Car batteries can lose charge when not in use thanks to what's called parasitic drain. Here's a look at why that happens and ...

Owners of certain plug-in hybrid and electric vehicles have filed a steady stream of battery and charging complaints with ...

Level 3 chargers that can replenish the majority of an EV's battery capacity are becoming more common. The best EV ownership experience may come from planning, not just accessible fast-charging.

Every car owner has, at some point in their vehicle ownership journey, dealt with a drained battery. If you haven't, consider yourself lucky. You might have left your car at a shop, gone on vacation, ...

Compared with gas-powered cars, electric vehicles offer lightning-fast acceleration, simpler maintenance, lower ownership costs, and no tailpipe emissions. But concerns about keeping EVs charged—such ...

There's a lot you can do with the USB ports in your car, but the most common use case is charging your devices, such as your phone. This allows you to power your phone as you commute, so you don't ...

The quirks and rules of EV battery charging are among the first things that every new owner should learn after buying an electric car. While the idea that it's cheaper to drive an EV than a gas car is ...

As you probably know by now, an electric vehicle (EV) gets the power it needs from a large onboard battery that powers the EV’s electric motor or motors and other components. And rather than stopping ...

It is becoming easier to find fast chargers for electric vehicles, and they are more likely to work — and not just for Teslas. By Lawrence Ulrich Since Tesla installed its first Superchargers in 2012 ...

A close ally of Elon Musk has backed a British start-up developing electric vehicle (EV) charging technology that aims to cut the risk of battery fires.

In San Francisco at an event called GM Empower, the company outlined initiatives to improve battery technology and support America’s electrical grid.