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Electric Vehicle News and Reviews (Page 32)

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.

Photograph of a 2026 Tesla Model Y electric SUV in the Juniper color, shown from a three-quarter front angle with the vehicle's front grille, headlights, and side profile clearly visible against a plain background.
My Tesla Model Y Was Remotely Unlocked By Thieves Who Compromised My Tessie API Token, Then They Arrived Three Minutes Later To Ransack The Vehicle
By Noah Washington on
Thieves just hacked a Tesla Model Y by compromising a third-party app’s API token, remotely unlocking the car in the middle of the night. Their haul? Not the car itself, but a pair of earbuds.
Tesla Cybertruck
A Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says His Range is Disappearing After 43,000 Miles – Adds, “I Used to Get 254 Miles at 80% State of Charge, Now I’m Down to 241 Miles”
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck owner reports he has lost 13 miles of range at 80% state of charge. Since delivery, he has already driven his truck for 43,000 miles, but maintains that 13 miles of degradation is still excessive for a relatively new vehicle.
Tesla Cybertruck
A Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says His Glass Roof Shattered Spontaneously – Adds, “I Went Apple Picking With My Daughter, Parked the Cybertruck in a Field, & When I Came Back, the Glass Roof Was Shattered”
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck owner says it’s a mystery how his truck’s glass roof ended up shattered into pieces. He mentions that he parked it in an open field with no structures above, but when he returned, the glass roof had several cracks.
Tesla Cybertruck
A Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says Tesla is Charging Him $2,500 to Replace a Rubber Seal Around His Windshield – He Adds, “I Don’t Know Why a Rubber Repair Would Cost Thousands of Dollars”
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck Owner says he contacted Tesla service because of a misaligned rubber seal around the windshield. He thought this was a minor issue, but he was surprised to learn Tesla was charging him more than $2,000 for the repair.
Tesla Cybertruck
A Cybertruck Buyer Says Tesla Sold Him a Truck That Has Been Sitting on The Lot for a Year – Adds, “The Off-Gassing Damaged the Glass & Cameras While the Truck Was Sitting Unopened for a Year”
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck buyer says his “new” truck has been sitting on the lot for a year. He adds that, in the meantime, the off-gassing from the interior materials has accumulated on the windows and damaged the cameras.
Photograph of a 2025 Lucid Air Touring electric vehicle in a two-tone color scheme, captured from a low angle that showcases the front three-quarter view of the car.
I Charged My 2025 Lucid Air GT At A Tesla Supercharger For The First Time Using The NACS Adapter, But It Only Delivered 50kW Despite My Car's 480-Mile Range
By Noah Washington on
He took his new 2025 Lucid Air GT to a Tesla Supercharger and was shocked by the results. Despite its 480-mile range, the car only charged at 50kW.
Photograph of a 2026 Tesla Model Y electric vehicle in the Juniper Silver color, captured from a three-quarter front angle with a sunset landscape visible in the background.
I Watched On Camera As A Man In A RAM Truck Cut Off My Tesla Model Y Charging Stand In Broad Daylight, Then Drove Away With The Equipment
By Noah Washington on
This Tesla Model Y owner watched in disbelief as a man in a RAM truck used a sawzall to steal his charger stand, highlighting a troubling new reality for EV owners.
Clint's family stands in front of a black Tesla Model Y with a large red bow on top. They smile warmly in a Tesla showroom, conveying joy and excitement.
I Drove My Tesla Model Y 19,000 Miles This Year, and Here’s All The Reasons Why I Highly Recommend It as a Daily Driver
By Aram Krajekian on
A year behind the wheel of a Tesla Model Y reveals more than brochures ever can, and one owner’s 19,000-mile update shows exactly why it keeps winning people over.
Map of 14,000-mile coast to coast U.S. road trip
I Took My Ioniq 5 For a Spin Around The Country, Having an Ioniq 5 Would've been Nice for Trunk Space, But Ionic 6 Held Up Like a Champ, Even When Offroading
By Chris Johnston on
What 14,000 miles in a Hyundai Ioniq 6 taught us about EV road tripping across America.
2025 Tesla Cybertruck
I Didn’t Buy a Sierra or Lightning EV Even With Better Truck Stuff Than Cybertruck, and Tesla Isn’t Luxurious Like Denali or Higher F-150 Trims, But CT’s Eco Is Hands Down Better
By Denis Flierl on
One truck fan chose a Cybertruck over a GMC Sierra or Ford F-150 Lightning. Why? It all came down to a compelling ecosystem, superior self-driving tech, and a painless buying process. It gives EV truck shoppers an honest look at what matters most.
