What’s It Cost to Fill Up an EV?
Would you like to pay $2 a gallon — or a lot less — for gas? If you drove an electric car, that’s the equivalent of what you would pay…
Philip Reed
Philip is an automotive expert who writes a syndicated column for NerdWallet. He has appeared on national TV and radio and once wore a hidden camera for ABC News to show how to haggle for a used car. His passion is helping people save money in their automotive budgets.
Posts by Philip Reed:
A 10,000-Mile Road Trip: Prepare to Enjoy the Ride
My wife and I are planning a once-in-a-lifetime, 10,000-mile, coast-to-coast road trip. The dream is an epic journey along roads less traveled, but the reality is careful planning to lower…
Sometimes You Need a Map, Not an App
Believe it or not, there are still plenty of places in the U.S. where there’s no cell phone service and, as a result, no way of navigating with your smartphone…
9 Options for When You Can’t Find a Rental Car
In the classic travel movie “Planes, Trains and Automobiles,” an airport shuttle leaves Steve Martin in a distant parking lot only to find the car he rented isn’t there. He…
It’s the Worst Time to Buy a Car — But What If You Have To?
The same thing that happened with toilet paper last year — shortages and panic buying — is now happening with cars. “In my 28 years in the business, I’ve never…
Take an Electric Car Road Trip and Leave Anxiety Behind
While the first electric vehicles were great for commuting, their limited range — about 100 miles on a charge — kept them close to home. Now a bumper crop of…
In This Hot Used Car Market, Used Plug-Ins Can Be a Deal
With used car prices soaring and the cost of gas up nearly $1 over last year, a used electric vehicle — either a plug-in hybrid or an all-electric car —…
So You Think You Know How to Start a Car
Has this happened to you? A rental car shuttle van drops you off in a distant corner of a vast parking lot with a key fob but no instructions for…
How to Buy an Electric Car
I recently made a good deal on my third electric car, and it reminded me of how different the process is than shopping for an ordinary gas-powered vehicle. While much…
How to Keep Your Parked Car Road Ready
While you left your car parked for long stretches during the coronavirus lockdown, it might have had some unwelcome visitors: rats, mice, squirrels or even possums. These critters like building…
