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Electric Vehicle News and Reviews (Page 15)

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.

A Green 2025 BMW M5 parked on a snowy road at Flüela Pass, surrounded by mountains under a twilight sky. The car is slightly covered in dirt.
My Weekend With BMW's New Hybrid M5 Turned Into A Winter Rally Stage, Driving Snow-Covered Mountain Passes Made Me Fall In Love With A Car I Expected To Hate
By Noah Washington on
I spent a weekend with BMW’s new hybrid M5 and accidentally fell in love on a snow-covered mountain pass. I expected to hate it, turns out, it’s a rally-bred animal in disguise.
A red 2025 Tesla Model S parked on a winding road with mountains in the background under a clear blue sky.
I Summoned My Tesla In A Rainstorm And 'People Were Recording It Like I Was A Celebrity', Most People Still Ask 'How Much Gas' It Takes
By Noah Washington on
In a recent Reddit post, a Tesla owner recounted using the Smart Summon feature during a rainstorm, drawing unexpected attention from bystanders who recorded the event as if witnessing a celebrity moment.
A Pink Jaguar Type 00 with butterfly doors stands on a coastal path, framed by palm trees and rocky shorelines under a clear sky.
I've Spent 20 Years In Auto Design, 'Concept Cars Are Just Marketing Tools’ To Trick Customers
By Noah Washington on
After 20 years in the trenches of auto design, one industry insider says the truth is simple, and kind of depressing, concept cars today are just marketing stunts dressed up as innovation.
I Tried to Wake Up My Rivian Using the App, But It Froze in Sleep Mode For 15 Minuets, and Left Me Waiting Helplessly
I Tried to Wake Up My Rivian Using the App, But It Froze in Sleep Mode For 15 Minuets, and Left Me Waiting Helplessly
By Narek Hareyan on
When Ashish tried to wake his Rivian through the app and was met with 15 minutes of silence, he discovered a hidden quirk that many EV owners might face, but few know how to handle when it happens.
My Tesla Cybertruck Was Vandalized While I Was Inside the Store, But Thankfully I Got It All on Footage
My Tesla Cybertruck Was Vandalized While I Was Shopping, But Thankfully Sentry Mode Got It All on Footage
By Aram Krajekian on
After months of carefully choosing where to park, a Tesla Cybertruck owner’s worst fear became reality. Now, with security footage in hand, they’re speaking out in hopes of finding answers and shedding light on a disturbing trend.
A silver 2025 Lucid Gravity drives through dirt, kicking up dust, with mountains in the background under a clear blue sky.
I Just Drove The Lucid Gravity And Immediately Placed An Order, The $100K EV SUV Converted Both Me And My Wife From Our Audi SQ5 After Just One Test Drive
By Noah Washington on
I just drove the Lucid Gravity and placed an order the same day, yes, it’s that good. Here’s what Reddit test drivers are saying, and why this might be Lucid’s breakout moment.
Tesla Cybertruck
A Tesla Cybertruck Buyer Says He Rejected a Cybertruck Delivery for the Second Time Due to Quality Issues – However, He Adds “There is Nothing in the Market I Want to Drive Other Than a Cybertruck”
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck buyer says this is the second time Tesla has tried to sell him a defective truck. He rejected the delivery, but adds it’s frustrating because there is no other vehicle on the market that meets all his criteria other than a Cybertruck.
Image of 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 N side view by John Goreham
Following a Mixed Q1, Many Automakers Seeing Plunging EV Deliveries In the U.S. Market In the First Month of Q2 - Have We Seen a Tipping Point?
By John Goreham on
We list out the brands that report monthly U.S. sales to see if they reveal a trend in EV deliveries. What we found is not good news for EV proponents.
Finally Ran The Battery Test on My 2020 Tesla Model 3 at 100,000 Miles and Got 85, But Replaced The Control Arm Due to Squeak Sound
Finally Ran The Battery Test on My 2020 Tesla Model 3 at 100,000 Miles and Got 85, But Replaced The Control Arm Due to Squeak Sound
By Armen Hareyan on
An unexpected battery test result at 100,000 miles and a squeaky control arm reveal what really happens when a used Tesla Model 3 ages, and it’s not all unlikeable.
2023 Tesla Model 3
I Bought A Tesla Model 3 and My Wife Isn’t Happy, the Dealer Will Take It Back, But It Will Cost Me An Arm And a Leg To Get Out Of It
By Denis Flierl on
Imagine buying a Tesla Model 3, and when you get home, your wife changes her mind about the car. She doesn't want to keep it. Amazingly, the car dealer will take the Tesla back. However, it's not cheap to do it. Here is what all car buyers need to know. 
