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Electric Vehicle News and Reviews (Page 31)

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 gray Rivian R1S with tinted windows is parked in a handicap spot. The electric vehicle's sleek design and modern features are visible under a sunny sky.
I’m Loving My Pre-Owned 2023 Rivian R1S Adventure and Their Customer Service, But It’s Already in the Shop for Multiple Warranty Recalls
By Aram Krajekian on
There’s a certain irony in loving your Rivian R1S and praising its customer service, even though it spends its early days in the shop for multiple recalls. It's a contradiction that perfectly captures the growing pains of EV ownership in its early years.
Ram cancels its battery-electric pickup truck
An Owner and Expert in Ram Trucks Who Is Himself Also an EV Owner Explains Why Ram's Canceling Its Battery-Electric Pickup Truck Program is a Smart Move
By John Goreham on
We discuss Ram’s wise move to abandon its battery-electric Ram Pickup truck with a Ram owner who also owns a Stellantis EV.
BMW i7 three-quarter front view
I Despised EV Cars Until I Drove One, Now I Love the BMW i7
By Chris Johnston on
I drove a BMW i7 and it shattered old myths by revealing a calmer kind of muscle and refinement that gas cars simply cannot match.
A dark green electric pickup truck parked in a modern, well-lit garage.
I'm Only Getting 60% Of My Rivian R1T's Expected Range After Driving 90 Miles In A Week, With 37 Miles Disappearing While The Truck Sits Idle
By Noah Washington on
He's only getting 60% of his Rivian R1T's expected range, and the shocking reason isn't from driving too fast or towing, but from a "ghost drop" of 37 miles while the truck is parked.
Red SUV driving on a road with the Golden Gate Bridge in the background.
I Drove My Cadillac Optiq 7,000 Miles, Including A 1,200-Mile Trip To Texas, And Found Super Cruise Made 14-Hour Days Easy, While Tesla Chargers Outperformed EVGO's Network
By Noah Washington on
He loves his Cadillac Optiq but was disappointed by the lack of an approved dashcam. He created a workaround that protected his warranty and allowed him to safely record while driving.
Tesla Cybertruck
A Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says He Was Shot on the Highway by a Tesla Hater, but the Truck Stopped the Bullet – Adds, “The Truck Took It Like a Chump, Crumpled the Bullet on Impact.”
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck owner claims his truck stopped a bullet and saved his life when he was shot on the highway by a Tesla hater. He shares a picture showing his Cybertruck’s stainless steel damaged but not pierced by the bullet.
Tesla Cybertruck
A Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says He Thought He Put His Truck on FSD but Ended Up Veering Off the Interstate Onto Gravel – Adds, “I Pressed the Scroll Wheel But FSD Didn’t Engage”
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck owner says he stopped monitoring his vehicle for a second, believing he had engaged FSD. However, the self-driving feature was not on, and he ended up drifting off the highway onto gravel.
2024 Tesla Cybertruck
Tesla Cybertruck Owner Who Put A Kia Emblem on His Truck Has Hilarious Encounters Says, “I Get So, Many People Asking Me If This Is Really a Kia, I Say Yup!”
By Denis Flierl on
Karyl's Cybertruck turns heads, but not for the reasons you think. He has a Kia emblem, sparking confusion and hilarious encounters. From a lady convinced Kia "makes 'em too" to Karyl's playful "Yup," this story is a riot. Check out his truck's logo swap.
Tesla Highland Project
Tesla's Highland Gambit: A Minimalist Masterpiece or a Step Too Far?
By Rob Enderle on
Tesla's "Project Highland" Model 3 refresh offers welcome aesthetic and comfort upgrades but courts controversy and risks alienating mainstream buyers by eliminating fundamental physical controls like turn signal stalks in favor of a minimal design.
Mercedes Mini G-Wagon
Honey, I Shrunk the G-Wagon: Mercedes' Brilliant Electric Gambit
By Rob Enderle on
Mercedes-Benz's electric "Baby G-Wagon" is a brilliant strategic move that preserves the original's iconic design in a smaller, more accessible format, positioning it to dominate the premium rugged EV market much like Porsche's Macan did in.
Volvo's EV Factory
Volvo's Clean Break: Why a New EV Plant Is a Masterstroke
By Rob Enderle on
Volvo's construction of a new, EV-only plant in Slovakia is a strategic masterstroke, leveraging the company's strong financial position to create a hyper-efficient, purpose-built facility that will provide a significant cost and quality advantages.
