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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.

How Tesla Became a Global Automotive Titan From a Garage Startup
How Tesla Became a Global Automotive Titan From a Garage Startup
By Armen Hareyan on
I liked this fresh video from Torque News so much that I decided to make its brief article version for our readers.
The Ultimate Restomod Merging Vintage Aerodynamics with Next-Generation Electric Power
Converting Classic Automobiles to Electric Power Requires Patience While Waiting for Standardized Hub Motors and Solid State Batteries
By Rob Enderle on
Converting a vintage automobile to electric power promises zero maintenance and endless torque, but staggering installation costs mean enthusiasts must patiently wait for the upcoming wave of standardized conversion kits.
The Gathering Storm Over the American Auto Industry
Economic Headwinds Fracture the United States Electric Vehicle Market Threatening Legacy Automaker Survival by 2030
By Rob Enderle on
As the American electric vehicle transition stalls against high interest rates and political uncertainty, we analyze which domestic automakers will thrive, barely survive, or completely collapse before the 2030 deadline
The Global Shift in Automotive Power
Emerging Markets Reshape the Global Automotive Ecosystem to Determine the Corporate Survivors of 2030
By Rob Enderle on
As electric vehicle sales slow in the United States and China, surging demand across Europe and emerging markets is permanently reshaping the global automotive ecosystem and determining who survives 2030.
The Future of Urban Commuting Above the Skyline
Joby Aviation Taking Flight Over Manhattan Proves Building Consumer Trust Remains the Ultimate Hurdle for Urban Air Mobility
By Rob Enderle on
Joby Aviation recently launched piloted demonstration flights between JFK and Manhattan. While the technology is thrilling, true mainstream adoption of flying cars demands unprecedented public testing and consumer trust.
1. The Grid of Tomorrow: Powering the Clean Energy Freight Revolution
Heavy Truck Electrification Demands Megawatt Power but Infrastructure Delays Threaten Logistics
By Rob Enderle on
The heavy-duty electric truck revolution has arrived, but a critical roadblock remains. Megawatt-level charging infrastructure is severely lagging behind the cutting-edge vehicles ready to electrify our global freight corridors.
Overcoming the Apartment EV Charging Hurdle
Fixing the Multi-Family Housing EV Charging Desert Demands Immediate Automaker Action and Bold Infrastructure Overhauls
By Rob Enderle on
The electric vehicle revolution is stalling at the apartment door. Millions of renters face a severe charging desert, demanding innovative infrastructure solutions and aggressive automaker strategies to unlock mass adoption.
2025 Honda CR-V
2025 Honda CR-V Hybrid Action Plan: Legal Lemon Thresholds and Step-by-Step Backorder Solutions
By Denis Flierl on
A Torque News consumer watchdog report reveals how the 30-day legal lemon threshold can protect 2025 Honda CR-V Hybrid owners facing extensive backorders on the power steering rack and fuel injectors. Learn the step-by-step corporate escalation plan.
Toyota EPU Concept
Toyota's Small Unibody Truck Will Be A Stroke Of Genious, And It Will NOT Be Fully-Electric
By Dimitar Angelov on
Toyota showed a concept that is said to preview the rebirth of the Stout pickup truck, and dealers are pushing for its production.
Blue 2027 Chevrolet Bolt RS shown from the passenger side in a parking lot.
A 2027 Chevy Bolt RS Owner Found the CarPlay Problem Was Smaller Than the Speaker Problem
By Noah Washington on
The new Bolt's missing CarPlay sounded like the dealbreaker. One early RS owner found a workaround in three days. The bigger problem may be simpler: the stereo just does not sound good enough.
Tesla Cybertruck
Tesla Cybertruck Owner Arrested After Deliberately Driving Into Lake to Test The Truck's 'Wade Mode' Feature
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck owner ended up in jail after deliberately driving his truck into a lake to test out the truck’s “Wade Mode” feature. Regrettably, the truck died in the middle of the lake, and the driver was arrested after the incident.
