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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.

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My LFP Powered BYD Seal Is Getting To 60 MPH In 3.8 Seconds With 310 Miles+ Range
By Chris Johnston on
Tesla continues to lead the industry with it’s Model 3 battery technology, but BYD is gaining ground. The Tesla Model 3 has two types of battery technology options. There are advantages to both battery types.
Hybrid SUVs Consumer Reports Recommend Today
Consumer Reports Best New Hybrid SUVs That Cost $35,000 to $45,000
By Timothy Boyer on
Here is what Consumer Reports analysts have to say about which Hybrid SUVs are the proven best within a price range of $35,000 to $45,000 right now that offers the best choice between gasoline and electric vehicles.
Tesla Model Y Juniper brake image courtesy of Tesla, Inc.
The Brakes On My New Tesla Model Y Juniper Failed as I Approached a Roundabout and Tesla Says It Must Have Been Accidental, But Now I Have Heard This Is a Known Fault - Part 1
By John Goreham on
Our title paraphrases Tesla owner N.P., who reports that he has had an apparent brake failure while driving a new Model Y. Let’s look with some skepticism into this issue and see if it's a real failure and if it is a “known fault.”
Image shows a Hyundai Ioniq 5 charging at a Tesla Supercharger
I Have a Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Received My Tesla Supercharger Adapter but I’m Stunned to Discover the Cables Are Super Short and Now I am Wondering if All Tesla Supercharger Stations Are Useless To Me - Help
By John Goreham on
Our title paraphrases Hyundai Ioniq 5 owner S.C., who is dismayed to discover that Tesla superchargers have cords that make it almost impossible to charge the car. Here's what fellow owners say about how to adapt to and overcome this challenge.
Two sleek, modern electric cars in white and dark tones parked against a scenic sunset backdrop, showcasing elegant design features.
My $131K Lucid Air GT Has the Smoothest Suspension I've Ever Experienced, But Takes 60 Seconds to Unlock Every Time, Lucid Says "It's Intentional" and Now I'm Looking at a Porsche Taycan
By Noah Washington on
Despite its luxurious ride and incredible power, this $131K Lucid Air GT is plagued by a 60-second unlock delay and other software glitches, leaving its owner ready to jump to a Taycan.
A blue GMC electric truck parked in a scenic area, displaying charging session details, including range, charge, time, and cost.
My GMC Sierra EV Just Cost Me $116.77 for One Charging Session at EVgo, 355 Miles of Range Shouldn't Cost This Much
By Noah Washington on
$116.77 for 355 miles of range? This GMC Sierra EV owner's first public charging experience was a brutal lesson in EV economics and a guide for all new buyers.
2024 Tesla Cybertruck
I Learned a Few Things Towing With My Tesla Cybertruck, It Would Have Been Cheaper and Faster With My Ford F-350 Diesel Truck
By Denis Flierl on
Is it cheaper to tow a trailer with a Tesla Cybertruck or a Ford F-350 Super Duty Diesel? Here is Joseph's towing experience with his Cybertruck and why he thinks it would have been cheaper with his Ford F-350 Diesel that was in the shop. 
2026 Cadillac OPTIQ - V
Cadillac Gives the OPTIQ the V Performance Upgrade for 2026
By Mary Conway on
Cadillac is going after the younger market that loves foreign cars with the performance version of its OPTIQ. The 2026 Cadillac OPTIQ-V compact SUV will have an incredible 519 horsepower.
A silver Chevrolet SUV driving on a scenic road with greenery and a body of water in the background under a clear blue sky.
My Chevy Equinox EV Just Hit 4.1 Miles Per kWh on a 2,200-mile Road Trip, Tailwinds and Drafting Semis Got Me 450 Miles on One Charge
By Noah Washington on
He turned his EV road trip into a science experiment! Discover how this Chevy Equinox EV owner hypermiled his way to 4.1 m/kWh and 450 miles on a single charge.
A Tesla Cybertruck charging at a station, surrounded by other chargers and vehicles, set against a backdrop of trees and buildings.
