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Electric Vehicle News and Reviews (Page 28)

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.

A black Lucid Air drives down an empty rural road flanked by dry fields and distant hills under a partly cloudy sky, conveying a sense of freedom.
My Lucid Air Road Trip Proved That It's a True Efficiency Champion, But the Price Tag Makes It Far From Affordable
By Aram Krajekian on
The Lucid Air delivers range and charging speed that redefine road trips, yet its price tag tells a different story about accessibility.
2026 Tesla Model Y Long Range
I Sold the 2023 Subaru and Bought a 2026 Tesla Model Y, This Car Has Given Us a New Lease On Life Because of Diminishing Eyesight, and Slowing Reflexes
By Denis Flierl on
A Tesla owner in his 70s says their new 2026 Model Y with FSD is a "new lease on life," bringing mobility back despite diminishing eyesight and driving anxiety. Check out the story and see if Tesla is helping to bring mobility back to older adults.
Tesla Cybertruck
A Tesla Cybertruck Buyer Says: “I'd Rather Deal With a Sleezy Car Salesman Than Tesla’s Direct to Consumer Method” – Adds, “Elon Musk Needs to Go On Undercover Boss to See The Total Lack of Customer Service”
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck owner reports that when he picked up his new truck, it was dirty, had rust on the hood, and parts were coming loose. He says the Tesla sales process is worse than at a traditional dealership and thinks Elon Musk should look into it.
Porsche Formula E 99X electric car
I saw The F1 Movie and Wondered if EVs Like The Porsche Taycan Will Ever Beat Them
By Chris Johnston on
Porsche Taycan torque meets grand prix tradition, the gap between F1 and Formula E is closing.
Blue Audi e-tron GT driving on mountain road with white limestone cliffs behind
I Successfully Charged My Audi S e-tron GT At A Tesla Supercharger Using An A2Z Typhoon Pro NACS Adapter, But Had To Park Perpendicular Due To Short Cables
By Noah Washington on
We have the full report on an Audi S e-tron GT’s first Supercharger experience with an A2Z Typhoon Pro NACS adapter. While the tech worked seamlessly through the Tesla app, the e-tron’s side-mounted charging port created a major practical hurdle.
Blue Chevrolet electric SUV driving on urban street beneath elevated highway overpass
I Discovered Black Mold Growing In My New Chevy Equinox EV That Caused Me Severe Health Issues, Including Chest Pains, Now My Car Has Been At The Dealership For 11 Days With All Interior Removed
By Noah Washington on
The black mold growing in one Chevy Equinox EV is a serious health and quality control issue, but the owner's story also reveals a different crisis: massive parts delays.
Tesla Cybertruck and Porsche 911
I Made the Mistake Of Posting A Picture of My Tesla Cybertruck On the Porsche 911 Owner’s Page, They Wanted Me Dead, So I Had To Delete It
By Denis Flierl on
John posted a picture of his Tesla Cybertruck parked next to his Porsche on a Porsche 911 Facebook page. 12 hours later? He knew he had made a huge mistake and deleted it. Find out why the "best vehicle I've ever owned" sparked a digital death threat! 
2024 Tesla Model Y
I Put On A Full Ceramic Tint On My Tesla Model Y, Before I Was Blasting the AC All Day, Now I Keep It On Automatic 70 Degree Low, and I’m Getting More Range
By Denis Flierl on
A South Florida owner, Joe Ventura, says a full ceramic tint made a big difference. Less AC use, cooler cabin, lower Supercharger costs, and better resale. He saw big daily gains. Check out Joe's story and other must-have upgrades besides tint. 
GMC Hummer EV SUV driving on rugged mountain terrain with open removable roof panels
I Just Bought A GMC Hummer EV 2X Three Days Ago, Then The Dealer Called With A "Deal Of A Lifetime" To Upgrade To The 3X Omega Edition, But I Don't Feel Much Difference Between Models Yet
By Noah Washington on
Just 72 hours after driving home his customized Hummer EV 2X, a dealership owner made a phone call with a "deal of a lifetime." The result? An instant, no-brainer upgrade to the rare 3X Omega Edition.
Black Ford Mustang Mach-E electric SUV driving on mountain road with hills in background
I've Owned Five Different EVs Since 2022 And After Testing The Ioniq 5, Solterra, Blazer EV, And Two Mustang Mach-Es, Ford's Electric SUV Won My Heart Despite Its Flaws
By Noah Washington on
After driving a Hyundai Ioniq 5, Subaru Solterra, and Chevy Blazer EV, this multi-EV owner finally found their electric sweet spot. It wasn't just the Ford Mustang Mach-E's performance that won them over.