Front view of a black 2026 Lucid Gravity GT highlighting Lucid’s slim LED lighting and smooth front fascia.
Lucid Gravity GT Enters Reduced Power Mode After Hitting a Bump During Drive Home From Delivery, Prompting the Owner to Question Whether He “Volunteered as a Beta Tester”
By Aram Krajekian on
A Lucid Gravity GT went into turtle mode during its first drive home, raising questions about whether luxury EV buyers are becoming unpaid beta testers.
2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5
Two Salesmen Gave Him The 'Oh, Come On' Look When They Found Out He Went From a 2024 Honda Hybrid To an 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 for $800 Out The Door
By Tim Healey on
A car shopper swapped his 2024 Honda hybrid for a 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5. He got a few surprised looks as he walked out of dealership. Was it the money involved, the cars involved, or something else? Read on to see why two salespeople looked bewildered.
Rendering of Elon Musk in front of a Tesla Semi
Tesla Semi Is Good, But Someone's Going To Have to Pay for The Road Wear And Damage Due To Its Massive Weight
By Armen Hareyan on
The Tesla Semi is hauling freight and cutting emissions, but a question almost no one in automotive media is asking could cost every American taxpayer far more than the fuel savings fleet operators are celebrating.
Tesla Cybertruck driving through shallow water at a boat ramp near a lakeshore.
Cybertruck Lake Arrest Shows Wade Mode Is Not Boat Mode
By Noah Washington on
A Cybertruck in Grapevine Lake is funny for five seconds. Then Tesla's manual makes the real lesson clear: Wade Mode is for slow, shallow crossings, not turning a pickup into a boat.
White 2026 Dodge Charger coupe driving on a racetrack in a front three-quarter action shot.
Dodge Says the New Charger Has to Feel Like a Dodge, Even Without a V8
By Noah Washington on
Dodge says Charger buyers still want sound, burnouts, and a real driver's feel. The new Charger has to prove that muscle can survive beyond the V8 era without losing what made Dodge feel different.
White 2026 Toyota Prius Limited parked near a waterfront at dusk, shown from the front three-quarter angle.
A Salesman Told a New Prius Owner That Changing His 0W-16 at 5,000 Miles Would Void the Warranty
By Noah Washington on
A new Prius buyer was warned that changing the first oil early could threaten the warranty. Torque News checked Toyota’s 0W-8 language, the 10,000-mile service schedule, and FTC warranty guidance. To separate fact from fiction.
Red Ford F-150 pickup driving along a tree-lined road with motion blur in the surrounding forest.
At 180k Miles on the Original Hybrid Battery, A 2021 Ford F-150 PowerBoost Owner Is Driving to California and Back to Texas
By Noah Washington on
At 180,000 miles, Brandon Lewis’s F-150 PowerBoost still has its original hybrid battery, engine, and transmission. Now he’s trusting it to take his mom from Texas to California and back.
2026 Dodge Roadkill Nights Poster
We'll Find Out This Week About the Future of Dodge, Chrysler, Ram and Jeep in North America: In the Meantime, Dodge is Cementing its Status as the King of Muscle Cars
By Mary Conway on
Stellantis will reveal its future plans for the brands during its Investor Day this week. Dodge and Chrysler are expected to play lesser roles going forward. Dodge is guarding its muscle car status announcing a major event for August.
Blue Rivian R1T towing an off-road camper trailer while parked beside EV charging stations.
A Rivian R1T’s 1.10 mi/kWh Flagstaff Climb Explains Why EV Towing Is a Charger Problem Disguised as a Range Problem
By Noah Washington on
A Rivian R1T Dual Performance Max pulled a 4,500-pound trailer to Flagstaff and averaged 1.10 mi/kWh on the climb. Torque News checked the math, and the useful lesson is not about the tow rating.
GM is producing Chevy Bolt EVs in a new way in batches
GM Builds The Chevy Bolt in a New Way With 8 Benefits, and Resembles What Tesla Has Been Critiqued and Praised For With 1 Difference
By Armen Hareyan on
GM is now building the Chevy Bolt in batches of 30 identical vehicles at Fairfax, borrowing a page from Tesla's manufacturing playbook, but with one critical difference and delivers 8 measurable manufacturing benefits.
