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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.

Bridgestone tire on a Tesla Model Y
Tire Store Says My Tesla Model Y’s New Tires Will Only Last 20,000 Miles, not 50,000 Miles as Rated
By Chris Johnston on
I love the way my Tesla Model Y launches, my tires do not share the feeling.
2026 Honda CR-V Hybrid
I Went Into the Dealer Looking For a 2024 Honda CR-V Gas Model, and I Left With a 2026 Honda CR-V Hybrid Sport
By Denis Flierl on
A 2024 Honda CR-V shopper's plan changes in a big way. One owner's journey from gas to Hybrid reveals a powerful trend reshaping the auto industry. Find out why more and more buyers are making the switch, and what it means for your next car purchase.
Tesla Model Y driving next to an electric light rail train
I Did Basic Energy Checking And Found That Driving My Tesla Model Y to the Ball Game Has Less Environment Impact Than Taking the Subway
By Chris Johnston on
Tesla Model Y versus the train, one trip’s data collides with assumptions about what is best for the city.
A row of silver Tesla Model Y's parked in a lot, showcasing their aerodynamic design and glossy finish under clear blue skies.
My 2026 Tesla Model Y’s FSD Crossed Several Lanes and Hit Divider Posts at 65 MPH, Just 900 Miles Into Ownership
By Aram Krajekian on
When advanced technology on the newest Tesla Model Y slips for even a moment, it can turn confidence into doubt. And when that doubt comes at highway speed, the results can’t be ignored.
A gray electric car drives on a highway near an overpass at dusk.
My Tesla Model 3 Has Been Stuck At A French Service Center For Over 2 Months Waiting For A Battery Replacement, With No Loaner Car Or Compensation From Tesla
By Noah Washington on
When a warranty-covered battery failed on a cross-country trip, a Model 3 owner found themselves grounded without a loaner or compensation.
A silver SUV parked at a forest campsite with trees and a picnic table nearby.
I Finally Got My Kia EV9 Back From The Service Department After A Month Of Connection Issues, But The Brake Lights Still Stay On Randomly Even When The Car Is Off
By Noah Washington on
Your Kia EV9 might be a dream on the road, but what about when it's parked? Discover the strange glitch that is making a stunning Road Rider brown EV9's brake lights turn on at random.
2025 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid
I Love My 2025 Toyota RAV4, But It Took $600 In Mods To Make It Stand Out From All the Other Boring RAVs On the Road
By Denis Flierl on
Gavin Mikkelson's 2025 RAV4 Hybrid XLE was great, but it was just like all the others. With just $600 in mods, he transformed his ride from "boring" to unique. See his simple upgrades that made a big difference. 
Tesla Cybertruck
A Cybertruck Owner Says Tesla Engineers Are Puzzled by the Multiple Failures He’s Experienced With His Truck – Adds, “Tesla Engineers Have Shipped the Faulty Component Back to Headquarters For Deeper Analysis”
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck owner says he’s now on his third off-road lightbar after the first two failed, and one flew off in the middle of the highway. Tesla engineers, puzzled by the multiple failures, have sent the faulty components back to headquarters.
2025 Tesla Model Y
Tesla Model Y Owner Says, “It Feels Good to Finally Get My First EV. I Had a Scat Pack, the Performance Difference is Night and Day, I’m in Awe Every Time I Drive It"
By Denis Flierl on
A life-threatening hydroplaning crash in his Dodge Scat Pack led Joe Epps to trade muscle for electric. He's now "in awe" of his new Tesla Model Y, which he says has a "night and day" performance difference. Here is what performance fans need to know. 
Silver electric car parked on a street beside a modern building with textured walls.
I Couldn't Charge My 2025 Kia EV6 At Any iONNA Station Until I Discovered The Hidden Setting That Was Blocking The 257kW Fast Charging Connection
By Noah Washington on
Why was this Kia EV6 owner stranded at a fast-charging station, despite having a 'convenience' setting activated? Find out how a hidden toggle can stand between you and a full battery,
White GMC pickup truck parked on a rocky hilltop at sunset with mountains in background.
