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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.

Illustrated automotive executive beside a Polestar electric vehicle with legal warning symbols, storm clouds, and a red market chart in the background.
Polestar Dealers Told Me 3 and 4 Leases Still Have A 4-Year Warranty After Being Banned, But Buying Is the Bigger Risk
By Noah Washington on
Polestar says its EVs are still supported in the U.S., and dealers are still leasing them. But with uncertainty around the brand’s future, buyers now face a bigger question: is the deal worth the risk?
Green Rivian R1S electric SUV shown from a low front angle while driving in an urban setting.
A Rivian R1S Owner Plugged Into A Regular 120V Outlet For 12 Hours And Added 39 Miles
By Noah Washington on
A Rivian driver in High Banks, Michigan, gained 12 percent battery from an ordinary household outlet. The speed was laughable. The result was still useful.
Gray GMC Sierra Denali pickup shown from the side while parked in a driveway.
A Sierra EV Denali Beat a 6.7L F-250 Diesel While Towing a 7,000-Pound Camper
By Noah Washington on
A GMC Sierra EV Denali owner expected his 2022 Ford F-250 Power Stroke to win a 20-to-60 mph trailer pull. The electric truck finished in about six seconds. The diesel took about 10.5.
Black Ford F-150 Lightning charging at a GM Energy DC fast charger near a gas station.
An F-150 Lightning Owner Drove 1,828 Miles and Saved 90 Minutes by Quitting the 80% Charging Habit
By Noah Washington on
The truck averaged 2.2 mi/kWh from New Hampshire to North Carolina and back. The quicker return trip came from leaving each charger when the driver was ready, rather than waiting for a round number on the battery gauge.
Volvo’s Multi-Adaptive Seatbelt Technology Securing Families Against the Elements
Volvo EX60 Debuts Multi-Adaptive Seatbelts Revolutionizing Auto Safety and Passenger Protection
By Rob Enderle on
The upcoming Volvo EX60 introduces multi-adaptive seatbelts that customize crash protection for your unique body type and accident severity. Discover how this world-first innovation elevates electric vehicle family safety standards.
High-Performance Computing at the Heart of the Volvo EX90
NVIDIA DRIVE AGX Orin Transforms Safety and Autonomy in the Upgraded 2026 Volvo EX90
By Rob Enderle on
Discover how the 2026 Volvo EX90 harnesses 500 TOPS of NVIDIA DRIVE AGX Orin processing power to completely redefine automotive safety, intelligent driving, and the future of smart electric vehicles.
Close-up view of the rear seatback edge in Kate's 2023 Rivian R1S showing peeling upholstery material and surface degradation along a stitched section of the light-colored seat trim.
2023 Rivian R1S Owner Says Warranty Claim Was Ignored By Rivian Before AAA Closed the Arbitration Case
By Aram Krajekian on
A Rivian R1S owner reaches out and shares how her warranty dispute escalated to arbitration, only for the process to stall before any resolution was reached.
Slate unveils its EV truck for $24,950 and ready for preorders.
Slate Simplified Its EV Truck To One Battery, 205 Miles Of Range, And A $24,995 Price, Quietly Changing Four Key Specs Before Opening Orders
By Armen Hareyan on
The Slate EV truck gained 400 pounds, lost 20 miles of maximum range, doubled its towing capacity, and now comes with a single battery option as the company prepares for production. Yet, one key uncertainty could determine 140,000-unit factory's future.
The Rolling Powerwall
Analyzing The Volvo EX90 And Forecasting The Essential Future Of Automotive Bi Directional Charging
By Rob Enderle on
As grid instability rises, bi-directional charging transforms electric vehicles from simple transportation into rolling power grids. I explore how the Volvo EX90 compares to dedicated home batteries and competing EVs.
2. Volvo EX60 Revolutionizes Public Fast Charging
Volvo Eliminates Public Charging Frustrations by Introducing Seamless Plug and Charge Technology for the EX90 and EX60
By Rob Enderle on
Volvo is finally eliminating the biggest headache of public EV charging. By bringing native Plug and Charge to the EX90 and EX60, they make refueling as effortless as smartphone payments.
