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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.

Alpha Wolf The EV Truck Of Today
The Anti-Tesla: Why Alpha's Retro Electric Truck Could Win the Work War
By Rob Enderle on
Alpha's Wolf is a brilliant bet on simplicity, offering an affordable, no-frills electric truck for a massive, overlooked market.
Electric pickup truck using V2H to power a home during an outage
I Had a Power Outage Last Night When It Was Incredibly Humid, and Tried to Plug My Ford F-150 Lightning Into My Home’s Generator Port to Run My AC, Lights and Fridge Until Power Came Back On
By Chris Johnston on
A sticky summer blackout put Ford F-150 Lightning V2H backup power to the test, and made me rethink my trim level choice.
New BMW i3 A More Traditional Look
BMW's Brilliant Mulligan: Why the New i3 Is the Car We Needed All Along
By Rob Enderle on
BMW's new i3 corrects its predecessor's flaws, perfectly targeting the affordable premium EV segment at exactly the right time.
Silver pickup truck parked on a sandy beach with ocean and trees in the background.
I Sold My Early Production Rivian R1T After 54,000 Miles And 17 Repair Requests In 3 Years While My Wife's 2023 R1S Has Been Nearly Flawless
By Noah Washington on
One of Rivian's earliest customers drove his R1T for 54,000 miles, but after 17 repair requests, he finally sold it. This early adopter's brutal honesty reveals the stark difference between his problematic R1T and his wife's "nearly flawless" R1S model.
Tesla Cybercab
Elon Musk Confirms The Priority At Tesla Has Shifted From The $25,000 Vehicle to the Cybercab
By Tinsae Aregay on
Musk’s announcement that Tesla will deprioritize the $25,000 affordable vehicle in favor of the Cybercab has caused discontent among Tesla fans. Tesla fans implore Elon Musk to reconsider, saying he should produce both vehicles.
A Tesla Model Y is charged using a portable Lectron Level 2 charger during testing
Tested and Approved - Lectron Portable Level 2 NACS Tesla EV Charger - All You Really Need At an Affordable Price, But Be Sure You Read Our Installation Recommendations
By John Goreham on
We have just tested a portable Level 2 Lectron EV Charger with an NACS connection. Be sure to read this before installing your NEMA 14-50 outlet.
A black Tesla Model 3 with aerodynamic design on the left. On the right, a Model 3 pricing list shows options like Standard and Performance.
Tesla Calls Its New Model 3 and Model Y “Affordable,” But I Don't Think This Will Convince Buyers to Jump Into Entry-Level EVs
By Aram Krajekian on
Tesla dropped new “affordable” trims for the Model 3 and Model Y, but does $37,000 really sound affordable anymore? Between inflation, interest rates, and a thriving used EV market, buyers might see value in very different ways.
Tesla Cybertruck
A Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says His Brand-New Truck Came With a Rodent’s Nest & Feces – He Adds, “The Foul Odor Has Dampened My Excitement For My $97,000 Vehicle”
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck owner says he started noticing a foul odor a few days after taking delivery. He adds that Tesla eventually found the rodent’s nest and feces, causing the smell, but this has dampened his excitement for the $97,000 truck.
Exhaust fumes coming from the tailpipe of a gas-powered car
I Traded My 2020 Gas Tucson for a 2023 Hyundai Kona EV, There Are a Lot of Things That EV Drivers Do Not Tell You
By Chris Johnston on
We all hear how much EV drivers love their cars, but there is a long list of gripes and anecdotes that they do not share. This owner traded a 2020 Gas Tucson for a 2023 Hyundai Kona EV and found out a few very interesting things EV owners don't often say.
So I Just Got My Cybertruck With FSD And Thought The Payments Will Go Directly To Tesla, But That's Not The Case
So I Just Got My Cybertruck With FSD And Thought The Payments Will Go Directly To Tesla, But That's Not The Case
By Armen Hareyan on
The most unexpected part about owning a Cybertruck with FSD is not how it drives but how Tesla makes you pay for it, and few owners see it coming until it happens to them.
2025 Tesla Cybertruck & Chevy Silverado
Chevy Silverado Owner Says, “100K In I’ve Replaced the Top End, Transmission, and Now There’s Suspension Issues, I Drove a Cyberbeast and Now I’m Obsessed"
By Denis Flierl on
After a thrilling Cyberbeast demo, Daniel weighs the future against the costly repairs of his 2016 Chevy Silverado. Is the Cyberbeast just a faster truck, or is there a bigger, better dream in the Cybertruck AWD? What would you do?
