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Electric Vehicle News and Reviews (Page 18)

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.

Tesla Cybertruck
A Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says Authorities Are Refusing to Arrest the 16-Year-Old Who Vandalized His Truck – Adds, “He’s a Minor, but I Feel Sad He’s Not Going to Jail”
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck owner says he was able to record footage of a 16-year-old vandalizing his vehicle. However, despite having the evidence, the owner says the authorities will not arrest the perpetrator because he is a minor.
2024 Tesla Cybertruck
Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says, “Running ole Beauford At Prolonged Triple Digits, He Sucks the Juice Like an Old School Big Block Chevy”
By Denis Flierl on
A Cybertruck owner has a need for speed. But hitting prolonged triple digits makes it a thirsty beast, sucking down juice like an old-school big block Chevy. The future of speed might be electric, but it comes at a high cost. Check out Dewayne's story. 
Split image showing a Rivian's digital dashboard and a close-up of a black wheel. The dashboard displays various metrics like direction, battery, and tire pressure. The wheel is rugged with visible tread and a yellow brake caliper. The image conveys a modern automotive theme.
I Swapped the Tires on My Rivian R1S to See the Real-World Efficiency Impact, So Here’s What We Learned Comparing It With Our R1T After 1,600 Miles
By Aram Krajekian on
Most wouldn’t think that changing tires could tell you this much about your EV, but 1,600 miles later, one Rivian owner has a whole new perspective.
Tesla Cybertruck
A Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says His Local Car Wash is Refusing to Clean His Truck – Adds “I’m Too Lazy to Clean It Myself, I Don’t Know What to Do”
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck owner reports that his usual car wash refused to serve him, providing a vague explanation that the truck might be too big. However, he doesn’t believe them and suspects he was denied service due to anti-Elon Musk sentiment.
Tesla Cybertruck
A Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says Her Door Keeps Mysteriously Opening on Its Own When No One Is Around – Adds, “The Cybertruck Alarm Goes Off in the Middle of the Night Saying the Doors Are Open”
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck owner says she’s confused why her doors keep opening by themselves when the Cybertruck is parked at night or at work. She mentions that the only recent change she made is tinting her windows.
Tesla Cybertruck
A Cybertruck Owner Claims Tesla is Punishing Him for Choosing to Drive His Truck Manually Instead of Relying On FSD – Adds, “I’m Getting Penalized For Enjoying Driving My Cybertruck”
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Tesla Cybertruck owner says he really enjoys driving his truck, but Tesla is penalizing him for choosing to drive manually instead of relying on Tesla’s FSD software. He adds that it’s unfair to be punished for simply enjoying driving his Cybertruck.
Tesla Model 3 Performance
I Was a Tesla Hater Saying It’s a Microwave, Has No Soul, and It’s Boring, But I Just Picked Up a Model 3 Performance, and Man I’ve Been Missing Out
By Denis Flierl on
From hating Teslas to owning one, a lifelong "car guy" discovers the unexpected thrill of the Model 3 Performance. The instant torque and surprising FSD tech won him over, proving that even a microwave on wheels can have soul. Check out Tim's story. 
GM Shuts Down Some EV Manufacturing
GM's Electric Detour: A Necessary Pause And A Sign of Trouble As GM Pauses EV Manufacturing
By Rob Enderle on
General Motors has paused production of its high-end EVs in response to slowing global demand, fierce competition from Chinese automakers, and the realization that affordable models are key to mass-market success.
Rivian Charging
Rivian's Open Road: Charging a New Path in the EV Race
By Rob Enderle on
By strategically expanding its highly reliable, open-access charging network and cultivating a unique adventure-focused brand, Rivian is effectively challenging Tesla's long-held dominance in the EV market.
Necessary EV Range Is A Matter Of Perspective
The Great EV Range Miscalculation: Why We Don’t Really Need 300 EV Miles Of Range
By Rob Enderle on
A recent study showing that EV drivers use only a small fraction of their car's total range daily, combined with expanding charging infrastructure, suggests the industry should pivot from a costly 300-mile range standard to something shorter.
Tesla Cybertruck
A Brand-New Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says Everything on the Left Side of His Truck Stopped Working Less Than 24 Hours After He Bought it – Adds, “The Passenger Side Doors, Windows & Lights Don’t Work”
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck owner reports that after only a 2-hour drive from the delivery center, everything on the left side of his truck stopped working. The passenger-side doors, windows, and lights don’t function, but he can’t get a service appointment for a month.
