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Electric Vehicle News and Reviews (Page 14)

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.

Silver Kia EV6 driving on winding desert road at sunset, front view
I Traded My 2022 Kia EV6 GT-Line For A 2025 Model And Found Lane Change Assist Now Actually Works, Wireless CarPlay Is Built-In, And Physical Buttons Have Replaced Touch Controls
By Noah Washington on
An owner traded his 2022 Kia EV6 for a new 2025 model and found a laundry list of improvements. Find out how Kia listened to its early adopters and finally made lane change assist and wireless CarPlay work flawlessly.
Red Tesla Model S driving on mountain road with snow-capped peaks in background
My Tesla Model 3 Highland Level 1 Charger Is Being Blamed For "Loud Humming Noises" By My Downstairs Neighbor, But I Can't Hear Anything Even After HOA Installed Sound Dampening
By Noah Washington on
A new Tesla Model 3 owner's neighbor is losing sleep over a "loud humming" from his Level 1 charger. The only problem? The owner can't hear a thing.
2020 Honda Civic and 2025 Toyota RAV4
Lifelong Honda Owner Says, “When My Wife Got a Toyota RAV4 I Was Skeptical, But I Was So Impressed, I Traded My Babied 2020 Honda Civic in For This 2025 RAV4 LE”
By Denis Flierl on
The great debate: Honda vs. Toyota. A lifelong Honda Civic owner makes the switch to a Toyota RAV4. Is it a betrayal of loyalty or a practical decision for a new chapter? It's a real-world dilemma that many Toyota and Honda owners have questions about. 
2024 Tesla Model Y
This Is Why I’ll Never Buy a Tesla. I Saw a Model Y Blow Up In My Neighborhood Today, the Future Isn’t Electric, It’s a Ticking Time Bomb
By Denis Flierl on
A powerful Facebook post shows a Tesla on fire after a minor fender bender, calling EVs "ticking time bombs." But is one viral image the full story on EV battery safety? I'll dive into the facts and reveal why gas cars are more likely to catch fire.
Tesla Cybertruck
Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says Her Husband Got Trapped Inside the Truck When the Manual Doors Failed. She Adds, “I Left Him in the Cybertruck & When I Returned 2 Hours Later, He Was Pounding on the Glass Trying to Get Out”
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck owner says she left her husband resting in the truck, and when she returned two hours later, she found him frantically pounding on the glass trying to get out. She adds that he tried every door, but the manual release mechanism didn’t work.
Tesla Cybertruck
A Cybertruck Owner Says He Installed The Latest Tesla Software Update & His Truck Stopped Charging – Adds, “Maybe Unrelated but Weird Timing”
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Tesla Cybertruck owner is wondering whether the latest software update is what caused his truck to break down. After installing the update, the truck stopped charging and soon after became completely undrivable.
I Dug Into Tesla Firmware With Green and Discovered The Hidden Model Y E41
I Dug Into Tesla Firmware With Green and Discovered The Hidden Model Y E41
By Armen Hareyan on
The unexpected details hidden in Tesla’s firmware reveal a stripped-down Model Y E41 that could change everything about how we think of affordable EVs.
Tesla Cybertruck
A Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says a Homeless Man Pee’d & Slept Inside His Truck After Tesla Service Left the Truck Unlocked Overnight – He Adds “Tesla Owes Me a New Cybertruck”
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Tesla Cybertruck owner is demanding a new truck from Tesla after a homeless man slept and urinated inside his vehicle. The owner claims his truck was parked at Tesla service, unlocked, when the homeless man entered and caused the damage.
Tesla Cybertruck
A Tesla Cybertruck Driver Says Someone Pointed a Gun at Her on the Highway. She Adds, “The Cops Want to See the Video Evidence, but Even Tesla Couldn’t Retrieve the Footage”
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck owner says she was threatened with a firearm on the highway for no reason other than that she drives a Cybertruck. She adds that the cops want the truck's sentry camera footage as evidence, but even Tesla couldn’t recover it.
2025 Tesla Model Y
I Decided To Get PPF Protection For My Tesla Model Y’s Paint, Some Say It’s A Waste of Money, But I Think It Looks Exceptional
By Denis Flierl on
Kenny's Tesla Model Y is protected by a paint protection film, and he couldn't be happier. But is a PPF the best choice for every car owner? From ceramic coatings to DIY kits, discover the pros, cons, and options to keep your ride looking flawless.
