InsideEVs is a website dedicated to electric cars, and it is one of the best places to learn about them. It was founded in 2010, and it has been reporting on electric cars ever since, from the first Nissan Leaf to the latest Tesla. It publishes electric car news, reviews, and advice, and it also has a forum where electric car owners share their experiences. If you are thinking of buying an electric car, and you want to know what it is like to live with one, this site is for you.
What it covers
The site covers electric car news, reviews, and the technology behind electric cars. It reports on new electric models, on battery technology, on charging, and on the incentives that make electric cars cheaper to buy. It also publishes reviews of electric cars, written by people who have driven them, and it has a section on electric car buying, so you can work out which electric car is right for you. Action: read the news on the electric car you like, then read the review, so you know what the car is, and what it will cost you to run.
How it helps you choose
InsideEVs also has a tool that lets you compare electric cars, and it has a list of the best electric cars to buy. That is useful, because choosing an electric car is different from choosing a petrol car, and you need to think about range, charging, and battery life, as well as price and comfort. Action: use the comparison tool to put your top two electric cars side by side, then check the range and the charging time, before you visit a dealer.
Who writes it
InsideEVs is written by a team of journalists who specialise in electric cars, and it is run by the same people who write it. That matters, because a site that is written by people who drive electric cars every day is a site you can trust. Its writers are not trying to sell you an electric car, they are trying to tell you what it is like to live with one, and that is what you need to know before you buy. Action: when you read a review, check who wrote it, and how long they had the car, because a review written after a week with a car is worth more than a review written after a day.
Who should read it, and who should look elsewhere
This site is best for a reader who is thinking of buying an electric car, or who already owns one and wants to keep up with the news. It is less useful if you want a site that covers petrol and diesel cars, because its focus is electric, and it will not tell you much about a petrol car. If that is what you want, use it with a site that covers all cars, so you can compare an electric car with a petrol car, and decide which is right for you. Before you buy, work out what the car will cost you each month with our car payment calculator, so you know whether the electric car you like fits your budget, and not just your driveway.
How to use it in three steps
Step one, read the news on the electric car you are considering, so you know what has changed, and what is coming next. Step two, read the review and check the range and the charging time, so you know what the car is like to live with. Step three, use the comparison tool to see what the car will cost you, then book a test drive of your top pick only. That order, news, review, then price, keeps you from falling in love with an electric car you cannot afford, or that will not go far enough for you.
Frequently asked questions
Is InsideEVs only for electric cars?
Yes, it is dedicated to electric cars, and it covers them in depth. It also covers hybrids and plug in hybrids, because they are part of the move to electric, but its main focus is fully electric cars.
Does it sell electric cars?
No, it is a news and reviews site. It offers buying guidance and a comparison tool, but you buy the car from a dealer. Use it to decide what to buy and what to pay, then take that knowledge to the dealer.
Can I find out how far an electric car will go?
Yes, its reviews and its comparison tool tell you the range of each electric car, and how long it takes to charge. Use that to work out whether the car will go far enough for your daily drive, and how long you will need to charge it.