ELECTRIC CAR
GUIDES.

Understand charging, compare range estimates and calculate the cost of driving an electric car.

kW and kWh: the two numbers behind a charge

One measures power, the other energy. A short calculation explains what charger ratings can tell you and where they stop.

Bring the VIN, service records and battery questions into the same conversation. Separate documents from seller assurances.

Multiply purchased kWh by the applicable rate, then add the charges that the simple multiplication leaves out.

Use energy per 100 miles to compare consumption, then separate the label estimate from the drive you actually plan.

One measures power, the other energy. A short calculation explains what charger ratings can tell you and where they stop.

Treat the range display as an estimate. Check the route, charging alternatives and vehicle instructions before a winter drive.

Confirm the connection, access and price before setting off. Keep the exact car and a backup location in the plan.