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Electric Vehicle News and Reviews (Page 17)

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 white Tesla Model 3 is secured on a flatbed tow truck in a sunny outdoor setting with trees in the background, suggesting it needed roadside assistance.
My Tesla Model 3’s HV Battery Failed After 130,000 Miles in the Phoenix Heat, and It Took the Autopilot Computer With It Too
By Aram Krajekian on
The Tesla Model 3 is built for endurance, but in the brutal Phoenix heat, one owner believes 130,000 miles was enough to expose the moment when technology finally gives way to climate and wear.
A black and silver futuristic vehicle parked on rocky terrain, with a kayak secured on top, beside a tranquil water scene.
My Tesla Cybertruck Purchase Four Months Ago Has Made Family Members Uninvite Me From Gatherings While Friends Insist I Should Have Bought A Lexus Or BMW Instead
By Noah Washington on
He bought a Tesla Cybertruck and suddenly found himself uninvited from family gatherings, with friends calling him out for wasting his money. The most polarizing vehicle in America is tearing his relationships apart.
A sleek gray car drives through a misty landscape, splashing water on a wet road, showcasing its dynamic design and performance.
I Rented One Of Only 250 Polestar 1s In America From Hertz, Drove It To Yosemite And Tahoe, Found Its Instant Torque And Stepped Acceleration More Impressive Than My 2016 Tesla Model S
By Noah Washington on
He drove a Polestar 1 through the mountains and discovered its instant torque and acceleration were more impressive than his Tesla Model S. This is one of the most unique rentals in America, and here's what the owner had to say about it.
A Tesla Cybertruck drives through a dusty desert landscape, with rugged cliffs and sparse vegetation in the background.
I Chose Tesla Cybertruck Over Ford Lightning And GMC Sierra Because The Ecosystem Is Like iPhone Versus Blackberry, Despite Missing Some Traditional Truck Features And Having A Polarizing Design
By Noah Washington on
He admits the Lightning and Sierra are better "trucks," but his Tesla Cybertruck won out for a single, powerful reason: he says the Tesla ecosystem is so superior it's like choosing an iPhone over a Blackberry.
2025 Toyota RAV4
I Just Bought This 2025 Toyota RAV4 Limited, I Hope I Don’t Regret Not Waiting, I Already Don’t Love the All-Chrome Wheels
By Denis Flierl on
In this RAV4 story, Nancy navigates the world of new car ownership, seeking to personalize her 2025 Toyota RAV4 and preserve its pristine interior. Will she be satisfied with the 2025 model, or will she regret not waiting for the next-gen 2026 model?
MG4 Becomes the First EV With Semi-Solid State Batteries, but the Surprise Isn’t the Range
MG4 Just Became The 1st EV With Semi-Solid State Batteries With Unsurprising Range, But With Serious Hidden Advantages
By Armen Hareyan on
The MG4 just became the first EV with semi-solid state batteries, but the most unexpected part isn’t the range at all.
Porsche Wirelessly Charging
The Unplugged Revolution: Porsche’s Wireless Cayenne Changes the EV Game
By Rob Enderle on
Porsche's groundbreaking announcement to offer factory-installed wireless charging on its upcoming electric Cayenne marks a pivotal moment for EV convenience, leveraging years of development from tech pioneers to set a new luxury standard.
2025 Toyota Prius side view next to a bunny eating grass
Uncomfortable Truth - Toyota Prius Deliveries Are Up 86% In America Year To Date and It’s Outselling Every Battery-Electric Car Model But One
By John Goreham on
The Toyota Prius launched at nearly the same time as the modern era of the battery-electric car in 1997. 28 years later, it still outsells nearly every electric car in America.
August Had A Very Strong EV Sales Month
The Old Guard's Electric Surge: How Legacy Auto Won August
By Rob Enderle on
Legacy automakers like Ford, GM, Hyundai, and Kia achieved record-breaking electric vehicle sales in August 2025 by offering popular vehicle types, leveraging brand trust, and benefiting from a rush for expiring tax credits, signaling a major sales event.
Jaguar Type 00 and Audi Concept C
A Tale of Two Kitties: Audi's Concept C Pounce vs. Jaguar's Type 00 Stumble
By Rob Enderle on
This column contrasts Audi's well-received Concept C, which evolves the brand's heritage, with Jaguar's controversial Type 00, which makes a radical break from its past, to argue that honoring history is a more successful strategy.