I Just Discovered Tesla's New "Congestion Fees" Hit at 80% SOC, They Won't Define "When Busy" But $.50 Per Minute Will Destroy Your Road Trip Budget
By Noah Washington on
Tesla's new "congestion fees" just dropped, hitting at 80% SOC for $.50 a minute. The catch? They refuse to define "when busy," leaving your road trip budget in limbo.
I Just Saw What’s Coming in Tesla’s Next Update, and It Finally Fixes the Side Camera View That So Many Dislike
I Just Saw What’s Coming in Tesla’s Next Update, and It Finally Fixes the Side Camera View That So Many Dislike
By Aram Krajekian on
One small change in Tesla’s next update could finally fix a camera view that’s been annoying owners for years. Here’s why this quiet tweak might be one of the most satisfying updates yet.
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I Love My Tesla Model 3 But Someone I Work With Said The Battery Will Be Bad For The Planet When It Fails. I Say They Can Recycle The Parts Of It And Reuse The Materials, But I Don’t Know If It’s True
By Chris Johnston on
There is a lot of chatter about how Tesla Model 3 and EV batteries are going to cause a recycling problem. Multiple production-volume operations are already recover over 90% of high value materials with low environmental impact. Here’s how it’s done.
gas powered vehicle on fire on the side of a road
Why Routine Maintenance Matters for Safe, Long-Term Charging of Your Tesla Model Y and Other EVs
By Chris Johnston on
If you are charging your Tesla Model Y or any other EV with a NEMA 6-20 or 6-30 outlet please consider changing it to a NEMA 14-50 immediately.
2025 Dodge Charger Daytona EV and Me
Why I Think Driving in the Rockies is an Incredible Way to Test Drive Vehicles Like the 2025 Dodge Charger Daytona EV and the Subaru Forester Hybrid
By Mary Conway on
Another great Rocky Mountain Driving Experience gave automotive journalists the opportunity to test out a wide range of vehicles from several automakers. Writers drove them all from the sleek McLaren Artura Spider to the Kia Sorento X-Pro.
Tesla Cybertruck
Tesla Cybertruck and All EV Trucks “Are the Worst If You Carry Loads, Trailer, Go to Worksites or On Vacation, The Limited Range and Refueling Is a Big Pain”
By Denis Flierl on
Why are EV trucks like the Tesla Cybertruck, Ford F-150 Lightning, Rivian R1T, and GM's trucks not meeting expectations? They fall short of truck buyers who use them for work, towing, and taking long trips. "They are a pain in the ass," one expert says. 
A sleek black Hyundai electric vehicle drives along a winding mountain road, flanked by rugged rocky cliffs and golden sunlight.
I Test Drove 5 Popular EVs Coming From a 2022 Nissan Rogue, But The Ioniq 5 Beat the Volvo EX30, Kia EV6, Polestar 2, and Nissan Ariya
By Noah Washington on
This owner test-drove five top EVs and discovered why the Hyundai Ioniq 5 was the perfect fit, proving that the right EV isn't always the flashiest.
A gray Rivian SUV is parked in a garage, connected to an electric charger, while a person stands nearby, holding the charging cable.
My 2025 R1S Is a Great Vehicle Being Undermined by Its Software, Apple Music "Doesn't Remember Your Shuffle Setting," And I'm Considering Trading It In
By Noah Washington on
A "great vehicle being undermined by its software." This 2025 R1S owner's tale of frustrating infotainment and missing features reveals Rivian's biggest challenge.
Image of 2025 McLaren Artura Spider with doors up by John Goreham
Enter the Flow State With the 2025 McLaren Artura Spider Supercar
By John Goreham on
The McLaren Artura Spider isn't a car, it’s a flow-state generator. Forget the facts and figures. Lose yourself in the experience and enter the zone.
Elon Musk Tesla Cybertruck
Elon Musk Questions Ongoing Anti-Tesla Cybertruck Sentiment Following His Fallout With President Trump – Asks, “What Are They Even Mad About at This Point?”
By Tinsae Aregay on
Elon Musk says he doesn’t understand why there is still hostility towards the Tesla Cybertruck, especially considering his falling out with President Donald Trump. Musk remarked, “What are they even mad about at this point?”