Three electric cars parked on a driveway: a Tesla Cybertruck is on the left, a white Honda Prologue in the middle, and a sleek gray Genesis on the right. A modern house and open garage are in the background.
My Honda Prologue Has the Best Range Out of All My EVs By Far, Beating Out My Tesla Cybertruck and Kia EV6 With 330 Miles of Range
By Aram Krajekian on
Not many people would expect Honda’s Prologue to beat Tesla or Kia on distance, but this driver claims it's the range king in his garage.
Tesla Cybertruck
A Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says “No Vehicle is Perfect, but The Cybertruck Comes Close.” Adds, “It’s Been a Few Days Since I Bought It and I Couldn’t be Happier”
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck owner says it’s been a few days since he bought his truck, and he thinks it’s the closest vehicle he’s ever seen to perfect. He adds that he’s glad he didn’t listen to all the negativity and went ahead and bought a Cybertruck.
train crossing
A Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says His Truck Doesn’t Recognize Railroad Crossings – Adds, “The Gate Was Closing With Flashing Lights & Bells, but the Cybertruck Kept Accelerating Towards the Oncoming Train”
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck owner finally tested his long-held suspicion that his truck’s full self-driving software doesn’t recognize railroad crossing gates. He had to slam on the brakes to stop the Cybertruck from driving directly into an oncoming train.
Tesla Cybertruck
Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says, “I Sold All My Gas & Diesel Vehicles 6 Months Ago to Switch to a Cybertruck For My Farm.” Adds, “It’s Been a Nightmare Since Then”
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Tesla Cybertruck owner sold all his gasoline vehicles six months ago to use a Cybertruck on his farm. Since then, he reports facing several issues, adding, “It overheats when I drive just a few hundred yards from my house to the chicken coop.”
2026 Cadillac Lyriq in green, front view showcasing distinctive grille and LED headlights.
Driving My Cadillac Lyriq 129 Miles From Palm Beach To Naples Used 64% Battery While Multiple Electrify America Chargers Were Out Of Service, Forcing 30-Minute Detour To Tesla Chargers
By Noah Washington on
A Cadillac Lyriq owner's 129-mile trip to Naples, Florida, used 64% of his battery, raising questions about real-world range. Find out what surprised him most about the journey.
2025 Mercedes EQS Sedan in black, three-quarter view showing distinctive grille, LED headlights, and intricate alloy wheels.
Three Months With My Amazing Mercedes EQS Revealed Major Frustration With Retracting Door Handles That Require Multiple Pulls And Constantly Lock Me Out Of My Own Car
By Noah Washington on
The Mercedes EQS is a masterpiece of electric engineering, but a frustrating flaw with its retracting door handles is testing one owner's patience.
Image of Tesla showroom by John Goreham
Here’s Why, How, and When EVs Will Drop From 8% to Just 5% Market Share In the U.S.
By John Goreham on
Federal support for EVs in America has shifted from all-in to abjectly hostile. EV market share had already flatlined, so what is about to happen in Q4 and beyond? Here’s how EVs lose share and settle in at around 5% U.S. market share, down from 8%.
2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Limited charges slowly at a Tesla Supercharger
I Tried Tesla Supercharging My 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Limited, and It Only Reached 78kW, Which Dropped to a Much Lower Level as My Battery SOC Approached 80% - Shouldn’t It Be Much Faster?
By John Goreham on
Our title paraphrases a Hyundai Ioniq 5 owner who has just experienced a nearly identical result we observed when charging his EV at a Tesla Supercharger. Why is DC charging so much slower than expected?
Tesla Cybertruck
A Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says He’s Listing His House for Sale Together With the Truck – Adds, “The Cybertruck Will Attract Affluent Buyers Who Will Pay in Cash”
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck owner shares his plan to use the truck to sell his house. He believes that including the Cybertruck in the house listing will attract wealthier clients and also help with marketing and spreading the word.