Photograph of the 2025 Rivian R1T electric truck in a gray color, captured from a three-quarter front angle with trees visible in the background.
I Drove My Rivian R1T 93 Miles Through Death Valley's Most Remote Road In 115-Degree Heat, Becoming The First EV To Complete Saline Valley Road Unassisted
By Noah Washington on
He drove his Rivian R1T 93 miles through Death Valley in brutal 115-degree heat and discovered a secret… the truck’s regeneration on mountain passes gave him back over 75% of the power he used on the climb.
Photograph of a 2026 Tesla Model Y electric vehicle in the Juniper color, captured from a front three-quarter angle view as it drives on a road in California surrounded by lush greenery and scenery.
I Got Rear-Ended Just 23 Hours After Buying My 2026 Tesla Model Y Juniper, Then Created A Stealth OEM+ Build With Custom LED Lighting That Looks Factory-Installed
By Noah Washington on
He owned his Tesla Model Y Juniper for less than a day before it was totaled. But he used the repair time to create a custom "stealth OEM+" build with custom LED lights so clean they look like they came from the factory.
Chevy Equinox EV being charged by power pole mounted charger
I Live in an Apartment and Own an EV. Here’s How I Charge My Chevy Equinox EV and What I Would Like to See My City Do to Make Charging Easier
By Chris Johnston on
Why apartment living with my Chevy Equinox EV made me rethink loyalty perks, idle fees, power poles, and the many ways that things can be improved.
A white Tesla Model 3 is secured on a flatbed tow truck in a sunny outdoor setting with trees in the background, suggesting it needed roadside assistance.
My Tesla Model 3’s HV Battery Failed After 130,000 Miles in the Phoenix Heat, and It Took the Autopilot Computer With It Too
By Aram Krajekian on
The Tesla Model 3 is built for endurance, but in the brutal Phoenix heat, one owner believes 130,000 miles was enough to expose the moment when technology finally gives way to climate and wear.
A black and silver futuristic vehicle parked on rocky terrain, with a kayak secured on top, beside a tranquil water scene.
My Tesla Cybertruck Purchase Four Months Ago Has Made Family Members Uninvite Me From Gatherings While Friends Insist I Should Have Bought A Lexus Or BMW Instead
By Noah Washington on
He bought a Tesla Cybertruck and suddenly found himself uninvited from family gatherings, with friends calling him out for wasting his money. The most polarizing vehicle in America is tearing his relationships apart.
A sleek gray car drives through a misty landscape, splashing water on a wet road, showcasing its dynamic design and performance.
I Rented One Of Only 250 Polestar 1s In America From Hertz, Drove It To Yosemite And Tahoe, Found Its Instant Torque And Stepped Acceleration More Impressive Than My 2016 Tesla Model S
By Noah Washington on
He drove a Polestar 1 through the mountains and discovered its instant torque and acceleration were more impressive than his Tesla Model S. This is one of the most unique rentals in America, and here's what the owner had to say about it.
A Tesla Cybertruck drives through a dusty desert landscape, with rugged cliffs and sparse vegetation in the background.
I Chose Tesla Cybertruck Over Ford Lightning And GMC Sierra Because The Ecosystem Is Like iPhone Versus Blackberry, Despite Missing Some Traditional Truck Features And Having A Polarizing Design
By Noah Washington on
He admits the Lightning and Sierra are better "trucks," but his Tesla Cybertruck won out for a single, powerful reason: he says the Tesla ecosystem is so superior it's like choosing an iPhone over a Blackberry.
2025 Toyota RAV4
I Just Bought This 2025 Toyota RAV4 Limited, I Hope I Don’t Regret Not Waiting, I Already Don’t Love the All-Chrome Wheels
By Denis Flierl on
In this RAV4 story, Nancy navigates the world of new car ownership, seeking to personalize her 2025 Toyota RAV4 and preserve its pristine interior. Will she be satisfied with the 2025 model, or will she regret not waiting for the next-gen 2026 model?
MG4 Becomes the First EV With Semi-Solid State Batteries, but the Surprise Isn’t the Range
MG4 Just Became The 1st EV With Semi-Solid State Batteries With Unsurprising Range, But With Serious Hidden Advantages
By Armen Hareyan on
The MG4 just became the first EV with semi-solid state batteries, but the most unexpected part isn’t the range at all.
