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Electric Vehicle News and Reviews

Electric Vehicle News and Reviews

Electric vehicles (EVs) have come a long way in a short time. Barely a decade has passed since the ambitious Silicon Valley startup Tesla Motors introduced the world to an electric car capable of traveling more than 300 miles on a single charge. Since then, Elon Musk and Tesla have convinced many dubious onlookers that electric vehicles are not only here to stay, but that they can become the future of transportation.

Other automakers have joined the EV movement at very different rates. The Nissan Leaf, for example, debuted in 2010 and went on to become the best-selling all-electric vehicle in the world for a time. Competition from the BMW i3 followed, as well as the plug-in hybrid Chevy Volt and its all-electric successor the Chevy Bolt EV, but only the Tesla Model 3 has been able to steal the Leaf's crown. Heading into a new decade, electric vehicles are set to go from strength-to-strength, with new models like the Hyundai Kona Electric and Kia Niro EV competing in the entry-level category and the Audi e-Tron, Porsche Taycan, or Jaguar I-PACE vying with Tesla at the top end of the market.

With entire classes of vehicle still lacking an electric version, such as pick-up trucks and affordable SUVs, there's huge potential for expansion and growth in the EV marketplace. For now, Tesla is still blazing the trail, but legacy manufacturers are lining up to electrify their fleets and promising startups like Rivian and Byton are waiting in the wings with exciting new electric vehicles.

The future is bright for EVs and you can keep up to date with all the latest stories right here on Torque News.

