If you don’t have an electric car, there are two questions you are almost certain to have about an electric car — how long does it take to charge, and how far does the car take you on a full charge? In reality, those issues, especially the former, matter very … [continued]
If you’re in the business of selling cars, Splitvolt can help you do it right.
Electric vehicles (EVs) are becoming increasingly popular in the US, with EV sales outpacing every other market segment in recent years — and that was especially true in 2022, which saw North American EV sales climb 49% year-over-year, even as the overall new car market was down 17%. Most industry … [continued]
A simple, inexpensive meter retrofit could blow the home EV charging field wide open (photo courtesy of NREL).
Home EV fast charging is something we’ve written about countless times, but we continue to learn more about the topic. I recently interviewed the CEO and founder of Splitvolt, Dan Liddle, and although I went into it thinking I’d seen this kind of story before, I learned that I had … [continued]
A primer on charging an electric car at home.
Tesla is building and selling cars at a rate of over one million per year now, so there are a lot of people out there who will need to know a few things about their new Tesla (or other EV). I took delivery of my first Nissan LEAF in February … [continued]
When considering buying an EV, consumers rightfully think about destination charging — meaning where and how to charge the car while traveling. However, a consideration often overlooked and misunderstood is how the car will be charged at home. All mass-produced electric vehicles today include a 110-volt-compatible (Level 1) charging unit … [continued]
Access to charging infrastructure is one of the biggest barriers to plug-in vehicle adoption. In an online survey conducted in May of 2020, respondents provided information on their household parking options, existing electrical access, and potential electrical access. Parking for single-family detached housing (SFH Detached) was most often a driveway/carport, … [continued]
By Andy Seepersaud Over 80% of charging for an electric vehicle takes place at a home, and typically this is where the most dwelling time occurs combined with the ease of overnight charging when most vehicles remain idle. While overnight charging provides a large window of time to recharge, this may … [continued]
