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Electric Vehicle News and Reviews (Page 27)

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 Model X
Tesla Model 3 Owner Says, “I Just Fell Into the Tesla Loaner Trap. I Dropped Mine Off, and I Get This Model X Loaner With 700 Miles On It, They Can Keep My Model 3”
By Denis Flierl on
Dennis Clotter dropped off his Tesla Model 3 for service and got a shiny new Model X loaner with only 700 miles, he's in love. "They can definitely keep that Model 3! I'm about to be a fugitive... I'm not giving it back." Is this an upgrade gone too far?
Tesla Cybertruck & Chevy Silverado
A Chevy Silverado 2500 Owner Says, “I’m Thinking About Getting a Tesla Cybertruck For My Construction Job; Maintenance & Fuel For the Chevy Is Getting Expensive”
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Silverado owner shares that he’s considering replacing his diesel truck with a Cybertruck for his construction job. He adds that the main reason for the switch is that he believes the Cybertruck will be more reliable and cheaper to operate.
Chevy Equinox EV getting brakes inspected
My 2025 Equinox EV Has Less Than 10k miles and The Dealer Wants to Charge Me Almost $1,000 to Fix a Brake Squeal
By Chris Johnston on
Looks like car dealer tried to charge about $1,000 for a common brake problem that owners can fix themselves using a technique that all EV owners should learn.
The 2025 Ford Mustang Mach-E Rally benefits from the addition of Michelin CrossClimate2 tires
I Thought EV Crossovers Were Harsh Off Pavement, but the Michelin CrossClimate2 Tires On a 2025 Ford Mustang Mach-E Rally Proved Me Wrong
By John Goreham on
We have tested the 2025 Ford Mustang Mach-E Rally on and off pavement. Here’s why the Michelin CrossClimate2 tires were what we found most interesting.
Tesla Cybertruck
A Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says His Dog Permanently Stained His Truck’s Stainless Steel With Its Drool – Adds, “I Used Turtle Wax Chrome Polish to Remove The Stain and Made Things Worse”
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck owner claims that his dog drooled on his truck and ended up leaving a permanent stain on the stainless steel exterior. However, when the owner attempted to clean the stain with Turtle Wax Chrome Polish, the situation got even worse.
Green SUV driving on a city street with modern buildings and trees in background.
I Successfully Installed A VHF/UHF Amateur Radio In My 2026 Rivian R1T By Creating A Custom Hood-Mounted Antenna And Accessing 12-Volt Power From The Firewall Distribution Panel
By Noah Washington on
The quiet cabin of the Rivian R1T is perfect for radio operation, but where do you put the antenna when the truck has an aluminum body and a power tonneau cover? This ham operator's ingenious DIY solution provides the roadmap.
Electric pickup truck charging in a driveway, connected to a wall-mounted charger in a garage.
I Charged My Chevy Silverado EV At A 400kW Hyper Charger, And It Added 94kWh In Just 26 Minutes, Three Times Faster Than My Tesla Model Y On The Same Station
By Noah Washington on
A Chevy Silverado EV owner plugged into a 400kW hypercharger and shattered the performance expectations set by older EVs. The truck inhaled 94kWh in just 26 minutes, revealing the brutal truth about Tesla's aging charging curve.
Blue electric truck with a trailer parked at an EV charging station near a convenience store.
I Towed 10,000 Pounds With My Chevy Silverado EV Across Alberta And Discovered Super Cruise Works Flawlessly With A Trailer, But My Range Dropped To Just 124 Miles
By Noah Washington on
One driver towed over 22,000 pounds with a Chevy Silverado EV across Alberta and discovered a shocking truth about electric hauling. Find out why the brutal physics of EV towing crushed his range to just 124 miles.
2024 Tesla Cybertruck
Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says, “It’s a Futuristic Chrome-Plated Dumpster Designed On an Apple II By a Stoned Elon Musk, But Requires Less Maintenance Than a Goldfish”
By Denis Flierl on
A Cybertruck owner knows it's a "futuristic chrome-plated dumpster," but he doesn't care. He says it goes from 0 to 60 in 2.5 seconds and has "less maintenance than a goldfish." Find out why this rolling trapezoidal toaster is an unbeatable daily driver.
2022 Tesla Model 3
Tesla Buyer Says, “I Was Supposed To Take Delivery of This Model 3 and the Dealer Said It Got Sent Back, I Think They Lied To Me and Sold It To Someone Else"
By Denis Flierl on
Should a car buyer run from the dealership or toward the Tesla of her dreams? Vanessa's about to pay for a car with a hidden accident history after her first one "disappeared." Liars and dodgy deals—should she take the risk? What car buyers need to know. 
