Matrix-style headlights have been included in the refreshed design plans of the Model S since 2021. However, because Matrix LED technology took too long to be approved by the NHTSA, Tesla production included an older LED-style headlight on the 2021 and 2022 refresh Model S. Then, in February of 2022, the NHTSA legalized the use of Matrix-style LED headlights on US vehicles. Enter what Tesla enthusiasts have dubbed the “refresh refresh”: in June/July of last year (2023), Tesla started delivering the Model S with Matrix headlights and newly redesigned tail lights installed. These new “refresh re ..read more

We’ve been rounding up as many state EV tax incentives as we can, and the number of states that are offering some kind of incentive for EV buyers keeps growing. However, in this week’s blog post, we’ll be looking at current incentives being offered by one of the earliest adopters of state incentives for green vehicles: The (aptly-named) Evergreen State. The State of Washington has been emphasizing green tech and vehicles for longer than most and has offered incentives in the past to back up their priorities. The effort has paid off, too: according to the Seattle Times, almost 18% of new vehicl ..read more

If you are considering an EV purchase in Oregon, we’ve got good news and bad news. The good news: Oregon has EV incentive programs that can increase your savings when buying a new (or even a used) EV, especially when combined with savings from the Federal EV Tax Credit. The bad news? Oregon’s Clean Vehicle Rebate Program (OCVRP) is temporarily closed for lack of funding. While the main Oregon EV incentive program remains temporarily stalled out, you still have opportunities to save money when buying an EV in the state. Since one of your options involves waiting for funding to return to the OCV ..read more

Tesla’s Cybertruck has taken over social media and the EV world with an insane amount of buzz—from Kim Kardashian to Pharell, celebrities, and a few lucky customers (generally Tesla employees and residents of coastal states like CA, TX, FL, etc.) have been able to own and operate one. But what about everyone else? Well, invites continue to go out—slowly, and generally to early reservation holders, so far with a reservation number of 1128xxxxx or lower. And the kicker? These invites are for the Foundation Series Cybertruck, which requires a $20,000 premium. On top of that, it’s possible that th ..read more

In the middle of 2023, the State of Maryland opened their own version of the EV Tax Credit. Maryland’s EV Tax Credit is available on EVs purchased for use in Maryland, and the credit can be claimed by both individual taxpayers and businesses in the state. If you are ready to buy an electric vehicle in the state of Maryland (or if you bought one in 2023), you may be able to qualify for both the Federal EV Tax Credit and Maryland’s state-funded EV tax credit. However, while both of these credits exist to encourage EV adoption in the US, they do not have exactly the same criteria for eligibility ..read more

Teslas may have some of the best range out there, but even great batteries eventually degrade or might just lack the capacity to meet your daily driving needs. Fortunately, getting a new EV isn’t your only option. In today’s blog post, we’ll walk you through the different kinds of upgrades that a Tesla may be able to get, how to upgrade your Tesla’s battery, and where to go if you want professional help. But first, let’s take a quick look at Tesla’s actual battery warranty. After all, if you could get your Tesla’s battery replaced for free, why wouldn’t you? What Is the Battery Warranty for a ..read more

The Nissan LEAF is well known as one of the oldest electric vehicle models introduced in the US. The LEAF has a reputation for sticking around, too, with some original LEAFs still on the road over a decade after manufacture. But as a LEAF’s battery ages, LEAF owners will find themselves getting less and less usable range per charge. Sound familiar? If you’ve been experiencing issues with charging or range reduction to the point where you can’t meet your daily driving needs, your LEAF may be ready to make a battery swap. Fortunately, the LEAF has one of the best EV architectures for swapping ou ..read more

Now that the Federal used EV tax credit is available for US taxpayers, let’s discuss how it works and how to qualify. The used EV tax credit (officially known as the Used Clean Vehicle Credit) works as a three-part system. First, the individual applying for the credit has to meet income and other tax-related qualifications. Second, the used EV also has a list of eligibility criteria. Third, to actually file for a used EV credit, the buyer must have the sale processed through a qualified dealer. You may have noticed that last part: the sale needs to take place through a qualified dealer. Does t ..read more

Let’s get this out of the way at the beginning: currently, there are no cheap electric trucks on the market. New prices for electric work trucks and consumer EV pickups are typically on the higher end of the EV pricing spectrum. However, you can find some price savings by searching for used EV trucks for sale. Since there are only 3 (soon to be 4) electric trucks available now on the US consumer market, the list of used EV trucks is a pretty short one. Let’s take a look at the best EV trucks you can find on the used market in 2023 in order of budget, comfort, off-roading, and upcoming availabi ..read more

Let’s get this out of the way at the beginning: currently, there are no cheap electric trucks on the market. New prices for electric work trucks and consumer EV pickups are typically on the higher end of the EV pricing spectrum. However, you can find some price savings by searching for used EV trucks for sale. Since there are only 3 (soon to be 4) electric trucks available now on the US consumer market, the list of used EV trucks is a pretty short one. Let’s take a look at the best EV trucks you can find on the used market in 2023 in order of budget, comfort, off-roading, and upcoming availabi ..read more