Image shows a young girls sitting inside of a Ford F-150 Lightning's frunk area
Consumer Reports Data Shows EV Trucks Like the Rivian R1T, F-150 Lightning, Sierra EV, and Silverado EV Are Among the Least Reliable Vehicles on the Market Today - Why We Think Ford Will Be the Brand To Turn This Around
By John Goreham on
Battery-electric pickup trucks are having a rough time gaining traction in the U.S. market. Could one reason be the reliability and durability scores? Be sure you read our opinions on why Ford will be the one to watch.
Electric car driving on a rural road with trees and clear sky in the background.
I Picked Up My New Tesla Model Y And Found The Delivery Specialist Had Drilled Off-Center Holes Through My Front Fascia, Requiring Immediate Service To Replace It
By Noah Washington on
The Lucid Gravity is here, and it's exceeding expectations. After three weeks of ownership, this owner is blown away by its soft-and-sharp drive, cavernous interior, and stress-free range.
A sleek electric SUV parked on a dirt road with trees in the background.
I Chose The Lucid Gravity Over Rivian R1S And BMW iX For Its Superior Range And Space, And After Three Weeks The Driving Experience Exceeds All My Expectations
By Noah Washington on
The Lucid Gravity is here, and it's exceeding expectations. After three weeks of ownership, this owner is blown away by its soft-and-sharp drive, cavernous interior, and stress-free range.
Silver Tesla Model 3 at a self-serve carwash
Tell Me I’m Not The Only One Who Just Does Self-Serve Car Washes for My Tesla Model Y
By Chris Johnston on
Here are all the suggestions to keep your new Tesla Model Y paint shiny and silky smooth.
John Lee's Tesla Model X loaner
Tesla Did Me Dirty, I Took My 2018 Model 3 In For Warranty Work, and They Gave Me a Model X Loaner, Now I Want One
By Denis Flierl on
Don't get too comfortable with your loaner car. This Tesla owner took his Model 3 in for warranty work and was given a 2025 Model X. Now he wants to trade up. Is the grass always greener on the other side? Check out John's story and see why he's tempted. 
U.S. market battery-electric vehicle market share graph 2018 to 2025
More Than 90% Of American New Car Buyers Opted Not to Buy an EV in August Despite Federal EV Subsidies Set To Expire, Ample Inventory, and Generous Incentives - Will September Be Any Different?
By John Goreham on
EVs Failed to Top 10% U.S. Market Share in August With Federal EV Subsidy Expiration Just Weeks Away - Last Chance For EVs to Reach This Milestone Ends October First
Black futuristic truck parked on gravel near a fenced grassy area and buildings.
Tesla Cybertruck Owner Wraps Vehicle With a Minecraft Theme to Honor His 9-Year-Old Son Who Passed From Carbon Monoxide Poisoning, and Switches to Electric Vehicles for His Legacy
By Noah Washington on
He wrapped his Cybertruck in a Minecraft theme as a monument to his 9-year-old son, who passed away from carbon monoxide poisoning, a deeply moving story of how a family turned their grief into a powerful, rolling tribute.
White GMC truck parked on rocky terrain at sunset, with mountains in the background.
I Drive A GMC Sierra EV And Found Free 80-Amp Chargers At My Wife's Workplace That Don't Require Terrible Charging Apps, But One May Be Mislabeled As 40-Amps
By Noah Washington on
The GMC Sierra EV is a marvel of technology, but its owner’s charging experience is a logistical nightmare. And now he has to play detective with a mislabeled sticker to figure out his charging speed.
Gray electric Hummer truck parked in front of a large concrete wall.
I'm Paying $108 To Charge My GMC Hummer EV For Just 311 Miles In September, While My Neighbor's Tesla Costs Significantly Less For Similar Usage
By Noah Washington on
He loves his GMC Hummer EV, but a $108 charge for 311 miles has him seeing green—and not the kind he hoped for. This owner's journey reveals that, for some, the cost of charging can be as much of a financial shock as filling up a gas-guzzling V8.
Tesla service centers are very busy repairing Tesla vehicles with a wide array of issues
EV Owners Discover That Gas Free Does Not Mean Problem Free - My Tesla’s AC Compressor Failed, I’m On My Third Battery, My Lower Control Arm Detached From the Frame, My 12V Battery Died After 30 Months, I Need a New Wire Harness
By John Goreham on
EV advocates point to a simpler powertrain design with fewer moving parts and claim that EVs will require less maintenance and repairs. Great theory, but is it reality for actual EV owners?
