The so-called "Tesla hack" entails wrapping a damp towel around the cable to try to speed up charging.

Kaspersky Labs proves a reported USB-charging hack works—even if the phone is locked. It warns against using untrusted charging points and computers. Smartphones can indeed be hacked via public ...

A Tesla enthusiast reveals the “super affordable” hack that makes charging his older smartphone easier without sacrificing style. TikTok user Prime Products Crew (@primeproductsrcw) tests all manner ...

Recently, an Australian radio host named Ray Hadley rang through an electric vehicle owner on one of the most bizarre and potentially dangerous charging set-ups he has ever seen. On his 2GB program, ...

The warning, which urges the public to use their own charging equipment, comes more than a year after the FCC issued a similar advisory about "juice jacking" Some free public charging stations may not ...

"I highly recommend looking into your power company's terms and see if they offer some sort of EV rate plan." A Tesla owner in Nevada shared a charging hack that he claims has significantly improved ...

A woman shows how she passes the time while charging her electric vehicle. The secret? Keeping a game and a friend handy. TikTok user Charline (@charlinedeclercq) posted a video of her EV charging ...

A hot potato: Tesla is warning users about a popular "charging hack" that can allegedly result in shorter wait times at select Supercharger stations. The trick, which has been circulating within the ...

This story was co-published with Grist, a nonprofit media organization covering climate, justice, and solutions. With his electric Kia EV6 running low on power, Sky Malcolm pulled into a bank of ...

With summer temperatures soaring, Tesla owners are getting some interesting advice on how to charge their vehicles faster in the heat. According to the Internet, wrapping a wet towel around ...

Using cellular service on phones while airborne on a plane is prohibited, so many devices come with an airplane mode setting to help airline passengers comply. This feature works by shutting off all ...