SYNOPSIS Due to limitations of the 240 volt (Level 2) chargers that ship with the Ford Mach-E, Chevy Bolt, and Audi E-tron electric vehicles, they cannot be safely used on a standard 240v 30amp dryer circuit. To get fast home charging, they require you to have an electrician install a…
Splitvolt Gallery of EV Socket Types Our gallery of EV socket types will help you identify what you have in your own garage! There’s such a plethora of plug interface types in the United States, it’s little wonder confusion abounds when it comes to EV charging! The nuances of shape,…
The History of Electric Vehicles – a time capsule The history of electric vehicles (EVs) commenced longer ago than most imagine! In fact, several EVs were developed in both Europe and the United States during the late 19th century. The more common internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle had significant issues…
Faster Home EV Charging Explained There are some simple ways to charge your EV faster at home. Are you new to the world of electric vehicles—EVs for short? If yes, you will be a little confused about how to get your EV charged fast at your own home. This article…
EV Charging Types Explained – for Home Charging. If you’re new to the world of electric vehicles—welcome! You’ve arrived at just the right time. There are three key EV charging types. In this article we will look at each of them.. In 2020, there’s a great range of EVs from…
NAWA Technologies Unveils Hybrid EV Motorbike with Ultracapacitors NAWA to formally announce this ‘concept’ EV Motorbike at CES 2020. The NAWA Racer Ultracapacitor E-Bike is a concept from, NAWA Technologies. NAWA sounds like it is a Japanese, or perhaps a Chinese company. But no – in fact they are based…
Ford has worked hard on Mustang Mach-E Charging Solutions: Ford is perhaps a little late to the ‘EV Party’. It has only just announced its first real new EV, the Mustang Mach-E. The company has also signaled its intention to announce others during 2020. In fact, Ford plans to invest…
How to Prepare for Home EV Charging Do you know how to prepare for home EV charging? Your primary concern after purchasing an electric vehicle is where, when, and how to charge it. With the ease and practicality of charging at home, the first place EV owners look is their…
EV Market Growth The EV market is still quite new and shows a lot of future growth potential. However, there’s been a fair amount of negative press recently about the EV market, and its growth path. The negative sentiment centers around predicted changes in the Chinese market and Tesla’s financials.…
NEMA Sockets for EV Charging in your own home. If you live in the US, you may one of these key NEMA sockets for EV charging in your garage. This article looks at these various interfaces, how are be used to charge your electric vehicle at home. It also covers…