Silver Tesla Model 3 driving on winding forest road during autumn sunset
I Was Driving A Tesla Model 3 Loaner When An Amazon Driver Pulled Out And Hit Me, Now Their Insurance Denied My Claim And Told Me To "Go Deal With Amazon" While My Own Tesla Is Already In The Shop
By Noah Washington on
Learn why this Tesla Model 3 loaner driver's straightforward accident spiraled into a complex liability nightmare, showing us how crucial dashcam footage is.
Tesla Cybertruck
A Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says He’s Being Charged $900 to Fix a Small Dent on the Plastic Bumper – He Adds, “A Tesla-Certified Body Shop Claims It Can’t be Repaired and Recommends Replacing the Whole Bumper”
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck owner says he was surprised to learn it would cost $900 to fix a small scratch on the truck’s plastic bumper. He adds that the recommendation from the Tesla-certified body shop is to replace the entire bumper.
Used car lot with electric vehicles on it
Fuel Savings Are Enough to Cover the Payments on My Used 2022 Nissan LEAF
By Chris Johnston on
Falling used EV prices like the Nissan LEAF create a playbook for slashing monthly costs. We recommend some good choices.
Tesla Cybertruck
A Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says, "I Want to Love My New Truck, but Every Time I Drive It Something Goes Wrong" – Adds, "It Only Has 600 Miles for Goodness' Sake"
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck owner claims he has been experiencing multiple minor issues that are preventing him from enjoying his new truck. He adds that the worst part is that every time he visits a Tesla service center, he has to argue to get the issues checked out.
Nissan has canceled this beautiful vehicle, the Ariya battery-electric crossover
Unprofitable, Unpopular, Overpriced, and Unsubsidized EVs Begin Falling Like Dominoes in the U.S., and the List So Far Includes Nissan’s Ariya, Acura’s ZDX, Ford’s 3-Row SUV, and RAM’s Rev - Here’s What’s Next for Failing EV Models
By John Goreham on
Battery electric vehicle deliveries are about to head off a cliff in America. With only the Tesla Model 3 and Model Y being successful, the remaining models will fall like dominoes, one after the other. Here are the first four to have already fallen.
2023 Toyota Highlander
We Bought a 2023 Toyota Highlander When They First Came Out, I Hated the Engine and Got Rid of It, Now the Dealer Wants a Deposit To Test Drive the Hybrid
By Denis Flierl on
Rachel bought the 2023 Toyota Highlander, but she hated the noisy turbo engine. She wants a Highlander Hybrid, but the dealer wants a deposit just for a test drive. Check out her story and find out what Hybrid shoppers need to know before you buy.
Tesla Store
I Got Fired From Tesla After Posting Negative Comments About Elon Musk On X – I Didn’t Receive Any Warning, and The Termination Letter Was Left On My Doorstep. I Had All My Access Revoked, Including My Badge
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Tesla engineer claims he was fired after criticizing Elon Musk on X. He states he received no warning before being dismissed, and Tesla simply left a termination letter on his doorstep, informing him that his access had been revoked.
Orange and white Volkswagen ID.Buzz electric van driving on coastal highway at sunset
I Dropped Off My Volkswagen ID Buzz For A Simple Software Update Three Days Ago And Still Don't Have My Vehicle Back Because There's Only One Technician Who Can Service ID Models
By Noah Washington on
An ID. Buzz owner dropped off their vehicle for a simple update and is now on day three without their keys. Discover the stunning reason for the massive delay.
Dark green Rivian SUV with distinctive vertical headlights driving on urban street near modern building.
I Traded My Fully-Loaded Ford Explorer Platinum For A 2026 Rivian R1S Dual Max And Mastered Parking On Day One After Years Of Struggling With My Explorer
By Noah Washington on
After years of struggling to park her fully-loaded Ford Explorer Platinum, one lifelong Ford owner claims she "mastered parking" her new 2026 Rivian R1S Dual Max on day one.
2026 Subaru Solterra inside a garage and the trunk opened hitting the uper part of the garage door
The 2026 Subaru Solterra Is a Great EV And I'm Considering One, But Don't Do This Very Common Thing When The Car Is Inside The Garage
By Armen Hareyan on
The 2026 Subaru Solterra Touring XT delivers an unexpected mix of rugged Subaru character and refined EV comfort that may surprise longtime fans and first-time electric buyers alike.
