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Rivian Hits 100 Service Centers Ahead Of R2 Rollout

Hundreds more mobile service vans are also fixing cars on owners’ driveways. Will it be enough, though?

May 4 -

The Chevy Silverado EV Is A Great Truck. Here's Why This YouTuber Is Selling His

The huge battery and comfortable ride make the Silverado EV one of the best tow vehicles out there. The problem is with the dealer.

Mar 30 -

A YouTuber Made An EV Powered By 500 Vape Batteries

It might just be the world’s first EV that can be charged via USB-C.

Mar 3 -

Here's How You Jump Start A Completely Dead Rivian

This video shows you everything you need to know.

Jan 18 -

Why This 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Needs A New Battery: P1AA700 Issue Explained

Some early-model 2025 Ioniq 5s may experience charging issues. Don't worry, though: The fix is usually a free battery replacement.

Dec 26 2025 -

This Tesla Model 3 Has Nearly 240,000 Miles. Here’s What Broke

In four years, this humble EV saved its owners tens of thousands in fuel costs.

Dec 26 2025 -

EV Collision Repairs Are Getting Cheaper

Despite the huge sales rush spurred by the expiration of the $7,500 federal tax credit, EVs were cheaper to repair in Q3.

Dec 12 2025 -

Used Tesla EVs Are A Bargain. Reliability Isn't Their Strong Suit

New Tesla EVs lead the reliability chart, but it’s a whole different story when it comes to older cars, according to Consumer Reports.

Dec 4 2025 -

2025 Rivian R1T Owner Review: Here’s What Broke After 28,000 Miles

Rivian improved a lot of things on the Gen 2 R1T, but there are still some issues, as this owner discovered after one year.

Nov 16 2025 -

'This Car Was Free, And It May Bankrupt Me': Rich Rebuilds Takes On The Fisker Ocean

Talk about the deal of a lifetime—as long as you don't mind driving around in a car from a defunct company, that is.

Nov 8 2025 -

'Bit Of An Upgrade': This Tesla Had A Dead Battery. Then This Mechanic Swapped In A Better One

Why one type of Tesla battery is better than the rest.

Sep 5 2025 -

How Do You Fix A Tesla Problem? EV Mechanic Explains Tesla's Diagnostics Tool, 'Tesla Toolbox'

Tesla offers all the tools and documents needed to fix your EV. Here’s how the diagnostics tool works.

Aug 26 2025 -

This Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Was Due To Be Scrapped. A $1 Part Saved It

Some simple diagnosing goes a long way.

Aug 3 2025 -

YouTuber Swaps A Dead, Base Tesla Model 3 Into An AWD Performance EV

Rich Rebuilds got his hands on a bog-standard Tesla Model 3 with a dead battery. So he’s transforming it into a Model 3 Performance.

Aug 1 2025 -

This High-Mileage Tesla Model S Had Limited Range. Here’s How Much An Upgraded Battery Cost

The bigger battery boosted the real-world range by 50%, but does it make financial sense to go down this route?

Jul 25 2025 -

'An Extraordinary Number Of Issues:' Consumer Reports' Volvo EX90 Is A Mess

"In its current form, the EX90 feels like what we’ve experienced driving cars from startups like Fisker and VinFast," the outlet says.

Jul 15 2025 -

The Dodge Charger EV Doesn’t Like It When You Slam The Hood. Here’s Why

Weirdly enough, Dodge has an official procedure for closing the hood the right way.

Apr 15 2025 -

These Electric Motors Keep Old EVs Running Longer For Less

The original Tesla Model S and Renault Zoe can get back on the road quicker and cheaper thanks to remanufactured motors.

Apr 10 2025 -

Volkswagen ID.4 Motor Teardown: Killed By A Very Simple Problem

The coolant seems to have gone where it wasn’t supposed to. Yet the damaged motor looks pretty much perfect inside.

Mar 15 2025 -

EVs Are Getting Cheaper To Repair

According to insurance data, the average repair bill for non-totaled EVs last year was the same as newer combustion cars.

Mar 10 2025 -

You're Worrying About The Wrong EV Batteries

The big, expensive batteries are dead reliable. It's the puny 12-volts that are causing problems.

Mar 6 2025 -

EV Battery Degradation Just Isn't Much Of An Issue

A British EV dealer analyzed 300 used EVs, and the results are more proof that you don't have to worry about your car's battery.

Jan 24 2025 -

Tesla Wanted $3,000 To Fix A Dented Cybertruck. The Owner Fixed It For $25

Being resourceful has its advantages.

Dec 21 2024 -

This Brand New Nissan Leaf Has Been Bricked For Two Months

Out of Spec leased a brand new Nissan Leaf. Less than 500 miles later, it died, and it's stayed dead for over two months.

Oct 12 2024 -