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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.

2025 Tesla Cybertruck with sharp edges
Cybertruck Owner Warns, “Tesla Better Do Something About These Sharp Edges, I’ve Sliced Both Fingers. If My Kid Gets Cut, We’re Going To Have Big Problems, TRUST Me”
By Denis Flierl on
Ouch! Cybertruck's sharp edges are drawing blood! A Cybertruck owner's warning: Sliced fingers are bad, but if a kid gets hurt, "we're going to have big problems." Is Tesla's unique design a safety hazard? What should they do?
Interior of a Porsche Cayenne showing dashboard with touch screens
You Can’t Just Copy Tesla, with the Cayenne, Porsche Learns the Hard Way That You Have to do The Difficult Design Work
By Chris Johnston on
Tesla perfected the software-defined car, while the Porsche Cayenne proved that not every brand can copy the same formula.
Red 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 6 electric sedan parked at charging station in Joshua Tree desert, mountains visible, three-quarter front view.
I Drove My Hyundai Ioniq 6 On A 302-Mile Round Trip With Excellent Efficiency, Testing Both Rivian's 800V Ultra-Fast Chargers And My New NACS Adapter For Tesla Superchargers
By Noah Washington on
A driver pushed his Ioniq 6 to Joshua Tree, using both Rivian's 800V charger and his new NACS adapter for Tesla Superchargers.
2024 Audi Q6 e-tron in metallic gray, front three-quarter view, driving on winding mountain road with distinctive LED headlights and large octagonal grille.
After Driving a Rivian R1T, Audi Q6 e-tron Owner Says “The Difference Was Night and Day”, Praises Audi’s Quietness but Calls Rivian’s Software the Clear Winner
By Noah Washington on
A Q6 owner’s test drive confirmed the EV truck drives like a truck, but exposed a massive technological flaw. Find out why software is the Q6's Achilles' heel, lacking a simple feature like sharing battery data with CarPlay.
2025 Toyota Land Cruiser offroading
Toyota Land Cruiser J250 Owners Report New Issues With The Driver's Side Mirror, Dealer Calls It "Normal"
By Dimitar Angelov on
The issue isn't widespread yet, but it is not an isolated case, and it is a potential safety hazard for Toyota Land Cruiser drivers.
2023 Rivian R1T electric pickup truck and 2023 Rivian R1S in forest green and dark blue, photographed from front 3/4 view, featuring distinctive LED light bars and black wheels, parked in wooded setting.
After 2.5 Years With My Rivian R1S, I Took It on a 3,000-Mile Road Trip, Tesla’s Charging Network Was Incredible, But One Nerve-Racking Low-Battery Scare Nearly Cut It Short
By Noah Washington on
After 2.5 years, one R1S owner drove 3,000 miles across the American West, finding the journey nearly flawless, except for one stop.
2025 Tesla Cybertruck
Tesla Cybertruck Owner Warns, “If You Go To Tesla Service For a Tire Rotation, Take Your Wheel Covers Off and Leave Them At Home, They Broke Two Of Mine”
By Denis Flierl on
Getting a tire rotation on your Cybertruck? Vinh Nguyen warns: Take your wheel covers OFF before your Tesla service appointment! They broke two of his. Here is what all Tesla owners need to know when they take their vehicle in for service.
Mazda Vision X-Coupe
Mazda's Future Cars Will Absorb And Recycle Their Own Emissions Through An Ingenious New Process That Will Safeguard The Future Of Internal Combustion Engines
By Dimitar Angelov on
Mazda’s mobile carbon capture device already shows promising results, and is ready to be integrated into future models.
Tesla Cybertruck
A Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says He’s Constantly Hitting His Head On The Truck’s Sharp Corners – He Adds, “Sometimes I Cut My Head to The Point Of Bleeding”
By Tinsae Aregay on
Several Tesla Cybertruck owners share injuries they sustained to their heads from the truck’s sharp edges. These owners specifically point to the sharp edge of the ‘frunk’ as the primary cause of the injuries.
2021 Tesla Model 3
I Have 250K Miles On My 2021 Tesla Model 3, and You Won’t Believe the Battery Health - This Will Silence All the Tesla Naysayers
By Denis Flierl on
250k miles on a 2021 Model 3. Nathan's Tesla is rewriting the book on EV longevity. With 88% battery capacity retained, this Tesla proves electric cars can last the distance. Dive into the amazing story of his first EV and how it's still performing.
