Green Wave Electric Vehicles

09/08/2026

Winter Range: What to Really Expect

❄️ Cold weather temporarily reduces EV range — a large 2025–26 study of 30,000+ vehicles found EVs retain about 80% of range near freezing on average. It's temporary and does no lasting battery harm. Preconditioning while plugged in helps a lot.

🔗 Learn More: Recurrent — Winter EV Range Study —

https://www.recurrentauto.com/research/winter-ev-range-loss

All vehicles lose efficiency and range in very cold weather. Electric cars are no different. The good news, however, is that this range loss is temporary and not as limiting as many people may think.

09/03/2026

How Long Do EV Batteries Really Last?

🔋 Modern EV batteries are built to last. Large real-world studies show average degradation of roughly 2–2.5% per year, meaning many battery packs still hold around 80% capacity after 8 years, often outlasting the rest of the car.

🔗 Learn More: Geotab — EV Battery Health Study —

https://www.geotab.com/blog/ev-battery-health/

Analysis of electric vehicle battery health of 22K+ EVs reveals a 2.3% average battery degradation rate. High-power DC fast charging is the top risk factor.

09/01/2026

EVs Meet the Same Crash Standards

🛡️ EVs must pass the same rigorous federal crash-safety standards as gasoline cars. Many also earn top marks from NHTSA and IIHS, helped by a low, battery-heavy center of gravity that improves stability.

🔗 Learn More: Consumer Reports — Electric Vehicle Safety —
https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/car-safety/electric-cars-prove-safe-in-iihs-crash-tests-and-insurance-claims-a2640558822/

Electric cars are proving to be at least as safe as conventional cars, based on both crash-test performance and analysis of injury claims, Consumer Reports says. IIHS names the Ford Mustang Mach-E and Volvo XC40 Recharge as Top Safety Picks.

08/27/2026

BEV vs. PHEV — Which Fits You?

🤔 All-electric (BEV) or plug-in hybrid (PHEV)? BEVs offer the lowest running costs and zero tailpipe emissions. PHEVs add a gas engine for backup on long trips. Your daily mileage and charging acces

s usually point to the answer. 👉 Talk it through with Green Wave EV.

🔗 Learn More: U.S. EPA — Electric & Plug-In Hybrid Vehicles —

https://www.epa.gov/greenvehicles/electric-plug-hybrid-electric-vehicles

An introduction to the emissions, charging and driving range of electric vehicles and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles.

08/25/2026

Your First Week With an EV

🎉 Just went electric? Week-one checklist: (1) download your car's app + a charging app, (2) set a daily charge limit, (3) find your nearest Level 2 and DC fast chargers, (4) try preconditioning. Small steps that make ownership effortless.

🔗 Learn More: AFDC — Electric Vehicles for Consumers —

https://afdc.energy.gov/vehicles/electric-consumers

More consumers are choosing electric vehicles (EVs) as new, competitively priced models with longer ranges hit the market. More public charging stations are also rapidly becoming available, and some offer quick charges to get drivers back on the road in minutes.

08/20/2026

The Charging Network Keeps Growing

🗺️ The U.S. public charging network passed 250,000 charging ports across 80,000+ locations in 2026 — and it's still expanding every day. Finding a charge on the go is easier than ever.

🔗 Learn More: U.S. DOE — Alternative Fuels Data Center —

https://afdc.energy.gov/data/10972

Notes: Between 2007 and 2013, the electric vehicle charging station counts are an estimate of the number of geographic locations (i.e., station locations) based on the number of EV charging ports because station counts were not captured in these years. EV charging port counts include available legac...

08/18/2026

Myth: EVs Can't Handle Everyday Driving

❌ Myth: EVs don't have enough range for real life. ✅ Fact: Roughly 85% of U.S. households travel under 100 miles on a typical day, and most EVs today exceed 200 miles per charge. The math works for the vast majority of drivers.

🔗 Learn More: U.S. EPA — EV Myths —

https://www.epa.gov/greenvehicles/electric-vehicle-myths

Facts and myths about electric vehicles.

08/13/2026

The 20–80% Charging Habit

🔌 A simple habit for long battery life: for daily driving, keep your charge roughly between 20% and 80%, and save the 100% charge for road-trip days. Real-world data shows modern EV batteries hold up remarkably well over time.

🔗 Learn More: Geotab — EV Battery Health Study —

https://www.geotab.com/blog/ev-battery-health/

Analysis of electric vehicle battery health of 22K+ EVs reveals a 2.3% average battery degradation rate. High-power DC fast charging is the top risk factor.

08/13/2026

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08/12/2026

🔋 Range anxiety is real — but the numbers are reassuring. The average U.S. driver travels about 50 miles a day, and most EVs now go 200+ miles on a charge. For most people, that means charging overnight and rarely thinking about it. 👉 Not sure what range fits your life? The Green Wave EV team can help you match a vehicle to your daily drive.

U.S. EPA — EV Myths (range facts) — https://www.epa.gov/greenvehicles/electric-vehicle-myths

Facts and myths about electric vehicles.