Blue Hyundai SUV driving on mountain road between tall rocky cliffs at sunset
I Drove My 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 On A 350-Mile Road Trip And Found Ionna's New Chargers Powerful But Completely Deserted, While The Driver Attention System Nearly Drove Me Crazy
By Noah Washington on
This Hyundai Ioniq 5 is a dream to drive, but a long road trip revealed its two biggest problems. From a constantly nagging driver system to a fast-charging station that felt like a deserted wasteland, this is the story of the hidden flaws of a dream car.
Black Ford F-150 Lightning electric pickup truck driving on tree-lined rural road
I Connected My Ford F-150 Lightning To My Home's Transfer Switch And It Immediately Trips With A "Ground Fault Detected" Error, While My Regular Generator Works Fine
By Noah Washington on
The promise of using an F-150 Lightning as a home power source is incredible, but a hidden technical flaw is causing it to fail. Learn about the obscure neutral bonding issue that's preventing this innovative truck from working with standard home wiring.
Tesla Wouldn't Sell Me a Range Extender For Cybertruck, So I Built My Own, Giving Me Just Short of 100 Miles of Extra Range
Tesla Wouldn't Sell Me a Range Extender For Cybertruck, So I Built My Own, Giving Me Just Short of 100 Miles of Extra Range
By Armen Hareyan on
The most unexpected part of Tesla’s Cybertruck range extender isn’t the extra miles it adds but how it changes the way owners will use their trucks every day.
Futuristic, angular Tesla Cybertruck in dimly lit garage. Sunlight casts geometric shadows, highlighting sleek, metallic design. Modern and innovative ambiance.
I’ve Owned 10 Cars Now Including Several Trucks, But the Tesla Cybertruck Is the Most Enjoyable One Yet Thanks to FSD
By Aram Krajekian on
From Florida to Alabama, a Tesla Cybertruck driver let go of control. In the process, he discovered why FSD might be Tesla’s most convincing feature yet.
Image of cracked GMC Hummer EV windshield
I Just Cracked the Windshield on My 2024 GMC Hummer EV, Safelite Quoted $495 For Rearview Mirror Recalibration, I Did It Myself
By Chris Johnston on
How an unexpected estimate line item inspired a GMC Hummer EV owner to break out his scan tool and save money.
Tesla Model S and Lucid Air
I’m Keeping My Tesla Model S For Now, But I Just Got This Lucid Air, Let's See How This Experiment Goes
By Denis Flierl on
A 200k-mile Tesla Model S owner gets a 2025 Lucid Air, but keeps the Tesla. Why? I'll explore the real-world EV dilemma: the clash of proven reliability vs. luxury innovation. Get insights to help you choose your next EV. What would you do?
Black Toyota GR Corolla hatchback parked on forest road with sunlit green trees behind
I Traded My Toyota GR Corolla For A Prius And Gained Financial Stability Instead Of Keeping A Fun Car That Was Draining My Wallet Just To Impress Others
By Noah Washington on
The GR Corolla is a car built for pure driving fun, but for one owner, it became a symbol of financial drain. Discover why he made the shocking switch to a Prius, finding that trading performance for peace of mind was the best decision he's ever made.
Silver Lucid Air electric luxury sedan parked on coastal terrain against ocean backdrop
I Switched From Tesla Model S To Lucid Air GT After 9 Years And Discovered Superior Acceleration, 375-Mile Range Without Charging, And A $500 Lower Monthly Lease Payment Despite The Higher MSRP
By Noah Washington on
After 9 years of leasing the Tesla Model S, one owner made the switch to a Lucid Air Grand Touring and found something shocking. Despite its higher MSRP, a single incentive made the Lucid Air cheaper to own.
2024 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid
One Year and 15K Miles In, My 2024 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid XLE Is a Keeper, It’s Better Than the Prius Wagon It Replaced
By Denis Flierl on
Why trade a Toyota Prius for a Toyota RAV4? One owner calls his 2024 RAV4 Hybrid a "keeper," praising its 42 mpg and taller stance. Discover how the RAV4 combines efficiency and practicality for a perfect real-world ride. But is it better than the Prius?