Elon Musk, Tesla Model S, 3, X, Y & Cybertruck
Elon Musk Personally Intervenes After a Tesla Owner Details His Frustrating Tesla Service Experience – The Service Manager Fixed the Issue in the Middle of the Night After Musk’s Involvement
By Tinsae Aregay on
Elon Musk personally steps in after a Tesla owner shares his frustrating service experience. Following Musk's involvement, the Tesla owner states, “The Service Manager reached out to me in the middle of the night and made it right."
I Recently Bought a Tesla Model 3 and My Only Regret is Not Switching Earlier
I Recently Bought a Tesla Model 3 and My Only Regret is Not Switching Earlier
By Aram Krajekian on
After just one month with a Tesla Model 3, this owner realized what they were missing. Here’s why their story captures a growing feeling shared by many new EV drivers.
I Wanted to Lease a New Tesla Model Y for My Wife, But After Seeing Used Prices, I’m Not Sure New Is the Right Move Anymore
I Wanted to Lease a New Tesla Model Y for My Wife, But After Seeing Used Prices, I’m Not Sure New Is the Right Move Anymore
By Aram Krajekian on
A Tesla shopper set out to lease a new Model Y, but after finding used ones for cheap and getting a steep lease quote, he began questioning whether new is really the smarter choice anymore.
My 2025 Tesla Model Y Was Promised to Be Delivered by April, But Now It’s Delayed and Tesla Can’t Explain Why
My 2025 Tesla Model Y Was Promised to Be Delivered by April, But Now It’s Delayed and Tesla Can’t Explain Why
By Aram Krajekian on
A Tesla buyer placed an order for a 2025 Model Y with a clear delivery window, but when the date vanished and support had no answers. Here’s why this story reveals a deeper issue that new buyers could face.
My 2020 Chevy Bolt Got a New Battery, but Still Won’t Charge Past 80 Percent, and Now I’m Wondering What They Aren’t Telling Me
My 2020 Chevy Bolt Got a New Battery, but Still Won’t Charge Past 80 Percent, and Now I’m Wondering What They Aren’t Telling Me
By Narek Hareyan on
A new battery should mean a fresh start, but when this 2020 Chevy Bolt wouldn’t charge past 80%, one owner uncovered a hidden system that left him, and others, wondering what’s really going on behind the scenes.
Chery's Sales Robot In A Chery Dealership
Chery's Robotic EV Bet: Will Blond Bots Conquer the Uncanny Valley? Not Yet, But This Is A Great Foundation For The Future
By Rob Enderle on
Chery's use of blond humanoid robot salespeople, while attracting attention, likely faces challenges due to the uncanny valley effect, but serves as a valuable step in developing future human-robot interactions for customer service.
BYD's Success Is In Focus On EVs
BYD's Electric Revolution: How a Pure-Play Strategy Propelled the Chinese Automaker to Global EV Dominance
By Rob Enderle on
BYD's exclusive focus on electric vehicles has resulted in significant financial gains, surpassing even Tesla in global EV sales. This strategic emphasis on EVs has facilitated efficient manufacturing, clearer branding, and faster innovation.
My 2023 Rivian R1S Steering Wheel Makes a Rubbing Noise and Stutters When It Moves, and Service Keeps Saying It’s Normal
My 2023 Rivian R1S Steering Wheel Makes a Rubbing Noise and Stutters When It Moves, and Service Keeps Saying It’s Normal
By Narek Hareyan on
A small rubbing noise in one Rivian R1S’s steering wheel turned into a stuttering mystery that service brushed off as “normal”, but what if it’s not, and you’ve heard it too without realizing something’s wrong?
China's Near Unbeatable EV Dominance
The Cost Equation: Democratizing EV Access – Why Countries That Have Let Chinese EVs In Are Progressing Faster On EV Adoption Than Those That Don’t
By Rob Enderle on
Countries that have welcomed Chinese electric vehicles are achieving faster progress on their green initiatives due to the affordability, performance, and range advantages Chinese EVs offer.
130,000 Miles In, My 2016 Tesla Model S Supercharges a Lot to Get My Money's Worth Out of Free Supercharging, And Think Supercharging Doesn't Really Impact the Longevity of The Battery
130,000 Miles In, My 2016 Tesla Model S Supercharges a Lot to Get My "Money's Worth" Out of Free Supercharging, And Think Supercharging Doesn't Really Impact the Longevity of The Battery
By Armen Hareyan on
After 130,000 miles of free Supercharging in his 2016 Tesla Model S, one owner reveals the surprising truth about battery longevity, and why most people probably have it all wrong.
