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Electric Vehicle News and Reviews (Page 23)

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.

Silver 2023 Lucid Air Pure electric sedan parked near modern brick building with tree-lined background
I Achieved 158 MPGe In A 2025 Lucid Air Pure On The New Jersey Turnpike, Proving It's The Most Efficient Production Car Available Despite Missing My GT's Luxury Features
By Noah Washington on
The ‘entry-level’ model is still efficient. This driver's experience with a 2025 Lucid Air Pure loaner on a 100-mile trip revealed its true potential, proving it’s the most efficient production car, even without all the bells and whistles.
International Electric CE school bus
I Love My EV School Bus. It Drives Great, Has That New Bus Smell and Feel. It's Quiet. I Never Have to Fuel or Put DEF in It. Pretty Low Maintenance
By Chris Johnston on
This is what drivers think about electric school busses and why school districts are considering deploying them.
The Jaguar Road Not Yet Traveled
Jaguar's Jolting Pivot: A CEO's Exit and a Brand's Reckoning - What The Future Jaguar Could Be
By Rob Enderle on
The departure of CEO Thierry Bolloré signals a likely reversal of Jaguar's radical "Reimagine" strategy, a risky plan that alienated its customer base and was undermined by a destructive marketing campaign, paving the way for a more pragmatic approach.
Ford Skunkworks In Operation
Ford's Skunkworks: A Secret Weapon in the EV War with China - Ford Finds a Better Path Forward
By Rob Enderle on
To counter the existential threat of China's dominant and low-cost electric vehicles, Ford's CEO Jim Farley has initiated a secret "skunkworks" project, leveraging a small, agile team to rapidly develop an affordable EV platform.
Advertisement for a 2022 Tesla Model Y Performance with a price drop to $29,998 from $30,998. The vehicle has 59K miles.
I’m Considering Getting a 2022 Tesla Model Y Performance as My First EV, But I’m a Little Scared and Need Some Advice About This Deal
By Aram Krajekian on
Not every Tesla deal is as good as it looks. This first-time EV buyer loved his Model Y test drive but had one big concern, and the advice he received shows just how complex the decision can be.
The Not So Autonomous Tesla Autonomous Car
Tesla's Robotaxi: The Ghost in the Machine is a Human - The Tesla Robo Taxi Scandal
By Rob Enderle on
Tesla's Robotaxi service launch has ignited a major controversy, as the discovery that the supposedly autonomous vehicles are often secretly controlled by remote humans has shattered public trust and called into question the safety and viability of Tesla.
Dodge Promises New Vehicle Debuts at Roadkill Nights
Dodge to Display New Gas-Powered Charger and Ram NASCAR Truck at 2025 Roadkill Nights Festival
By Mary Conway on
Dodge is revealing some of the highlights of this year's horsepower celebration known as Roadkill Nights. The festival that takes place on the Motor City's famed Woodward Avenue is now just over a week away.
Corvettes Set American Records at Nurburgring
2026 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1X Sets Record for an American Car at Famed Nurburging Track
By Mary Conway on
Chevrolet took its three hottest Corvettes to the famous Nurburgring track, in Nurburg, Germany. Two out of three set records for American cars on the brutal test track.
Kia EV6
Took a Road Trip in an ICE Vehicle and I’m So Glad to Be Home Driving My Kia EV6 Again
By Chris Johnston on
The road trip was long, loud, and laggy, and my Kia EV6 made it all feel like a bad dream.
Lustrous silver Tesla Model Y in a dimly lit studio, showcasing its aerodynamic design and modern features, against a gradient blue and red background.
I Owned One of the First 10,000 Tesla Model Ys From 2020, But My 2026 Juniper RWD Is 10% More Efficient and Far More Refined
By Aram Krajekian on
This owner just upgraded and took his new Tesla Model Y on a nearly 2,000-mile road trip. The efficiency numbers he came back with might just change how you see the Juniper refresh.
Bright teal 2024 Honda Prologue Elite SUV parked on dirt path with pine trees and lake in background
I'm Paying $29 For 240 Miles In My Honda Prologue While My Honda Civic Hybrid Gets 530 Miles For $37, The EV Cost Advantage Has Completely Vanished
By Noah Washington on
He's paying $29 to drive his Honda Prologue 240 miles, but just $37 gets him 530 miles in a hybrid. Has the EV cost advantage truly vanished, or is something else at play?