Tesla Cybertruck
A Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says His Brand New Truck Suffered a Major Failure After Only 6 Miles – Adds, “Tesla is Refusing to Buy Back the Cybertruck Even Though I Offered to Pay for the 6 Miles”
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck owner says he experienced a critical failure during his first drive from the Tesla delivery center. He added that he has asked Tesla to give him a replacement truck or his money back, but the EV maker has refused his request.
How To Stay Safe In Light Of Tesla Redesigning Door Handles And How To Spot The Risks
How To Stay Safe In Light Of Tesla Redesigning Door Handles And How To Spot The Risks
By Armen Hareyan on
Tesla’s door handle redesign comes after unexpected safety failures that left people trapped inside their cars, raising urgent questions every owner should be asking.
GM vs. Ford EV Price War
GM Enters the Fray: The Intensifying EV Price War and Its Ripple Effects
By Rob Enderle on
GM significantly reduces prices on some EVs to better compete with Ford and other EV makers raising the potential for an EV price war.
Electrify America Raises Prices
The End of an Era: Electrify America's Necessary Price Hikes
By Rob Enderle on
Electrify America's recent, widespread price hikes signal the end of the subsidized charging era, threatening to slow mainstream EV adoption while highlighting the company's urgent need to prioritize network reliability to justify the higher costs.
Black electric SUV driving on a road with hills and palm trees in the background.
I Picked Up My New Ford Mustang Mach-E Yesterday And Was Shocked When The Dealership Delivered It Dirty, Then Tried Pressuring Me Into A $6,800 Extended Warranty By Claiming Everyone Buys It
By Noah Washington on
A new Mustang Mach-E owner was blindsided when their dream car was delivered dirty, then hit with a shocking claim: "everyone" buys a $6,800 extended warranty.
Red SUV driving down a city street with buildings and trees in the background.
I Brought Home My New Cadillac Optiq Silver Luxury 2 For An Extended Test Drive But Now Face The Challenge Of Installing Level 2 Charging In My Illinois Condo's Unassigned Parking Lot
By Noah Washington on
An Illinois man just got his dream car, a new Cadillac Optiq, but now faces a very modern problem. Discover the hidden hurdle of luxury EV ownership as he tries to navigate condo board politics and unassigned parking to install a Level 2 charger.
Red Toyota BZ
I Think The Toyota BZ EV Might Finally Be Worth Taking Seriously
By Chris Johnston on
With tech that simplifies ownership and range that eases anxiety, the Toyota BZ is helping to show a different side of Toyota.
Tesla Cybertruck
So, This 3 or 4 Year Old Kid Jumps Up and Down Pointing to My Cybertruck Yelling “Derz a Cybatukk! It’s Da Coolest Veeikel Eva!" I Wish I Had That Kid on Video
By Denis Flierl on
A Tesla Cybertruck captures a child's pure joy over his CT, shouting its name with all his might. It's a testament to the future of design. This story is a reminder of the power of innovation to capture the hearts and imaginations of the next generation.
A white Lucid Air Touring with significant front-end damage, including a missing bumper and exposed internal components, is parked on a city street during daylight.
My Lucid Air Touring Only Felt a Bump During a Crash While the Other Car Flipped Over, So I’ll Be Buying Another Lucid Immediately If My Car Is Totaled
By Aram Krajekian on
You never expect to measure your car’s worth by how it protects you in a crash, but this Lucid Air Touring owner is doubling down on its safety by ordering another one.
Tesla Cybertruck
Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says the Insurance Agent Who Quoted Him $400/Month Got Fired for Underquoting, and State Farm Is Doubling His Premium to $800/Month
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck owner reports that State Farm insurance is doubling his rate out of the blue. He adds that initially, he was quoted $400/month; however, the insurance agent who gave him this rate was let go, and now State Farm is asking for $800/month.
Electric vehicle owners suffer frustrating 12-volt battery failures and AAA can help
12 Volt Battery Failures Are Driving Electric Vehicle Owners Crazy - I Asked My Dealer to Change the Battery, but They Denied the Request and It Has Now Died 7 Times in Two Weeks
By John Goreham on
12V batteries in pricey battery-electric vehicles are failing, and causing quite a stir among EV owners. We provide some examples of the issues owners face and explain why EVs never have alternator failures.
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