Every car owner has, at some point in their vehicle ownership journey, dealt with a drained battery. If you haven't, consider yourself lucky. You might have left your car at a shop, gone on vacation, ...

It is a common assumption that it takes more time for an EV to charge than for a conventional vehicle to refuel at a pump. This isn’t an unreasonable assumption. After all, electric cars can take ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. James Morris covers the rapidly growing world of electric vehicles. Charging time is one of the regular criticisms aimed at EVs.

️ Editor's note: This article was updated with new information in December 2025. Dead batteries are a predictable reality for any car that spends more time parked than driven. Battery discharge does ...

A charging plug connects an electric vehicle to a charging station on Aug. 17, 2017 in London, England. A charging plug connects an electric vehicle to a charging station on Aug. 17, 2017 in London, ...

You're running late, your car won't start, and you're standing there with jumper cables and a charger wondering –– do I have to disconnect the battery before I juice it up? The short answer is no, you ...