Tesla Cybertruck
Tesla Cybertruck Owners Are Reporting Increased Jackknifing Incidents & Blame The Truck’s Rear Wheel Steering – One Owner Says, “The 4-Wheel Steering is Great, but It Also Means You Can Jackknife a Trailer While Driving Forward”
By Tinsae Aregay on
Cybertruck owners are expressing their wish that Tesla would allow them to turn off rear-wheel steering while towing. One Cybertruck owner claims he jackknifed his truck while driving forward & blamed the 4-wheel steering for the incident.
An AI generated image showing Toyota's logo on a pile of U.S. dollars
Toyota’s Early Stake In Tesla Would Be Worth A Fortune Today - Here’s How Much Toyota Could Be Sitting On Today If It Had Stayed A Tesla Stakeholder
By John Goreham on
Tesla obtained its first factory from Toyota in a stock deal that would be worth a staggering amount today. Here’s how it maths out.
Marielle's Honda Prologue dashboard shows a full 100% charge, indicating a driving range of 283 miles. The odometer reads 1023 miles, with "Park" displayed.
I Just Charged My Honda Prologue to 100% for the First Time, But I’m Honestly Disappointed to Not Even Get 300 Miles of Range
By Aram Krajekian on
A Honda Prologue owner’s first 100% charge didn’t bring the excitement she expected. What she discovered instead led to the realization of how much range depends on the driver and not just the car.
A grey GMC Sierra EV parked in a garage. The truck has large tires and tinted windows, conveying a rugged yet modern design.
My Experience With the GMC Sierra EV Has Been Overwhelmingly Positive, But There’s a Burnt Smell Coming From the Front That Has Me Concerned
By Aram Krajekian on
A burnt smell on a GMC Sierra EV sparked curiosity and a few uneasy questions for this owner. But what followed shows how even small surprises can teach new owners about living with their first electric truck.
Polestar 2 and pickup truck being stopped by cop to check headlights
The Polestar 2 That Drove by Me Literally Burned the Back of My Eyes, EV Headlights Are Way Too Bright, I Wonder if I’m the Only One Thinking This
By Chris Johnston on
From the Polestar 2 to high riding pickup trucks, this is why tonight’s headlights feel harsher, with data, recalls, and fixes you can try.
Black SUV parked in front of a modern house with desert landscaping.
I've Driven My Lexus NX350h For Six Months And Consistently Get 38 MPG In City Driving, Despite Some Frustrations With The Entertainment System And Dirt-Showing Black Interior
By Noah Washington on
One driver upgraded from a 2006 Highlander to a Lexus NX350h and was stunned to find his hybrid delivered a shocking 38 MPG in city driving. This six-month review reveals the impressive fuel economy.
Silver SUV parked on a street with colorful buildings and trees in the background.
I Drove My Chevy Equinox EV On A 320-Mile Road Trip And Found Tesla Superchargers With An $80 Adapter Delivered 150kW, While Electrify America Stations Only Managed 80kW
By Noah Washington on
One Chevy Equinox EV owner took a 640-mile road trip and found a shocking truth about the charging landscape. With an $80 adapter, he accessed the Tesla network and consistently charged at 150kW.
2025 Tesla Model 3 Performance
Tesla Model 3 Owner Says, “I Made a Big Mistake Taking My Wife’s Telluride To the Airport, and Letting Her Drive My M3P, Now She Won’t Drive the Kia”
By Denis Flierl on
Tim let his wife drive his Tesla Model 3 Performance while he was away. Big mistake. Now she refuses to go back to her Kia Telluride. So now they're a two-Tesla family just three weeks later. Don't make the same mistake Tim did. 
Chevy Blazer EV police pursuit vehicle
I'd Say The New Chevy Blazer EV Is Actually Quite Comfortable With Full Duty Gear on a 10-Hour Shift As The Lead Driving Instructor for Austin PD
By Chris Johnston on
Real numbers, real shifts in full duty gear, how the Chevy Blazer EV meets and misses the needs of modern policing.
Pickup truck parked in a lot, surrounded by trees and other cars.
