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.

Analyst Blasts Tesla Cybertruck Saying, “The Lust Has Faded For This Controversial Truck. Ford F-150 Lightning Sans the Showboating Styling and Questionable Quality of the CT”

By Denis Flierl on May 16, 2025 - 6:56AM

Is the Tesla Cybertruck on the way down? The controversial electric truck's sales have dropped and have been overtaken by the Ford F-150 Lightning as the top-selling EV truck in America. Check out what an analyst for AutoPacific says about the Cybertruck.

Ram is Delaying the 2025 Ramcharger Hybrid and Ram 1500 REV BEV Again

By Mary Conway on May 15, 2025 - 7:57PM

Lack of demand for EVs has Ram pushing back its EV production again. The automaker is still planning to produce the Ramcharger EV hybrid first because of its demand.

Image shows the Falken Wildpeak A/T Trail tire on 2026 Toyota bZ Woodland

New 2026 Toyota bZ Woodland Edition Sports Falken WildPeak A/T Trail All-terrain Tires and More Features For Off-pavement Adventures

By John Goreham on May 15, 2025 - 3:31PM

Toyota has just updated its only battery-electric vehicle on sale in America. Following the off-pavement craze, Toyota has made a great choice of tire. Here’s why the Falken WildPeak A/T Trail is the ideal selection.

Two Very Blue States Just Changed Their EV Mandates as State Governments Begin to Read the Room on Draconian Electric Vehicle Rules

By John Goreham on May 15, 2025 - 12:36PM

We spotlight how Vermont and Massachusetts are changing their EV policies to better reflect the realities of declining EV interest and questionable charging infrastructure.

A row of white Rivian R1T in a modern workshop, with a blurred figure walking past under bright overhead lighting.

My Rivian Sales Rep Promised $500 Credit and 6 Months Free Charging, One Month Later, All I Have is a $100K R1S And Radio Silence

By Noah Washington on May 15, 2025 - 8:12AM

$500 credit and free charging... for someone else. One Rivian R1S buyer's frustrating Rivian customer service experience shows how easily good intentions can go wrong.

Three electric cars, Rivian, Tesla Model 3, and Lucid Air—are parked in a sunny driveway beside a modern house.

I've Owned Tesla 2024 Model 3, Rivian R1S, and Lucid Air in LA, Here's The Truth About Build Quality, Software, and Why Tesla Is The iPhone of EVs

By Noah Washington on May 15, 2025 - 8:02AM

Brilliant, broken, and beautifully flawed. One owner's brutally honest EV comparison of a Lucid Air, Tesla Model 3, and Rivian R1S exposes their surprising strengths and weaknesses.

Here’s Another Reason Why I Like My Tesla Cybertruck, I Just Got A $4,000 Service Bill From the Dealer On My Ram 2500 Diesel

By Denis Flierl on May 15, 2025 - 7:23AM

Are maintenance costs on a Tesla Cybertruck less expensive than those of a Ford F-150 or a Ram truck? Nick says he just got a $4,000 service bill for his Ram 2500. It's why he likes his Cybertruck now, not his Ram pickup. Check out his expensive bill.

One Of Toyota's Most Boring Models Becomes Exciting For Its Return To The US Market

By Dimitar Angelov on May 15, 2025 - 4:49AM

The last C-HR wasn't a stellar hit in the US, but this new one promises near-sports car performance in a practical SUV package. But is it a wise move, given that Toyota already offers similar models?

Several Tesla Cybertruck Owners Are Reporting that Their OEM Off-Road Light Bar is Flying Off the Roof in the Middle of the Highway; However, One Owner Says, “It’s Okay, I’ve Another Cybertruck to Drive”

By Tinsae Aregay on May 14, 2025 - 9:24AM

Multiple Tesla Cybertruck owners are showing that their factory off-road light bar is detaching from the roof and flying off while driving on the highway. One owner, however, is not concerned, saying, “It’s okay; I’ve another Cybertruck to drive.”

Range Rover VS Mercedes G-Wagon extreme crash test results

Lower Is Safer - The Most Extreme Crash Test Shows Interesting Results As Tesla And Hyundai Show Some Of The Best Results, Being Ahead Even Than Mercedes And Volvo

By Dimitar Angelov on May 14, 2025 - 8:02AM

If you thought SUVs are safer just because they are taller, this extreme crash test shows some very interesting results, with the best performers being the most surprising.