2025 McLaren Artura Spider charges on an Emporia Level 2 EV charger inside a lucky person's garage
Two-Year Testing Update of the Emporia Level 2 EV Charger - Here’s How This Unit Holds Up to Regular Use With Virtually Every EV Model Sold In America
By John Goreham on
Two years ago, we began testing an EV charger from Emporia. Little did we know just how valuable this charger would end up being for our daily electric vehicle testing.
Toyota Tundra and a new Tesla Model 3
New Tesla Model 3 Owner Says, “I Was a Life Long Toyota Dude, But My Wife Getting the Model Y Changed My Worldview, and Now My Tundra Is In the Wind”
By Denis Flierl on
A Toyota Tundra owner has changed in his worldview since his wife bought a Tesla Model Y. What did he do? He purchased a 2025 Tesla Model 3 and says he'll never go back to an ICE vehicle again. Check out Samuel's surprising Toyota to Tesla story. 
Tesla Cybertruck
A Cybertruck Buyer Says, “I Need Help Getting My Money Back from Tesla” – Adds “I Rejected the Cybertruck Delivery Because The Truck Has a Missing Pillar, but Now Tesla Is Refusing to Refund My $15,582 Deposit”
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck buyer says he went to pick up his brand-new truck, but Tesla tried to deliver it with a large trim piece missing. He rejected the delivery and canceled his order, but now he’s having trouble getting his $15,582 down payment back.
A blue 2026 Kia EV9 with modern styling drives on a winding road through green hills and mountains, conveying a sense of adventure and freedom.
I Keep Hearing About EV Range Anxiety, But I Charge My Tesla Model 3 and Kia EV9 Overnight at Home for Pennies With Great Range
By Aram Krajekian on
Range anxiety gets thrown at EVs all the time, yet this owner shows how charging a Tesla Model 3 and Kia EV9 at home flips the narrative when compared to his Mustang.
Xavier Aleman's Tesla Model 3 and Model Y in the garage
Tesla Model 3 Owner Says, “Tesla Insurance is By Far the Cheapest, But I'm Getting Scammed With Excessive Speeding While Barely Going 40 MPH”
By Denis Flierl on
A Tesla Model 3 owner is concerned about Tesla's "excessive speeding" being reported on his insurance. Other owners are frustrated, saying their score drops even at low speeds and when FSD isn't active. Is this a glitch or something else?
Tesla Cybertruck
A Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says He Almost Burned Down His House While Charging His Cybertruck – Adds, “I Got an Error Notification While Charging My Truck, Went to the Garage, and Found It Filled with Smoke”
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck owner reports he found his garage filled with smoke, nearly causing a fire while he was charging his truck. He states that the issue was that the electrical cable in his new house was insufficient for the Cybertruck’s charging needs.
Tesla Cybertruck
Early Cybertruck Owners Are Launching a Petition to Pressure Tesla and Elon Musk to Give Them the Same Perks as Later Buyers
By Tinsae Aregay on
Foundation Series Cybertruck owners, who are among the first few thousand to purchase a Cybertruck, are demanding that Tesla give them the same perks that the EV maker is offering to new Cybertruck buyers.
2025 Toyota Prius Nightshade AWD offers an amazingly-low price of just $36K
The $35K 2025 Toyota Prius AWD Nightshade Offers A Price That No AWD Battery-Electric Vehicle Can Rival
By John Goreham on
We lay out why the 2025 Toyota Prius AWD Nightshade makes sense for those seeking a green AWD vehicle at an affordable price point.
Anne Bishop in a black dress smiles while standing besides her red Tesla Model S on a scenic road. The background features greenery and a view of the ocean under a clear sky.
My Lemon Tesla Model S Sparked a Legal Battle in Australia That Could Damage Tesla’s Reputation Worldwide
By Aram Krajekian on
This Certified Pre-Owned Tesla Model S owner thought her car would last decades, but the legal precedent she may set in Australia could prove catastrophic for Tesla’s public image.
2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 in blue, front three-quarter view, showcasing distinctive headlights and alloy wheels against a mountainous backdrop.
My Hyundai Ioniq 5 Developed A Burning Smell That Made It Hard To Breathe, And After Fighting The Dealer For A Month, The New Charge Port Didn't Fix The Problem
By Noah Washington on
He smelled something burning in his Hyundai Ioniq 5, and the smell got so bad he could barely breathe. After a month of fighting, the dealer replaced a faulty part, but now a lingering smell is making him dizzy and lightheaded.
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