Electric vehicle owners can take care of several important maintenance tasks for their car at home. These include brake pad replacements, fluid replacements, and tire monitoring and replacement. Need a Hand? Schedule a Service Appointment at a Ray Catena Service Center One of the many advantages of owning an electric vehicle is that they require…
The 2023 BMW i7 is our top choice for the best luxury electric sedan of 2023. Other highly rated electric sedans include the BMW i4, Porsche Taycan, and Mercedes-Benz EQS. View Our Luxury Electric Sedan Inventory The 2023 model year has seen several major improvements in EV performance and highly anticipated entries to the luxury…
There are many apps for electric vehicle drivers to locate and share information about EV charging stations. Some of the best apps include PlugShare, EVHotels, ChargeHub, and Chargeway. At Ray Catena Auto Group, we’re committed to helping you understand everything you need to know about how an LEV’s battery works. View Our Luxury Electric Vehicle…
Our top choice for the best luxury electric SUV of 2023 is the BMW iX. Other contenders include the Mercedes-Benz EQB, Audi e-tron, and Jaguar I-PACE. View Our Luxury Electric SUV Inventory Luxury electric SUVs provide the best of both worlds. They are powerful, spacious, multi-purpose vehicles. But they also offer independence from the gas…
The base model of the Porsche Taycan can reach a top speed of 142 MPH and can go from 0-60 MPH in 4.5 seconds. The Taycan Turbo S has a top speed of 161 MPH and accelerates from 0 to 60 MPH in 2.3 seconds. View Our Porsche Taycan Inventory The Porsche Taycan has made…
Temperatures above 85 degrees Fahrenheit can cause electric vehicle batteries to run less efficiently. Over-exposure to high temperatures can cause damage overtime. However, drivers can avoid damage through responsible driving and charging habits during the summer. Schedule Electric Vehicle Maintenance at a Ray Catena Service Center Temperature can affect the performance of luxury electric vehicles….
When planning a road trip in an electric car, drivers should carefully plan their route and know how to maximize their vehicle’s available driving range. View Our Luxury Electric Vehicle Inventory As more Americans make the switch to electric vehicles, the most frequently asked questions have to do with driving range. How far can EVs…
Most electric vehicles use a regenerative braking system. Regenerative braking works by converting kinetic energy produced by the vehicle’s brakes back into energy for the vehicle’s battery. Schedule Brake Service at a Ray Catena Service Center In many ways, electric cars are mechanically similar to internal combustion engine cars. However, some aspects of electric vehicles…
The 2023 BMW i7 is one of the highest rated electric vehicles of the year. Other top choices include the Porsche Taycan, Mercedes-Benz EQS, and BMW iX. The luxury electric vehicle market is getting more competitive each year. In just a few short years, new electric models have been unveiled from respected names like BMW,…
The 2023 MINI SE Countryman plug-in hybrid electric vehicle has an electric-only driving range of 17 miles. Using electric and gas power combined, the SE Countryman has 73 MPGe. View Our Electric MINI Inventory The 2023 MINI SE Countryman is a new plug-in hybrid electric vehicle model from MINI. It joins the MINI Cooper SE…
The BMW i3 does not have all-wheel drive. The i3 uses a rear-wheel drive transmission. View Our Electric BMW Inventory The BMW i3 is a compact hatchback luxury electric vehicle that was manufactured by BMW from 2014 to 2021. The i3 is known for its quick acceleration, compact frame, and extremely responsive handling. The BMW…
The Inflation Reduction Act will expand tax credits on eligible electric vehicles, and promote broader domestic manufacturing of American EVs View Our Luxury Electric Vehicle Inventory The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) was signed into law by President Joe Biden in August of 2022. The wide-ranging law has a number of goals which are intended to…
The 2022 Lexus NX Hybrid SUV requires gas with an octane rating of 91 or higher. At most gas stations, only premium gas has an octane rating above 91. View Our Lexus Electric Vehicle Inventory The Lexus NX is a luxury plug-in hybrid SUV. As a plug-in hybrid, it can run on both gas and…
The 2021 BMW i3 has a maximum speed of 93 MPH, and can go from 0-60 in 7.2 seconds. View Our Electric BMW Inventory The BMW i3 is a compact hatchback luxury electric vehicle from BMW that was discontinued following the 2021 model year. The most recent model, the 2021 BMW i3 has a top…
The 2023 BMW i7 luxury electric sedan has an all-electric driving range of up to 321 miles. View Our BMW i7 Inventory The BMW i7 is a new electric model from BMW introduced for the 2023 model year. The i7 instantly became one of the most stunning new luxury electric vehicles upon its release. In…