My Tesla Model Y's Sentry Mode Caught a Guy on Video Trying to Unlock My Door, But I Don’t Know If It Was a Mistake or Something Worse

By Aram Krajekian on May 14, 2025 - 7:09AM

This Model Y recorded a man taking a photo and trying a keycard on the door, leading to a debate over whether it was a harmless mix-up or something suspicious. And the internet is still trying to decide why.

I Never Thought I’d Own an EV, But the Tesla Model 3 Performance Opened My Eyes and Changed Everything

By Aram Krajekian on May 14, 2025 - 6:54AM

Daniel never pictured himself in an EV, but one unexpected test drive in a Tesla Model 3 Performance turned everything he thought he knew about driving on its head. What followed might sound familiar to more people than you’d think.

A bronze, 2025 Tesla Cybertruck parked in a lot, showcasing its futuristic design and unique geometric features.

My New Cybertruck Got Me Flipped Off 7 Times In One Day, 'I Felt I Needed To Go Home And Hide My Truck From The Insanity Around Me'

By Noah Washington on May 14, 2025 - 6:21AM

Is this the most hated vehicle on the road? One Cybertruck owner's firsthand account of intense Cybertruck road rage will make you question the current state of the world.

A white 2025 GMC Hummer EV drives through a city street with modern buildings and greenery in the background, showcasing its rugged design.

My Hummer EV Pulls 8,000lb Boat Out Of Water 'Better Than My Yukon', I Went 100 Miles With Zero Charging Stops

By Noah Washington on May 14, 2025 - 6:04AM

100 miles towing, zero charging stops. This Hummer EV towing story will make you rethink EV range anxiety, especially when you see what it hauled out of the water.

"My 2022 Toyota Camry Hybrid SE Isn't Getting The Advertised MPG, And I Am Freaking Out"

By Dimitar Angelov on May 14, 2025 - 2:20AM

One Toyota Camry owner claims her hybrid sedan can't live up to the EPA ratings. Car trouble, driver error, or something else?

A family on a beach pulls a small boat from the water, with a Rivian R1S parked nearby under a clear sky.

My Rivian R1S Just Towed A Trailer 1,200 Miles, Battery Cooling Was An Issue, But I Averaged 1 Mile Per kWh At 70 MPH

By Noah Washington on May 13, 2025 - 11:57PM

Can an EV really tow cross-country? One Rivian R1S towing adventure from coast to near-coast answers that question with surprising efficiency, despite a thermal hurdle.

So I Got a Low Tire on My Mustang Mach-E, But Without a Physical Fob The Local Tire Shop Is Unable To Move The Car, And My Key Is My Phone

By Armen Hareyan on May 13, 2025 - 10:04PM

An unexpected flat tire revealed an unlikeable truth about relying solely on your phone as a key for the Ford Mustang Mach-E - one that every EV driver should consider before it's too late.

I Had to Return My New Tesla Model S Three Times Just to Fix What Should’ve Been Caught Before Delivery

By Aram Krajekian on May 13, 2025 - 8:58PM

This Model S owner picked up the most expensive car he’d ever owned, but instead of celebration, it kicked off a cycle of repairs, disbelief, and service center returns raising real questions about what luxury should actually feel like.

A Tesla Enthusiast Takes a Cybertruck for a Test Drive & Ends Up Accidentally Totaling the Truck – Now He’s Asking Elon Musk’s Help; Says, “I Owe Well Over My $100K Insurance Limit”

By Tinsae Aregay on May 13, 2025 - 4:16PM

A Tesla Cybertruck buyer is pleading for Elon Musk’s help after he totaled a Cybertruck during a test drive. The Cybertruck driver says he owes a lot of money after this accident and says this ordeal is draining him and ruining his life.

I Thought It Was the End of the World, But the Weird Sound Was Just A Hyundai Ioniq 6 EV Parking Next To Me

By Denis Flierl on May 13, 2025 - 9:14AM

What's that sound emanating from the car cruising through the parking lot? Lucas, caught off guard, couldn't decipher the source as an EV parked next to him. Is it the end of the world, he thought? Have you experienced these strange EV sounds?

