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What’s the life expectancy of an electric vehicle battery? It seems like a simple enough question, but the EV industry has found it surprisingly challenging to answer, thanks to the relatively short time that EVs have been on the market and their rapidly evolving technology. Most experts agree that EV batteries lose roughly 2% of their capacity per year on average—meaning that batteries store less and less energy over time. While a typical EV battery warranty covers eight years or 160,000...

Range anxiety is one of the most persistent deterrents to purchasing an electric vehicle for the first time. It can be triggered by the fear an EV will run out of juice before reaching a destination or a more general concern about lack of charging opportunities. While charging infrastructure still has plenty of room to grow, the expansion of charging networks combined with advances in vehicle technology have made range anxiety more of a perception problem. In reality, driving range—the...

Owning an electric vehicle comes with plenty of perks—lower fuel costs, reduced maintenance, and a quieter ride—but it’s not without its challenges. From ICE vehicles blocking chargers to the hassle of juggling apps, EV drivers encounter roadblocks that can make the charging experience frustrating. Fortunately, together with our industry peers, we’re working to tackle these common pain points. Here’s a look at some of the biggest EV charging challenges today—and what’s being done to solve...

NACS connectors are unlocking new possibilities for EV drivers across North America. Hypercharge has begun offering these connectors on our range of Level 2 and DC fast charging stations, expanding convenient charging access and helping drivers stay on the move. When it comes to Level 2 charging stations, our NACS connectors works with every Tesla, so there’s no need to worry about compatibility for everyday charging at home or work. With NACS on DC fast charging stations, however, Tesla...

Don’t know a BEV from a ZEV? Feeling overwhelmed every time you see an electric vehicle performance metric, like “Le/100km” or “mi/kWh”? We’ve got you covered with this EV glossary of commonly used terms and specifications!   Quick jump:   EV Charging Electrical Vehicle Acronyms Specifications EV Charging Charging Port On an EV, a charging port is a socket that connects the vehicle to the charging station via a connector (plug) and cable. On a charging station, a charging port is the...

Editor's note: This post was first published on August 12, 2022, and last updated on January 16, 2025.Our Batteries 101 post was a primer on electric vehicle batteries: their size, charging speeds, and how far they’ll take you before you need to recharge. Today, we’re looking at the cost of charging EV batteries, using popular vehicles as examples. We’ll begin by getting familiar with the most important factors that contribute to your bill, then show you how to estimate costs based on the type...