Jon Galland and a Ford F-150 Lightning
Ford Dealer Says, "If You Ever Need To Replace Your Ford Mustang or F-150 Lightning EV Battery Pack, Get Ready To Take a $25K to $40K Hit"
By Denis Flierl on
What happens when a Mustang Mach-E or F-150 Lightning battery has to be replaced? A Ford dealer gives insight into the EV repairs. First, it's costly, and second, they are not easy for the Ford dealers to work on. Check out the learning curve.
Ford F-150 Lightning
Ford Promising Major EV Update - New EV Platform to Battle Cheap Chinese EVs
By Mary Conway on
Ford is changing strategies to offset the cost of tariffs and falling EV demand. How the automaker will use a strategy instituted by former CEO Alan Mulally to drive change.
Tesla Model Y
A Tesla Model Y Owner Says His Family Was Left Stranded in 100-Degree Heat When Their Model Y Died – Adds, “Once I Was the Biggest Tesla Fan but I’m Done With the Company”
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Tesla Model Y owner shares a week and a half of frustrating failures that turned him from a big Tesla fan into someone who has decided to sell his Model Y and buy another vehicle from a trusted, reliable automaker.
Tesla Cybertruck
A Cybertruck Buyer Shares How a Great Experience at a Tesla Showroom Led Him to Purchase a Cybertruck – He Says, “I Told the Tesla Rep I Was Looking at Other Cars & He Gave Me a Tesla to Drive to the Other Dealerships”
By Tinsae Aregay on
A guy says he accidentally walked into a Tesla showroom and told the Tesla rep he was on his way to buy another vehicle. To his surprise, the Tesla rep gave him a Cybertruck test drive and let him take a Tesla Model X on his way to other dealerships.
Stainless steel Tesla Cybertruck driving on rocky volcanic terrain, kicking up dust with steep cliff backdrop
My 2025 Tesla Cybertruck Air Suspension Exploded With A Loud Bang While Parked In The Driveway, Now Tesla Wants $250 To Release My Damaged Vehicle
By Noah Washington on
He bought a 2025 Tesla Cybertruck for over $80,000, only for it to explode in his driveway with a "shotgun-like bang" due to air suspension failure, and Tesla is blaming him.
White 2025 Ford F-150 Lightning electric pickup truck driving on highway with mountain landscape in background
I Drove My 2023 Ford F-150 Lightning 4,536 Miles Through Pacific Northwest And Canada With My Family Of Five, Completed 25 Fast Charges And Averaged 2.0 Miles Per kWh
By Noah Washington on
A 2023 Ford F-150 Lightning, five people, and 4,536 miles. This Lightning owner just proved EVs could conquer epic road trips through the Pacific Northwest and Canada, averaging 2.0 miles per kWh.
Mack LR electric garbage truck
I’m On Vacation Right Now and It’s Garbage Pickup Day. I Really Look Forward to the Day When All Garbage Trucks Are Electric
By Chris Johnston on
The Peterbilt Model 520EV electric garbage truck in Portland showed me that even trash collection can be reimagined.
A gleaming, bright blue Ford Mustang Mach-E parked on a driveway, surrounded by lush green foliage. The car's modern design conveys a sense of innovation.
I Traded In My BMW X5 M for a Ford Mustang Mach-E and It Was Quite the Downgrade, I Think Ford Gave Up When It Came to the Rear Design
By Aram Krajekian on
Trading a BMW X5 M for a Mach-E isn’t something you hear about every day. But when this new owner called the rear design “ugly,” it sparked a conversation that went deeper than just looks.
Tesla Cybertruck
Tesla Warns: “Windshield Replacement in a Cybertruck is Quite an Invasive Surgery. Many Parts Need to be Dismantled, and the Old Windshield Essentially Has to Be Sawn Out of the Frame”
By Tinsae Aregay on
Tesla has issued a warning to Cybertruck owners seeking a full windshield replacement due to a small cosmetic flaw. Tesla notes that replacing a Cybertruck windshield is especially challenging, stating that the old glass must essentially be sawn out.
