Electric Vehicle Research & Insights

Frequently Asked Questions

Battery scientists answer common EV questions

Short, well-researched info to help you find, drive or sell an electic car.

Learn More

Research

August 13, 2021

Comparison: Chevy Bolt vs Tesla Model 3

Research

December 3, 2024

Electric Car Battery Replacement Costs

News

November 1, 2023

Recurrent Teams Up with Department of Treasury: Updated Clean Vehicle Credits

Recurrent Receives $250K National Science Foundation Grant

Research

December 12, 2024

Proven Tips to Sell Your EV for More Money

Research

December 12, 2024

Used EV Tax Credits & Eligibility Guide

Research

December 11, 2024

Who is buying electric cars this year? And why?

Research

December 3, 2024

Electric Car Battery Replacement Costs

Research

November 27, 2024

Best EV for Winter & Cold Weather Range

Research

November 25, 2024

Study: How Much Heat Pumps Boost EV Range

VIew ALl Research

Research

August 7, 2024

Best Used EVs Under $30K and $40K

Research

May 31, 2024

Best EVs for Summer Road Trips

Research

July 3, 2023

EV Truck Roundup: Available and Upcoming

Research

March 20, 2023

Best Used Electric Cars from $10k to $25k

Research

July 8, 2022

Best EV Hatchbacks

Research

August 13, 2021

Comparison: Chevy Bolt vs Tesla Model 3

Research

July 10, 2024

2024 Data: EV Adoption is Still on Pace in the US

Research

September 6, 2023

Washington Electric Vehicle Trends

Research

August 7, 2023

Oregon Electric Vehicle Trends

Research

July 31, 2023

Vermont EV Trends and Statistics

Research

July 28, 2023

California Electric Vehicle Trends

Research

July 16, 2023

Illinois Electric Vehicle Trends

VIew ALl State Guidelines

Tesla Model 3

Tesla Model S

Tesla Model X

Tesla Model Y

Chevy Bolt

Chevy Volt

VIew ALl Used EV Guides

Reset to view all

Research

December 12, 2024

Proven Tips to Sell Your EV for More Money

Research

December 12, 2024

Used EV Tax Credits & Eligibility Guide

Research

December 11, 2024

Who is buying electric cars this year? And why?

Research

December 3, 2024

Electric Car Battery Replacement Costs

Research

November 27, 2024

Best EV for Winter & Cold Weather Range

Research

November 25, 2024

Study: How Much Heat Pumps Boost EV Range

Research

November 22, 2024

Election-year guide to taking an EV home for the holidays

Research

November 19, 2024

By 2030, Replacing an EV Battery Will Cost Less Than Fixing a Gas Engine

Research

October 21, 2024

This is the Used Tesla To Buy

Research

October 15, 2024

Used Electric Car Prices & Market Report — Q4 2024

Research

October 11, 2024

Check Tesla Battery Health for Free

Research

October 8, 2024

These used cars are getting $4000 EV tax credits

Research

September 12, 2024

Should I always charge at night?

Research

September 11, 2024

EV Trends in Swing States Show A Different Picture

Research

September 9. 2024

Does V2X accelerate battery degradation?

Research

August 8, 2024

Can you drive an EV when the power goes out?

Research

August 7, 2024

Best Used EVs Under $30K and $40K

Research

August 6, 2024

High Mileage, Low Stress: Most EVs Retain Over 85% of Original Range after 175K Miles

Research

August 1, 2024

Best States to Find Affordable Electric Cars

Research

July 23, 2024

63% of used EV market is 2021 or newer

Research

July 10, 2024

2024 Data: EV Adoption is Still on Pace in the US

Research

June 24, 2024

Tesla Battery Replacement Costs Compared

Research

June 11, 2024

Update: Scientists Reveal how EV Fast Charging Impacts Battery Health

Research

June 10, 2024

6 Things to Check Before Buying a Used Electric Car

Research

June 3, 2024

Study: Summer & Hot Weather on Electric Car Range

Research

May 31, 2024

Why We're Excited about LFP Batteries for Electric Cars

Research

May 31, 2024

Best EVs for Summer Road Trips

Research

May 20, 2024

New Updates: How Long Do Electric Car Batteries Last?

