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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.

White Tesla Model Y electric crossover driving on a highway
A 2022 Tesla Model Y Owner Discovers Control Arm Bolts 'Fell Off' at 60,000 Miles, Facing a $4,000 Repair Bill Just Out of Warranty After Tesla Admits Link Bolt Was 'Not Properly Seated'
By Noah Washington on
A 2022 Tesla Model Y owner was left reeling after a routine drive revealed that his control arm bolts had simply "fallen off" at 60,000 miles.
2023 Cadillac Lyriq electric SUV driving on a road, front three-quarter view showing illuminated LED grille and vertical headlights.
Frustrated Cadillac Lyriq Owner Shares OnStar's Fix for 'Wrong Location' GPS Glitch, Involving App Cache Clear and Infotainment Power Cycle
By Noah Washington on
Frustrated Cadillac Lyriq owners have exposed a systemic GPS glitch that leaves their $60,000 SUVs "searching for signal" or wandering in digital farm fields.
Tesla Cybertruck
A Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says His Truck’s Computer Had a Meltdown, and He Had to Tow It to a Service Center. He Shares a Simple Solution That Even Tesla Employees Didn’t Think Would Work
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck owner recounts his ordeal when his truck stopped recognizing his phone key. He got the truck towed, but Tesla found no issue. The problem returned, and after a lengthy service visit, he found a solution Tesla didn’t expect.
Blue 2024 Kia EV9 electric SUV parked on a mountain road with green hills and dramatic clouds in the background.
After 11,000 Miles, Kia EV9 Owner Reports '12V Battery Has Always Been Blank' in Data Logs, While 12V System Runs at 13.7V, Indicating Potential Diagnostic Blind Spots
By Noah Washington on
After 11,000 miles, one Kia EV9 owner discovered that his "full" battery was actually a digital illusion designed to protect the car from its own driver.
Green Rivian R1S electric SUV charging at an outdoor EV charging station in a snowy mountain landscape.
Rivian R1S Owner Reports SUV “Refusing To Climb” Snowbanks Until a Hard Reset Solved the Issue, Owner Says Now “Climbs Up Snowbanks Like a Champ” with Zero Drama
By Noah Washington on
A Rivian R1S owner was stunned when his $90,000 adventure vehicle "forgot" how to be an SUV in the snow, only to have a simple hard reset turn it back into a mountain-climbing SUV.
Blue Audi Q4 e-tron electric SUV driving on a winding forest highway in motion
“Audi Cannot Make the Best Car Possible Because It Will Be Competing Directly With Porsche,” Critics Argue, as VW Group Power Structure Leaves Audi “Sidelined So Porsche Could Dominate”
By Noah Washington on
With profits plunging and sales down 5% in China, Audi is now desperately pivoting back to its roots to save the four rings from total irrelevance.
Yellow Ford Mustang Mach-E Rally electric SUV kicking up dust while driving on a gravel dirt road
Ford Mach-E Owner Warns 'Trust Your Instincts' After HV Battery Failure at 31k Miles Left Him Stranded and Required All Modules Replaced
By Noah Washington on
A family’s trip turned into a highway survival story after their Mach-E’s high-voltage battery hit a "critical health floor" and disabled all power at just 31,000 miles.
The Great EV Price Meltdown
The Great EV Price Meltdown: Why 2026 is the Year of the High-Performance Bargain Hunter
By Rob Enderle on
A massive wave of off-lease EVs is crashing into the used market, slashing prices by 50%. Here is why your next high-performance car should be a pre-owned electric steal.
Subaru Uncharted Driving Into The Future
The Electric Great Frontier: Why Subaru’s 2026 Uncharted EV is the New King of the Pacific Northwest
By Rob Enderle on
Subaru’s 2026 Uncharted EV changes the game with a $34,995 starting price and 300-mile range, perfectly timed to dominate the Pacific Northwest and redefine entry-level electric adventure for everyone.
Toyota's Anticipated Modular Revolution
The Box Office: Why Toyota’s New "Box-Modular" Chassis is the Skateboard Killer the Industry Needs
By Rob Enderle on
Toyota is ditching the industry-standard "skateboard" EV chassis for a revolutionary modular "box" design, promising more interior space, cheaper repairs, and a strategic shield against rising Chinese EV price threats.