Scandinavian Minimalism Meets Next-Gen EV Technology
Evaluating The Aerodynamic Evolution Of The Volvo EX60 And Its Minimalist Aesthetic Through A Creative Director Lens
By Rob Enderle on
Former Intel Creative Director Mary Enderle analyzes how the Volvo EX60 balances Scandinavian minimalist design against the Tesla Model Y and Chinese electric vehicles dominating today’s global automotive market.
Next-Generation EV Technology Illuminated at Twilight
Analyzing How the 670-Horsepower Volvo EX60 P12 AWD Obliterates Electric Vehicle Range Anxiety
By Rob Enderle on
The upcoming 2026 Volvo EX60 P12 AWD shatters expectations with 670 horsepower and a 400-mile range, eliminating range anxiety and setting a new high-water mark for premium electric vehicle platforms.
Tesla Cybertruck
Wealthier Cybertruck Owners Are Frustrated by the Flood of $59K Cybertrucks About to Hit the Road. One Owner Says, “Tesla Needs to Build a Dedicated Supercharger for Wealthier Cybertruck Buyers.”
By Tinsae Aregay on
A rift is beginning to form between early Cybertruck buyers who paid six figures for their trucks and newer owners taking delivery of the $59,990 version. One owner even suggests Tesla should build a dedicated supercharger for each group.
Black GMC Sierra EV towing a canoe on a small trailer in a residential driveway.
A GMC Sierra EV Hit 2.5 mi/kWh With a 12-Foot Boat in the Bed, While a Ford Maverick Hybrid Dropped to 22 MPG Towing Kayaks
By Noah Washington on
A pair of owner reports shows how speed, cargo placement, and the shape presented to the wind can overwhelm the number printed on a scale.
2026 Subaru Uncharted GT front exterior design, stopped in Charlotte, NC
Subaru Makes The 2026 Uncharted 7 Inches Shorter Than The Solterra, But Its 338 HP Could Attract Both Crosstrek and Outback Buyers
By Armen Hareyan on
Subaru's new 2026 Uncharted GT brings 338 horsepower and 273 miles of range to a size that splits the difference between two of its best selling models. One number in particular explains why Crosstrek and Outback owners are both taking a second look.
Tom Forsyght's Tesla Model Y, which he mostly drives on highways 40-140 miles daily and 95 percent of the time he uses FSD.
I Laughed at EVs, Drove a Chevy Silverado For 3 Years, and Moved To Tesla Model Y Charging at .13 kWh and Saving $7-8K Yearly
By Armen Hareyan on
By trading his Chevy Silverado for a Tesla Model Y, one lifelong skeptic is saving up to $8,000 a year while charging 90% of the time at home for just $0.13 per kWh. Plus, with 95% of his highway miles now handled by FSD, he has an interesting conclusion.
Tesla Cybertruck
A Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says His Windshield Seal Flew Off As The Adhesive Failed While Driving In Blistering Heat. He Adds, “I Heard A Loud Pop & Had To Duct Tape The Windshield To The Truck To Keep Driving”
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck owner says he had to duct-tape his windshield after a large section of the glass detached from the frame. He was driving on the highway when the rubber seal around the windshield flew off and started flapping in the wind.
Slate Just Turned A Vehicle Price Into A Major Event, And That May Reveal More About Today's Car Market Than The Truck Itself
Slate Just Turned A Vehicle Price Into A Major Event, And That May Reveal More About Today's Car Market Than The Truck Itself
By Armen Hareyan on
A potential $24,950 price leak generated enormous interest around Slate's upcoming electric truck, and now the startup says it will reveal the official number tomorrow at a specific time frame. But the unusual anticipation reveals something else.
Tesla Cybertruck towing a MasterCraft boat while parked beside Tesla Supercharger stalls in a sunny parking lot.
A Tesla Cybertruck Towed a 6,500-Pound Boat 350 Miles at 700 Wh/mi, and 55 MPH Was the Faster Strategy
By Noah Washington on
A Cybertruck owner averaged 700 Wh per mile while towing, stopped about every 145 miles, and reached the chargers with 15 percent remaining. Driving faster only bought him another charging stop.
