Electric cars all come with a 120-volt charging cable that can charge the battery from a household socket if there are no other options. But sooner or later, most battery-electric car owners will want ...

If an electric car stirs your interest but the lifestyle changes sound daunting, consider a plug-in hybrid. A plug-in hybrid ...

A driver looking to quickly charge an electric vehicle can’t necessarily plug into the closest fast-charging station. Many won’t fit the car. While automakers have agreed on uniform plug standards for ...

If you've ever stared at the holes in an electrical plug and wondered why they exist, you're not alone. Like an industrial-age kōan, the answer is anything but straightforward. A quick search will ...