Most electric vehicle owners charge their cars at home overnight. But charging on the road allows you to drive more than the range of a single charge. To cover the basics, we’ll explore the types of charging, how to find public charging stations, and the best way to plan a trip.

This brief video, presented by the US Department of Energy, explains the basic benefits of owning a plug-in vehicle. In less than three minutes, the DoE informs us that plug-ins reduce emissions, slash fuel consumption and make perfect sense for most commuters here in the US.