Tesla Cybertruck
Tesla Announces Cybertruck Production Is Sold Out Through The End Of 2026 Following The Introduction Of The $59,900 Cybertruck
By Tinsae Aregay on
Demand for the lower-priced Cybertruck appears to be through the roof, as Tesla announced via the company’s online configurator that all base model Cybertruck production for the rest of 2026 is sold out.
Automotive OTA Updates
The Software-Defined Smile And Why Your Next Car’s Reputation Now Rests on a Wi-Fi Signal
By Rob Enderle on
As car software becomes more complex than a spacecraft's, J.D. Power reveals that your car’s Wi-Fi connection might be more important for your happiness than its actual horsepower.
Ford Universal EV Platform
The $30,000 Moonshot And How Ford’s Universal EV Platform Is the Blue Oval’s Last Best Hope to Topple GM and Outrun China
By Rob Enderle on
As Ford pivots from the stalled Lightning to a $30,000 skunkworks-designed electric pickup, Jim Farley is betting the company’s future on a "Universal EV Platform" to beat GM and China.
China's EV Market
The Great EV Reversion And Why China’s 20% Sales Drop is a Calculated Move for Global Dominance
By Rob Enderle on
A sudden 20% drop in Chinese EV sales has sent shockwaves through the industry. Is this the end of the boom, or a tactical "culling of the herd" by Beijing?
One NYC Tesla Model Y Owner Found a Smarter Local Charging Solution To Lower His Cost After The Recent Blizzard
One NYC Tesla Model Y Owner Found a Smarter Local Charging Solution To Lower His Cost After The Recent Blizzard
By Armen Hareyan on
After the New York blizzard slashed his Tesla Model Y range and raised his charging costs, one NYC owner discovered an unexpected utility trick that may drop his rate from about 45 cents to 12 cents per kWh. People, we may be overpaying.
2025 Toyota Prius in red driving on a winding forest road, front three-quarter view emphasizing sporty exterior design and advanced hybrid technology.
Toyota Prius Plug-in XSE Premium Owner with 5,000 Miles Calls the Solar Charging Roof “Completely Useless,” Plans to Opt for AWD Next Time Because of “Minimal Effect”
By Noah Washington on
One 2026 XSE Premium owner has labeled the feature "completely useless" after 5,000 miles, claiming it barely makes a dent in daily range.
Tesla Cybertruck side profile with stainless steel exterior parked in an open landscape, emphasizing its angular design, electric powertrain, and durable utility build.
A Cybertruck Owner Says His “Doors Were Perfectly Aligned” Before Tesla Service, Only to Be Returned ”'Disgustingly Off” and Damaged After Repairs
By Noah Washington on
One Tesla Cybertruck owner from Colorado Springs area says his perfectly aligned doors were returned "disgustingly off" and damaged after technicians struggled to fix a minor dash rattle.
Fluorinated Electrolyte
Why China’s New 700 Wh/kg Fluorinated Electrolyte Breakthrough Could Transform Local EV Technology in the United States
By Rob Enderle on
In the United States and around the world, a new battery breakthrough from a local Chinese research team achieving 700 Wh/kg via a novel fluorinated electrolyte could dramatically accelerate electric vehicle adoption and challenge ICE norms.
Tesla + GROK
The Great Southern Rollout And How Tesla’s Grok AI is Outpacing Gemini to Turn Your Car Into a Sentient Living Room
By Rob Enderle on
Tesla’s rollout of Grok AI in Australia and New Zealand marks a pivotal shift from "smart car" to "personal device," setting the stage for a high-stakes showdown with Google Gemini.
2027 Audi RS5 Sedan And Avant Charging
Audi’s 2027 RS 5 Goes Hybrid with 630-HP Is A Masterstroke of Torque Vectoring But Also it is a Heavyweight Gamble in the Twilight of Internal Combustion
By Rob Enderle on
Audi’s 2027 RS 5 debuts with a staggering 630-hp plug-in hybrid powertrain, blending supercar-slaying torque with 52 miles of silent EV range—but can it outrun its own 5,100-pound curb weight?
Tesla Model Y Owner's Warranty Was Recently Denied, Hitting Him With a $17,000 Battery Replacement, Due To an Alleged "External Damage"
Tesla Model Y Owner's Warranty Was Recently Denied, Hitting Him With a $17,000 Battery Replacement, Due To an Alleged "External Damage"
By Denis Flierl on
Local Model Y drivers in the United States are raising alarms after one owner with fewer than 20K miles was recently told his high-voltage battery issue wasn't covered because of alleged "extra damage," resulting in $17,000 replacement estimate.
2022 Lucid Air electric luxury sedan shown from front three-quarter angle in desert landscape at sunset
Switching From a BMW i7, A Prospective Lucid Air GT Buyer Asks If “The Trade-Offs Are Worth It?” For Range, Despite Concerns Over Bugs and Build Quality
By Noah Washington on
One BMW i7 owner is at a crossroads, eyeing the Lucid Air GT but fearing the "glitches and bugs" reported by early adopters.
2026 Toyota Prius hybrid front three-quarter view in white driving through snowy mountain landscape
After a 2,340-Mile California Road Trip, a 2026 Prius XLE Owner Praises 52 MPG and $200 Fuel Cost, But Calls Infotainment System “Garbage” Due to Disconnects
By Noah Washington on
One driver just conquered 2,340 miles of California’s most brutal terrain in a 2026 Toyota Prius XLE, spending a shocking $200 total on fuel.
2026 Toyota Corolla XSE
The Toyota Corolla Is The Only Popular Car That Got More Affordable Over The Years
By Dimitar Angelov on
A combination of continuous revisions to the manufacturing process, coupled with the Corolla's reputation and established strengths allows Toyota to make what is seemingly impossible in the modern-day auto-industry.
Ford F-150 Lightning electric pickup truck parked on a residential street in Florida, front three-quarter view
9,000 Miles In, a 2024 F-150 Lightning Lariat Owner From Florida Says "Range Anxiety Has Been Non-Existent, And This Is the Best Vehicle I’ve Ever Owned"
By Noah Washington on
What happens when a die-hard truck lover tries to go electric in the Florida heat? After 9,000 miles and only seven months, this 2024 F-150 Lightning owner is debunking every EV myth, proving that range anxiety is a thing of the past.
