Updated February 2, 2026 By Rick Cotta NOTE: Legislation passed in July of 2025 discontinued the Clean Vehicle Credit (EV Tax Credit) after September 30, 2025, so there is no more federal tax credit available. (It was originally set to Read more…
Updated February 3, 2026 By Rick Cotta This section is devoted to listing the lower-priced EVs available on the new-car market. The list includes 2025 and 2026 models (plus one ’27) that were available in early 2026 up to a Read more…
By Rick Cotta Headings below, in order: In Praise of Plug-in Hybrids Advantages What Plug-in Hybrids are Available? List of New Plug-in Hybrids Used Plug-in Hybrids How to Evaluate a Used Plug-in Hybrid ______________________ In Praise of Plug-In Hybrids “Range Read more…
Updated February 4, 2026 By Rick Cotta Note: Under the “New-Car Info” icon on the home page, there are charts describing some basic specs for lower-priced 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025 model-year EVs that you may find useful. (Model-year charts Read more…
Updated February 2, 2026 By Rick Cotta For most folks, an electric vehicle only make sense if: 1. You can charge at home — preferably in a garage — to get back at least as many miles as you typically Read more…
Updated February 4, 2025 By Rick Cotta Topics below, in order: Powertrain Differences “Regen,” the Fact a Motor is Also a Generator, and the Beauty of One-Pedal Driving Batteries and Charging Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3 Charging Kilowatts Read more…
By Rick Cotta With “Electrified” meaning that it includes an electric motor, the four types of Electrified vehicles currently available are: Hybrid, Plug-in Hybrid, Battery-powered Electric Vehicle (what’s commonly meant by “Electric Vehicle” or “EV”), and Fuel-cell Vehicle. They are Read more…