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Electric Vehicle News and Reviews (Page 264)

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.

2023 Subaru Solterra all-electric compact SUV
The Case For A New Subaru EV Pickup And Why You Won't See One Anytime Soon
By Denis Flierl on
Will Subaru offer a compact pickup? See why Subaru needs to bring back the Baja in an electrified platform.
Tesla Battery
Does Ford Have a Battery Advantage Over Tesla?
By Jeremy Johnson on
There was a recent Tweet from the Twitter user, @GordonJohnson19 concerning Ford batteries -vs- Tesla batteries. He said it looks like Ford has an advantage in battery technology. This was after seeing that the Electric Ford F150 Lightning had a larger kWh battery than the Tesla Model 3. Is this true? What's going on here? Let's see!
Is 400 miles really enough for Tesla owners?
Why The Tesla Model S Plaid Plus Was Cancelled
By Timothy Boyer on
A recent tweet from Elon Musk alerted anxious Tesla fans that the Model S Plaid Plus is not just delayed in its release, but is actually cancelled. Here’s a summary of what some Tesla experts are saying that explains why the Model S Plaid Plus was cancelled.
EV SUVs are taking over, and it's not a bad thing.
BEV SUVs, Like The Cadillac Lyriq, Toyota BZ4x, And BMW iX Are Taking Over!
By Frank DiMuccio on
The Mustang Mach E, Ford’s first commercially available Battery Electric Vehicle, has been a smashing success and a great kick-off for the company’s future of electrification. It’s expected that the Cadillac Lyriq will be out later this year to amaze us with the luxury brand’s first BEV. It’s not just the American manufacturers rolling out EV SUVs either. On June 2nd, Toyota announced the BZ4x, and before that, Subaru promised us the Solterra.
BMW iX vs Tesla Model Y
BMW iX Is a Closer Match To Tesla Model Y
By Armen Hareyan on
Today when I published the video report about BMW's iX xDrive40 and xDrive50 release specs, date and price, Torque News Youtube community actively provided some good and informative feedback. Some people said it's expensive at $83,200, others said it's impressive, while others complained about the grill and BMW's current design language. However, Torque News contributor Dean McManis compared the BMW iX with Tesla Model Y in a very interesting comparison. Here is what Dean wrote.
Tesla is making a new significant move in battery research, making a new $3.1 million investment to Dalhousie University
Tesla Makes a Big Move To Make EV Batteries Cheaper Than Ever Before
By Armen Hareyan on
LG Chem NCMA Batteries for Tesla Model Y
Starting July Tesla Model Y May Have New NCMA Batteries from LG Chem
By Armen Hareyan on
Tesla Model S
Prices of Tesla Vehicles May Drop As New Incentives Inch Closer To Becoming Law
By Daniel Cappo on
Prices of Tesla cars such as the new Model S plaid could start to decrease by around $10,000. This is a breath of fresh air after many months of price increases on various models.

CATL China Battery Factory for Tesla
A Giant Battery Factory is Being Built by Tesla Giga Shanghai
By Jeremy Johnson on
We have recent news of a rumor of a giant battery factory that is going to be built close to Tesla's Giga Shanghai factory in China. There are reports that this factory is from CATL, a Chinese battery manufacturer, and will produce 4680 battery cells for Tesla. What's going on with this and why does it matter? Let's talk about it!
Tesla Model Y
In Just 3 Months Tesla Model Y Becomes Most Imported Vehicle In South Korea
By Tinsae Aregay on
Tesla started selling the Model Y back in April with initial 9 deliveries. And now after 2 months, the company has delivered over 3000 vehicles for the month of May making it the most imported vehicle in the country.
Tesla Vision
Tesla’s Elimination of Radar Is Paying Off In A Big Way
By Daniel Cappo on
There is now proof that eliminating radar was the right thing to do for Tesla. Tesla took the dreaded training wheels off and they are now able to let loose. A future without radar appears to be a very promising one.