A 2027 Toyota Highlander battery-electric vehicle charges
Why Shoppers Will Buy Toyota Electric Vehicles In A Country Where 94% Of New Vehicle Shoppers Currently Ignore EVs
By John Goreham on
As EV adoption in America stalls, Toyota is about to come on strong. Here’s why a veteran auto industry analyst thinks Toyota will do just fine with EVs in the years ahead.
Marques Brownlee points to the camouflaged Rivian R2
Rivian R2's Camouflage Is "Like a Kid Hiding Behind a Lamp Post"
By Armen Hareyan on
Rivian’s R2 “camouflage” looks more like a finished design than a disguise, and that subtle detail says a lot about the SUV’s confidence, strategy, and whether it can truly compete where range, charging speed, comfort, and price matter most.
Nissan Frontier Pro PHEV
Nissan Can Sell The Frontier Pro PHEV In The US, If It Wants To, But There Is Already a Better Truck On Sale
By Dimitar Angelov on
PHEV trucks are not plentiful, nor popular in the US, but that’s okay, because Nissan can sell you something better.
Rivian R1S towing a small fishing boat across a rocky beach at low tide, showcasing outdoor adventure and utility.
Rivian R1S Owner Reports 'Almost Flawless Trip' on 800-Mile Journey in 9°F Cold, Experiencing Only 10% State of Charge Loss Over Six Days
By Noah Washington on
One R1S owner recently conquered an 800-mile round trip into a brutal North American winter, losing only 10% of their charge over six days of sub-zero parking.
White Toyota Prius hybrid sedan parked near the water at golden hour, angled front view highlighting sleek exterior lines.
A 2024 Toyota Prius Prime XSE Owner Says He "Trusted Toyota And Their Dealers" Until Dash Cam Revealed Techs "Hitting Things in My Interior" When Unable to Start Engine While in EV Mode
By Noah Washington on
"I trusted Toyota and their dealers," says one Prius Prime owner whose dashcam captured a technician being "physically aggressive" with his interior after failing to understand the car's basic EV-mode startup.
Volvo + Gemini
The Great Volvo Brain Transplant: Why Gemini AI is the End of Frustrating Voice Commands and the Start of the Conversational Car
By Rob Enderle on
Volvo’s latest OTA update brings Google’s Gemini AI to 2.5 million cars, transforming frustrating voice commands into natural dialogue and turning cryptic dashboard "idiot lights" into clear, conversational helpfulness.
The $53B Detroit Automotive Bonfire
The $53 Billion Bonfire: Why the Big Three’s Pivot to Hybrids Might Just Be the Greatest Strategic Blunder in Automotive History and How to Fix It Before China Wins
By Rob Enderle on
Detroit is burning $53 billion as it retreats from EVs to hybrids. But with China’s tech lead growing, is this a smart pivot or a slow-motion surrender to obsolescence?
K1 Speed Bend Oregon
Electrifying the Asphalt: Why K1 Speed Bend is the Ultimate High-Voltage Workout
By Rob Enderle on
Experience high-torque thrills at K1 Speed Bend, where electric karts offer technical challenges, competitive leagues, and drift nights. Despite the small track size, it’s a rigorous, rewarding, and highly recommended workout.
Jordan's frozen Tesla Model 3 in a cold weather test
Florida Man Rents a 2022 Tesla Model 3 And Drives To Canada To See How Tesla Handles Real Winter Weather
By Armen Hareyan on
A Florida Tesla owner took a high mileage Model 3 into minus 18 degree Canadian winter to see what really happens to range, charging, and traction in brutal cold, and what he learned may change how you think about EV road trips.
2027 all-electric Toyota Highlander stirs controversy
Denial Turns to Anger Among Owners of Toyota Highlanders As Model Switches to All-Electric Powertrain for 2027 Redesign - Will Acceptance Be the End Result, Or Will Owners Shun This Change?
By John Goreham on
The news that the beloved Toyota Highlander is moving to a battery-electric powertrain has owners and fans dumbstruck. Many are asking who wanted this change. Unhappiness is now the mood among many owners.
