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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.

Blue 2025 Kia EV9 electric SUV parked near an ocean cliff at sunset, front three-quarter view.
After 5,000 Miles, Kia EV9 Owner Says His Kumho “EV Tires” Are Wearing Out Fast While His Ford Mustang Mach-E’s Cheaper High-Load Tires “Look Brand New,” Calling the EV Tire Premium a “$700 Racket With Zero Noise or Range Benefit”
By Noah Washington on
After 5,000 miles, one Kia EV9 owner's Kumho EV tires are severely worn, while his Ford Mustang Mach-E's cheaper, non-EV tires "look brand new."
Lectron Mobile Charger with app and J1772 handle
Review - Lectron 40-Amp Level 2 Portable J1772 Charger Makes Home or Away Charging Simple and Offers A Great App, Making It a Fantastic Value
By John Goreham on
We test and review the Lectron 40-amp mobile charger equipped with a mobile app. This is a charger used with a NEMPA 14-50 circuit, and 240-volts input.
2026 Honda CR-V Hybrid
Honda CR-V Buyer Says, "I Was Going to Get a Toyota RAV4, But I'm Trading My Genesis GV70 for a CR-V Hybrid Instead, (and I Might Not Lose My Shirt!)”
By Denis Flierl on
Owners reveal two huge CR-V deal-breakers. What about the Toyota RAV4? Is it a better option for compact SUV shoppers? What hybrid SUV buyers MUST know before they choose.
Three Tesla Model Ys on a dealer lot
I Want to Buy a Tesla Model Y, but I’m Hearing That There Will Be Huge Sales Incentives at The End of The Year and Now I Can’t Decide Which EV I Want to Buy
By Chris Johnston on
We’re seeing EV deals from Honda, Subaru, Ford, Kia and Hyundai with other automakers hinting at more incentives to come by year end.
2025 BMW M5 Touring wagon set against a forest backdrop
2025 BMW M5 Touring Review - Name a Better Performance Wagon, I Dare You
By John Goreham on
If you have ever dreamed of having a racecar, but you need a station wagon, we have good news. BMW has that all in one package.
A graph from EIA.gov shows hybrid sales outpacing battery-electric vehicles in America
Hybrids On Pace to Outsell EVs By 3 to 1 in 2026 as Hybrids Surge and EV Adoption Slows in the U.S. Market - Were EVs the Bridge and Hybrids the Destination After All
By John Goreham on
Battery electric vehicle market share peaked at around 8% in 2024, and has now entered a period of decline, dropping to under 6% in October (Source - Cox Automotive). Meanwhile, hybrids’ popularity is growing and will outpace battery-electric vehicles.
Toyota Corolla EV Concept / 2025 Japan Mobility Show
Toyota's Controversial Approach To The 2028 Corolla Is Concerning For One Key Reason, But It Will Also Bring Two Exciting New Versions Of The Bestseller
By Dimitar Angelov on
The 13th-generation Toyota Corolla will arrive for the 2028 model year and will emphasize the company's multi-energy approach by offering the widest range of powertrains seen on a Corolla.
2024 Tesla Model 3
A Tesla Model 3 Owner Gets Taken For An Unexpected Ride From the US to Canada (By Accident), Says, “I Wasn’t Paying Attention and FSD Took the Wrong Exit”
By Denis Flierl on
This Tesla Model 3 owner wasn't paying attention when the car's FSD took him across a bridge and right into Canada. This international incident is not a one-off. What Tesla owners need to know.
US EV Market Share Graph Shows EV Share Declining
U.S. Electric Vehicle Market Share Reaches Tipping Point, Begins To Decline Rapidly to 2022 Levels
By John Goreham on
We analyze the EV market in the United States using data provided by Cox Automotive. EVs are now heading backwards in market share as incentives end and interest wanes.
Candy red Tesla Model 3 sedan shown in three-quarter front view against dark background, featuring sleek aerodynamic design and signature LED headlights.
After a Smart Summon Accident He Won’t Describe, a Tesla Model 3 Owner Says His $2K Windshield Job Became a $6K Fight Over “Damage That Wasn’t There,” Ending With His Car Left Outside in a Snowstorm
By Noah Washington on
After a service center allegedly inflicted $4,000 in new damage, a Tesla owner was refused repair and had his car left outside in the snow.
2025 Lucid Gravity electric SUV in pearl white, shown at three-quarter front angle on rural mountain road, featuring sleek aerodynamic design and black contrast elements.