Tesla Giga Shanghai EV Gigafactory
Tesla FUD from China: What's Real and What's Not
By Jeremy Johnson on
Recently, there has been a lot of bad press against Tesla concerning China. First there was a customer complaining of bad brakes, then a TikTokUser saying their brakes failed. Then there are reports of China sales dropping dramatically. What's true and what's not? We have a lot to cover here!
Pickup truck car seats
We Have a Problem with Car Seats and Our Backs
By Jeremy Johnson on
One of the most obvious and easy to correct problems with cars today is how the seats are made and formed for the human back and spine. The problem is, the seats are not designed well for proper spinal alignment. With a billion cars on the road, this is a huge problem. I know - I have had 2 back surgeries and have issues with my neck. Let's talk about it.
Soccer Superstar Invests in Company That Converts Vintage Cars Into EVs
By Timothy Boyer on
Looking for another EV automotive-related business investment that is unlike your typical modern day models? Here’s one recently invested in by a soccer superstar that advertises its business as one where, “We re-engineer and electrify to further the legacies of the most beautiful cars in the World.”
Named After a storm, the Nevera is absolutely amazing
Rimac Nevera: An All Electric With A 7 Figure Price Tag
By Frank DiMuccio on
The Rimac Nevera is a dream car. It’s a limited run battery-powered hyper-car from Croatia. It ran against a Ferrari SF90 Stradale and left the Italian vehicle in the dust. Seriously, this new vehicle is an absolutely amazing machine to watch. The Tesla Model S Plaid is stunning as well, with 7 seats and similar stats to the Croatian hyper-car, but the Nevera is just jaw-dropping.
Tesla Model 3 Knocks Down a Tree! Everyone Walk Away Unharmed
Model 3's Safety Is Incredible After You See This Accident and Aftermath
By Armen Hareyan on
Tesla India
Tesla Is Expanding Its Operation In India By Hiring More Execs
By Daniel Cappo on
Tesla’s entrance into the Indian market is picking up speed. Tesla is looking to hire new executives, and it is also trying to build its headquarters.
Iridescent Tesla
The Iridescent Tesla
By Jeremy Johnson on
I had the honor to talk to a friend who bought a Tesla Model Y Long Range and wrapped it in Iridescent. The effect is nothing short of spectacular. I asked her a few questions about it and have a few things to say, so let's see what's in store!
Autopilot fails to sense vehicle on roadside
Tesla Autopilot Confused by Partial Lane Exposed Vehicles
By Timothy Boyer on
A recent Reddit post and video showing what could have been a terrible accident has raised concerns among some Tesla owners that Autopilot is confused when traffic conditions include a partial lane obstruction of a pulled-over stationary vehicle.
European prototypes of public transportation buses
Here’s What a European Self Driving Public Passenger EV Looks Like
By Timothy Boyer on
Europe may lead the change in our perception of public transportation with a new trial of electric passenger vehicles navigating autonomously through traffic. Here’s a look at their take on what our future buses may soon look like and what it may mean to us.
Tesla PowerWall 2+
This Tesla PowerWall User Can Live Off Grid and Get Paid for Energy Credits!
By Jeremy Johnson on
We have breaking news from Twitter User Leon Spears (@leonspears) who purchased 7 Tesla PowerWalls 2+ and 16 Solar Panels for the roof of his condo in the Baltimore, MD area. Leon shares his experience and the numerous advantages there are to having a Tesla PowerWall 2+. Let’s go over it!
Tesla Model S Service
Elon Musk Frustrated With China Tesla Brake Failure FUD
By Tinsae Aregay on
Elon Musk shows his frustration in response to a Chinese TikToker who had to make a public apology after stagging a fake Tesla brake failure video.
RAV4 Prime image courtesy of Kate Silbaugh
This Percent of Toyota RAV4 Prime Owners Use It As An Electric Vehicle
By John Goreham on
We polled owners of the Toyota RAV4 Prime plug-in hybrid-electric vehicle to see how many use it mostly as an electric vehicle and how many use it mostly as a hybrid. The answer was pretty clear.
Tesla Model 3 and Mustang Mach-E charging image by John Goreham
These Are The Three Silliest Electric Vehicle Questions Owners Ask
By John Goreham on
Owners of electric vehicles want to know three things from other owners. Here’s why the question may be good, but the answer meaningless.
Tesla's 1 billion dollar Australia battery mineral purchase
Elon Musk Explains Tesla's 1 Billion Annual Battery Mineral Purchase from Australia
By Armen Hareyan on
Tesla full self driving
Is Level 5 Full-Self Driving Ever Going to Happen?
By Jeremy Johnson on
Level 5 full self-driving is when a car no longer needs human attention to drive anywhere. Essentially, the car can make decisions about how to drive from one location to another without any need for human intervention. Today, we are at around level 2 or 3. How far away are we as a society from this? Is it months, years, or decades? What are the implications? Let's see!
bZ4X SUV Concept image courtesy of Toyota
Check Out Images of Toyota's Newest RAV4-Sized Battery Electric Vehicle
By John Goreham on
Toyota has released its first images of the upcoming bZ4X RAV4-sized battery-electric SUV. Here's what we like and what we don't about Toyota's newest (not first) BEV crossover SUV.
Micro e-Bike
Tesla Bike Designer Turns It Into a Micro Bike and Puts Into Production Without Pedals
By Armen Hareyan on
Kendall Toerner, who in 2020 designed the Tesla Model B e-bike concept, has put it into production as the Micro Bike, beating odds.
Newly teased 2022 i4 and the amazing Rimac Nevera are great performance EVs.
BMW's i4 Reveal, And Ferrari's Defeat At The Wheels Of Rimac Nevera: Important Milestones For EVs
By Frank DiMuccio on
With the Rimac Nevera destroying the first hybrid Ferrari in a straight-line battle, and BMW showing us the i4 eDrive40 and I4 m50, there’s been a lot to talk about on the electric vehicle front. As the Electric revolution picks up pace, it feels like we’re nearing a tipping point at which electric vehicles will take over as the main means of transportation.
2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5 overview
Hyundai Phasing Out Gas Vehicles in Favor of EVs
By Keith Griffin on
According to reports, Hyundai is poised to cut the number of vehicles powered by gas in half. It has supposedly given up on developing new internal engines.
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