Research

April 30, 2024

Are Electric Cars More Expensive Than Gas?

Research

April 23, 2024

Did You Know: There Are 12 Volt Batteries In Electric Vehicles

Research

April 15, 2024

Plug-in Hybrids: Only As Green As their Driver?

Research

April 11, 2024

ICE vs EV Deep Dive: How Gas Cars & Electric Cars Stack Up

Research

April 4, 2024

Is This the Year of the Plug-in Hybrid?

Research

March 29, 2024

Electric Car Owners Guide to Charging an EV

Research

March 28, 2024

Best Used Electric Vehicle of 2024

Research

March 11, 2024

How are electric car batteries replaced? Start to finish.

Research

March 9, 2024

The EV Roadmap to 2028: From Cool Tech to SciFi

Research

March 1, 2024

Can you charge a non-Tesla at a Tesla Supercharger?

Research

February 27, 2024

EV driving range study by state finds an overlooked stat

Research

February 21, 2024

Best Electric Cars for Mountains and Skiing - 2024

Research

February 20, 2024

Behind The Scenes: EV Data for VW ID.4 and Nissan LEAF

Research

February 12, 2024

Why Are Used Tesla Prices Falling Faster than Expected?

Research

January 31, 2024

How much is free EV charging worth?

Research

January 18, 2024

Study: EV Charging Speeds in Cold Temperatures

Research

December 5, 2023

Are EVs Driven Less than Gas Cars?

Research

November 27, 2023

EV range anxiety afflicts this group of people the most

Research

November 22, 2023

Advice for New EV Drivers from Long-time Owners

Research

November 3, 2023

New EV Tech for Cost Savings and Sustainability

Research

November 1, 2023

Where Exactly Is This "EV Slowdown"?

Research

October 30, 2023

2023 Tesla Price Cuts Drive Affordability in the EV Market

Research

October 25, 2023

Solid State Batteries & the Future of EV Battery Tech

Research

October 11, 2023

Carbon Footprint Face-Off: A Full Picture of EVs vs. Gas Cars

Research

October 6, 2023

Car Dealership Guide to Used EV Tax Credits

Research

September 19, 2023

Most Efficient New & Used Electric Cars 2023-2024

Research

September 18, 2023

Location, Location: It Matters Where Your Used EV Comes From

Research

September 7, 2023

How much is my electric car worth?

Research

September 6, 2023

Washington Electric Vehicle Trends

Research

August 30, 2023

Deep Dive: Volts, Amps, and Charging Speeds

Research

August 22, 2023

Tax Incentives and Ride Share Driving: How an EV Makes Sense

Research

August 16, 2023

Clearing the Air: The Lesser-Known Benefit of EV Adoption

Research

August 14, 2023

Are Electric Vehicles Safe?

Research

August 11, 2023

Efficiency Matters: Understanding the Link to EV Range

Research

August 10, 2023

Fastest Charging EVs

Research

August 10, 2023

The Verdict on Electric Vehicle Tires: Necessary or Nice-to-Have?

Research

August 9, 2023

Can You Tow with An Electric Truck?

Research

August 7, 2023

Oregon Electric Vehicle Trends

Research

August 4, 2023

Deep Dive: Lithium Ion Batteries and Heat

Research

August 2, 2023

NACS Charging for EVs: All About The Switch to Tesla Plugs

Research

July 31, 2023

Vermont EV Trends and Statistics

Research

July 29, 2023

How Much Does It Cost to Charge an EV?

Research

July 28, 2023

California Electric Vehicle Trends

Research

July 28, 2023

What Happens to Old EV Batteries?

Research

July 23, 2023

Common EV Myths

Research

July 20, 2023

Tesla Full Self-Drive for Under $15K?!?

Research

July 16, 2023

Illinois Electric Vehicle Trends

Research

July 15, 2023

EV 101: Do All Electric Cars Use the Same Charger?

Research

July 13, 2023

Should You Buy an EV Out-of-State?

