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2024 Volkswagen VW ID.4 electric car Grizzlie EV charger charging
MYTHBUSTING

On Average, It Costs $10–$15 to “Fill Up” an EV to a Full Charge

Charging an EV at home costs about $10-$15, offering significant savings over gasoline.
Tesla V4 Supercharger Fast Charging Charger - Model 3 and Cybertruck
MYTH BUSTING

Fast Chargers Add 200+ Miles in 15 Minutes!

Modern EVs can add over 200 miles in about 15 minutes, thanks to advancements in battery and charging technologies.
Home EV Charging with Tesla charger
MYTHBUSTING

80% of EV Charging Happens at Home, Not on the Road!

Most EV charging happens at home, not on the road. It’s cheaper, more convenient, and eliminates range anxiety. Public chargers? Rarely needed.
Electrify Expo Long Beach Hyundai
MYTHBUSTING

U.S. Drivers Average About 37 Miles of Driving Per Day. Go Electric!

Most Americans drive just 37 miles a day—well within an EV’s range. The real issue isn’t range, it’s outdated perceptions. Time to rethink EVs.
A person refueling a car at a gas station, holding a gas pump handle.
MYTHBUSTING

Gas Pumps Handles are 11,000 Times Dirtier Than Toilet Seats!

Gas pump handles harbor significantly more bacteria than toilet seats; using hand sanitizer after fueling is a simple preventive measure.
rearview mirror with reflection of feet hanging out rear window on a weekend road trip
MYTHBUSTING

Mythbusting: EVs Can’t Do Weekend Road Trips

After four weekend EV road trips, a Kia EV6 owner has busted the myth that an EV can’t manage a road trip.
Tiguan on left, ID.4 on right, facing each other, true cost to own
AUTO

The True Cost to Own EVs vs. Gas Cars: Exploring Affordability and Incentives

The true cost to own an EV vs. gas car varies based on the model and driving habits, but EVs tend to have lower ownership costs.
Electrify Expo attendees test driving the Telsa Model 3 and Tesla Model S - Electric Vehicles Not Selling Fast
AUTO

Electric Vehicles Not Selling Fast? The Role of EV Experiences

Firsthand EV experiences, events, and school buses fuel EV adoption, debunking the myth of electric vehicles not selling.
Chevrolet Blazer EV with american flag wrap, on a race track (politics).
POLITICS

EV Politics: Why Electric Vehicles Are So Polarizing

Since the Prius arrived in 2007, EV politics have been pretty fraught. It could take the EV pickup to end the divide.
Tesla EV driving on tree lined winter road
AUTO

What Do You Do If You Get Stranded in an EV in Winter?

What do you do if you get stranded in an EV in winter? Ideally, you’ve planned so your battery is charged and your EV is filled with necessities.
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Ford Mustang Mach-E and Tesla Model Y Best Electric SUV Review - Electrify Reviewed main YouTube

Ford Mustang Mach-E vs. Tesla Model Y: A Deep Dive into the Best Electric SUV

Rivian R1T vs. Ford F-150 Lightning Review Comparing the Best Electric Pickup Trucks Electrify Reviewed

Rivian R1T vs. Ford F-150 Lightning Review: Comparing the Best Electric Pickup Trucks

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Fast Charging Just Got Faster - Toyota and EVgo Make EV Pit Stops Quick and Easy, bZ4X

Fast Charging Just Got Faster: Toyota and EVgo Make EV Pit Stops Quick and Easy

Electrify Expo San Francisco test ride demo Vinfast VF8, BMW i4, Rivian R1T

Why Now Is the Best Time to Finance or Lease an EV: September 2024 Deals You Can’t Miss

Electrify Expo San Francisco test ride demo Hyundai IONIQ 5 N

October’s Best EV Lease Deals, Starts at Just $159/Month

2024 Volkswagen VW ID.4 electric car Grizzlie EV charger charging
MYTHBUSTING

On Average, It Costs $10–$15 to “Fill Up” an EV to a Full Charge

Charging an EV at home costs about $10-$15, offering significant savings over gasoline.
Tesla V4 Supercharger Fast Charging Charger - Model 3 and Cybertruck
MYTH BUSTING

Fast Chargers Add 200+ Miles in 15 Minutes!

Modern EVs can add over 200 miles in about 15 minutes, thanks to advancements in battery and charging technologies.
Home EV Charging with Tesla charger
MYTHBUSTING

80% of EV Charging Happens at Home, Not on the Road!

Most EV charging happens at home, not on the road. It’s cheaper, more convenient, and eliminates range anxiety. Public chargers? Rarely needed.
Electrify Expo Long Beach Hyundai
MYTHBUSTING

U.S. Drivers Average About 37 Miles of Driving Per Day. Go Electric!

Most Americans drive just 37 miles a day—well within an EV’s range. The real issue isn’t range, it’s outdated perceptions. Time to rethink EVs.
A person refueling a car at a gas station, holding a gas pump handle.
MYTHBUSTING

Gas Pumps Handles are 11,000 Times Dirtier Than Toilet Seats!

Gas pump handles harbor significantly more bacteria than toilet seats; using hand sanitizer after fueling is a simple preventive measure.
rearview mirror with reflection of feet hanging out rear window on a weekend road trip
MYTHBUSTING

Mythbusting: EVs Can’t Do Weekend Road Trips

After four weekend EV road trips, a Kia EV6 owner has busted the myth that an EV can’t manage a road trip.
Tiguan on left, ID.4 on right, facing each other, true cost to own
AUTO

The True Cost to Own EVs vs. Gas Cars: Exploring Affordability and Incentives

The true cost to own an EV vs. gas car varies based on the model and driving habits, but EVs tend to have lower ownership costs.
Electrify Expo attendees test driving the Telsa Model 3 and Tesla Model S - Electric Vehicles Not Selling Fast
AUTO

Electric Vehicles Not Selling Fast? The Role of EV Experiences

Firsthand EV experiences, events, and school buses fuel EV adoption, debunking the myth of electric vehicles not selling.
Chevrolet Blazer EV with american flag wrap, on a race track (politics).
POLITICS

EV Politics: Why Electric Vehicles Are So Polarizing

Since the Prius arrived in 2007, EV politics have been pretty fraught. It could take the EV pickup to end the divide.
Tesla EV driving on tree lined winter road
AUTO

What Do You Do If You Get Stranded in an EV in Winter?

What do you do if you get stranded in an EV in winter? Ideally, you’ve planned so your battery is charged and your EV is filled with necessities.
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Electrify Reviewed

Ford Mustang Mach-E and Tesla Model Y Best Electric SUV Review - Electrify Reviewed main YouTube

Ford Mustang Mach-E vs. Tesla Model Y: A Deep Dive into the Best Electric SUV

Rivian R1T vs. Ford F-150 Lightning Review Comparing the Best Electric Pickup Trucks Electrify Reviewed

Rivian R1T vs. Ford F-150 Lightning Review: Comparing the Best Electric Pickup Trucks

Trending

Fast Charging Just Got Faster - Toyota and EVgo Make EV Pit Stops Quick and Easy, bZ4X

Fast Charging Just Got Faster: Toyota and EVgo Make EV Pit Stops Quick and Easy

Electrify Expo San Francisco test ride demo Vinfast VF8, BMW i4, Rivian R1T

Why Now Is the Best Time to Finance or Lease an EV: September 2024 Deals You Can’t Miss

Electrify Expo San Francisco test ride demo Hyundai IONIQ 5 N

October’s Best EV Lease Deals, Starts at Just $159/Month

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