The ChargeSmart Blog

The latest deep dives into world trends and news.

Mar 4
2 min

What to Expect From the Tesla Model Y

Tesla's fifth ever car is set to be another success but what exactly can you expect from the Model Y? Let's take a look.

Matthew

Feb 26
4 min

GMC Hummer vs Tesla CyberTruck

It's the big comparison you've been waiting for!

The Real Costs of EV Ownership- What Do the Banks Have to Say?

Matthew

Jan 7
3 min

The Real Costs of EV Ownership- What Do the Banks Have to Say?

Still not convinced? Let's compare the costs of EV ownership vs ICE cars.

How Did EV Sales Do This Year? We Take A Global View

Matthew

Dec 23, 2019
4 min

How Did EV Sales Do This Year? We Take A Global View

Tesla had a very productive year but who were the other players in the EV space?

The Big Comparison: Rivian R1T vs Tesla CyberTruck

Matthew

Dec 12, 2019
4 min

The Big Comparison: Rivian R1T vs Tesla CyberTruck

We pit the Tesla CyberTruck against the Rivian R1T to find the supreme EV pickup truck!

Would You Want Your Car to Behave like a Phone?

Matthew

Dec 8, 2019
3 min

Would You Want Your Car to Behave like a Phone?

Today we take a look at 'connected cars'. They are filled with sensors and infinitely customizable, just like our phones!

Matthew

Dec 6, 2019
3 min

The New EVs in Town

Let's take a look at the latest EVs that have been announced in the last two weeks!

Take a look at Tesla's 1 Million Mile Battery

Matthew

Nov 26, 2019
3 min

Take a look at Tesla's 1 Million Mile Battery

Today we will take a look at Tesla's incredible Tesla's 1 million mile battery!

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