2022 Ford F-150 Lightning electric pickup truck in silver, three-quarter front view, featuring distinctive LED light bar and closed grille, parked on concrete with rural landscape background.
I Towed My 10,000-Pound Boat With My 2025 F-150 Lightning Across Hawaii's 6,600-Foot Volcanic Terrain And Used 76% Battery For The 90-Mile Journey While Maintaining Highway Speeds
By Noah Washington on
One F-150 Lightning owner hauled a 10,000-pound boat over Hawaii's 6,600-foot volcanic spine, using 70% of his battery on the 25-mile climb alone.
Tesla Cybertruck
A Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says, “Tesla Insists The Noises My Truck Makes Are Normal, but I’ve Driven Two Other Cybertrucks And They Don’t Sound The Same”
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck owner shares his frustration after Tesla declined to address his noise complaint on two separate visits. Tesla claims that all Cybertrucks produce these noises, but he asserts that he has driven two loaner Cybertrucks, which sound different.
2025 Tesla Cybertruck
Tesla Took My Cybertruck FSD Away, Said My Driving Data Was "Too Risky," But Here's My Bizarre Fix - The Sandwich Test
By Denis Flierl on
A Cybertruck owner penalized by Tesla had his FSD revoked over his "recent driving data"—specifically a "Cruise Follow Distance: 3" violation. Now his truck feels "broken." Is Tesla punishing good drivers? Check out this owner’s Bizarre fix.
2026 Chevy Silverado LT Z71
I Bought a $65K 2026 Chevy Silverado Z71. Then the Dealer Hit Me With a Shocking $100 Fee For the Worst Possible Item
By Denis Flierl on
A proud new owner of a 2026 Chevy Silverado is absolutely thrilled with his new pickup—except for one shocking hidden cost. To get a seemingly simple, old-school amenity, he was quoted a price tag of over $100 by the dealer!
2026 Cadillac Optiq electric SUV in metallic gray, parked front-end view in a retail parking lot with fall foliage and Dollar General store visible in background.
I Drove the 2026 Cadillac Optiq AWD for 3 Days And My Performance Concerns Completely Disappeared After Coming from Kia EV6 and Ford Mustang Mach-E
By Noah Washington on
A seasoned owner traded his Mach-E and EV6 for the Cadillac Optiq and found that his performance concerns "completely disappeared."
The Xiaomi SU7 996-Plus Nightmare
Xiaomi’s $10B EV Gamble Built on Worker Burnout: Why the SU7’s "996-Plus" Nightmare Exposes the Dark Side of Green Tech
By Rob Enderle on
Xiaomi's SU7 EV is a viral hit, but reports reveal a "996-plus" overwork nightmare. We explore the human cost of this "green" tech and the intense pressure forcing engineers to the breaking point.
Quantum Battery
Quantum Leap: The Battery Breakthrough Promising Week-Long Phone Power – And How It Will Electrify the Future of EVs and Beyond
By Rob Enderle on
A quantum battery breakthrough could power phones for a week! Discover how this tech will deliver 1000-mile EVs, instantaneous charging, and revolutionize industries, with China's tech giants leading the charge.
1000-HP Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio
Alfa Romeo’s 1000-HP Electric Gamble: Why the Giulia Quadrifoglio EV Will Challenge Tesla and Revive a Legend
By Rob Enderle on
Alfa Romeo is unleashing a 1000-HP Giulia Quadrifoglio EV! Discover how this Italian powerhouse will challenge Tesla and Porsche, combining legendary design with electrifying performance and a new commitment to quality.
Tesla Tera-Cell Battery
Tesla's Tera-Cell: The 600-Mile EV Battery That Changes Everything – Why 15-Minute Charging and a Flying Car Future Just Got Real
By Rob Enderle on
Tesla's new Tera-Cell battery promises 600+ mile range and 15-minute charging! Discover how this game-changing tech will end range anxiety, revolutionize travel, and make Tesla's flying car dream a reality.
Flying Tesla Concept
Elon Musk’s Tesla Flying Car Tease: How SpaceX and Boring Company Could Make the Sci-Fi Dream a Reality When Decades of Failure Couldn't
By Rob Enderle on
Elon Musk teased a Tesla flying car on Joe Rogan. While others have failed for decades, Musk’s ecosystem (Tesla batteries, SpaceX Starlink for ATC, Boring Co. Vertiports) might finally solve the infrastructure problems no one else could.