Tesla Cybertruck parked on a rural ranch beside horses, showing stainless steel side profile
A Cybertruck Owner Says He Has “Rust Spots All Over” His New Truck, Noticing Them “When I First Got The Truck” Despite Attempts to Remove Them
By Noah Washington on
Reports of "rust spots all over" new Cybertrucks are surfacing, forcing owners to experiment with household cleaners and "elbow grease" just to maintain a brand-new finish.
Tesla Cybertruck
A Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says His Doors Are Opening By Themselves After A Snowstorm – He Adds, “Tesla Is Blaming It On the Window Tint I Had Done 2 Years Ago”
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck owner says his doors mysteriously keep opening on their own after a snowstorm. This is the second time this issue has come up; however, Tesla is refusing to fix it under warranty, saying the owner caused it by tinting the windows.
Battery-electric pickup trucks sit idle as gas and diesel trucks clear roadways.
City-Owned EV Trucks Sit Out the Storm, While Gas and Diesel Trucks Head Out to Clear Snow and Spread Salt and Sand
By John Goreham on
As record snowfall lands on New England and across America, harsh winter weather requires all hands on deck. EV trucks offer no help in clearing roadways.
2023 Toyota Prius
2023-2026 Toyota Prius Efficiency Analysis: 17-Inch Wheel MPG Gains and the NHTSA Rear Door Recall Alert
By Denis Flierl on
The 2026 Toyota Prius 17-inch wheel setup offers a 3-4 MPG gain over the 19-inch wheel set. Simultaneously, NHTSA Recall #26V-049 addresses a rear door latch defect in 141,286 units, which can cause water intrusion and cause doors to open while in motion.
Ford's New EV Midsize Truck
How Ford is Using Race Car Design to Streamline its New $30,000 Midsize EV Truck
By Mary Conway on
All of the automakers have lost billions in EV investments. Ford is still determined to build an affordable midsize EV truck. It is hoping that its racing division can speed up the production.
2026 Nissan LEAF electric vehicle driving on a tree-lined road, front three-quarter motion view.
A 2026 Nissan Leaf SV+ Owner Says His EV Made Him “Calm, Patient, And Relaxed” Behind The Wheel, Contrasting With “Terrible Road Rage” In Previous Gas Vehicles
By Noah Washington on
Can a car actually make you a kinder person? One owner of the 2026 Nissan Leaf SV+ says the transition to one-pedal driving and a 226-mile silent range has replaced his "daily frustration" with total patience.
2025 Kia EV6 electric SUV front three-quarter view driving on desert highway at sunset.
A Kia EV6 Owner Warns Others to "Deactivate Your Old EV6 Free 1000kWh EA Plan" After Being Charged Standard Rates When His New Car Defaulted to the Wrong VIN-Tied Account
By Noah Washington on
A Kia EV6 owner is warning drivers to "deactivate your old free charging plan" immediately after trading in their vehicle to avoid a hidden billing glitch.
A Tesla is shown with its logo crossed out by the vehicle's owner
Tesla's Market Dominance In America Has Come Roaring Back As EV Market Contracts and the Tesla Takedown Initiative Proves Impotent
By John Goreham on
Tesla is back as king of the mountain and putting a lot of space between itself and rivals in America. All with just two models.
A Tesla dealership in Massachusetts is stocked with cars in a winter setting
The Empirical Data On EVs In America Is Horrible, And The Scary Part Is That It's Getting Worse Not Better as 5 Facts Tell the Story
By John Goreham on
Battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) are sinking fast in America. Here are some sobering facts from a recent Cox Automotive EV Insights Report.
A Toyota Prius looks handsome in blue against a sky background
Heading Into 2026, The Toyota Prius Is Outselling Entire EV brands In America - Don’t Call It a Comeback, Its Been Here For Years
By John Goreham on
We compare the delivery rate of the 2026 Toyota Prius to all of the battery-electric vehicles for which monthly sales data were provided in January.
2026 Toyota Prius Nightshade strikes a handsome pose.
2026 Toyota Prius - How We’d Configure It For $40K, And 3 Reasons Why the Plug-in Matters Or Doesn’t Matter
By John Goreham on
The Toyota Prius now comes in many different forms. Heading into 2026, if we were buying a Prius, this is the one we’d want to drive home in. Buckle up. The Budget is $40K.
20,000 Miles In, This GMC Sierra EV Passed The NYC Blizzard Test With Zero Issues
20,000 Miles In, This GMC Sierra EV Passed The NYC Blizzard Test With Zero Issues
By Armen Hareyan on
After 20,000 miles on the road, one GMC Sierra EV owner drove straight into a New York City blizzard and found out, surprisingly, that his truck handled every icy, snowy challenge with zero issues.
Tesla Cybertruck, MKBHD
Marques Brownlee Says Tesla Cut All Communication With Him After He Sold His Cybertruck. He Adds, “I Had a Cybertruck & a Rivian R1T & I Didn’t Want To Keep Both”
By Tinsae Aregay on
MKBHD shares that Tesla is refusing to loan him a Model Y for a review video on his channel. MKBHD says that Tesla cut off all communication with him after he sold his Cybertruck, and he hasn’t heard back from the EV maker since.
2025 Toyota RAV4
2025 Toyota RAV4 Burning Smell: Analyzing Transmission Thermal Soak and Idle Temps
By Denis Flierl on
It started with a dash warning, but it ended with the smell of a truck-stop disaster. Rachel Lynn just wanted a reliable 2025 Toyota RAV4, but three days after driving it off the lot, she’s facing a nightmare every new car owner fears.
2026 Chevrolet Silverado EV electric pickup truck in red, front three-quarter view off-roading on desert terrain with rugged tires and bold grille design.
Chevy Silverado EV LT Extended Range Owner Praises Towing Stability, Claiming 'Far More Pleasant Than My Suburban' While Hauling a Trailer for 150-170 Miles
By Noah Washington on
A 2026 Chevy Silverado EV owner is stunning the trucking community by claiming his electric rig offers a "far more pleasant" towing experience than his previous gas-guzzling Suburban.
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