A vibrant green 2025 Hyundai Kona EV drives along a dusty road, surrounded by rugged hills and a cloudy sky.
My First Time In A Tesla After Owning A Kona EV Was Shocking, 'The Doors Were Flimsy Like A Mid-2000s Corolla' And 'Road Noise Was Night And Day'
By Noah Washington on
According to one EV owner who’s driven both, Hyundai’s latest Kona EV takes the crown over the Tesla Model 3, where it really counts. Build quality, ride comfort, and everyday sanity.
A Gray 2025 Lucid Air drives along a winding road, surrounded by rugged mountains and a vast desert landscape under a clear sky.
The "Lucid Air Beats My Old Tesla Model 3 In Luxury But Fails At Smaller Things", 400 Miles Of Range Means Nothing Without Superchargers
By Noah Washington on
The Lucid Air promised this former Tesla Model 3 owner luxury and a breathtaking 400-mile range, but after spending $90,000, he discovered one critical infrastructure problem that makes him watch as Tesla drivers effortlessly continue their journeys
Tesla Cybertruck
A Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says His Truck's Unconventional Door Saved His Life During an Armed Robbery – Adds "I Was Targeted Because I Drive a Cybertruck"
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck owner claims he was targeted for armed robbery because of his expensive vehicle. However, he adds that the assailant wasn’t able to figure out how to open the Cybertruck’s unconventional door handles, which he credits with saving his life.
My 2023 Rivian R1T Makes a Strange Croaking Sound on Wakeup and I Have No Idea What’s Causing It
My 2023 Rivian R1T Makes a Strange Croaking Sound on Wakeup and I Have No Idea What’s Causing It
By Aram Krajekian on
When a Rivian R1T owner heard a strange croaking sound every time his truck woke up, he turned to the community. What he found was both oddly common and surprisingly helpful.
My EV Charger Threw Errors Twice in One Day, and While Unplugging Fixed It Both Times, I’m Starting to Worry There’s a Bigger Problem Hiding Behind It
My EV Charger Threw Errors Twice in One Day, and While Unplugging Fixed It Both Times, I’m Starting to Worry There’s a Bigger Problem Hiding Behind It
By Narek Hareyan on
A simple charger glitch that vanished with a quick unplug turned into a deeper mystery, and now one Rivian owner’s experience has EV drivers everywhere rethinking what’s really hiding behind those charging errors.
My First RV Trip with a Rivian R1S Cut My Range in Half, but Towing Was Shockingly Easy, and I Found the One Charging Station That Got It Right
My First RV Trip with a Rivian R1S Cut My Range in Half, but Towing Was Shockingly Easy, and I Found the One Charging Station That Got It Right
By Narek Hareyan on
Towing a 5,000 lb trailer with a Rivian might sound like a nightmare for range and charging, but one owner’s real-world trip proves it can be smooth, easy, and even more convenient than you'd expect.
I Drove My Gen1 R1S for Two Years, Then Traded It In for a Gen2, and Somehow Got More Than I Paid
I Drove My Gen1 R1S for Two Years, Then Traded It In for a Gen2, and Somehow Got More Than I Paid
By Narek Hareyan on
After two years with his Rivian R1S, Sanjiv got more than he paid when he traded it in, and his story might change how you think about EV ownership and resale value forever.
Image of BMW's all-electric i4 sports sedan by John Goreham
EV Inflection Point - BMW, Hummer, Chevrolet, and GMC, Are the Latest Brands to Pause, Reduce, or Stop Electric Vehicle Production as the Industry Slowly Admits that EV Market Share Stalled In the U.S. 27 Months Ago
By John Goreham on
With each passing quarter, it becomes increasingly evident that U.S. consumer adoption of battery-electric vehicles has stalled at around 8%. Automakers are scaling back their production of EVs, adapting to the lower-than-hoped-for take rate.
A 2025 Gray Tesla Model Y drives on a rural road, set against a backdrop of snowy mountains under a clear blue sky.
I Worked For Tesla And Discovered A Hidden Tire Warranty That Saved Me 25% On Replacements, Plus Four More Secrets Model Y Owners Are Never Told About
By Noah Washington on
A former Tesla employee just dropped five ownership hacks every Model Y driver needs to know, but Tesla won’t tell you.
Image of a 2025 Kia EV charging up at a Tesla Supercharger courtesy of Kia media support.
I Just Discovered That Kia Vehicles Can Now Charge on Tesla Superchargers, and Here Is The App You Need and What To Know About Ports and Adapters
By John Goreham on
Kia is the very latest brand to gain access to the Tesla Supercharger network. This is an ideal time to try the network before your next road trip. 
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