Tesla Model Y
I went to pick up my Model Y today and encountered multiple issues before taking delivery, ultimately forcing me to leave the Tesla dealership without a car
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Tesla Model Y buyer claims that Tesla attempted to sell him a vehicle riddled with problems. Making matters worse, Tesla employees downplayed the defects, saying, “At Tesla, we’re more concerned about technology rather than build quality.”
Both My Rivian R1T and R1S Have Had Issues With the Phone Key App, But My Tesla Model Y Never Had This Problem
Both My Rivian R1T and R1S Have Had Issues With the Phone Key App, But My Tesla Model Y Never Had This Problem
By Aram Krajekian on
This isn't the typical kind of problem you expect from a luxury EV, but some Rivian owners are tussling with their phones to unlock their car that it’s starting to feel like part of the routine.
A gray 2025 Kia EV6 in a desert landscape, showcasing its aerodynamic design and advanced features on an open road.
I Drove My Kia EV6 400 Miles at 65 MPH vs 80 MPH and Saved Nearly an Hour Going Faster Despite Spending $20 More
By Noah Washington on
Does speeding actually save time on EV road trips? This Kia EV6 owner drove 400 miles faster, saved an hour, and paid just $20 more.
Orange Volkswagen ID. Buzz
The Volkswagen ID Buzz Was Supposed to Be a Hit, Here’s Why It Isn’t
By Chris Johnston on
VW sold under 2,000 ID Buzz Units in the U.S. in Q1 compared to over 20,000 Kia EV9s and 6,000 Tesla Cybertrucks sold in the same timeframe. The VW/Rivian partnership makes sense.
Tesla Cybertruck
A Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says His Truck Just Ran Over a Chicken – He Adds, “Truck did not Flinch or React at All”
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck owner voices his concerns after his truck ran over a chicken on the road. He states that the truck, operating under Tesla’s full self-driving network, did not even register that an accident had occurred.
The Paint is Not The Problem with Tesla Vehicles
I own a Model 3 2024 ( purchased in September 2024 ). I have a few concerns regarding the exterior paint work on this
By Timothy Boyer on
Tesla owner makes a classic car maintenance mistake that ruined his car's finish.
A white Chevrolet truck is parked beside an electric charging station, with green trees and a clear blue sky in the background.
I Drove a Silverado EV 800 Miles and Almost Canceled My Denali Diesel To Wait For The Denali EV, Good Thing I Didn't
By Noah Washington on
He drove a Silverado EV 800 miles, and it added 5 hours to his trip. Find out why this long-haul experience made him cancel plans to ditch his diesel.
2024 Tesla Cybertruck
Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says, “It’s My Cybertruck’s First Time at the Service Center, and 6 Things Are Already Wrong With It”
By Denis Flierl on
Will has a Tesla Cybertruck, and it's his first visit to the service center. He has six issues that need fixing on his new electric truck, and he's not the only owner with problems. Does Tesla have quality control issues? What are other CT owners saying?
I’ve Been Charging My Tesla Model 3 at 48 Amps, But I’m Not Sure If I Should Lower It
I’ve Been Charging My Tesla Model 3 at 48 Amps, But I’m Not Sure If I Should Lower It and Charge Slower
By Aram Krajekian on
You’d think charging faster is always better, but one Model 3 owner’s question sparked a deeper discussion that might make you rethink your nightly charging routine.
Sierra EV pulling travel trailer
Yesterday We Towed A 30ft Travel Trailer 120 Miles With Our GMC Sierra EV And The Truck Handled It Like A Boss
By Chris Johnston on
While new electric trailers are being built to help with the challenges of towing, the GMC Sierra EV already has more than enough power to make a 30-foot travel trailer feel like an afterthought.
Tesla Cybertruck
A Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says His Kids Are Getting Picked On at School Because He Drives a Cybertruck – Adds, “I Still Love the Truck, but I’ve Decided to Sell It”
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck owner claims that driving the truck has placed a significant burden on his family. He describes the personal attacks and negative treatment his little children endure, noting that they have started to experience bullying at school.
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