A nighttime scene split in two: left shows parked cars under streetlights, right captures a person in a hooded sweatshirt leaning over, illuminated by headlights. The mood is mysterious and tense.
My Tesla Model 3 Finally Stopped a Nissan From Hogging a Free Public Charging Spot to Save for His EV
By Aram Krajekian on
Free EV charging may sound like a perk, but one Tesla Model 3 driver’s run-in with a Nissan proved it can also turn into a battle of strategy.
2026 Tesla Model Y Juniper in white, front three-quarter view driving on desert road with mountains in the background.
My Tesla Model Y's Windshield Was Shattered By A Baseball And Now State Farm Refuses To Cover The Full Cost Of OEM Replacement, Forcing Me To Pay Out-Of-Pocket
By Noah Washington on
He wanted OEM glass for his Tesla Model Y after a baseball shattered his windshield, but State Farm is refusing to cover the full cost, forcing him into a battle over parts quality.
White 2025 Chevrolet Equinox EV front three-quarter view parked on rooftop with modern office buildings in the background.
My 2024 Chevy Equinox EV Has Had Heating Failure, AC Breakdown, Random Emergency Braking, And Peeling Interior After Just 10 Months Of Ownership
By Noah Washington on
After only 10 months of ownership, this owner's 2024 Chevy Equinox EV has had both its heat and AC fail, plus a terrifying list of other issues, from random emergency braking to peeling trim.
2024 Tesla Cybertruck
My Cybertruck’s Glass Roof Mysteriously Cracked, and Now Tesla Says It’s Not Their Glass and They Aren’t Responsible For Covering It
By Denis Flierl on
A Tesla Cybertruck owner's glass roof mysteriously cracks while they're away. Is it a defect, or is it the tempered glass? With Tesla denying responsibility, owners are looking for answers. Here is what all Cybertruck owners need to know. 
A futuristic looking silver Tesla cybertruck speeds along a rugged, rocky path with green moss and towering cliffs, emitting dust and conveying a sense of power and adventure.
I Couldn’t Decide Between My Ram 1500 or Tesla Cybertruck to Tow My Boat, But After Putting the Cybertruck to the Test, I’d Feel Comfortable Selling My Ram
By Aram Krajekian on
It’s one thing for Tesla to promise capability, but it’s remarkable when a Cybertruck convinces a Ram 1500 owner that their truck may no longer be needed. Here’s why that trip changed everything on and off the road.
Silver 2026 Tesla Model Y
I’m Embarrassed by My Tesla Model Y That I Bought to Be Green, Then Elon Happened
By Chris Johnston on
It looks like the damage to the Tesla Model Y brand may be permanent, but we have some insights.
2025 Kia K4 GT-Line Turbo strikes a gorgeous profile but is attractive from all angles
If You Have $29K To Spend On A Car, You Must Try Kia’s 2025 K4 GT-Line Turbo Because It Offers More Features, Value, Driving Satisfaction, and Warranty Than Anything In Its Class - Don’t Miss This Civic Alternative
By John Goreham on
Kia’s 2025 K4 is a good car in any trim, but the GT-Line Turbo is quietly the best car value in America.
An Audi Q6 60E SUV parked at an electric charging station, plugged in and ready to charge.
I Charged My Audi SQ6 At A Tesla Supercharger Using A Lectron Adapter And Found It Seven Cents Cheaper Per kWh Than Electrify America Across The Street
By Noah Washington on
He wrestled with an adapter, a stubborn app, and a Supercharger cable just to charge his new Audi SQ6, but the payoff was huge: a charging rate that was seven cents cheaper per kWh than the competition.
Photograph of a 2025 Polestar 2 electric sedan in a silver color, shown from the front three-quarter angle to display the vehicle's sleek profile, distinctive grille design, and headlight configuration.
I Switched From Polestar 2 Dual Motor To Single Motor And Gained 40% More Range While Only Losing A Small Amount Of Performance, Making It The Smarter Choice For Daily Driving
By Noah Washington on
After driving a Tesla Model Y for two years, this owner switched to a Polestar 2 and found that with a better sound system, improved ride, and a 40% range gain, Polestar is a real alternative.
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