I Installed Bridgestone Blizzak Winter Tires On My 2025 GMC Sierra EV Denali And Lost 10% Of My Driving Range, But BC Mountain Roads Demand Three-Peak Snowflake Rating
By Noah Washington on
A GMC Sierra EV owner's decision to install Bridgestone Blizzak winter tires came with a surprising price tag, a 10% hit to their driving range.
2025 GMC Sierra Denali EV
I Just Picked Up the First EV of My Life Today. I Bought the Max Range GMC Sierra Denali, But Now I’m Feeling a Bit Of Anxiety Never Owning an EV Before
By Denis Flierl on
An EV novice shares his anxiety about his new 2025 GMC Sierra Denali. Will he overcome range worries and charging questions? This report dives into the journey of first-time EV owners. Here is what all new EV buyers need to know. 
A white sedan parked on a street beside a corrugated metal building and greenery.
I Downsized My Hyundai Ioniq 6 Wheels From 20 To 17 Inches And Gained 20% More Efficiency After Just 500 Miles Of Driving
By Noah Washington on
A Hyundai Ioniq 6 owner discovered a simple secret to boosting his EV's range: by downsizing his wheels, he gained an incredible 20% more efficiency in just a matter of weeks.
Tesla Cybertruck
A Tesla Cybertruck Buyer Says His Truck’s High-Voltage Battery Failed Before Delivery. Adds, “It’s Been Two Months Since I Ordered The Cybertruck, but It’s Still in Service”
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck owner says he’s been waiting weeks for his truck to get a new battery pack, even though he hasn't taken delivery yet. Making things more confusing, he adds that he has received the title for the Cybertruck, which he hasn’t even seen.
Cops Called for Charging My EV at Night
Cops Called for Charging My Chevy Equinox EV at Night
By Chris Johnston on
Charging my Chevy Equinox EV after hours exposed a problem apps don’t warn you about. See how it affects renters and shift workers, and a surprising trend that will help to fix the problem.
2021 Tesla Plaid S
I Just Got a 2021 Tesla Plaid S With 40K Miles, At First It Felt Like It Was Going To Rip My Face Off, Now It Has the Same Power as My Wife's Model 3 P
By Denis Flierl on
Austin's new Tesla Model S Plaid feels slower than his wife's Model 3 Performance. With 40,000 miles, the once face-ripping acceleration is gone. He's ruled out tire issues, but what could be the cause of this mysterious power loss?
2022 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid
I Was Loaned a 2022 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid On a Trip From VA to FL, I Was So Impressed with the 41 MPG That I’m Selling My Subaru Outback
By Denis Flierl on
Curious about the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid's fuel efficiency? A driver shares their surprising road trip results: 41.1 mpg with bikes on a hitch rack! He's so impressed, he's selling their Subaru. Is this mileage normal? You'll have to read more to find out.
A gray Rivian R1S with tinted windows is parked in a handicap spot. The electric vehicle's sleek design and modern features are visible under a sunny sky.
I’m Loving My Pre-Owned 2023 Rivian R1S Adventure and Their Customer Service, But It’s Already in the Shop for Multiple Warranty Recalls
By Aram Krajekian on
There’s a certain irony in loving your Rivian R1S and praising its customer service, even though it spends its early days in the shop for multiple recalls. It's a contradiction that perfectly captures the growing pains of EV ownership in its early years.
Ram cancels its battery-electric pickup truck
An Owner and Expert in Ram Trucks Who Is Himself Also an EV Owner Explains Why Ram's Canceling Its Battery-Electric Pickup Truck Program is a Smart Move
By John Goreham on
We discuss Ram’s wise move to abandon its battery-electric Ram Pickup truck with a Ram owner who also owns a Stellantis EV.
BMW i7 three-quarter front view
I Despised EV Cars Until I Drove One, Now I Love the BMW i7
By Chris Johnston on
I drove a BMW i7 and it shattered old myths by revealing a calmer kind of muscle and refinement that gas cars simply cannot match.
A dark green electric pickup truck parked in a modern, well-lit garage.