Porsche Wirelessly Charging
The Unplugged Revolution: Porsche’s Wireless Cayenne Changes the EV Game
By Rob Enderle on
Porsche's groundbreaking announcement to offer factory-installed wireless charging on its upcoming electric Cayenne marks a pivotal moment for EV convenience, leveraging years of development from tech pioneers to set a new luxury standard.
2025 Toyota Prius side view next to a bunny eating grass
Uncomfortable Truth - Toyota Prius Deliveries Are Up 86% In America Year To Date and It’s Outselling Every Battery-Electric Car Model But One
By John Goreham on
The Toyota Prius launched at nearly the same time as the modern era of the battery-electric car in 1997. 28 years later, it still outsells nearly every electric car in America.
August Had A Very Strong EV Sales Month
The Old Guard's Electric Surge: How Legacy Auto Won August
By Rob Enderle on
Legacy automakers like Ford, GM, Hyundai, and Kia achieved record-breaking electric vehicle sales in August 2025 by offering popular vehicle types, leveraging brand trust, and benefiting from a rush for expiring tax credits, signaling a major sales event.
Jaguar Type 00 and Audi Concept C
A Tale of Two Kitties: Audi's Concept C Pounce vs. Jaguar's Type 00 Stumble
By Rob Enderle on
This column contrasts Audi's well-received Concept C, which evolves the brand's heritage, with Jaguar's controversial Type 00, which makes a radical break from its past, to argue that honoring history is a more successful strategy.
Ford Mustang Mach-E in brilliant red in front of a barn
The August Data We Have Shows Many GM, Ford, Honda, Hyundai, and Kia EVs Seeing Big Bumps In Deliveries For Q3, But There Are Some Laggards - EVs May Pass 10% Market Share For the Month
By John Goreham on
Not every brand offers detailed delivery numbers for individual months, but some do. The data we have shows some big gains, but also some slow movers. Here are all the details.
2025 Tesla Model Y electric SUV driving through desert landscape, front three-quarter angle under clear sky.
My Tesla Model Y 2026 Service Appointment Became A Frustrating Experience When Staff Falsely Claimed To Fix Seat Noise Without Touching The Car Then Later Declared It "Normal"
By Noah Washington on
This is one owner's third Tesla, but a simple service appointment has him questioning his loyalty. Find out how staff at a service center gave him a runaround and misdiagnosed a simple seat noise.
Red 2026 Tesla Model S electric sedan charging in front of a modern home, rear view highlighting taillights and sporty design.
My Dream Tesla Model S Plaid Purchase Turned Into A Health Nightmare When Hidden Mold From Water Damage Left Me And My Family With Severe Respiratory Symptoms After Just One Day Of Driving
By Noah Washington on
An owner's dream of a Tesla Model S Plaid turned into a health nightmare after he discovered hidden water damage and mold. Read how a family's joyride quickly led to severe respiratory symptoms.
2025 Chevrolet Equinox EV in gray shown at front three-quarter angle, highlighting modern electric SUV design with sleek lines.
I Completed My First 1,000+ Mile Road Trip In My New Chevy Equinox EV Using Mostly Tesla Superchargers At 22-38 Cents Per kWh While Getting 150 Miles Between Charges
By Noah Washington on
Charging an EV on a long road trip took just 25 minutes for this Chevy Equinox owner. Discover his secret to a smooth journey and how the right charging plan can make range anxiety a thing of the past.
2026 Chevy Equinox EV exterior photo
Chevy Seems To Have Underpromised on The Range of The Equinox EV, or At Least Incorporated Enough Regeneration Recharge To Increase It
By Chris Johnston on
What hundreds of social media posts from real drivers revealed about the Chevy Equinox EV, and the surprises that reshaped my opinions of the top three.
2025 Honda Prologue Touring
I Picked Up a 2025 Honda Prologue Touring This Morning, and I’m Thrilled I Got Out of the Absolute Piece of Work 2022 Tesla Model 3
By Denis Flierl on
Swapping a Tesla Model 3 for a Honda Prologue, one owner shares a tale of frustration. From phantom braking to nightmare service and plummeting value, he's glad to be rid of the Tesla. The final straw? A deal on a Prologue was too good to pass up.
Mini Countryman EV with crash damage
Insurance Rates Are Harming EV Adoption in My Experience. My Insurance Rate Doubled When I Bought My Mini EV
By Chris Johnston on
My Mini EV was an easy choice, but insurance made it complicated.
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