The Renault 5 E-Tech focusses on usability and driving dynamics.
The Renault 5 E-Tech focusses on usability and driving dynamics.
The Renault 5 E-Tech focusses on usability and driving dynamics.
PLUGGED IN RIDE Volume 1 Issue 1 April 2026
In this issue of Plugged In Ride
plugged in ride SPotlight
Featured manufacturers
Consumer EV: Polestar
Polestar carries a DNA of Scandinavian minimalism, cutting-edge technology, and a commitment to sustainability.
By Lectric Love
Commercial EV: Freightliner eCascadia
The BYD Shark 6 game changer with a Hybrid 1.5 litre turbo high-power engine may be coming to Canada.
By Lectric Love
Recreational EV: Apollo
Designed in Montreal Canada. Built to last. Replace your second car, ride to work rain or shine with IP66.
By Lectric Love
EV news in Europe
PLUgged in ride Spotlight
Featured EVs
Manufacturer spot: Polestar
Polestar carries a DNA of Scandinavian minimalism, cutting-edge technology, and a commitment to sustainability.
By Lectric Love
eCascadia: Class 8
The Freightliner® eCascadia® at either 65 000 – 82000 lbs delivers the outstanding performance and capability our customers expect in an emissions-free package they have been asking for.
By Lectric Love
Apollo: Phantom 2.0 Stellar
Built for thrill seekers, the Phantom 2.0 Stellar is high-performance scooter engineered for more speed, power than previously.
By Lectric Love
Plugged in ride spotlight
Other manufacturers
EV in Asia: Vinfast VF3
VinFast is a global EV powerhouse, rivaling Tesla and simultaneously dominating Southeast Asia while planting flags in North America, Europe, and the Middle East.
By Lectric Love
EV in EU: Alpine A390
Alpine’s A390 is the second model in Alpine’s ambitious ‘Dream Garage’ plan to launch seven fully electric vehicles by 2030.
By Lectric Love
EV in NA: VinFast Shark 6
The BYD Shark 6 game changer with a Hybrid 1.5 litre turbo high-power engine may be coming to Canada.
By Lectric Love
PLUGGED IN RIDE Spotlight
Commercial EVs
EV in Asia: Vinfast VF3
VinFast is a global EV powerhouse, rivaling Tesla and simultaneously dominating Southeast Asia while planting flags in North America, Europe, and the Middle East.
By Lectric Love
EV in EU: Alpine A390
Alpine’s A390 is the second model in Alpine’s ambitious ‘Dream Garage’ plan to launch seven fully electric vehicles by 2030.
By Lectric Love
EV in NA: VinFast Shark 6
The BYD Shark 6 game changer with a Hybrid 1.5 litre turbo high-power engine may be coming to Canada.
By Lectric Love
LEARNING: PLUGGED IN RIDE
Tutorials
EV-rated tires
Why they matter?
Section 1. Not all tires are created equal Section 2. A selection of EV-rated → Non EV-rated tires Section 3. How are EV-rated tires different? Section 4. Key Things to remember Section 5. Schedule of Interval checks Section 6. Annual cost comparison EV vs ICE
Standard passenger tires were designed around internal combustion vehicles. EVs are driven by electric motors, delivering immediate & greater torque than their combustion equivalents.
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EV-rated tires
✓ Why they are necessary
✓ What options are available
✓ Interval safety checks
Ownership comparative cost analysis
EV-rated tires
Why they matter
Standard passenger tires were designed around internal combustion vehicles. EVs are driven by electric motors, delivering immediate & greater torque than their combustion equivalents.
Ed., PLUGGED IN RIDE
EV-rated tires
✓ Why they are necessary
✓ What options are available
✓ Interval safety checks
Ownership comparative cost analysis
Top Features
✓ Formulae
✓ Examples
✓ Factors
EV efficiency Understanding MPGe, Miles per kWh & Real-World Costs?
Section 1 MPGe Section 2 Mi/kWh Section 3 Real-World Costs Section 4 Quick Reference
Valuable knowledge
Understanding MPGe, Miles per kWh & Real-World Costs
Owner’s tools
Step-by-step math for real-world fuel saving.
Top Features
✓ Formulae
✓ Examples
✓ Factors
EV efficiency
Valuable knowledge
Understanding MPGe, Miles per kWh & Real-World Costs
The EPA anchored the MPG metric to a universal energy equivalence. Ed.
Owner’s tools
Step-by-step math for real-world fuel saving.
plugged in ride is here to help
Tool & Tutorials
plugged in ride is here to help
Tool & Tutorials
EV buyer tools: About range
With global access to vehicles we see varying methods of measuring EV range; here’s our guide to navigate.
By Lectric Love
Buyer tool: Best Chinese SUeV
The pure-EV SUV segment is where Chinese brands have made the most dramatic inroads globally.
By Lectric Love
Buyer tools: Checklist
With global access to vehicles we see varying methods of measuring EV range; here’s our guide to navigate.
By Lectric Love
Ready to Start?
Guest correspondents
EV news in Asia
Jean-Paul Sartre
Toyota’s 2025–2026 offensive built around the “beyond Zero” (bZ) family signals a genuine step-change.
By Lectric Love
Neitzche
Unveiled at Auto Shanghai 2025 (formerly bZ3C concept), the bZ5 is a stylish fastback crossover targeting the premium segment.
By Lectric Love
By Lectric Love
Manufacturer spot: Toyota
Toyota’s 2025–2026 offensive built around the “beyond Zero” (bZ) family signals a genuine step-change.
By Lectric Love
EV in Asia: Toyota bZ5X
Unveiled at Auto Shanghai 2025 (formerly bZ3C concept), the bZ5 is a stylish fastback crossover targeting the premium segment.
By Lectric Love
Buyer tool: Best Chinese SUeV
The pure-EV SUV segment is where Chinese brands have made the most dramatic inroads globally.
By Lectric Love
Manufacturer’s Spotlight by Lectric Love
A deep dive in the history and vision of Mahindra, a global AI, mobility, technology company.
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