Tesla Cybertruck
A Cybertruck Owner Claims Tesla is Throttling His Supercharger Speed In Order To Limit His Free Supercharger Usage – Adds, “Charger Cuts Off Multiple Times During a Charging Session”
By Tinsae Aregay on
A few Cybertruck owners are claiming that Tesla is intentionally disrupting their supercharging sessions to discourage them from using their free supercharger access frequently. One owner says supercharging has been a constant headache.
White car parked in a lot near a lake, surrounded by trees and other vehicles.
I Test Drove The Chinese-Built Zeekr 7X For One Hour And Found Its Quiet Cabin And Lane Centering Technology Outperformed My Volkswagen Golf R
By Noah Washington on
After trading his performance hatchback for a test drive in a Chinese-built Zeekr 7X, one driver was forced to admit a shocking truth. The new challenger to German engineering had a quieter cabin and "flawless" lane centering.
Red car driving on a road beside a lake, with a city skyline in the background.
I Tested My Tesla Model 3's Cabin Overheat Protection Without A/C In 100-Degree Texas Heat And Found It Consistently Drops Interior Temperature From 130°F To 110°F With Minimal Battery Use
By Noah Washington on
Your car's interior can hit 160°F in the summer, but does venting the windows actually help? This systematic test of the Model 3 reveals the hidden flaw in passive cooling while demonstrating how Tesla's simple fan system prevents the damage.
Red car driving on a winding road through a scenic forested landscape.
I Bought A Used Tesla Model S Plaid That Made Me Sick For Weeks From Hidden Mold, And Even After Finding Water In The Battery Pack, Tesla Denied My Buyback Request
By Noah Washington on
After buying a used Tesla Model S Plaid directly from the manufacturer, one owner was sick for weeks from hidden mold, a problem Tesla knew about. Discover why this warranty horror story, which included water found in the high-voltage battery.
Close-up of Tesla Model Y's cracked windshield near a red frame with visible reflection of a person holding a phone. The tone suggests mild damage and concern.
I Thought My Tesla Model Y Windshield Repair Would Be $650, But Safelite Raised It to $1450 After Insisting on Camera Calibration
By Aram Krajekian on
What started as a simple rock chip turned into a costly lesson for a Tesla Model Y owner, where hidden calibration fees and delays revealed just how complicated “fixing glass” has become in today’s high-tech cars.
A person crouches in front of a silver Chevrolet Blazer EV on a road. They are focused on the front grille, with a road and another vehicle visible behind.
I Only Made It to 2,000 Miles With My Chevrolet Blazer EV Before It Shut Down While I Was Driving, Now the Dealer Says There’s Metal in the Rear Differential Fluid
By Aram Krajekian on
Chevrolet’s Blazer EV was supposed to be a smooth entry into electric ownership, but this driver’s experience at just 2,000 miles raises questions about whether GM’s newest EV is ready for the road.
2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 charges up at at a Tesla Supercharger location
Hyundai Clearly Demonstrates That the U.S. Didn’t Need Federal EV Subsidies After All By Slashing 2026 Prices For its Top-Selling EV, the Outstanding Ioniq 5
By John Goreham on
In a move that virtually had to happen, Hyundai has chosen to go first among automakers and slash its battery-electric vehicle prices to about the same level they were at when now ended federal tax subsidies for EVs were factored in.
GMC Sierra EV with tonneau cover
I Saved $720 on My GMC Sierra EV Tonneau Cover by Stacking GM Points and a 25% Discount from MyGMC App, Here’s How
By Chris Johnston on
By using techniques like stacking, vehicle owners are unlocking hidden savings on parts and service from automakers’ rewards programs.
A black GMC Hummer EV truck with chrome accents and large tires is parked in a driveway. Sunlight reflects off the polished surface, creating a bold and powerful look.
I’ve Been Driving the GMC Hummer EV While My Sierra EV Is in the Shop, and If It Didn’t Cost Double My Truck I Would Get One in a Heartbeat
By Aram Krajekian on
A Hummer EV loaner turned a service visit into three unforgettable weeks, and reminded a Sierra EV owner why going back to gas feels like losing more than horsepower.
Blue Kia EV9 SUV parked on hillside against dramatic sunset sky with mountains.
