Ben Kitchen

Ben is a qualified car mechanic with experience working in the industry. He now works as an automotive author, writing about all things vehicle-related. He’s excited about the potential held by electric cars of all shapes, sizes, and types.

 



141 Stories by Ben Kitchen

How to turn on winter mode on Kia e-Niro

All power systems must function at their optimal temperature. This is true for battery-powered EVs as well as internal combustion engines. In winter, cold...
0 3 min read

How to switch between Sport mode, Comfort mode, and Standard mode steering in a Tesla Model 3

There’s more to steering your car than simply keeping it straight. While you drive along, you’ll be making microscopic corrections all the time –...
0 3 min read

How to use the Air Compressor on Rivian R1T

The Rivian R1T comes with its own in-built air compressor. It’s made for the adventurer at heart (as is the entire vehicle). You’ll find...
0 3 min read

How to open the charging door on Kia e-Niro

When you come to charge your Kia Niro EV, you’ll need to plug it in. To do that, you need to open the charging...
0 3 min read

How to activate and use Super Cruise on Chevy Bolt EUV

Many modern cars and EVs have features to help you stay in lane and travel at a constant speed. Super Cruise on the Chevy...
0 3 min read

Charging time and charge types on KIA EV6

Charging your electric car must be done regularly. Although newer EVs come with more extended battery sizes (and therefore range potential), you’ll still need...
0 3 min read

How to use the Tesla Media Player

These days, most people wouldn’t even consider buying a car unless it came with an advanced sound system and media connectivity. As a result,...
0 3 min read

How to re-synchronize Tire Pressure Monitoring System in your VW ID.3

Tires are (unfortunately) an often-forgotten but essential part of your car. Drivers all too easily take these readily-available rubber rings for granted. Keeping them...
0 4 min read

Hummer EV Four-Wheel Steering Modes (Including CrabWalk) Explained

Many exciting developments are hitting the new car market, many of them coming in EVs. Four-Wheel Steering and CrabWalk from the GMC Hummer EV...
0 3 min read