EV 101 for West Virginia

Short, honest guides for anyone new to electric cars — including the downsides. Numbers update with our data, and every source is on State of the Data.

• Charging at homeRegular outlet or Level 2? What it costs, and what if you rent.
• EVs in a West Virginia winterHow much range you lose in the cold — and how much gas cars lose too.
• Road trips and charging stopsHow fast charging works, how long stops take, and WV's charger coverage.
• What wears outFive years of maintenance, side by side: gas vs electric.
• EV myths, checkedTrue, partly true, or not true — with the numbers.
• Buying a used EVBattery health, warranties, and what a used one should cost.
• Hybrid, plug-in hybrid, or fully electric?Which one fits how you drive.
• EV words in plain EnglishkWh, Level 2, fast charging, and the rest.