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Electric Vehicle News and Reviews (Page 21)

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.

By Noah Washington on
After 20,000 miles of off-roading and high-elevation climbs, one Rivian R1T owner shares a surprising advantage of his EV truck: zero power loss, even at 12,000 feet.
By Noah Washington on
What happens when a Lucid Gravity's 828 horsepower meets a highway on-ramp? One test driver says you feel its acceleration "in your bones." See what else thrilled him, and where the three-row SUV fell short, in a detailed first-drive review.
By Aram Krajekian on
Most buyers walk into a dealership knowing the car they want, but sometimes the right test drive can flip that plan upside down. This Sierra EV owner's story is proof that even decades of loyalty to ICE vehicles can vanish in a single afternoon.
By Narek Hareyan on
One Rivian R1S owner just burned through two full sets of tires in 21,000 miles, and the reasons why might change how you drive, and what you buy, next.
By Noah Washington on
With a cross-country road trip, a Hyundai Ioniq 9 owner put the NACS charging port to the ultimate test. Find out which charging network, Tesla Superchargers, Rivian Adventure Network, or EVgo, came out on top for speed and reliability.
By Noah Washington on
Think "car camping" means stuffy air and restless nights? A new Tesla Model Y Juniper owner put Camp Mode to the ultimate test with a CO₂ monitor and two sleeping kids, revealing a surprising secret about how Tesla keeps the air fresh.
By Dimitar Angelov on
Porsche's popular, four-door EV model is a great offering, but continues to plague owner with the infamous, “Engine control error” issue. Will Porsche issue another service recall?
By Denis Flierl on
A Tesla Cybertruck owner has a strange question for other Cybertruck owners. After driving his CT for a while, he feels fatigued, lightheaded, and it seems like everything is moving in slow motion. Is this an electric vehicle issue or something else?
By Aram Krajekian on
Some cars live up to the badge they wear while some make you question if the badge even belongs there. For one Honda Prologue owner, that question came just two months in, and what followed reveals a side of this EV you won’t find in the brochure.
By Noah Washington on
Forget the fancy tech, the real story of this Waymo Jaguar I-Pace is on its odometer. It has over 242,000 miles on it, a testament to the fact that these silent, driverless cars have been on the road, covering 137 miles every day, for over four years.
By Noah Washington on
As a Rivian owner, he loves his truck, but a $50 public charging session for just 180 miles of range proves that the cost of charging a Rivian R1S on the road is becoming a major financial drawback, easily exceeding the cost of gas.
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck owner removed the magnetic decal he had placed on the truck’s stainless steel door and was surprised to find the surface covered in rust spots. Now, he’s wondering whether he has permanently damaged his Cybertruck.
By Mary Conway on
The 2026 Corvette ZR1X is faster and has more horsepower than some supercars that cost ten times as much!
By Mary Conway on
Ford CEO says the new platform will revolutionize the assembly process making EVs more affordable.
By Aram Krajekian on
A cross-country move with a trailer in tow can reveal a lot about your vehicle. For one Tesla Model Y owner, the journey proved just how towing can swing between frustrating inefficiency and shockingly effortless power.
By Noah Washington on
He took his new 2024 Jeep Wagoneer S on a 1,100-mile road trip and found the true hero wasn't the vehicle's range or speed, but a free hotel charger that was "more convenient than dealing with multiple charging apps."
By Noah Washington on
A man who just drove a 2026 Kia EV9 to Alaska reveals the hidden challenges of long-distance EV travel, from fighting with the climate control to a charging port on the "wrong side" of the car.
By Denis Flierl on
A Tesla Cybertruck owner replaced his windshield, and now he has significant wind noise as a result. However, Tesla says it's normal for this to happen. Is this an isolated problem with this Cybertruck, or is it a more widespread problem? 
By Dimitar Angelov on
The Lexus LF-A successor raises expectations, but there is one thing about it that boggles the mind.
By Mary Conway on
Dodge introduced the 550-horsepower muscle car at Roadkill Nights, a festival celebrating horsepower and muscle.
By Armen Hareyan on
The 2025 Fiat 500e delivers an unexpected mix of charm, style, and city-friendly fun that might make you forgive its short range and high price - if you’re willing to fall for it.
By Denis Flierl on
Janie just returned from a 10,000-mile U.S. road trip and says it was a great experience. For those wondering if a long road trip in a Tesla is worth it, Janie did it solo and loved it. Here is what road travelers need to know.  
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck owner says he drove his new truck 70 miles straight to a Tesla supercharger. However, during the first charging session, the truck’s motor failed, and it had to be towed. The owner surprisingly notes this is a good thing.
By Armen Hareyan on
Tesla’s battery future takes an unexpected turn as industry giants reveal why the solid-state revolution might not be what EV drivers truly need.
By Rob Enderle on
This article discusses how Chinese automaker BYD is outselling Tesla in key European markets due to a combination of factors, including the degradation of the Tesla brand because of Elon Musk's political activities, and BYD's advantages.
By Rob Enderle on
This column explores the potential automotive partnership between GM and Hyundai, analyzing their histories of collaboration and broader industry trends to speculate on its likelihood of success, the types of innovative vehicles that could result.
By Rob Enderle on
By adopting the agile, citizen-centric, and innovative mindset of a tech start-up, governments can transform their slow, inefficient bureaucracies into responsive organizations that deliver breakthrough services and rebuild trust with the people served.
By Noah Washington on
He took his 2024 Audi Q6 e-tron on a 600-mile road trip and found the key to maximizing range wasn't the charging network, but a surprising fact about highway speeds that every EV owner needs to know.
By Chris Johnston on
If more people knew what the Ford F-150 Lightning could actually do, the whole EV rollout might have gone differently.
By Narek Hareyan on
This Rivian owner thought going electric would save money, but after a few road trips and nearly $50 for just 180 miles, the numbers started to tell a very different story.