Ford Mustang Mach-E in brilliant red in front of a barn
The August Data We Have Shows Many GM, Ford, Honda, Hyundai, and Kia EVs Seeing Big Bumps In Deliveries For Q3, But There Are Some Laggards - EVs May Pass 10% Market Share For the Month
By John Goreham on
Not every brand offers detailed delivery numbers for individual months, but some do. The data we have shows some big gains, but also some slow movers. Here are all the details.
2025 Tesla Model Y electric SUV driving through desert landscape, front three-quarter angle under clear sky.
My Tesla Model Y 2026 Service Appointment Became A Frustrating Experience When Staff Falsely Claimed To Fix Seat Noise Without Touching The Car Then Later Declared It "Normal"
By Noah Washington on
This is one owner's third Tesla, but a simple service appointment has him questioning his loyalty. Find out how staff at a service center gave him a runaround and misdiagnosed a simple seat noise.
Red 2026 Tesla Model S electric sedan charging in front of a modern home, rear view highlighting taillights and sporty design.
My Dream Tesla Model S Plaid Purchase Turned Into A Health Nightmare When Hidden Mold From Water Damage Left Me And My Family With Severe Respiratory Symptoms After Just One Day Of Driving
By Noah Washington on
An owner's dream of a Tesla Model S Plaid turned into a health nightmare after he discovered hidden water damage and mold. Read how a family's joyride quickly led to severe respiratory symptoms.
2025 Chevrolet Equinox EV in gray shown at front three-quarter angle, highlighting modern electric SUV design with sleek lines.
I Completed My First 1,000+ Mile Road Trip In My New Chevy Equinox EV Using Mostly Tesla Superchargers At 22-38 Cents Per kWh While Getting 150 Miles Between Charges
By Noah Washington on
Charging an EV on a long road trip took just 25 minutes for this Chevy Equinox owner. Discover his secret to a smooth journey and how the right charging plan can make range anxiety a thing of the past.
2026 Chevy Equinox EV exterior photo
Chevy Seems To Have Underpromised on The Range of The Equinox EV, or At Least Incorporated Enough Regeneration Recharge To Increase It
By Chris Johnston on
What hundreds of social media posts from real drivers revealed about the Chevy Equinox EV, and the surprises that reshaped my opinions of the top three.
2025 Honda Prologue Touring
I Picked Up a 2025 Honda Prologue Touring This Morning, and I’m Thrilled I Got Out of the Absolute Piece of Work 2022 Tesla Model 3
By Denis Flierl on
Swapping a Tesla Model 3 for a Honda Prologue, one owner shares a tale of frustration. From phantom braking to nightmare service and plummeting value, he's glad to be rid of the Tesla. The final straw? A deal on a Prologue was too good to pass up.
Mini Countryman EV with crash damage
Insurance Rates Are Harming EV Adoption in My Experience. My Insurance Rate Doubled When I Bought My Mini EV
By Chris Johnston on
My Mini EV was an easy choice, but insurance made it complicated.
Tesla Cybertruck
A Father Hospitalized After Getting Run Over and Trapped Beneath a Tesla Cybertruck at Burning Man – Victim’s Family Say, “A Cybertruck, Nearly Silent Against the Roar of the Night, Ran Him Over”
By Tinsae Aregay on
A father was airlifted to the hospital after being pinned under a Tesla Cybertruck at Burning Man. His family said the Cybertruck was silent, and the father had to shout for help from underneath the truck before the driver could reverse and free him.
Tesla Model 3
So, I’m Charging My Tesla Model 3, and I Notice This Nissan ICEing a Spot, When Her Boyfriend's Ready to Charge She Moves the Car, But I Fixed Their Little Scheme
By Denis Flierl on
A clever EV owner's scheme to save a public charging spot is thwarted. An observant Tesla Model 3 owner, tired of the selfish act, teaches him a lesson in a battle of wits that escalates into a call to customer support. Check out Michael's amazing story. 
A red and yellow Toyota taxi labeled "co-op" is spun out on a multi-lane highway. Surrounding cars and lush trees line the road under a clear sky.
My Tesla’s FSD Saved the Day by Stopping Just in Time to Avoid a Crash, So Thank You Tesla for This Life-Saving Technology
By Aram Krajekian on
A Tesla owner says FSD braked faster than him during a chaotic spinout, raising the question of whether this technology is quietly redefining what it means to feel safe behind the wheel.