I Towed A 6,000-Pound Load With My New GMC Sierra EV First Edition, And Super Cruise Worked Flawlessly, Making Me Forget I Ever Needed My Ram 2500
By Noah Washington on
Can an electric 1500-series truck replace a heavy-duty diesel? A new Sierra EV owner hauled a massive load and was stunned to find that the future of towing is hands-free, completely eliminating his apprehension about going electric.
White SUV parked in a lot, with a black truck in the background.
I Traded My EV6 For A 2026 Chevy Equinox EV And After Just One Week I'm Taking It To The Dealer For The Dreaded Telematics Module Issue While They Claim The Dashboard Glare Isn't Covered
By Noah Washington on
After trading in his fast-charging EV6 for a new Equinox EV, one owner discovered a shocking downside after just one week. He is already taking his new car to the dealer for the dreaded telematics module issue, which they know about but won't fix.
2025 Tesla Model X
Tesla Model 3 Owner Says, “I Just Fell Into the Tesla Loaner Trap. I Dropped Mine Off, and I Get This Model X Loaner With 700 Miles On It, They Can Keep My Model 3”
By Denis Flierl on
Dennis Clotter dropped off his Tesla Model 3 for service and got a shiny new Model X loaner with only 700 miles, he's in love. "They can definitely keep that Model 3! I'm about to be a fugitive... I'm not giving it back." Is this an upgrade gone too far?
Tesla Cybertruck & Chevy Silverado
A Chevy Silverado 2500 Owner Says, “I’m Thinking About Getting a Tesla Cybertruck For My Construction Job; Maintenance & Fuel For the Chevy Is Getting Expensive”
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Silverado owner shares that he’s considering replacing his diesel truck with a Cybertruck for his construction job. He adds that the main reason for the switch is that he believes the Cybertruck will be more reliable and cheaper to operate.
Chevy Equinox EV getting brakes inspected
My 2025 Equinox EV Has Less Than 10k miles and The Dealer Wants to Charge Me Almost $1,000 to Fix a Brake Squeal
By Chris Johnston on
Looks like car dealer tried to charge about $1,000 for a common brake problem that owners can fix themselves using a technique that all EV owners should learn.
The 2025 Ford Mustang Mach-E Rally benefits from the addition of Michelin CrossClimate2 tires
I Thought EV Crossovers Were Harsh Off Pavement, but the Michelin CrossClimate2 Tires On a 2025 Ford Mustang Mach-E Rally Proved Me Wrong
By John Goreham on
We have tested the 2025 Ford Mustang Mach-E Rally on and off pavement. Here’s why the Michelin CrossClimate2 tires were what we found most interesting.
Tesla Cybertruck
A Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says His Dog Permanently Stained His Truck’s Stainless Steel With Its Drool – Adds, “I Used Turtle Wax Chrome Polish to Remove The Stain and Made Things Worse”
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck owner claims that his dog drooled on his truck and ended up leaving a permanent stain on the stainless steel exterior. However, when the owner attempted to clean the stain with Turtle Wax Chrome Polish, the situation got even worse.
Green SUV driving on a city street with modern buildings and trees in background.
I Successfully Installed A VHF/UHF Amateur Radio In My 2026 Rivian R1T By Creating A Custom Hood-Mounted Antenna And Accessing 12-Volt Power From The Firewall Distribution Panel
By Noah Washington on
The quiet cabin of the Rivian R1T is perfect for radio operation, but where do you put the antenna when the truck has an aluminum body and a power tonneau cover? This ham operator's ingenious DIY solution provides the roadmap.
Electric pickup truck charging in a driveway, connected to a wall-mounted charger in a garage.
I Charged My Chevy Silverado EV At A 400kW Hyper Charger, And It Added 94kWh In Just 26 Minutes, Three Times Faster Than My Tesla Model Y On The Same Station
By Noah Washington on
A Chevy Silverado EV owner plugged into a 400kW hypercharger and shattered the performance expectations set by older EVs. The truck inhaled 94kWh in just 26 minutes, revealing the brutal truth about Tesla's aging charging curve.
Blue electric truck with a trailer parked at an EV charging station near a convenience store.
I Towed 10,000 Pounds With My Chevy Silverado EV Across Alberta And Discovered Super Cruise Works Flawlessly With A Trailer, But My Range Dropped To Just 124 Miles
By Noah Washington on
One driver towed over 22,000 pounds with a Chevy Silverado EV across Alberta and discovered a shocking truth about electric hauling. Find out why the brutal physics of EV towing crushed his range to just 124 miles.
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