Ford F150 Lightening vs. Rivian
Ford’s F-150 Lightning Discontinuation: A Tragic Marketing Failure, Not a Bad Truck | Why the Cybertruck and Scout Are Winning the EV Pickup War
By Rob Enderle on
Ford's F-150 Lightning may be discontinued, but it wasn't the truck's fault. We analyze the catastrophic marketing failure that ignored the right buyer and how rivals like Scout are getting it right.
Elon Musk's Compensation Package In Perspective
Tesla’s $1 Trillion Pay Package for Elon Musk: The Ultimate Bet or a Staggering Opportunity Cost?
By Rob Enderle on
Tesla shareholders approved Elon Musk's $1 Trillion pay package. We explore the staggering opportunity cost—what Tesla could actually buy with that money (like Ford, GM, and Toyota combined) and the awkward optics amid AI-driven layoffs.
Porsche Panamera on FaSip road-simulation test bench
Porsche Has A New Trick Up Its Sleeeve, Which Enssures The Brand Will Make The Most Capable And Refined Road Cars
By Dimitar Angelov on
A new type of simulation allows Porsche to bring the riding experience to the next level, by effectively eliminating NVH.
Multiple Tesla Model 3 vehicles in gray and red parked at charging stations, with white Supercharger pedestals visible, outside a modern commercial building.
I Had My Tesla Model 3 Towed At Midnight From A ChargePoint Station I Was Actively Using And Paying For, With No Posted Hours Or Warnings About After-Hours Charging Restrictions
By Noah Washington on
One new EV owner was shocked when her Tesla Model 3 was unplugged and towed at midnight from a ChargePoint station she was actively using and paying for.
A red Tesla Model 3 speeds along a winding coastal road. Surrounded by rocky cliffs and greenery under a clear blue sky, the scene evokes freedom and adventure.
I’ll Have to Trade in My BMW M3 for a Tesla Model 3 after I Test Drove One for 15 Minutes, It’s Cheaper to Charge, Needs Less Servicing, and Has Better Performance
By Aram Krajekian on
Sometimes just a few minutes behind the wheel can redefine how someone sees performance and efficiency. For one BMW M3 owner, a brief drive in a Tesla Model 3 revealed how differently these two icons deliver precision and emotion.
Tesla Model Y Juniper interior
I Beat Negative Equity, I Wasn’t Going to Buy a New Tesla Model Y Juniper, but Tesla Found a Creative Way to Give Me a Better Deal Than Carvana
By Chris Johnston on
I Was Upside Down on My Tesla Model Y, but Tesla offered a creative trade-in so good that I drove away in a new one for just $60 more a month and nothing down. Here’s how it went.
Tesla Model Y
A Tesla Model Y Owner Says, “Tesla Was Going to Charge Me $671 For a Low Coolant Error, but I Topped It Off Myself With a $20 Tesla-Approved Coolant & 15 Minutes of Work”
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Tesla Model Y owner explains how he turned a $671 service bill for a low coolant warning into a $20 DIY repair. However, fellow Tesla owners warn that low coolant could be caused by fluid leaking into the high-voltage battery.
2026 Hyundai Palisade in black, photographed at three-quarter front angle on paved road beneath weeping willow trees, featuring distinctive split LED headlights and large grille.
I Drove The 2026 Hyundai Palisade Hybrid For 500 Miles And Achieved 41 MPG On My Commute While Enjoying Luxury-Car Quietness And Instant Acceleration
By Noah Washington on
The new Palisade Hybrid is an instant hit, with one owner calling its power "instant" and its ride quality "a completely different animal" compared to previous models.
Black 2022 Ford F-150 pickup truck shown at 3/4 front angle at construction site, featuring distinctive grille and wheels, parked near wooden framing.
I Spent An Hour Testing Apple Maps EV Routing With My Ford Mach-E And Found Five Critical Flaws That Make Google Maps And ABRP Far Superior For Electric Road Trips
By Noah Washington on
An experienced Ford EV owner compared Apple Maps to Google Maps and found Apple's system is "light years behind."
2025 Mercedes AMG GT XX Concept
The Mercedes AMG GT XX Concept Will Spawn A Tesla Killer Next Year, Which Will Come At A Hefty Price, But Is Said To Be The Most Advanced Performance EV In The Business
By Dimitar Angelov on
If what Mercedes says is true, the production AMG GT XX will be the most overengineered performance EV on the planet.
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