Research

July 9, 2023

Depth of Discharge: Basics for Every EV Owner

Research

July 7, 2023

Tesla Model 3 vs. Model Y: My Experience

Research

July 3, 2023

EV Truck Roundup: Available and Upcoming

Research

July 3, 2023

Deep Dive: How Can We Test an EV Battery?

Research

June 23, 2023

New Study: Just How Much Can Range Vary in an Electric Car?

Research

June 21, 2023

Incentives Help Get You a Used Electric Car for Cheap

Research

June 14, 2023

Selling Your Car: Dealership or Private Sale?

Research

June 9, 2023

What is kWh for electric cars?

Research

June 8, 2023

Secrets of a High Mileage Tesla Group

Research

June 6, 2023

What Does it Mean that Electric Cars are Single Speed

Research

June 6, 2023

Dear Recurrent: Is Depth of Discharge or Fast Charging Worse for my Car

Research

June 2, 2023

Hybrid or Electric: Which Electric Car is Cleaner?

Research

May 26, 2023

Electric car summer idling: Better or worse than winter?

Research

May 22, 2023

Mythbusting: Electric Car Drivers Don't Pay Road Taxes

Research

May 17, 2023

EV Battery Health after 250 Million Electric Car Miles

Research

May 17, 2023

Slowing Down Has Its Benefits: How to Game Efficiency in an Electric Car

Research

May 9, 2023

Dashboard Deep Dive: Chevy Bolt

Research

May 8, 2023

Top Choices for First Time Electric Car Buyers

Research

May 5, 2023

Using the Preowned EV Tax Credit: Is finding a car the easy part?

Research

May 4, 2023

Electric Cars on A Fixed Budget

Research

May 3, 2023

After the Bolt: What Comes Next for GM's Electric Lineup

Research

May 1, 2023

Electric Car Maintenance: What Fluids Does Your EV Need?

Research

April 20, 2023

Are Big Wheels a Big Range Killer?

Back to Research

Research

Battery scientists answer common EV questions

Research

Comparison: Chevy Bolt vs Tesla Model 3

Research

Electric Car Battery Replacement Costs

News

Recurrent Teams Up with Department of Treasury: Updated Clean Vehicle Credits

News

Recurrent Receives $250K National Science Foundation Grant

Research

Research

Proven Tips to Sell Your EV for More Money

Research

Used EV Tax Credits & Eligibility Guide

Research

Who is buying electric cars this year? And why?

Research

Electric Car Battery Replacement Costs

Research

Best EV for Winter & Cold Weather Range

Research

Study: How Much Heat Pumps Boost EV Range

Comparisons

Research

Best Used EVs Under $30K and $40K

Research

Best EVs for Summer Road Trips

Research

EV Truck Roundup: Available and Upcoming

Research

Best Used Electric Cars from $10k to $25k

Research

Best EV Hatchbacks

Research

Comparison: Chevy Bolt vs Tesla Model 3

State Guidelines

Research

2024 Data: EV Adoption is Still on Pace in the US

Research

Washington Electric Vehicle Trends

Research

Oregon Electric Vehicle Trends

Research

Vermont EV Trends and Statistics

Research

California Electric Vehicle Trends

Research

Illinois Electric Vehicle Trends

Used EV Guides

Tesla Model 3

Tesla Model S

Tesla Model X

Tesla Model Y

Chevy Bolt

Chevy Volt

Research

Proven Tips to Sell Your EV for More Money

Research

Used EV Tax Credits & Eligibility Guide

Research

Who is buying electric cars this year? And why?

Research

Electric Car Battery Replacement Costs

Research

Best EV for Winter & Cold Weather Range

Research

Study: How Much Heat Pumps Boost EV Range

Research

Election-year guide to taking an EV home for the holidays

Research

By 2030, Replacing an EV Battery Will Cost Less Than Fixing a Gas Engine

Research

This is the Used Tesla To Buy

Research

Used Electric Car Prices & Market Report — Q4 2024

Research

Check Tesla Battery Health for Free

Research

These used cars are getting $4000 EV tax credits