…
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Is This The Best 4 Series? | 2024 BMW i4 Review
Is the best EV an energized variation of an existing car or a new cars and truck constructed from the ground up to be electric? While BMW dealt with their dedicated (or more devoted) electrical car platforms the i4 advance to carry the electric cars and truck torch. Years on, has this compromised platform held…
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NEW DATA! Here’s How Many Tesla Owners ACTUALLY Go Back To Gas… It’s Not Many.
So how many Tesla owners * REALLY * went back to gas? Well, thanks to among our audiences, we went out hands on the best data possible and the answer is: Few. In 2023, simply 11% of Tesla owners that switched into something else returned to gas. Yep, 11%, not "over half" as some reporting…
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More Hydrogen Is (In) The Future
Toyota has been putting considerable resources into hydrogen powertrain innovation and we were able to get a behind the scenes look at some of that work. We have actually seen the Mirai on the roadway for many years now but to see a (double) Mirai powered Semi truck is various sight entirely. When it concerns…
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Hyundai’s Kona EV Is Back For 2024 With More Room & More LCD
Trying to find a "shorter" range inexpensive EV? There's still a Kona for that ans it's been revamped for 2024 with more space than ever and space for a spare tire!! EV Tax Credits Discussed: The Mountain Garden: Buy Merch! Follow AoA on Facebook:
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Does the 2024 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Do It All? | Review
The Hyundai Ioniq 5 adds retro flair, modern infotainment, and a pragmatic style to produce a quite complete bundle. That's good due to the fact that the crossover classification continues to be on the rise and the competition is heating up! For 2024 there aren't a lot of changes to this formula but with a…




