Mazda Iconic SP Concept
Mazda May Be Facing Pressure Regarding Its Rotary Engine Rebirth
By Dimitar Angelov on
Many Mazda employees want a new rotary sports car, and this could be the “push” the company needs, but at what cost?
Tesla Cybertruck
A Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says His Truck Got Damaged While Parked at a Tesla Service Center – He Adds, “I Dropped Off My Brand-New Cybertruck, and While It Was Parked in the Lot, a Transport Driver Crashed Into the Back of It”
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck owner shares a frustrating experience he had at a Tesla service center. The owner dropped off his brand-new Cybertruck for a routine service appointment, but while it was parked on the lot, another truck crashed into it and damaged it.
2026 GMC Sierra
“It Won’t Make the Hill”: One Owner’s Swap from a Ford F-150 to a GMC Sierra SLT and a Tesla Model 3 Commuter In the Garage
By Denis Flierl on
One shaky Ford F-150 trade-in and a hidden accident report later, this owner finally found his 2025 GMC Sierra "forever" rig. From towing through steep grades to parking next to the family Tesla, see why the SLT trim is Justin’s choice for reliability.
2026 Hyundai Ioniq 6 N Line
A New Service Recall For Hyudai Ioniq 6 Due To Charging-port Cover Failure
By Dimitar Angelov on
Over 30,000 units of the EV sedan are being recalled.
2026 Toyota Corolla Cross in Soul Red Crystal captured in motion on highway, demonstrating dynamic performance and sleek aerodynamic profile
A New 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross Broke Down with 'Reverse Not Working' After Only 3 Weeks and 270 Miles, But Toyota Corporate Intervention Expedited a Part That the Dealer Could Not Source
By Noah Washington on
After a 2026 Corolla Cross broke down at 270 miles, Toyota Corporate expedited a critical part, bypassing dealer delays.
Lucid Pure in Whitney blue captured in motion on desert highway, showcasing sleek luxury sedan profile with aerodynamic design
After 10,000 Miles of Connectivity Issues and Error Messages, a Lucid Air Dream Edition Owner Declares 'Everything Works' After a Hardware Upgrade to the 2026 Control Unit and 3 Weeks in Service
By Noah Washington on
A Lucid Air Dream Edition owner faced months of malfunctions with a 2023 model before a hardware upgrade and extensive repairs resolved persistent issues, detailing the early EV ownership journey.
2027 Toyota Highlander in white strikes a classic pose
Toyota Confirms 2027 Highlander Will Move to Battery-Electric ONLY With New Generation With No Hybrid, No Gas Engine Option - We Have All the Specs and Images
By John Goreham on
Toyota has confirmed that the new 3-row Highlander will switch to a battery-electric-only powertrain for 2027. Here is what we know:
Tesla’s Cybertruck Just Faced Its First NHTSA Crash Test, and Its Rollover Risk Estimate Matters More Than the 5-Star Rating
Tesla’s Cybertruck Just Faced Its First NHTSA Crash Test, and Its Rollover Risk Estimate Matters More Than the 5-Star Rating
By Armen Hareyan on
Tesla’s first federal crash test of the Cybertruck delivered the expected 5 star rating, but it is the truck’s 12.4 percent rollover risk estimate that may matter most for owners who care about real world stability and safety.
Tesla Model Y owners forced to wear thick boots due to cold feet
Tesla Model Y Owners Are Struggling With Cold Feet And Asking For Help - We offer Advice and Explain Solutions That Tesla Owners Have Found To Deal With This Widely-Reported Problem
By John Goreham on
Many Tesla Model Y owners report that they can’t get the HVAC system to warm their feet in cold winter weather. This is not a matter of them being ignorant of how to work the car. We offer solutions that have helped fellow owners.
2026 Toyota Tundra and 2026 Ford F-150
2026 Ford F-150 and Toyota Tundra Buyers Are Bailing: The $1,200 "Kill Switch" Dealers Refuse to Disable
By Denis Flierl on
"Is the car I just bought really mine?" That’s the $50,000 question Ford and Toyota fans are asking this year. With new monitoring tech watching your every move, some are even trading down just to stay in control.
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