2024 Tesla Cybertruck
Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says, “Sadly, My New Cybertruck is Slowly Turning Out To Be a Lemon, 50 Days In Service, and Tesla Still Can’t Fix the Problem”
By Denis Flierl on
A Tesla Cybertruck owner has had his CT at the Tesla Service Center for over 50 days, and they still can't fix the problem. It's a persistent squeaking noise coming from inside the cabin. If Tesla can't fix it, does it qualify for the Lemon Law?
Jturkish’s Ford F-150 Lighting and camper trailer at campsite
Took The Ford F-150 Lightning Out Camping This Weekend, and It’s Hands Down The Best Tow Rig I Have Ever Owned
By Chris Johnston on
Adding weight and wind resistance have some surprising results on the Chevy Silverado EV and Ford F-150 Lightning’s towing and hauling range.
Tesla Cybertruck
Insurance Companies Are Canceling Tesla Cybertruck Coverage Citing Low Production Numbers – Say, “Due to The Limited Production, We’re Unable to Adequately Rate & Underwrite This Vehicle”
By Tinsae Aregay on
Multiple Tesla Cybertruck owners have reported receiving notices that their Cybertruck insurance policies are being canceled due to low production volumes. Insurance companies say the low production numbers make it difficult to assess liability.
Silver 2026 Tesla Model Y driving on desert road with mountains, dynamic motion blur showing speed and movement
I Drove My 2026 Tesla Model Y RWD Juniper 277 Miles On A Single Charge With 9% Battery Left And Paid Just 8 Cents Per kWh To Charge It
By Noah Washington on
On a single charge, his 2026 Tesla Model Y RWD Juniper devoured 277 miles with juice to spare, and the best part? It cost him 8 cents per kWh to charge.
Scania 45 S Electric Semi Truck
I Drive Trucks in Norway and Three Months Ago We Put Our First of Four Scania 45 S Electric Trucks into Service with Me as the First to Be Assigned One
By Chris Johnston on
The reception of heavy-duty electric trucks like the Scania 45 S signals the end of the diesel era.
White 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 electric SUV turning on a desert road with angular, futuristic design
I Saved $16,859 Charging My 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 5 For Free At Electrify America 330 Times Over Two Years, Now It's Finally Time To Use My Home Charger
By Noah Washington on
Imagine never paying for fuel for two years. This 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 5 owner lived that dream, saving $16,859 through 330 free fast charges at Electrify America. Now, reality sets in, but what a ride it was.
Tesla Cybertruck
Tesla Cybertruck Owners Share the Various Injuries They Sustained Due to the Truck’s Sharp Edges – Warn “Clean the Blood Immediately Because Blood Contains Iron & Iron Rusts”
By Tinsae Aregay on
Cybertruck owners have reported multiple injuries from the truck’s sharp edges, including cut fingertips, peeled nails, gouged wrists, and cut nipples. Some recommend cleaning the blood right away to prevent the iron in the blood from causing rust.
Dark Gray 2025 Ford F-150 Lightning electric truck, front-facing view with rugged mountain landscape background
I Took My 2023 F-150 Lightning 400 Miles Round Trip, And It Cost The Same As Gas, But Added 103 Minutes Because Of Charging Time
By Noah Washington on
He took his 2023 F-150 Lightning 400 miles, and the cost was identical to gas, but the trip gained 103 unexpected minutes. Is EV long-distance travel truly practical?
Dark gray 2025 GMC Sierra EV Denali pickup truck parked in front of modern glass and stone building with LED headlights on
I Paid $100K For My 2025 GMC Sierra EV Denali Max, But The Missing CarPlay And Restrictive Infotainment System Feel Like A Downgrade
By Noah Washington on
You'd expect perfection for over $100K, but this 2025 GMC Sierra EV Denali Max owner is slamming the truck's missing CarPlay and locked-down infotainment system as a downgrade.
2025 Toyota RAV4 XSE Hybrid
My 2025 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid’s First Alert Came on at 5K, the Dealer Refused to Change My Oil, and Only Rotated My Tires, They Told Me to Come Back At 10K
By Denis Flierl on
A Toyota dealer told a 2025 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid owner that they won't change her new SUV's oil until 10,000 miles. It seems like too many miles to her, and she's wondering if she should change it sooner. Here's what RAV4 owners need to know. 
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