Kia EV9 superimposed over map of trip to Alaska
I Was Driving A Family Member's Kia EV9 2,500 Miles To Anchorage, After Dodging a Wildfire, I Arrived at a Town Where The Fast Charger Was Broken
By Chris Johnston on
How a Kia EV9 carried me through wildfires, empty roads, and the unknown. EV journey from Portland to Anchorage charging experiences.
Tesla Cybertruck
Tesla Fans Celebrate the Cybertruck-Inspired Full-Sized SUV in Development at the EV Maker’s Design Studio – Suggest It Could Increase TSLA’s Market Cap by $300 Billion
By Tinsae Aregay on
Tesla has shared an exciting first look at the new Cybertruck-based 3-row SUV, which is currently in development at the company’s design studio. Tesla fans are thrilled, suggesting it could boost the EV maker’s market cap by $300 billion.
2026 GMC Hummer EV pickup front three-quarter view in matte gray with bold grille and rugged off-road stance
I Test Drove A GMC Hummer EV With My Daughter Before Looking At Range Rovers And After Experiencing "Watts To Freedom" Launch Mode, I Told The Salesman "Start The Paperwork" Without Even Asking The Price
By Noah Washington on
He walked into a GMC dealership intending to buy a Range Rover, but one test drive and a mind-bending "Watts to Freedom" launch in a Hummer EV later, he bought the truck without even asking the price!
2025 Polestar 3 electric SUV front three-quarter angle in white with mountain backdrop and aerodynamic design
I Switched From Tesla Model Y To Polestar 3 And Found Its Range Prediction Is Spot-On At 3 Miles Per 1% Battery During My Road Trip
By Noah Washington on
After years of Tesla, this driver is praising his new Polestar 3 for one unexpected reason: its range prediction is so accurate, he's thrown away his road trip spreadsheets and can finally drive with confidence.
Red Tesla Model Y Juniper
Looks Like the New Tesla Model Y Is the Best of All Worlds, No Longer Looks Like a Bloated Model 3, Has the Stance of the Ford Mustang Mach-E, and the World's Best Technology
By Chris Johnston on
The media reports that the Tesla Model Y refresh is a failure, but the sales data paints a more complicated picture.
A matte black Tesla Model Y is parked at a Tesla charging station surrounded by greenery. The scene conveys a modern, eco-friendly vibe.
My Tesla Model Y's FSD Just Drove Me Across Three States With Zero Interventions and Even Through Rain, So I Basically Pressed 'Start' and Then a Robot Drove Me for 5.5 Hours
By Aram Krajekian on
A Tesla Model Y owner watched his car drive 325 miles across three states in without a single intervention, showing just how close autonomous road trips may be to becoming everyday reality.
Kevin's 2025 Tesla Model Y
I Had No Idea When I Bought This Tesla Model Y I’d Be a Car Guy Again, I Spent More Than My Payment in 2 Weeks on Accessories, and My Amazon Cart Is Still Full
By Denis Flierl on
Once just a minimalist EV, the Tesla Model Y is now a blank canvas for a new kind of "car guy." This owner spent more than his monthly payment on accessories, and he's not done, proving that the drive to customize is here to stay, even without an engine.
Rear three-quarter view of a white Tesla Model 3 Highland in an industrial wind tunnel testing environment with dramatic red lighting. The sleek aerodynamic design is highlighted by performance tires and minimalist rear end.
I Drove My 2024 Tesla Model 3 Long Range 13,561 Miles In One Year, Averaging 4.40 Miles Per kWh While Road-Tripping From California To Seattle
By Noah Washington on
One year and 13,561 miles later, a Tesla Model 3 Long Range has taken its owner on road trips from California to Seattle. Find out why he calls his car an "absolute dream."
A futuristic black and silver electric truck parked on rocky terrain, with an orange kayak secured on its roof.
My Cybertruck Has Developed Persistent Wind Noise After 60 Days In Service, Tesla Damaged My Dashboard During Repairs, And Now I'm Waiting On Lemon Law Lawyers
By Noah Washington on
A Cybertruck owner reports a frustrating pattern of issues, from wind noise to a dashboard damaged by a Tesla service technician. Is Tesla's quality control falling short on its most ambitious vehicle yet?
Tesla Cybertruck
A Tesla Cybertruck Buyer Says Tesla Delivered His New Truck With Visible Glue Residue & a Broken Front Trunk – Adds, “Now I’ve to Take a Day Off From Work To Get My New Truck Fixed”
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck owner claims that a Tesla salesperson tricked him into accepting a defective truck, assuring him it would be repaired during a mobile service visit. He now reports that he must drive four hours to a Tesla service center for repairs.
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