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Electric Vehicle News and Reviews (Page 194)

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.

The True Cost of a Tesla Model 3 After 20,000 Miles
The True Cost of a Tesla Model 3 After 20,000 Miles
By Jeremy Johnson on
What is the true cost of owning a Tesla Model 3 after 20,000 miles? One owner shares his experience with any problems he encountered, along with what charging costs were and how he felt about the car overall.
2023 Subaru Solterra all-electric compact SUV features, specs, pricing
Subaru Recalls The All New Solterra EV Over Wheels Coming Loose
By Denis Flierl on
The 2023 Subaru Solterra EV is already recalled because the wheels can come loose. See how it affects customers who have ordered the all-new electric SUV.
Dodge Planning Three Unveilings in August
Dodge Planning Three Unveilings in August: Includes Electric Muscle Car Concept
By Mary Conway on
Tesla Model Y
Tesla Starts Selling Long Range Giga Texas Built Refreshed Model Y With 4680 Cells For A 9.5K Discount
By Tinsae Aregay on
According to new sources, Tesla has begun selling a second variant of the refreshed Model Y with 4680 cells & structural battery pack. The new vehicle, produced in Giga Texas, is a Model Y Long Range and starts $9,500 cheaper than the Long Range Model Y produced at Tesla's Fremont California pant.
Elon Musk
Elon Musk Says Design Of Tesla Cybertruck Is “Locked” & Pushes Production To “Middle Of 2023”
By Tinsae Aregay on
In the 3rd part of Elon Musk's interview with Tesla Owners Silicon Valley, Musk says that Tesla has finally locked the design of the Cybertruck and that they "got carried away" with all the changes made to the futuristic truck. Musk has also again pushed the Cybertruck production date and now says it will come in "the middle of next year, roughly 12 monthish."
Tesla Model S, courtesy of Tesla Inc.
Change Your Tesla Interior Upholstery: Custom Made By Vicki Von Holzhausen, With Vegan Interior Options
By Nicolas Caballero on
Vicki von Holzhausen, wife of the current chief designer of Tesla, launched her own interior upholstery company for different Tesla models, in close collaboration with Unplugged Performance.
Top of Page image by Steve Fecht courtesy of General Motors Media Support.
GM Idles EV Factory So It Can Build More EVs
By John Goreham on
General Motors will shut down its state-of-the-art EV factory so it can make it more state-of-the-art ish.
30K Vans, Pickup Join Mustang Mach-E in Ford Recall Parade
30K Transit Vans, Single F-150 Join Ford Mustang Mach-E Recall Parade
By Marc Stern on
As the old gag goes last few weeks have been Ford's "real bad, awful weeks" as the automaker has had to recall its super-popular Mustang Mach-E and 3 million standard vehicles made from 2013-2020 for Park problems.
Fuel economy comparison chart courtesy of the www.FuelEconomy.gov
Toyota’s RAV4 Prime Earns Higher EPA Score than Battery-Elec. Genesis GV60
By John Goreham on
Two crossovers of similar size, but the plug-in hybrid has a better efficiency rating? Yes, and examples like this are only going to become more numerous.
Image of Genesis GV60 courtesy of Genesis
GV60 Review - Genesis Reminds Kia, Hyundai, and the World That It Is Top Dog
By John Goreham on
We have just tested a new battery-electric luxury performance vehicle that may well be one of the world’s best vehicles by any measure.
Tesla Is the Next Tesla
Tesla Is the Next Tesla
By Jeremy Johnson on
Tesla is the next Tesla, according to Warren Redlich. With 5 giga factories ramping production and FSD software that Elon says will be better than the average human driver this year, Tesla could see major growth in the years ahead. Let's go over what he had to say about Tesla.
Tesla's Biggest Risk Factor For the Coming Years
Tesla's Biggest Risk Factor For the Coming Years
By Jeremy Johnson on
Tesla is set to grow 50% every year, but there is one thing that may be a challenge for them to maintain this growth. It will require Tesla to either partner with other companies, or form their own teams from within Tesla.
Elon Musk at Qatar Economic Forum
Elon Musk Says He Supports Dogecoin At The Request Of Tesla & SpaceX Factory Workers
By Tinsae Aregay on
At his recent appearance at the Qatar Economic Forum, Elon Musk has revealed the surprising reason he supports Dogecoin. According to Musk, he intends to keep supporting Dogecoin as he gets asked by Tesla and SpaceX factory workers to do so.
BrightDrop EV Truck
GM Marks Major BrightDrop EV Truck Delivery Milestone
By Mary Conway on
GM's subsidiary BrightDrop has delivered 150 electric trucks so far to FedEx.
Elon Musk at Qatar Economic Forum
Elon Musk Says He Will Take A Similar Role At Twitter As He Currently Has At Tesla & SpaceX
By Tinsae Aregay on
As Elon Musk's deal to buy Twitter approaches, there have been questions concerning what his role will be at the social media giant and, how that will affect his work at Tesla and SpaceX. And today, at his appearance at the Qatar Economic Forum, Musk answered those questions saying, he will take a similar role at Twitter as he currently has at Tesla & SpaceX.
Tesla Model 3, Courtesy of Tesla Inc.
Tesla's Enhanced Autopilot To Work (Again) Around the World
By Nicolas Caballero on
Since 2019, all Teslas that have been sold come with the Autopilot system as standard, a Level 2 semi-autonomous driving assistant that allows you to combine adaptive cruise control, emergency braking, vehicle blind spot warning and lane-keeping assistance; it is the basic level.
Proposed $15,000 EV Tax Credit - Would Tesla Benefit?