Tesla Cybertruck
A Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says His 15-Year-Old Daughter Won’t Let Him Pick Her Up From School in the Cybertruck – Fellow Cybertruck Owners Criticize Him for Letting His Daughter Dictate What He Drives
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck owner is facing criticism after sharing that his 15-year-old daughter won’t let him pick her up from school in the all-electric truck. Fellow Cybertruck owners say it’s not okay to let a teenager decide what vehicle he drives.
A white Chevrolet Silverado EV is parked in a driveway, hitched to a Gulf Stream travel trailer. A brick house and lush green trees are visible in the background.
I Highly Recommend the Chevrolet Silverado EV Because I’ve Had No Issues, No Range Anxiety, and It Pulls Over 7,000 Pounds With Ease
By Aram Krajekian on
Some say EV trucks can’t handle real work, but one Chevy Silverado EV driver’s story shows there’s more to these pickups than what meets the eye.
Tesla Cybertruck driving on mountain road with snow-capped peaks and valley in background
I Paid $17,000 To Fix My Tesla Model 3 Performance After Road Debris Destroyed The Battery Pack, So I Replaced It With A Cybertruck And Plan To Buy Tesla's Armor Package For Better Protection
By Noah Washington on
The Cybertruck's stainless-steel exoskeleton may be tough, but the battery under its belly is an Achilles' heel for every EV. Learn from an owner who shelled out over $11,000 for a new battery alone on his previous Tesla.
Bright blue Chevrolet electric SUV parked on concrete driveway near coastal house.
I Successfully Tested My Chevy Equinox EV At A Tesla Supercharger Using The A2Z Adapter, Could Have Charged To 80% In 30 Minutes But Home Charging Is Much Cheaper
By Noah Washington on
An Equinox EV owner successfully fast-charged at a Tesla Supercharger using an adapter, confirming the expanded range possibilities for GM drivers. But the test was cut short because home charging is "much cheaper."
BYD Seagull Comes To Latin America
The Shark in the Water: BYD's Sub-$20,000 EV Changes the Game
By Rob Enderle on
BYD's launch of its high-quality, sub-$20,000 Seagull EV in Latin America is a strategic masterstroke that massively undercuts the competition, establishing a powerful beachhead in the Americas and exposing the critical failure of Western automakers.
Tesla Cybertruck
A Cybertruck Owner Says Tesla Pulled a Fast One on Him – He Adds, “I Bought Winter Tires but Tesla Gave Me a Complete Set With Wheels and Sensors”
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck owner claims he purchased four winter tires, which cost $1,940; however, Tesla gave him a full winter package set, including wheels, TPMS sensors & nuts. The complete package costs $3,250.
V2G Is Mandated in Europe
Europe's Silent Revolution: Turning Every EV into a Power Plant
By Rob Enderle on
The EU's landmark mandate requiring all new EVs to be V2G-capable by 2027 is a revolutionary policy that transforms every vehicle into a mobile battery, creating a continent-sized virtual power plant to stabilize the grid.
CATL Creates A Sodium Ion Price Advantage For China's EVs
The Sodium Uprising: How China's CATL Just Changed the EV Affordability Game
By Rob Enderle on
CATL's mass production of cheaper, lithium-free sodium-ion batteries for budget city cars represents a strategic masterstroke that tackles EV affordability head-on, securing China's dominance in the mass-market segment.
Tesla Cybertruck
An Early Cybertruck Buyer Says Tesla Finally Decided to Buy Back His Truck After 20 Service Visits. He Shares “The Same Window Cracked Twice Spontaneously, Both Motors Failed, an Inverter Was Replaced, and the Brake Calipers Failed”
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck owner lists all the issues he's faced with his truck. He mentions that, because of the truck’s misaligned window rails, his windows shattered spontaneously twice. Additionally, both his motors failed, and his brake calipers malfunctioned.
Futuristic and metallic looking Tesla Cybertruck driving through a desert landscape, kicking up sand. Mountains under clear sky in the background, conveying speed and adventure.
My Tesla Cybertruck’s Simple Hit and Run Turned Into a $2,000 Repair Bill Since the Whole Driver’s Side Needed Refinishing, But At Least Sentry Mode Caught the License Plate on Camera
By Aram Krajekian on
A simple scrape in a parking lot turned into a hefty bill for one Cybertruck owner. What happened next shows how Tesla’s Sentry Mode can shift the story from frustration to accountability.
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