I Took Delivery Of My Stellar White 2025 Lucid Gravity GT At San Jose Service Center, And Despite Early Adopter Concerns, The Build Quality, Dream Drive Pro, And Even The Key Recognition System Work Flawlessly
By Noah Washington on
After a year of patient waiting, one owner took delivery of his Gravity GT and was relieved to find the American luxury machine delivered flawless build quality and a smooth experience.
2024 Toyota Prius
2024 Toyota Prius Owner Laments, “One of Life's Cruelties is That the New Prius Looks Genuinely Stunning, Yet They Fitted it With a Drivetrain Duller than American Chocolate”
By Denis Flierl on
A 2024 Toyota Prius owner loves the look but hates the performance. Is it as bad as this owner is saying? That it's dull and not refined? What do you think?
A Tesla Model Y is shown driving in a forest during winter
Because of a Design Flaw On My Tesla Model Y Juniper I Had to Drive Ten Miles In the Dark With Almost No Headlights Because Snow Accumulated In Its Recessed Light Bar That Blocked Both the Headlights, and the Forward-Facing Camera
By John Goreham on
Our title paraphrases a Tesla Model Y owner who has found out the hard way that the new generation of the Model Y may not be perfected quite yet. Do the headlights actually not work in snow?
A long row of Ford Mustang Mach-E cars await buyers in November 2025 on a dealer's lot
Ford Mustang Mach-E Electric Vehicle Defies the Trend, Posts Solid October Deliveries and We Know Why
By John Goreham on
The Ford Mustang Mach-E continued to put up solid numbers in October, even as some competitors saw huge EV delivery declines. Here’s why the Mach-E is defying the industry, at least for the time being.
2026 Honda CR-V Hybrid
I Was Determined To Get a New Toyota RAV4, But After Driving the 2026 Honda CR-V, the RAV4 is Not as Smooth and Not as Quiet Like the CR-V
By Denis Flierl on
A Toyota RAV4 or a Honda CR-V Hybrid? Tony's hunt for the perfect car is on. He loved the rugged Toyota RAV4 vibe, but the smooth, quiet CR-V ride is pulling him in. It's his first Honda and first-ever hybrid. Which one wins this compact SUV battle?
2024 Tesla Cybertruck
People Always Ask This Tesla Cybertruck Owner, ‘How Long Do the Batteries Last?’ He Says, “150K", and Adds, "I’ll Save $27K Over My Toyota Tundra in Gas, and Oil Changes Alone”
By Denis Flierl on
A Tesla Cybertruck owner is asked how long his truck's battery will last. Here is his analysis and why his CT is cheaper to operate than his Toyota Tundra pickup. Do you agree?
2023 Rivian R1S electric SUV in forest green, shown at three-quarter front angle on city street, featuring distinctive LED light bar and black wheel design against modern urban backdrop.
I Was Driving My 2026 Rivian R1S In Indianapolis When A Factory Worker From Illinois Waved Me Down At A Stoplight Just To Shout, "Thank You For Buying Rivian," With Incredible Thanks For The Company
By Noah Washington on
While driving his new R1S, one owner was stopped in traffic by a woman with Illinois plates who shouted, "Thank you for buying a Rivian, I work there!" This stunning encounter reveals the new American manufacturing showmanship.
Tesla Cybertruck shown in side profile, kicking up dust while driving through desert terrain with mountains in background, showcasing its distinctive angular stainless steel design.
Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says FSD Drove “90%” of His 680-Mile Trip and Even Stopped for a Random Child, Dodged a Plastic Bag on I-75, and Obeyed Florida’s Move-Over Law Better Than Most Humans
By Noah Washington on
The latest version of FSD for the Tesla Cybertruck showed surprising skill on I-75, navigating around a chaotic roundabout and even driving itself through a busy McDonald’s parking lot.
Two 2023 Rivian R1S And Rivian R1T electric pickup trucks in forest green, photographed from front 3/4 view, featuring distinctive LED light bars and black wheels, parked in wooded setting.
Rivian R1T Driver Claims a BMW X3 Owner Told Him EVs Are “Impossible to Charge” and Require “Removing the Battery,” Forcing Him to Explain That His 420-Mile Truck Makes San Diego-to-Vegas Easily on a Single Charge
By Noah Washington on
A Rivian R1T owner was cornered in a Costco parking lot by a BMW driver who claimed EVs were "impossible to charge" and couldn't make it to Vegas.
2024 Toyota Prius Prime in silver, rear three-quarter view, featuring black alloy wheels and distinctive fastback design, parked under dealership canopy.