Proposed $15,000 EV Tax Credit - Would Tesla Benefit?
By Jeremy Johnson on
We've just seen a Tweet for a proposed $15,000 EV (electric vehicle) tax credit and this brings up a lot of questions. The reason for this Tweet is that such a tax credit would further accelerate EV adoption and reduce our dependency on oil and gas.
EV Tires Must Be Rotated Fairly Often Says Mechanic
The Dark Secret Behind EV Maintenance Says This Mechanic
By Timothy Boyer on
Here’s the latest warning from a popular mechanic on what he calls a dark secret behind electric vehicle maintenance that many new owners discover within the first 25,000 miles.
Tesla Model Y, Courtesy of Tesla Inc.m
Tesla Extends Insurance Policy With Real-time Data Collection
By Nicolas Caballero on
The pricing directly depends on the driving security level: Tesla expands the offer of the most personalized insurance service available so far, a system that basically collects all your driving data in real time.
Kia Sorento PHEV with roof racks
Kia Sorento Plug-In Hybrid Battery Range Stands Up To Heavier Acceleration
By Justin Hart on
The other day I revisited a battery only driving range test in my 2022 Kia Sorento plug-in hybrid (PHEV). This time through the test, I drove as hard as I could without forcing the Sorento out of its battery-only EV mode and compared my range to my previous test in which I drove as gently as possible to try and achieve maximum EV range.
Giga Texas Built Tesla Model Y
Breaking: Refreshed Tesla Model Y With 4680 Cells & Structural Pack Gets A 0 To 60mph Upgrade
By Tinsae Aregay on
Tesla began selling the refreshed Model Y with 4680 cells and a structural battery pack at the Giga Texas opening event. The vehicle was a bit of a head scratcher for the Tesla community as it has worse range & performance than the 2170 Model Y Long Range. However, now we learned that Tesla is offering an acceleration boost for the refreshed Model Y through an over-the-air update.
Tesla Giga Shanghai
Wait Time For Tesla Vehicles Increases After A Rush Of Orders Prompted By The Recent Price Hikes
By Tinsae Aregay on
Recently Telsa increased the prices of its vehicles. However, this only seems to drive up demand even more. Following the recent price hikes, wait times for some Tesla variants like the Model Y have gotten even longer.
Tesla's Giga Berlin Achieves 1,000 Vehicles Per Week Milestone
Tesla's Giga Berlin Achieves 1,000 Vehicles Per Week Milestone
By Jeremy Johnson on
Tesla's Giga Berlin achieves production milestone of 1,000 vehicles per week, equaling about 52,000 vehicles per year. Not bad for just being up and running for a couple months. I predict by the end of the year, Giga Berlin will be at 5,000 vehicles per week.
2023 Kia Carnival and Kia Seltos
Kia Raises Prices On Some 2023 Models But Not Electrified Models, Yet
By Justin Hart on
Earlier this week, Kia announced small price increases on two of its non-electrified models for the 2023 model year in the U.S. market, the Seltos subcompact SUV and Carnival minivan. These price increases are all less than $1,000, due to inflation and increased shipping costs, and don’t necessarily affect all trim levels of these models. But it begs the question: Will Kia be raising prices on its other models soon too?
Hummer Ev production line
GMC Announces $6,000 Price INcrease For Hummer EV, Follows Similar Moves By Rivals
By Carl Malek on
The GMC Hummer EV pickup has rapidly become one of the most important launches that the brand has ever done. The all-electric super truck can go just about anywhere and coddle drivers in luxury. It's also very expensive with prices going over $100,000 in certain models. Recent changes in the broader production web though have forced GMC to raise prices for the entire lineup.
Cadillac CELESTIQ to be Hand-Built at Tech Center
Cadillac CELESTIQ to be Hand-Built at Unique Location
By Mary Conway on
GM is investing $81 million to build its flagship all-new sedan at its Global Technical Center.
Tesla To Offer Enhanced Auto Pilot As Additional Option to FSD
Tesla To Offer Enhanced Auto Pilot As Additional Option to FSD
By Jeremy Johnson on
Elon Musk responded directly to a Tweet asking Enhanced Auto Pilot to be sold as a separate option from Tesla FSD. Elon Musk said, "Ok" and it looks like one man's Tweet is going to turn into a world wide feature release by Tesla.
VW ID.4, Tesla Model Y, Hyundai Ioniq 5, Hyundai Kona EV, Kia Niro EV, Kia EV6
Kia And Hyundai Oddly Absent From Bloomberg EV Sales Leadership Report For 2025
By Justin Hart on
Conspicuously, Bloomberg Intelligence has completely ignored one of the largest and fastest growing electric vehicle (EV) producers in the world in its recent business intelligence piece on global battery-electric vehicles sales. More accurately, I should say they ignored two of the largest and fastest growing companies, Kia and Hyundai, which are so closely tied we can justifiably consider them as one company.
Ford Mustang Mach-Es Recalled For High-Voltage Problem
Ford Halts Some Mach-E Deliveries To Fix Electrical Problem
By Marc Stern on
It goes without saying that the Ford Mustang Mach-E is a popular vehicle. Indeed, the order bank for Ford's first electric was shut for a long time as the number of orders exceeded the automaker's ability to produce them. Now, dealers have been told to fix any Mach-Es before they are delivered and any others on their lot because of a high-voltage electrical problem.
How Will Tesla Do During a Recession?
How Will Tesla Do During a Recession?
By Jeremy Johnson on
With a looming recession coming, how will Tesla do during this time? Will profits increase or decrease? Will Tesla's order backlog shrink? We have some answers we're going to share now.
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