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Electric Vehicle News and Reviews (Page 34)

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.

Tesla Cybertruck
A Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says He’s Happy to Get His Money Back After Tesla Bought His Truck Following 15 Separate Service Visits – Adds, “I Might Get Another Tesla, but Not a Cybertruck”
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck owner says he won't buy another Cybertruck after Tesla bought back his truck following 15 service visits. He adds that he might consider getting another Tesla, but he will not get a Cybertruck.
Tesla Model Y
First Safety-Critical Tesla Robotaxi Intervention Captured on Video – Safety Monitor (Tesla Employee in the Passenger Seat) Quickly Applies the Brakes via the Touch Screen to Prevent a Crash with a UPS Truck
By Tinsae Aregay on
A video captures the first near-miss involving a Tesla Robotaxi operating in public. A Tesla safety monitor steps in just in time to prevent a collision with a UPS truck. Tesla fans blame the UPS driver, while others say the Robotaxi is at fault.
2022 Tesla Model Y
My Wife Was Driving Our Tesla Model Y and It Unexpectedly Lost Power, and Stopped In the Middle of the Freeway During Rush Hour, Then Panic Set In
By Denis Flierl on
Here's a story of a Tesla Model Y owner whose car shut down in the middle of a busy highway while his wife was driving. The Tesla owner has a warning for all Tesla owners if they ever find themselves in this situation. What caused the serious problem? 
A sleek, white electric car drives along a winding road, surrounded by lush trees and a mountainous backdrop under clear skies.
I've Driven My Polestar 4 for 3 Weeks After Trading My Volvo XC90, The Pilot Assist Takes Forever to React But The Comfort Will Spoil You Forever
By Noah Washington on
My Polestar 4 pilot assist takes several seconds to notice cars merging ahead of me, but 3 weeks in, I’m never going back to my Volvo XC90.
Dennis gripping the steering wheel, focused on the road ahead in Tesla Cybertruck
My 87-Year-Old Grandpa’s Last Drive Was in a Tesla Cybertruck, And He Called It the Most Amazing Drive of His Life
By Aram Krajekian on
From dirt roads to electric torque, one grandfather’s final drive behind the wheel of a Cybertruck captures a lifetime of innovation, and a moment that meant more than words could explain.
Tesla service center with multiple electric vehicles under repair in spacious, well-lit automotive workshop
My 2021 Tesla Model Y Is Nearing 60,000 Miles, and When I Turn It Is Making an Expensive-Sounding Creaking Noise Up Front From Both Sides - Am I Alone, Or Is This a Known Problem With This Model?
By John Goreham on
Our title paraphrases 2021 Tesla Model Y owner, C.J., who has a very distinctive sound emanating from her vehicle’s front end. Other Tesla owners think they know exactly what it is.
Pale blue Rivian electric SUV parked on urban street with landscaped grass and palm trees
My Dogs Almost Died in 114° Arizona Heat After My Rivian R1S Went Into Turtle Mode, Just 45 Minutes After the AC Failed
By Aram Krajekian on
When the desert heat meets EV systems, it’s not just technology that gets pushed to the edge, but lives as well. Here's why one Rivian owner's road trip turned into a fight against failing systems, rising temps, and real concern.
2025 Dodge Charger Daytona EV
Dodge Dealers Are Selling The Charger Daytona EV For Way Under MSRP, And It Could Be Your Last Chance Before The Model Is Discontinued
By Dimitar Angelov on
The weak demand for Dodge's electric Muscle car means dealerships are practically handing these out.
Tesla Model Y Robotaxi
Elon Musk Responds to The Suggestion Tesla Has Added a Special “Kill Switch” to All Model Y Robotaxis Operating in Public
By Tinsae Aregay on
Elon Musk dismissed the controversy over the special button, or kill switch, that Tesla supposedly installed on every Model Y used as a Robotaxi. Tesla safety observers were seen with their fingers constantly hovering over a button.
Tire service center with stacked tires, red electric car, and automotive repair equipment in warehouse setting
My Tesla Model Y Got a Flat, and Tesla Service Totally Left Me Hanging With No Help For 24 Hours Plus a HUGE Fee - Here’s My Advice To All Tesla Owners
By John Goreham on
Our title paraphrases Tesla Model Y owner M.S., who just discovered the hard way that his Tesla Model Y has no spare, and Tesla support cannot offer practical help.
A sleek electric car drives on a deserted road with dramatic mountain peaks in the background, illuminated by soft sunset light.