2026 Subaru Uncharted EV, which I test-drove for 7 days and came out very impressed.
The 2026 Subaru Uncharted Reveals How Subaru Is Preparing For The Future While Protecting The Outback
By Armen Hareyan on
Subaru says the Outback remains a core model, yet several answers about the new Uncharted hint at where the brand sees adventure vehicles heading next.
2027 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk Tease
Jeep Confirms That the 2027 Cherokee Will Get a Trailhawk Rating for More Capability
By Mary Conway on
Trailhawk has been Jeep's top rating for vehicles that are designed for off-roading. The Jeep Grand Cherokee also just confirmed that a Trailhawk version will be available again in 2027.
John Wedge shared this image of this 2026 GMC Sierra EV truck after it was broadsided and they were all ok.
2026 GMC Sierra EV Owner After Devastating Crash Destroys Truck: "No Reason Not To Replace It With The Same Exact Truck"
By Armen Hareyan on
The most convincing safety testimonial isn't a crash test video. It's an owner who immediately buys the same vehicle again after a real-world crash, just like the owner of this 2026 GMC Sierra EV is willing to do and explains why.
2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9 charges at a Tesla Supercharger
2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9 Beats Its EPA Range and Ends Range Anxiety
By John Goreham on
When range anxiety is lifted from one's shoulders, all that is left are the positives of luxury EVs like the 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9 AWD Performance Calligraphy.
The 2026 Chevrolet Trax Activ Continues To Remind That Products Can Change For The Better
How Chevy Made The 2026 Trax Activ an Appealing Choise for The Budget Car buyer
By Tim Healey on
When Chevrolet redid the Trax, it took the small crossover off of some pretty negatives lists. Now, the 2026 Trax Activ is an appealing choice for the budget shopper.
SpaceX visitor pictured hundreds if not more Tesla Cybertrucks evenly parked at SpaceX parking lot.
Remember SpaceX Bought 1,000+ Cybertrucks from Tesla? A Visitor Pictured Them All Parked Together
By Armen Hareyan on
A visitor in Brownsville counted what looked like nearly 1,000 Tesla Cybertrucks parked together at SpaceX, and the explanation behind the number involves a $400 lease, free charging, and a warning about what happens when those trucks hit the used market.
Gray 2025 Kia EV6 driving on a desert highway in a front three-quarter action view.
A Kia EV6 Owner Camped Off-Grid for 6 Nights, Climbed to 3,150 Feet, and Still Had Nearly 30% Battery Left
By Noah Washington on
The 2023 GT-Line RWD climbed muddy forest roads with camping gear, ran CPAP equipment, lights, fans, phones, and tool batteries, then exposed a trip-log error too absurd to ignore.
2025 Toyota RAV4 hybrid
Toyota RAV4 12V Battery Drain Blamed For Dealer Service Backlogs
By Denis Flierl on
I dig deep into how Toyota's long service loops are creating major backlogs at local service centers, leaving RAV4 owners stranded with cryptic system ghost codes and dead 12V auxiliary batteries that standard diagnostic scans completely miss.
Blue Hyundai Ioniq 5 shown from the front on an oak-lined brick street with hanging moss.
A 2026 Ioniq 5 Driver Planned Around Electrify America, Forgot the CCS Adapter, Then Got a Tesla Supercharger Error at 20% Battery
By Noah Washington on
After two years with a CCS-equipped 2024 Ioniq 5, a New Jersey owner leased a native-NACS 2026 model and discovered that Hyundai had reversed the charging rules without changing the name on the tailgate.
Black GMC Sierra EV parked in a driveway while towing a Winnebago Micro Minnie camper trailer.
GMC Sierra EV Max Range Becomes This Camper’s Third Electric Tow Vehicle After Model X and F-150 Lightning
By Noah Washington on
After years with a Tesla Model X and a Ford F-150 Lightning Extended Range, a veteran electric camper has moved into GMC’s giant-battery pickup. His garage traces the progress of EV towing better than any launch event.
The 2026 Lexus ES Is Massively Changed Yet Very Much The Same
The 2026 Lexus ES Is Massively Changed Yet Very Much The Same
By Tim Healey on
Lexus has given the 2026 ES more size, electrification, and even better noise reduction. It looks very different but feels very much the same.
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