I'm Only Getting 60% Of My Rivian R1T's Expected Range After Driving 90 Miles In A Week, With 37 Miles Disappearing While The Truck Sits Idle
By Noah Washington on
He's only getting 60% of his Rivian R1T's expected range, and the shocking reason isn't from driving too fast or towing, but from a "ghost drop" of 37 miles while the truck is parked.
Red SUV driving on a road with the Golden Gate Bridge in the background.
I Drove My Cadillac Optiq 7,000 Miles, Including A 1,200-Mile Trip To Texas, And Found Super Cruise Made 14-Hour Days Easy, While Tesla Chargers Outperformed EVGO's Network
By Noah Washington on
He loves his Cadillac Optiq but was disappointed by the lack of an approved dashcam. He created a workaround that protected his warranty and allowed him to safely record while driving.
Tesla Cybertruck
A Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says He Was Shot on the Highway by a Tesla Hater, but the Truck Stopped the Bullet – Adds, “The Truck Took It Like a Chump, Crumpled the Bullet on Impact.”
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck owner claims his truck stopped a bullet and saved his life when he was shot on the highway by a Tesla hater. He shares a picture showing his Cybertruck’s stainless steel damaged but not pierced by the bullet.
Tesla Cybertruck
A Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says He Thought He Put His Truck on FSD but Ended Up Veering Off the Interstate Onto Gravel – Adds, “I Pressed the Scroll Wheel But FSD Didn’t Engage”
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck owner says he stopped monitoring his vehicle for a second, believing he had engaged FSD. However, the self-driving feature was not on, and he ended up drifting off the highway onto gravel.
2024 Tesla Cybertruck
Tesla Cybertruck Owner Who Put A Kia Emblem on His Truck Has Hilarious Encounters Says, “I Get So, Many People Asking Me If This Is Really a Kia, I Say Yup!”
By Denis Flierl on
Karyl's Cybertruck turns heads, but not for the reasons you think. He has a Kia emblem, sparking confusion and hilarious encounters. From a lady convinced Kia "makes 'em too" to Karyl's playful "Yup," this story is a riot. Check out his truck's logo swap.
Tesla Highland Project
Tesla's Highland Gambit: A Minimalist Masterpiece or a Step Too Far?
By Rob Enderle on
Tesla's "Project Highland" Model 3 refresh offers welcome aesthetic and comfort upgrades but courts controversy and risks alienating mainstream buyers by eliminating fundamental physical controls like turn signal stalks in favor of a minimal design.
Mercedes Mini G-Wagon
Honey, I Shrunk the G-Wagon: Mercedes' Brilliant Electric Gambit
By Rob Enderle on
Mercedes-Benz's electric "Baby G-Wagon" is a brilliant strategic move that preserves the original's iconic design in a smaller, more accessible format, positioning it to dominate the premium rugged EV market much like Porsche's Macan did in.
Volvo's EV Factory
Volvo's Clean Break: Why a New EV Plant Is a Masterstroke
By Rob Enderle on
Volvo's construction of a new, EV-only plant in Slovakia is a strategic masterstroke, leveraging the company's strong financial position to create a hyper-efficient, purpose-built facility that will provide a significant cost and quality advantages.
Image shows a young girls sitting inside of a Ford F-150 Lightning's frunk area
Consumer Reports Data Shows EV Trucks Like the Rivian R1T, F-150 Lightning, Sierra EV, and Silverado EV Are Among the Least Reliable Vehicles on the Market Today - Why We Think Ford Will Be the Brand To Turn This Around
By John Goreham on
Battery-electric pickup trucks are having a rough time gaining traction in the U.S. market. Could one reason be the reliability and durability scores? Be sure you read our opinions on why Ford will be the one to watch.
Electric car driving on a rural road with trees and clear sky in the background.
I Picked Up My New Tesla Model Y And Found The Delivery Specialist Had Drilled Off-Center Holes Through My Front Fascia, Requiring Immediate Service To Replace It
By Noah Washington on
The Lucid Gravity is here, and it's exceeding expectations. After three weeks of ownership, this owner is blown away by its soft-and-sharp drive, cavernous interior, and stress-free range.
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