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Longest Range Plug-in Hybrid EV Models

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No Incentives? No Problem. Legacy Brands Betting Big on EV Staying Power

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October 24, 2025

Lessons from Losing $400,000 on Used Tesla EV Sales

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October 24, 2025

Longest Range Plug-in Hybrid EV Models

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A Bridge Across the EV Chasm? Plug-In Hybrids in 2026

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No Incentives? No Problem. Legacy Brands Betting Big on EV Staying Power

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October 6, 2025

Should I Buy an Electric Car?

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October 1, 2025

Used EV Tax Credits & Eligibility Guide

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September 16, 2025

Is EV charging driving up everyone’s electric bills?

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September 8, 2025

Should You Buy a New or Used EV (Before September 30th)

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August 22, 2025

Does EV Insurance Cost More?

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August 19, 2025

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August 13, 2025

Data Reveals Why Ford’s Next EV Doesn’t Need 300 Miles of Range

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August 6, 2025

A Big EV Battery Is More About Charging Than Range

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July 31, 2025

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July 27, 2025

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July 22, 2025

The Best Dealerships Can Explain EV Range in 30 Seconds

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July 21, 2025

EV Battery Health Basics Your Car Dealership Should Know

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July 15, 2025

73% of used EV market is 2021 or newer

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July 9, 2025

Used Electric Car Prices & Market Report — Q3 2025

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July 7, 2025

Buying an EV? Make Sure the Dealer Can Answer This.

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June 23, 2025

How Hot Summer Weather Affects EV Range

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June 17, 2025

4 Lessons from the Rise of East Coast EV Dealerships

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June 4, 2025

Gas Cars Will Start to Disappear Sooner Than You Think

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May 28, 2025

All About Lithium Ion Batteries: Mining, Processing, and Recycling

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May 15, 2025

The Best Affordable EVs for Every Budget

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May 7, 2025

States Leading the EV Revolution: A Data-Driven Analysis

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April 22, 2025

2025 New EV Market & Trends Report

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April 18, 2025

Longest Range Electric SUVs in 2025: Recurrent's Top Picks

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April 18, 2025

Fastest Charging Electric Crossovers of 2025: Recurrent’s Top Picks

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April 18, 2025

2025 Most Efficient EV by Size

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2025 Fastest Charging EV by Size

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April 15, 2025

Cool Tech: Another Reason to Love EVs

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April 11, 2025

One simple trick to increase EV battery life: depth of discharge

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March 28, 2025

Best 2025 Roadtrip EV

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March 27, 2025

Best 2025 EV for Wilderness Adventures

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March 11, 2025

Best Warranties for Electric Cars in 2025

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February 25, 2025

Best Tires for Electric Cars in 2025

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February 5, 2025

Trading In Your Tesla? These EVs Are Winning Over Drivers

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January 29, 2025

Best Used Electric Car of 2025

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January 20, 2025

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

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January 14, 2025

Best EV for Winter & Cold Weather Range

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December 12, 2024

Proven Tips to Sell Your EV for More Money

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December 11, 2024

Who is buying electric cars this year? And why?

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December 3, 2024

Electric Car Battery Replacement Costs

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November 25, 2024

Study: How Much Heat Pumps Boost EV Range

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November 22, 2024

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

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November 19, 2024

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

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October 21, 2024

This is the Used Tesla To Buy

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October 11, 2024

Check Tesla Battery Health for Free

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September 12, 2024

Recurrent Data: Is Charging at Night Better?

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September 11, 2024

EV Trends in Swing States Show A Different Picture

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September 9. 2024

Does V2X accelerate battery degradation?

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August 8, 2024

Can you drive an EV when the power goes out?

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August 6, 2024

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

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August 1, 2024

Best States to Find Affordable Electric Cars

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July 10, 2024

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

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June 24, 2024

Tesla Battery Replacement Costs Compared

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June 11, 2024

Update: Scientists Reveal how EV Fast Charging Impacts Battery Health

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May 31, 2024

Why We're Excited about LFP Batteries for Electric Cars

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May 20, 2024

New Updates: How Long Do Electric Car Batteries Last?

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April 23, 2024

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

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April 15, 2024

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

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April 11, 2024

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

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March 29, 2024

EV 101: Electric Car Owners Guide to Charging an EV

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March 11, 2024

How are electric car batteries replaced? Start to finish.

