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Electric Vehicle News and Reviews (Page 2)

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.

By Noah Washington on
A Lucid Air owner is calling out the brand’s "absurd" service response after they offered to flatbed his car just to replace a missing 'i' from the rear logo.
By Denis Flierl on
A Honda Master Tech is worried about his 2024 Honda CRV Hybrid and just purchased a 10 year warranty to protect his investment. Here is his warning for Honda CR-V Hybrid owners.
By Armen Hareyan on
How Lucid Motors' latest workforce reduction could signal deeper shifts in its EV strategy and survival odds.
By Noah Washington on
A 2026 Hyundai Palisade owner is "very impressed" after discovering his hybrid flagship offers more features than his son’s pricier Genesis GV70.
By Noah Washington on
A Hyundai Ioniq 5 leaseholder was stunned to find their car’s buyout price is $17,000 higher than its current value, only to be told the car is headed to a "secret" dealer-only auction.
By Noah Washington on
A Chevy Bolt owner’s "guaranteed" $4,000 rebate is currently in limbo after his dealer failed to report the sale to the IRS within the mandatory 72-hour window.
By Noah Washington on
A 2020 Model X owner is facing his third drivetrain failure in 12 months, with a massive repair quote that Tesla claims is a "new" issue despite identical symptoms.
By Rob Enderle on
Despite the end of federal tax credits, the 2026 U.S. EVX Ownership Study reveals record-high satisfaction. Tesla and Ford lead the charge as EV owners prove they aren't looking back.
By Rob Enderle on
BMW’s Neue Klasse iX3 arrives with a staggering 500-mile range and 400kW charging, finally challenging the internal combustion engine’s last stronghold: the psychological barrier of the long-distance open road.
By Rob Enderle on
Ford’s "Bounty Hunter" engineers just revealed the secret sauce behind their $30,000 electric pickup. Can radical "unicasting" and F1-inspired aero reclaim the affordable truck crown from rising global rivals?
By Rob Enderle on
Tesla narrowly avoids a California sales ban by settling with the DMV, agreeing to drop misleading "Autopilot" marketing. This landmark shift signals a new era of accountability for autonomous driving claims.
By Dimitar Angelov on
Nissan is at a precipice, and similar to Toyota, it can delve into its past in order to secure a future.
By Noah Washington on
A Model 3 owner just saved over a thousand dollars in out-of-pocket repairs by spending less than $200 on a proactive dealer visit.
By Noah Washington on
An F-150 Lightning driver was treated like a trespasser at a Ford dealership while paying a premium of $0.80/kWh to save his truck from a low battery.
By Armen Hareyan on
The FCC has granted Tesla a waiver to use ultra-wideband radio technology to precisely align and wirelessly charge its upcoming Cybercab robotaxi: a move that could quietly reshape how autonomous EVs refuel without plugs, ports, or human intervention.
By Tinsae Aregay on
Tesla Cybertruck owners are considering suing Tesla over the cancellation of the range-extender battery pack. One owner says his truck gets only 240 miles of daily range, and he wouldn’t have spent $135,000 without the promise of extra range.
By Denis Flierl on
A Honda CR-V Hybrid owner thought 40 MPG was a lock, but winter just crushed his Hybrid to a measly 28. Is Honda’s tech failing, or is there a hidden flaw in the Sport Touring trim? Here’s the cold truth every owner needs to hear.
By Noah Washington on
A 2025 Tesla Model Y owner was left reeling after a routine pothole encounter resulted in a "catastrophic" high-voltage battery failure and a denied warranty claim.
By Noah Washington on
A one-week-old 2026 Tesla Model X has left a family reeling after its signature doors "refused to open" during pouring rain, trapping toddlers inside.
By Armen Hareyan on
Ford's $30,000 mid-size EV truck, GM's Chevrolet Silverado EV and the Tesla Cybertruck are the 3 major U.S. EV pickup approaches right now, each reflecting a different philosophy about how electric trucks should be engineered, priced, and marketed.
By Rob Enderle on
New data reveals Tesla’s Austin Robotaxi fleet is crashing up to nine times more often than humans. Can the brand survive the fallout, or is the "Cybercab" dream officially stalled?
By Armen Hareyan on
Ford's $30,000 electric truck promises 4.5-second acceleration and RAV4-like space with a structural LFP battery. That's a direct aim at Tesla Cybertruck and we will have to see if it may undercut Cybertruck by 2027.
By Rob Enderle on
As Ford faces staggering losses in its EV division, CEO Jim Farley is making a high-stakes gamble: asking the U.S. government to trade trade-war rigidity for Chinese battery supremacy.
By Armen Hareyan on
Ford’s new EV platform promises a $30,000 electric pickup built in Kentucky with a structural LFP battery, 4.5-second 0–60 acceleration, and 15% better efficiency: an ambitious attempt to make affordable electric trucks mainstream by 2027.
By Noah Washington on
"Removing the turn signal stalks was the second dumbest thing any automotive company has ever done," says one Model X owner who spent hundreds to undo Tesla’s design vision.
By Noah Washington on
A 2023 Toyota Prius owner discovered that a "certified" warranty might not be the safety net it seemed after being hit with a nearly $2,000 bill for a shift system failure just days before his coverage ended.
By Armen Hareyan on
The 2027 Toyota Highlander EV is set to challenge the 2026 Kia EV9. Here’s a clear, numbers-based comparison of range, towing, charging speed, cargo space, and performance to help families choose the right three-row electric SUV.
By Noah Washington on
A Kia EV9 owner says his morning commute turned into a terrifying sprint after his car’s adaptive cruise control misread a "9H" road sign as a 90 mph speed limit.
By Noah Washington on
"Manufacturers never test their prototypes in actual winter," claims one skeptical observer as they dissect the Rivian R2's "nightmare" rear wiper layout.
By Denis Flierl on
Forget the "doom-scrolling" skeptics. One Cybertruck owner flipped the script on social media noise, trading her initial FSD fears for a two-CT garage. While her spouse tracks the critics, she’s taking charge to prove real-world miles beat online rants.