After a Year With the 2024 Toyota Prius Prime, Owner Says Its “Sports Car Acceleration” Can’t Make Up for Winter Power Loss, a Dead 12-Volt Battery, and a $2,000 Windshield Replacement
By Noah Washington on
A 2024 Prius Prime owner's review confirms the car has "sports car acceleration" but exposes its costly cold-weather Achilles' heel.
2024 Tesla Cybertruck
100K Mile Tesla Cybertruck Owner Reveals In Interview, “I Don’t Use FSD Much, Mostly Because I Text While Driving, I Don’t Need Two Women Nagging Me At Once”
By Denis Flierl on
100,000 Miles in a Tesla Cybertruck: How's it holding up? Check out the first owner to hit six digits. Hear about middle fingers, Model S Plaid loaners, and how the truck helped him practice air traffic control. Read the eye-opening interview!
2026 Lucid Gravity shown in three-quarter front view, driving on tree-lined road with distinctive LED lighting and aerodynamic wheels.
New Lucid Gravity Owner Says Its “Mind-Blowing” Ability to Hit 80 MPH With Every Window Down and No Buffeting Is a Feature Reviewers Missed, Despite Ongoing Soft-Close Door Failures
By Noah Washington on
A new Lucid Gravity owner found a mind-blowing feature that no reviewer ever mentioned. This discovery proves the anti-buffeting aerodynamic secret allows the driver to cruise at 80 MPH with every window down.
Black 2024 GMC Sierra HD pickup truck photographed from front quarter angle, featuring bold chrome grille, lifted suspension, and off-road tires, parked on desert highway with mountains behind.
2025 GMC Sierra Owner Says His New Diesel Gets “Shockingly Worse MPG” Than His 2020 Model, Dropping from 24 MPG Highway to 17, and from 15 MPG City to “Just 9 MPG” After Only 9,000 Miles
By Noah Washington on
A 2025 GMC Sierra 3500 AT4 owner is reeling after his brand-new diesel dropped from 24 MPG highway to a measly 17 MPG, and city driving fell to a shocking 9 MPG.
2026 Toyota Grand Highlander
I’m Not Happy With My 2026 Toyota Grand Highlander’s Gas Mileage, I Have 2K Miles On It, and I’m Filling Up Every 3 Days, Wish I Could Afford the GH Hybrid
By Denis Flierl on
Just 2,050 miles in, this loyal Toyota owner is shocked at the fuel mileage. She's used to a Camry Hybrid, and the new Grand Highlander is draining the tank every 3-4 days. 87 and 91 top-tier gas—nothing helps! What tips can save her sanity and wallet?
Tesla's Flying Car
Peak Musk: Is the Flying Tesla a Revolution or a Rocket-Powered Ruse?
By Rob Enderle on
Elon Musk’s “flying car” is a brilliant marketing spectacle, likely a rocket-boosted Tesla Roadster, not a viable transport solution. Expect a wild prototype demo, but don’t expect to trade in your keys for a pilot’s license anytime soon.
Austin Arrow EV
The Austin Arrow Roadster - The EV for People Who Like Classic Cars But Hate Wrenches
By Rob Enderle on
The Austin Motor Company creates one of the most affordable and worthy EVs coming to market.
Alef Model A
The $300,000 Question: Is the Alef Model A Flying Car a Revolution or a Mirage?
By Rob Enderle on
Alef Aeronautics' $300K "Model A" flying car has thousands of low-cost preorders but faces immense regulatory and production hurdles. Its year-end delivery goal is highly unrealistic, and its "true" flying car design faces stiff, more focused competition.
Tesla Model C Price Advantage
Tesla's 'Model C' Dilemma: The People's Car or a Porsche 914 Mistake?
By Rob Enderle on
Torq News analyzes Tesla’s rumored $25,000 "Model C," predicting massive demand. The column questions if the cheap EV will unlock the mass market or dilute the premium brand, drawing parallels to the cautionary tale of the Porsche 914.
Tata Sierra 2
The Sierra's Second Coming: Can Tata's Iconic EV Redefine Its Dominance?
By Rob Enderle on
Tata Motors, a leader in India's EV market, is reviving the iconic Sierra SUV as a premium EV and ICE model. Launching in 2025-2026, the new Sierra blends 90s nostalgia with modern tech, but faces immense competition.
Aptera 2 In Purple
The Solar Phoenix: Why Aptera's Second Act Could Change the EV Game
By Rob Enderle on
Aptera Motors, a company that famously collapsed in 2011, is re-emerging as a serious contender in the EV space. Its radical, hyper-efficient 3-wheel solar EV is now on a validation assembly line, promising to be a game-changer for commuters.
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