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February 27, 2024

EV driving range study by state finds an overlooked stat

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February 20, 2024

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

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February 12, 2024

Why Are Used Tesla Prices Falling Faster than Expected?

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January 31, 2024

How much is free EV charging worth?

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January 18, 2024

Study: EV Charging Speeds in Cold Temperatures

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December 5, 2023

Are EVs Driven Less than Gas Cars?

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November 27, 2023

EV range anxiety afflicts this group of people the most

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November 22, 2023

Advice for New EV Drivers from Long-time Owners

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November 3, 2023

LFP Batteries Offer New EV Tech for Cost Savings and Sustainability

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November 1, 2023

Where Exactly Is This "EV Slowdown"?

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October 30, 2023

2023 Tesla Price Cuts Drive Affordability in the EV Market

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October 25, 2023

Solid State Batteries & the Future of EV Battery Tech

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September 18, 2023

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

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September 7, 2023

How much is my electric car worth?

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August 30, 2023

Deep Dive: Volts, Amps, and Charging Speeds

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August 22, 2023

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

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August 16, 2023

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

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August 14, 2023

Are Electric Vehicles Safe?

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August 11, 2023

Efficiency Matters: All About EV Efficiency

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August 10, 2023

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

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August 9, 2023

Can You Tow with An Electric Truck?

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August 4, 2023

Deep Dive: Lithium Ion Batteries and Heat

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August 2, 2023

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

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July 29, 2023

How Much Does It Cost to Charge an EV?

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July 23, 2023

Common EV Myths

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July 20, 2023

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

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July 13, 2023

Should You Buy an EV Out-of-State?

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July 7, 2023

Tesla Model 3 vs. Model Y: My Experience

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July 3, 2023

Deep Dive: How Can We Test an EV Battery?

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June 23, 2023

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

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June 21, 2023

Incentives Help Get You a Used Electric Car for Cheap

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June 14, 2023

Selling Your Car: Dealership or Private Sale?

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June 8, 2023

Secrets of a High Mileage Tesla Group

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June 6, 2023

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

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June 6, 2023

What Does it Mean that Electric Cars are Single Speed

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Battery scientists answer common EV questions

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Electric Car Battery Replacement Costs

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

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Recurrent Receives $250K National Science Foundation Grant

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Lessons from Losing $400,000 on Used Tesla EV Sales

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Longest Range Plug-in Hybrid EV Models

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A Bridge Across the EV Chasm? Plug-In Hybrids in 2026

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No Incentives? No Problem. Legacy Brands Betting Big on EV Staying Power

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Should I Buy an Electric Car?

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Used EV Tax Credits & Eligibility Guide

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The Best Affordable EVs for Every Budget

State Guidelines

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

Used EV Guides

Tesla Model 3

Tesla Model S

Tesla Model X

Tesla Model Y

Chevy Bolt

Chevy Volt

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Lessons from Losing $400,000 on Used Tesla EV Sales

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Longest Range Plug-in Hybrid EV Models

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A Bridge Across the EV Chasm? Plug-In Hybrids in 2026

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No Incentives? No Problem. Legacy Brands Betting Big on EV Staying Power

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Should I Buy an Electric Car?

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Used EV Tax Credits & Eligibility Guide

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Is EV charging driving up everyone’s electric bills?

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Should You Buy a New or Used EV (Before September 30th)

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Does EV Insurance Cost More?

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6 Things to Check Before Buying a Used Electric Car

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Data Reveals Why Ford’s Next EV Doesn’t Need 300 Miles of Range

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A Big EV Battery Is More About Charging Than Range

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Lucid More Affordable than Fiat 500e? Consider Cost Per Range Mile

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EV Test Drives: A Complete Guide for Smart Buyers & Sellers

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The Best Dealerships Can Explain EV Range in 30 Seconds

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EV Battery Health Basics Your Car Dealership Should Know

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73% of used EV market is 2021 or newer

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Used Electric Car Prices & Market Report — Q3 2025

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Buying an EV? Make Sure the Dealer Can Answer This.

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How Hot Summer Weather Affects EV Range

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4 Lessons from the Rise of East Coast EV Dealerships

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Gas Cars Will Start to Disappear Sooner Than You Think

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All About Lithium Ion Batteries: Mining, Processing, and Recycling