Image showing a white Tesla Model X in a garage beside an interior cabin noise test reading 71 dB on a smartwatch.
An F-150 Lightning Showed 61 dB Where a Tesla Model X Showed 71 dB at 58 MPH, and That Gap Is Bigger Than It Looks
By Noah Washington on
A same-speed test showed 71 dB in a Tesla Model X and 61 dB in a Ford F-150 Lightning. That 10 dB gap is bigger than it looks, and it shows why EV highway comfort depends on tires, road surface, and cabin isolation.
White Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe plugged into a Jeep-branded charging station with a large solar canopy.
A 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe Died Twice In Three Weeks As Stellantis Sent $100 Gift Cards During A 375,000-Vehicle Recall
By Noah Washington on
A Jeep owner’s 4xe died twice in three weeks. His story points to a bigger problem: dead batteries, fire-risk recalls, no permanent fix, and owners left wondering what their hybrid Jeep is worth now.
Tesla Model Y Price Hike and the community sentiment
Tesla Hikes The Price of the Model Y, But Overall Sentiment in The Chatter Is Mostly Positive or Neutral For One Specific Reason
By Armen Hareyan on
The Tesla Model Y price change prompted mostly positive or neutral reactions from the most top repliers in the Tesla enthusiast community revealing one unexpected reason most people aren't upset about the price hike for the 1st time in two years.
Blue Chevrolet Equinox EV with a white roof driving on an urban road past brick office buildings.
Equinox EV Cost $133.62 on 1,200-Mile Trip. Here's the Receipt
By Noah Washington on
A charging log from a California road trip shows what Equinox EV owners actually spend on long-distance drives.
2026 Toyota Highlander
Used Three-Row Crossover Market Faces Volatility As Toyota's Sudden EV Transition Triggers Surging Resale Values For Final Gas Highlander Models
By Denis Flierl on
Toyota's shift to an all-electric 2027 Highlander is sending shockwaves through the used car market. Car buyers are scrambling to buy remaining internal combustion units, driving up secondary market prices for dependable gas and hybrid crossovers.
2026 Toyota Highlander
2026 Toyota Highlander Buyer Warns Dealership Strategy Forces Shoppers To Choose Between 2027 Electric Model Or More Expensive Grand Highlander
By Denis Flierl on
A 2026 Toyota Highlander buyer warns that dealership tactics are forcing shoppers to choose between a 2027 electric model or the more expensive Grand Highlander, exposing a major disconnect between local sales pitches and official Toyota strategy.
Tesla Cybertruck seen from above on rocky desert terrain near a canyon edge.
A 1,000-Mile Cybertruck Trip Needed 11 Supercharger Stops, but the Charging Curve Explains Why
By Noah Washington on
A Cybertruck driver saw 11 Supercharger stops on a 1,000-mile trip and thought something was odd. TorqueNews checked the charging curve, Tesla specs, and the comment thread. The route made more sense once the battery stayed where it charges fastest.
Tesla Cybertruck touchscreen in service mode showing vehicle controls, charging status, and diagnostic alerts.
A Cybertruck Was Speed-Limited After a PCS2 Health-Check Failure, and Tesla Enabled Free Supercharging While It Waited for Service
By Noah Washington on
A 2025 Cybertruck AWD showed a PCS2 MOSFET health-check failure at 31,250 miles. Torque News checked the service-screen text, charging behavior, Tesla service context, and NHTSA recall background to explain what owners should and should not assume.
Tesla Model Y and Ford Mustang Mach-E driving in a rural area.
Despite Really Liking The Tesla Model Y I Canceled My Order For The Mexico-Built Mustang Mach-E Because of Buttons
By Armen Hareyan on
Although he really liked the Tesla Model Y's driving experience the lack of buttons really frustrated him, and this customer went to Ford Mustang Mach-E because it gives you all the key buttons that you need for instant access.
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