Dan Mihalascu

Bucharest

Daily News Writer at Inside EVs (France)

Automotive enthusiast and journalist. I daily drive a Mk5 VW GTI, used to race a 205 GTI uphill.

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Articles

Used Electric Car Buying Guide: Tips For Trouble-Free Ownership

Oct 24, 2024 | insideevs.com | Dan Mihalascu

Buying a used electric vehicle is not a very different experience from purchasing a gas-powered car. You need to pay attention to the same essential things, such as making sure that the powertrain runs as it should, checking the bodywork for rust or repairs that might indicate serious crashes, ensuring that the vehicle has matching numbers and is not stolen, checking its maintenance history, and much more—including taking it for a test drive, which is a must every single time you buy a car.
Newer Teslas may steam when Supercharging in the cold - that's normal

Jan 2, 2024 | uk.motor1.com | Brian Potter |Dan Mihalascu

All new Tesla vehicles come equipped as standard with heat pump nowadays, and that's a great advantage for users who live in areas that see harsh winters. Heat pumps make a big difference in cold weather, improving efficiency and range significantly compared to EVs that don't have this feature. Essentially an air conditioning system working in reverse, the heat pump draws excess heat generated by the battery and drive units to maximize Supercharging speeds and improve range in cold weather.
Newer Teslas May Steam When Supercharging In The Cold. That's Normal

Dec 29, 2023 | msn.com | Dan Mihalascu
Newer Teslas May Steam When Supercharging In The Cold. That's Normal

Dec 29, 2023 | insideevs.com | Dan Mihalascu

All new Tesla vehicles come equipped as standard with heat pump nowadays, and that's a great advantage for users who live in areas that see harsh winters. Heat pumps make a big difference in cold weather, improving efficiency and range significantly compared to EVs that don't have this feature. What does a heat pump do?
Zeekr mostra bateria que ganha 500 km de autonomia em 15 minutos

Dec 28, 2023 | insideevs.uol.com.br | Dan Mihalascu

A Zeekr, marca premium de carros elétricos de propriedade da gigante chinesa Geely, revelou um novo pacote de baterias LFP que permite carregamento ultrarrápido. Totalmente desenvolvida internamente, a nova bateria LFP recupera a autonomia de 500 km em apenas 15 minutos, graças em parte a um sistema elétrico de 800V. A Zeekr afirma que o desempenho de carregamento das novas baterias "supera o de muitos concorrentes", mesmo em baixas temperaturas no inverno.
GMC Sierra EV Denali Makes First Public Appearance, Coming Summer 2024

Dec 28, 2023 | msn.com | Dan Mihalascu
GMC Sierra EV Denali Makes First Public Appearance, Coming Summer 2024

Dec 28, 2023 | msn.com | Dan Mihalascu

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Nio ET9 Flagship Brings Steer-By-Wire, 600kW Charging, Tons Of Tech

Dec 28, 2023 | insideevs.com | Dan Mihalascu

As advanced as new electric vehicles like the Lucid Air Sapphire and Tesla Cybertruck are, it's always good to remember that China's automakers are almost on a completely different level than everyone else. Case in point: Chinese EV maker Nio has unveiled its most technologically advanced and expensive model yet, the ET9 flagship.
GMC Sierra EV Denali Makes First Public Appearance, Coming Summer 2024

Dec 28, 2023 | insideevs.com | Dan Mihalascu

The GMC Sierra EV Denali has been spotted in the wild for the first time while undergoing testing in Michigan. Mind you, these are not actual spy photos as they were shared by GMC and Buick global vice president Duncan Aldred on his X account. Also, the design of the Sierra EV hasn't been a secret since its unveiling more than a year ago.
Zeekr : sa batterie LFP gagne 500 km d'autonomie en 15 minutes

Dec 26, 2023 | insideevs.fr | Dan Mihalascu

Zeekr, marque de voitures électriques haut de gamme appartenant au grand constructeur automobile chinois Geely, a dévoilé un nouveau pack batterie LFP qui permet une recharge ultra-rapide. Entièrement développée en interne, la nouvelle batterie LFP est censée augmenter l'autonomie de 500 km en 15 minutes, grâce notamment à un système électrique de 800V.