Upon purchasing your Electric Vehicle, you’ll also want to invest in an EV charging station. Afterall, you want to get the most out of owning an EV, right? However, it’s important to know exactly which charging station options are available to you.  There are 3 types of EV charging stations: Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3 What are the differences between charging stations? We will discuss Level 1 and Level 2 in detail, but for our purposes, we won’t be focusing so much on Level 3. That’s because Level 3 charging stations are basically commercial grade. They are the kind you find out in publ ..read more

Look - I need to tell you something. I’m done with my gas guzzler. I held out for as long as I could, but these long lines at the pump and soaring gas prices are out of control. It’s time to embrace the future. I’m buying an Electric Vehicle.  The EV revolution is here and in full effect. I’ll admit, I was a little slow on the uptake. Like many, I was hesitant at first. I thought EV’s could never compare to the raw power of traditional combustible engines. But it’s important to admit when you were wrong - and I was wrong.  From the handling to the power, from the low maintenance to ..read more

There have been many rumors and questions regarding the recently talked-about hatchback model of the so-called Tesla ‘Model 2’. But neither Tesla nor Elon Musk have yet commented whether the Model 2 will actually be launching in the near future. Is the Tesla Model 2 Really Coming? To really confirm the theory and craze that has been all-over the internet, we need to go back to September 2020, when Elon himself was doing a live hosting of Tesla’s battery day. It was the first time he teased the public on the possibility of a $25,000 - fully-autonomous Tesla - "in about three years time". Fast ..read more

Another breakthrough for EV now gives Tesla owners the option to charge on a CCS DC Fast Charger.  If you are someone who: Fancies road trips and is always on the go Tired of finding and queueing at a Tesla supercharger in your vicinity  Just want more charging destination alternatives Here’s some of the stuff the CCS charger adapter will give you access to: Additional 4,500 DC Fast charging stations across the United States No longer relying only on Tesla superchargers in your vicinity or waiting in queues to get your fast charging started In the United ..read more

It's Tesla's world, at least it would seem so wouldn’t it? Don’t worry the Lectron J1772 charger is here to change things up! This adapter allows you to charge electric vehicles that are not Teslas, using any Tesla charging station! The adapter itself is not too large and is high quality and durable. Simply plug one side into your electric car and the other side into the Tesla charger to access public Tesla charging stations. Used with a level 2 charging station, this adapter will help you charge up your vehicle quickly, and allow you to get between 25-40 miles per hour of battery life. Below ..read more

Whether you are already an owner of an electric vehicle or are looking to purchase one in the near future, one of the most fundamental concerns you may have is how to charge your vehicle. Typically after you purchase an electric vehicle, you will be provided with an OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) level one charger which you can use at home.  A level one charger can be plugged into a regular 20 Amp wall outlet, which with the help of a connector, will provide an electric current for charging. A level two charger uses the same mechanism however, it requires a circuit with a much hi ..read more

2021 has graced us with a great start and a great Tesla 3 model. With its wide range at a price that’s made within reach of the average consumer, it is undeniably making one with the most name recognition in the electric-vehicle marketplace. Aside from being one of the more affordable options, the 2021 Tesla Model 3 resounds its broad performance too. Its interior design and an all-glass roof exude a classy look that’s refreshing from what most consumers are used to. In conjunction with Tesla statistics’ arrow going up are the worries of wandering minds. On the top of the list, is how accessi ..read more

While charging at home is common, electric vehicle owners will face challenges when charging at home is not available or not easily accessible. With so many charging stations and chargers for Tesla and other J1772 electric vehicles around us, it can be difficult to find which are the good ones for your electric vehicle. If you are looking for a new one and don’t know where to begin looking, this article is a good guide on what to get.    1. Lectron J1772 to Tesla Charging Adapter, 60A & 250V AC - Compatible with SAE J1772 Chargers    The Lectron J1772 to Tesla Cha ..read more

Electrification has come to cars, SUVs, and pickup trucks, and the options for new electric and plug-in hybrid cars are increasing in number and variety. Some of the popular electric car models in 2020 are the BMW i3, Nissan Leaf, Tesla Model S/X/3, Renault ZOE and the list continues here.  Electric cars' availability are growing rapidly, and that trend is only going to accelerate as these upcoming models push the boundaries of performance, range and desirability. Few of the exciting upcoming releases are the Mercedes EQC and EQA, Audi Q4 e-tron and e-tron GT, BMW iX3 and i4, Tesla Cybert ..read more

Tesla drivers can run into various problems of compatibility since Tesla uses a different adapter. Most of the public charging stations use SAE J1772 chargers that are compatible with most brands of electric vehicles but not Tesla. As of now, there are only 4,367 Level 2 charging stations located in the US that are compatible with Tesla. In comparison, there are a total of 28,846 J1772 Level 2 charging stations in the US.  Source: Alternative Fuels Data Center As seen in the chart above, the percentage of charging stations that are compatible with Tesla is only 15% even though Tesla is o ..read more