I Drove My Kia EV9 GT-Line 1,400 Miles Round Trip From Savannah To Memphis And Discovered Mercedes Chargers Are Superior While Atlanta's Stations Were Completely Full
By Noah Washington on
A 1,400-mile journey in a Kia EV9 revealed the new bottleneck of electric travel. Find out how congested charging stations in major cities like Atlanta added an extra hour to the trip.
2017 Toyota Prius
My 2017 Prius 228K Miles In, Mileage Dropped to 40 MPG, No Warning Lights, Now Toyota Says I Have to Replace the Hybrid Battery Pack
By Denis Flierl on
A 2017 Toyota Prius needs a new battery. A salvage pack with 40k miles has been sitting, while a 100k-mile pack is fresh. Which is the smarter choice? The critical hybrid battery question: Does shelf life or mileage matter most for lithium pack longevity?
Rivian RT1 Ready For Work
The Adventure Pays Off: How Rivian Stole Tesla's Crown and Forged a Path to Profit
By Rob Enderle on
Rivian's first-ever profitable quarter marks a historic milestone for an EV startup, validating a brilliant strategy of capturing the premium adventure market and successfully converting early Tesla adopters with superior build quality.
Model 2 Tesla Ready To Take On The World
The People's Tesla: Why the Sub-$30,000 "Model 2" Changes Everything
By Rob Enderle on
Tesla's commencement of pilot production for its sub-$30,000 "Model 2" is a pivotal strategic move designed to dominate the mass market, reclaim customers lost to competitors, and finally make a compelling electric vehicle an economically rational choice.
Ford Ff-150 Lightning Ready For Work
Ford's 450-Mile Lightning Strike: The Electric Truck Is Finally Ready for Work
By Rob Enderle on
Ford's second-generation F-150 Lightning, with its game-changing 450-mile range, directly solves the critical issue of towing anxiety that hindered its predecessor, finally positioning the electric pickup as a viable, no-compromise workhorse.
2022 Tesla Model 3 and 2025 Rivian R1S
My 2022 Tesla Model 3 Has Lost So Much Value, I’m Trading It In For a 2025 Rivian R1S Tri, I’m About To Pull the Trigger, But I’m Scared
By Denis Flierl on
A Tesla owner is trading her upside-down 2022 Tesla Model 3 for a 2025 Rivian R1S Tri. Terrified of buyer's remorse, she seeks advice on the switch and has questions about Rivian's quality. Is she making the right move from Tesla to Rivian?
Tesla Semi climbing a desert pass
I Haven’t Heard Much Lately about Electric 18-Wheelers Like the Tesla Semi, but I Found That There Has Been a lot of Impressive Progress
By Chris Johnston on
From millions of customer miles to e-depot infrastructure buildout, Tesla Semi and rivals are quietly racking up impressive real-world gains.
Black Jeep Grand Wagoneer with illuminated LED grille driving at sunset on desert road
I Drove My 2025 Jeep Wagoneer S EV 1,700 Miles Through Mountain Terrain And The Max Regeneration Was Fantastic, But A Mysterious "Larry Lobster" Warning Kept Appearing Without Any Chime
By Noah Washington on
The Jeep Wagoneer S conquered 1,700 miles of mountain terrain with fantastic range regeneration, but a weird, silent alert kept popping up.
Silver Hyundai SUV with black roof parked on rugged desert terrain at dusk
I Towed My 2,800-Pound Bayliner Boat With My 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9, And It Pulled Like A Dream, But My Range Dropped From 350 Miles To 180 Miles
By Noah Washington on
A new Hyundai Ioniq 9 owner hooked up a 2,800-pound boat and found the electric towing reality to be better than anyone expected. While the truck "pulled like a dream," the incredible torque came at a steep price: a crushing 45% drop in driving range.
Silver electric SUV driving on urban street with classical architecture and morning sunlight
I Traded My Tesla Model X For A Lucid Gravity And After 310 Miles With My Family, The Premium Interior And Automatic Frunk Won Me Over Despite Missing Phone Key Function
By Noah Washington on
A veteran Tesla Model X owner made the jump to a new Lucid Gravity and immediately noticed a shocking difference. Find out why the luxury EV felt actually luxurious, winning over his family with the premium interior design.
Tesla Cybertruck
Tesla Cybertruck Owners Are Reporting Prolonged Off-Gassing & Fogging Issues – One Owner Says, “I Clean The Inside Of My Windshield Before Every Drive For Over a Year”
By Tinsae Aregay on
Cybertruck owners report that the interior materials used by Tesla in the Cybertruck off-gas excessively and for a long time, causing foggy windows. One owner mentions that every time he drives his truck, he has to clean the inside of the windshield.
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