EV Ownership

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Do Electric Cars Need Oil Changes? A Full Maintenance Guide

By Fred Ewalt / May 9, 2025

Let’s just rip the band-aid off up front: no, electric cars don’t need oil changes. That whole routine, every 5,000 miles, book an appointment, wait for an hour while your car gets a fresh quart of oil and a courtesy vacuum, isn’t part of owning an EV. So if you’ve been dreading that first oil … Read more

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Electric Vehicles

How Governments Are Incentivizing EV Ownership in 2025

By Fred Ewalt / May 5, 2025

In 2025, U.S. buyers can get up to $7,500 off a new electric vehicle at the dealership through the federal Clean Vehicle Credit, and up to $4,000 off a used EV. Colorado offers an additional $5,000 state rebate, California gives between $2,000 and $7,500, and New Jersey adds $4,000 plus a full sales tax exemption. … Read more