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Blog: Plugging Into the Future
Electric vehicles may be going mainstream, but the public still has questions. Lots of them. Plugging Into the Future is a column that answers common questions that pop up over and over again among drivers who are researching their first electric vehicle (also known as an ‘EV’) purchase. We will answer basic questions such as “How much does it cost to charge an EV?” and “What is the proper etiquette for public charging?” as well as address slightly more advanced topics such as “Why is aerodynamic drag so important?”
If you have a question you’d like to see answered, let us know in the comments section below!
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Opinion: States’ Rights and Air Quality
It’s easier to destroy something than to build it. In the physical sciences, this is known as entropy. Even if you’ve never heard the term, it’s intuitive. Consider infrastructure: building a bridge might take years — blowing it up takes seconds. The same holds true...
The Best Home EV Chargers of 2025
By John Higham
John has been driving electric for 12 years. He served on the Electric Vehicle Association Board of Directors for three years. His first EV was a Miata, converted in his garage. Since then, he has owned seven other EVs. John recently retired from aerospace after 32 years of building spacecraft. In retirement, he looks forward to working to accelerate the adoption of electric mobility.
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Blog: Plugging Into the Future
Electric vehicles may be going mainstream, but the public still has questions. Lots of them. Plugging Into the Future is a column that answers common questions that pop up over and over again among drivers who are researching their first electric vehicle (also known as an ‘EV’) purchase. We will answer basic questions such as “How much does it cost to charge an EV?” and “What is the proper etiquette for public charging?” as well as address slightly more advanced topics such as “Why is aerodynamic drag so important?”
If you have a question you’d like to see answered, let us know in the comments section below!
Our Most Recent Topic
Opinion: States’ Rights and Air Quality
It’s easier to destroy something than to build it. In the physical sciences, this is known as entropy. Even if you’ve never heard the term, it’s intuitive. Consider infrastructure: building a bridge might take years — blowing it up takes seconds. The same holds true...
Tom’s Top Picks
The Best Home EV Chargers of 2025
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Are EVs More Expensive to Operate Than Gas Cars?
TL;DR When it comes to determining if EVs are more expensive to operate than gas cars, you've got to look at a few...
Will We Run Out of Lithium?
TL;DR Humanity may run out of lithium. But we will also run out of oil, and the sun will eventually run out of...
Are EVs Coal-Powered?
TL;DR Coal-powered EVs? No. Yes. I mean, technically EVs could be a little coal-powered, depending on where you live...
One-Pedal Driving– Please Don’t Creep Me Out
TL;DR EVs allow for a different driving technique informally known as “one-pedal driving.” As the name implies, it...
Air Can Be Such a Drag: Aerodynamic Drag Impacts on EV Design
TL;DR The power to overcome aerodynamic drag increases with the cube of velocity. This is why freeway speeds...
EV Charging Etiquette: Don’t Be That Entitled Person
TL;DR Charging etiquette at public stations is definitely a thing; you should know and follow it. Simply stated, EV...
EV Battery Capacity: Folks, It’s Not a Gas Tank
TL;DR A battery is essentially a chemical reaction waiting to happen. Although it doesn’t contain any miles, we are...
A Bigger Battery Size Isn’t Always Better: Sizing Up Your EV’s Battery
TL;DR Battery size is one of the most important questions to consider when buying an EV. If you are like most people,...
EV Road Trips: Surging Out of Your Comfort Zone
TL;DR There is a viral meme that goes something like this: outside of your comfort zone is where the magic happens....
Congratulations! You Bought Your First EV. Now What Happens?
TL;DR The learning curve for driving electric is not steep nor particularly long. But it isn’t zero, either. There are...
Outsmarting the Guess-O-Meter
TL;DR Anyone who has hung out in EV-centric forums for any length of time has seen the acronym 'GOM' used to describe...
EV Adapters and Extension Cables Give You The Charging Flexibility You Crave
TL;DR Adapters for Level 1 & 2 AC chargers (both to and from Tesla and J1772) are relatively inexpensive and can...
The Advantages of The Two Charging Standards – To Tesla, or not to Tesla. That is the question.
TL;DR In the North American market, Tesla uses its own proprietary plug for electric vehicle charging, which supports...
Why You Should Consider Buying an Electric Vehicle
TL;DR There are as many reasons for buying an electric vehicle (or EV) as there are people buying them. If you're put...
What does Level 1, Level 2, and DCFC mean?
TL;DR The car determines the maximum charge rate up to the limit of the electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE). A...
Common Acronyms Related to EV Charging Stations
Need to know about common acronyms related to electric vehicle charging stations? This quick reference table about...
Are EVs More Expensive to Operate Than Gas Cars?
TL;DR When it comes to determining if EVs are more expensive to operate than gas cars, you've got to look at a few...
Will We Run Out of Lithium?
TL;DR Humanity may run out of lithium. But we will also run out of oil, and the sun will eventually run out of...
Are EVs Coal-Powered?
TL;DR Coal-powered EVs? No. Yes. I mean, technically EVs could be a little coal-powered, depending on where you live...
One-Pedal Driving– Please Don’t Creep Me Out
TL;DR EVs allow for a different driving technique informally known as “one-pedal driving.” As the name implies, it...
Air Can Be Such a Drag: Aerodynamic Drag Impacts on EV Design
TL;DR The power to overcome aerodynamic drag increases with the cube of velocity. This is why freeway speeds...
EV Charging Etiquette: Don’t Be That Entitled Person
TL;DR Charging etiquette at public stations is definitely a thing; you should know and follow it. Simply stated, EV...
EV Battery Capacity: Folks, It’s Not a Gas Tank
TL;DR A battery is essentially a chemical reaction waiting to happen. Although it doesn’t contain any miles, we are...
A Bigger Battery Size Isn’t Always Better: Sizing Up Your EV’s Battery
TL;DR Battery size is one of the most important questions to consider when buying an EV. If you are like most people,...
EV Road Trips: Surging Out of Your Comfort Zone
TL;DR There is a viral meme that goes something like this: outside of your comfort zone is where the magic happens....
Congratulations! You Bought Your First EV. Now What Happens?
TL;DR The learning curve for driving electric is not steep nor particularly long. But it isn’t zero, either. There are...
Outsmarting the Guess-O-Meter
TL;DR Anyone who has hung out in EV-centric forums for any length of time has seen the acronym 'GOM' used to describe...
EV Adapters and Extension Cables Give You The Charging Flexibility You Crave
TL;DR Adapters for Level 1 & 2 AC chargers (both to and from Tesla and J1772) are relatively inexpensive and can...
The Advantages of The Two Charging Standards – To Tesla, or not to Tesla. That is the question.
TL;DR In the North American market, Tesla uses its own proprietary plug for electric vehicle charging, which supports...
Why You Should Consider Buying an Electric Vehicle
TL;DR There are as many reasons for buying an electric vehicle (or EV) as there are people buying them. If you're put...
What does Level 1, Level 2, and DCFC mean?
TL;DR The car determines the maximum charge rate up to the limit of the electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE). A...
Common Acronyms Related to EV Charging Stations
Need to know about common acronyms related to electric vehicle charging stations? This quick reference table about...
This blog is a great service. Thank you for putting it together.
Write a new article stating Elon Musk must go before he wrecks Tesla!!!! If you write it, I’ll repost it.
We already did! We said Elon had to go before it was fashionable. AN update could be done, though 🙂
https://evchargingstations.com/guides/elon-musk-has-got-to-go/
Great work by Mark and Tom. I feel like I’m back in the good ‘ol days of the internet, before the constant spam, AI-generated garbage, and obvious SEO flags. Nothing but real content.