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Electric Vehicle News and Reviews (Page 26)

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.

2024 Tesla Cybertruck
So, I Rented a Tesla Cybertruck and This Thing? It's Not a Truck, At Best, It's a Toy, At Worst, It Feels Like a Rushed Prototype
By Denis Flierl on
A Tesla Cybertruck renter says, “So, I spent 24 hours with a rental in LA, and I'm shocked anyone would pay $100K for it. Check out his evaluation of the Tesla Cybertruck and see what you think. Is he close or way off base?
I Bought a $250 Adapter Because Rivian Said I Could Charge at Tesla Stations, but After Two Road Trips and Multiple Failures, I Feel Like I Was Misled
I Bought a $250 Adapter Because Rivian Said I Could Charge at Tesla Stations, but After Two Road Trips and Multiple Failures, I Feel Like I Was Misled
By Narek Hareyan on
He bought a $250 adapter thinking he could charge anywhere Tesla owners could, but two road trips later, he found out the hard way that wasn’t even close to the truth.
Riley is seen standing and smiling between a red Tesla and a sage gray Hyundai Santa Cruz in a car dealership lot on a sunny day, conveying excitement and choice.
I Was Paying Too Much for Gas and Maintenance on My Hyundai Santa Cruz, So I Traded It for a Used 2023 Tesla Model Y
By Aram Krajekian on
When this Hyundai Santa Cruz owner's budget started getting tight, he knew something had to change. Choosing a Tesla Model Y wasn’t what most would expect, but it ended up being the right move for these key reasons.
Tesla Cybertruck
Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says His Truck is Covered in Rust Spots After He Pressure Washed It – Adds, “But I Made Sure to Only Use a PH Balanced Car Shampoo”
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck owner notices multiple rust spots on his truck after pressure-washing it. He asks if the rust was caused by the car wash or by using the wrong soap. However, he clarifies that he only uses a pH-balanced car shampoo on his Cybertruck.
Silver 2025 Chevy Equinox EV driving on lakeside highway, sleek electric SUV with modern grille design
I Traveled 748 Miles In My 2025 Chevy Equinox EV At Less Than Half The Cost Of My 2010 GMC Sierra, But Tesla Superchargers Outperformed Electrify America By 50%
By Noah Washington on
This new EV owner drove his 2025 Chevy Equinox EV 748 miles and found that while his car was a home run, the charging network was a mixed bag. The one he could count on? The network was built by his biggest competitor.
2025 Tesla Model 3 Performance in silver, driving dynamically on a forested mountain road with blurred motion background
My Tesla Model 3 Rattles After Just 20,000 Miles While Chinese EVs With 60,000 Miles Are Still Perfect… If China Enters The US Market, Tesla's Days Will Be Numbered
By Noah Washington on
A Tesla Model 3 owner just realized that the build quality of his car is no match for high-mileage Chinese EVs in Costa Rica, and he’s sounding the alarm about a looming threat to the entire US auto industry.
Dark blue 2025 GMC Sierra EV pickup truck parked in suburban lot with trees and utility pole in background, angled front three-quarter view showcasing bold grille and unique design.
I Towed My 3,500-Pound Boat 116 Miles With My 2025 GMC Sierra EV And Still Had 54% Battery Left, Proving Electric Trucks Can Handle Real Work
By Noah Washington on
He hooked up his 3,500-pound boat to his 2025 GMC Sierra EV and drove 116 miles. The results stunned him, proving once and for all that electric trucks can handle "real work."
Nissan LEAF being charged with an off grid solar system
I Live Off Grid in a Tiny Home and Charge My Nissan LEAF with Solar Power
By Chris Johnston on
How my Nissan LEAF became the missing piece in my off-grid life.
Dark green 2025 Rivian R1S SUV driving past modern glass building with blurred trees, front three-quarter view
I Switched From My Problematic Kia EV9 To A Rivian R1S, And The 450-Mile Range Through Rural Indiana Gave Me Confidence I Never Had With Kia
By Noah Washington on
The Kia EV9 promised luxury, but the Rivian R1S actually delivered confidence with its honesty. This owner's journey from a "cursed" EV to one that could tackle 450 miles without worry is a masterclass in what truly matters.
Tesla Cybertruck
Tesla Cybertruck Owner Celebrates After Driving His Truck on the Beach Without Getting Stuck – Says “I Turned Off 4-Wheel Steering & Aired Down My Tires to 28 psi”
By Tinsae Aregay on
Tesla Cybertruck owner details the exact steps he took to drive his truck on the beach without getting stuck. Offers recommendations for fellow Cybertruck owners, including airing down the tires and turning off rear-wheel steering.
2023 Nissan Ariya
Once You Get an EV Charger at Home, You’ll Start to Feel That It’s Insufferably Inconvenient to Go Fill Up Your Gas-Powered Car. I Love My Nissan Ariya
By Chris Johnston on
What my Nissan Ariya taught me about taking control of my life.
Rivian R1T dashboard showing a digital display. Speed is 60 mph, energy use is 2.12 mi/kWh, with 24 miles to the next turn. Background shows open road with luscious flat-land greenery.
I Did a Test While Driving My Rivian R1T to See What a 5 MPH Reduction in Speed Would Do for Range, And I Gained 0.5 mi/kWh in Efficiency After Going From 65 to 60 MPH
By Aram Krajekian on
This Rivian R1T owner made a tiny adjustment on the highway and saw a surprising boost in range. The results might make you rethink how fast you really need to drive.
Midnight black 2025 Tesla Model Y charging in concrete parking garage, aggressive profile with black turbine wheels at night
I Purchased A Used 2025 Model Y Performance Directly From Tesla And Received A Filthy, Smelly Vehicle With Misaligned Parts And Zero Quality Control
By Noah Washington on
His 2025 Tesla Model Y Performance started violently shaking at 70 mph+ just hours after he bought it. Now this owner is calling out Tesla’s used car program as “shockingly bad” and a risk to all buyers.
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.
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