Image generated by Grok shows sad protesters outside a Tesla dealership

Tesla Has Its Best Month of 2025 U.S. Deliveries in April, While the Stock Rises 30% From Its March Lowpoint, Proving the U.S. Protests and Tariffs Have Not Hurt the Brand In a Meaningful Way

By John Goreham on May 13, 2025 - 8:50AM

Although anti-Elon Musk protests reached fever pitch in the month of April, Tesla’s sales went up, not down. Tesla’s stock is also now up considerably. Were the protests nothing more than hot air? And where is the damage from Tariffs?

A Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says His Truck is the Safest Vehicle in the World After it Saved His Life – Amazed, the Owner Asks, “How Did It Know to Wait?”

By Tinsae Aregay on May 13, 2025 - 7:29AM

A Tesla Cybertruck owner was initially frustrated when his truck hesitated to execute what seemed like a simple lane change. However, a reckless driver then sped by at 120 miles per hour in the lane that his Cybertruck had been reluctant to merge into.

I Couldn’t Keep My Tesla Model Y Cool With Any Existing Sunshades, So I Built an Exterior Cover That Finally Solved the Heat Problem

By Aram Krajekian on May 12, 2025 - 10:39PM

This Tesla Model Y owner was fed up with cabin heat, so he built a DIY exterior sunshade that actually works. Now other owners want one too, and his fix might just inspire another Tesla accessory trend.

My Brand New 2026 Tesla Model Y Shut Down In The Middle Of My Drive, And It Was a Miracle That I Didn't Crash

By Aram Krajekian on May 12, 2025 - 9:06PM

This owner trusted her new Model Y with her safety, until it glitched mid-drive and locked up leaving her roadside. What happened next isn’t just a scary story. It hints at a deeper issue that EV owners should hear about.

Image shows the Tesla model Y for sale outside of a Tesla dealership

I Sold My Tesla Model Y After One Year, and I Offer This Advice To New Buyers of Teslas

By John Goreham on May 12, 2025 - 8:39PM

We paraphrase former Tesla owner, ME, who had a poor experience as an owner of a Tesla. ME offers this helpful list of suggestions to those who own a Tesla, and are considering a sale.

Image shows Hyundai Kona on sale at a Boston-Area dealership

April 2025 Vehicle Prices Rose Less Than A Typical Year-Over-Year Increase, and Despite Tariffs, the Largest Vehicle Segment of Compact Crossover SUVs Declined In Average Transaction Price

By John Goreham on May 12, 2025 - 7:30PM

New data from Cox Automotive shows that the sky didn’t fall in April. While there is always time for a disaster, tariffs have yet to show any meaningful ATP increase by the typical metric of year-over-year change.

Our Rivian's Door Got Out of Alignment After A Windy Day, After Getting A Repair Quote From the Service Center, It Made Me Question What Really Happened

By Narek Hareyan on May 12, 2025 - 6:36PM

A sudden gust of wind misaligned our Rivian’s door, but it was the repair quote that really blew me away and made me question what actually went wrong.

We Went On A Road Trip In Our 2023 Chevy Bolt, But after the Chevrolet App Stopped Working, We Fear This Could Lead To A Bigger Problem

By Narek Hareyan on May 12, 2025 - 5:58PM

He took his 2023 Bolt EV on a flawless road trip, but when the MyChevrolet app stopped working the moment he got home, it left him wondering if he could ever trust it again, and now he’s asking the community what to do next.

My First Month Of Owning a Tesla Model Y, and My Edison Bill Jumped $134, But I Always Charge Between 11PM and 6AM

By Armen Hareyan on May 12, 2025 - 2:50PM

A Tesla Model Y owner is shocked by an unexpected electric bill spike. Here is what it really costs to charge an EV at home.

My Tesla Cybertruck Just Drove Itself Back To the Dealer Because of the Heavy Debt I Owe, Come Back Cybertruck

By Denis Flierl on May 12, 2025 - 12:24PM

Discover the song that captures a Tesla Cybertruck driving itself back to the dealer. The owner, unable to meet the hefty payments, is on the verge of losing his cherished Cybertruck. His plea, 'Come back, Cybertruck,' echoes as he watches it drive away.

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