My Tesla Safety Score Went Down to 64 Because Valet Drivers Don't Use Seatbelts, Tesla Needs to Fix This Technical Oversight That Affects FSD Beta Eligibility
By Noah Washington on
Your Tesla's Safety Score dictates insurance rates and FSD Beta eligibility, but what happens when a valet tanks a Tesla Model Y safety score by not buckling up? Owners are finding out the hard way that Tesla's system punishes them for others' actions.
A blue Toyota Prius parked by the waterfront, with a city skyline and cloudy sky in the background.
I Traded 60 MPG in My Prius for a 2025 Camry Hybrid After 2,500 Miles, A Heat Wave and Blown Tire Made Me Regret My Purchase
By Noah Washington on
The Prius was the smart choice, or so he thought. After a summer of sweltering heat and an unfortunate pothole incident, this owner realized his 2024 Prius wasn't the right fit. Now, he's embracing his "boring dad" self with a Camry Hybrid.
Tesla Cybertruck
A Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says He Doesn’t Drive His Truck If It’s Raining – Adds “My Wife Has to Go to The Doctor’s & I Don’t Know How to Tell Her She Shouldn’t Take The Cybertruck Because It’s Raining”
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck owner shares he’s in a dilemma. Usually, he doesn’t drive his truck when it’s raining, but today his wife needs to go to the doctor’s and wants to take the truck. He is struggling to tell her not to drive the Cybertruck because of the rain.
Tesla Cybertruck
Several Tesla Cybertruck Owners Share That Their Truck Goes Into Full-On Regenerative Braking Every Time They Engage FSD at Highway Speed – Add “I’m Brake Checking People Every Time”
By Tinsae Aregay on
More than 10 Cybertruck owners report that their trucks engage full regenerative braking when they activate FSD on the highway and release the accelerator pedal. Cybertruck owners with multiple Teslas confirm this issue is exclusive to the Cybertruck.
Image of a Cadillac LYRIQ-V
I Didn’t Need 400 Horsepower, What I Needed Was My Cadillac LYRIQ to Get Me Home Without Charging
By Chris Johnston on
Why my Cadillac Lyriq forced me to rethink what really matters on a road trip.
I Got Two Nails In My Cybertruck's Tire Side By Side And Whilte Discount Tire Can't Fix It Tesla Quoted Me $554, Which Seems High
I Got Two Nails In My Cybertruck's Tire Side By Side And While Discount Tire Can't Fix It Tesla Quoted Me $554, Which Seems High
By Armen Hareyan on
An unexpected flat tire on a Tesla Cybertruck turned into a $554 quote and sparked a debate every EV owner needs to read before it happens to them.
Tesla Cybertruck
Several Tesla Cybertruck Owners Report Their Truck Doors Are Mysteriously Opening on Their Own Following a Window Tint – Add “Excessive Water Fried the Door Electronics & It Took $1,000 to Fix”
By Tinsae Aregay on
Multiple Cybertruck owners have reported door malfunctions after water entered the door panels during a window tinting process. The water has damaged the doors' electronics, causing them to open spontaneously.
Tesla Cybertruck
Elon Musk Shares His Concern That Tesla Robotaxis Operating In Public Might be Sabotaged by Tesla Detractors – Musk Says, “Mentally Unstable People Might Sabotage Robotaxi”
By Tinsae Aregay on
Elon Musk has expressed concern that Tesla critics might intentionally tamper with the Robotaxis, which are currently offering paid public rides, to cause accidents and harm Tesla’s reputation.
2025 Ford Mach E
Ford is Recalling 300,000 2021-2025 Mach-E SUVs Because Rear Seat Passengers Can Get Locked Inside
By Mary Conway on
The recall affects all 200,000 Ford electric SUVs sold in the U.S. and another 120,000 sold outside the U.S.
2024 Tesla Cybertruck
Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says, “I Shouldn’t Have To Do This To My Cybertruck, My $3,500 Cyber Wheels Look Great, But They Constantly Get Misaligned”
By Denis Flierl on
Does the Tesla Cybertruck have an issue with its wheel covers constantly becoming misaligned? Jeremy, a Cybertruck owner, says he shouldn't have to align a wheel that costs $3,500. Is the issue overblown, is it legitimate, or is he just a perfectionist?
Solid proof that the original Honda Insight is built to last
One Owner's Honda Insight Has Driven Nearly A Million Miles, Proving The Compact Model Is Not Just Revolutionary For Its Time, But Also Built To Last
By Dimitar Angelov on
This humble and underpowered Honda Insight is still chugging along with almost a million miles on the odometer, and it's not slowing down.
ChargePoint Charger
I Haven’t Paid to Charge My Ioniq 5 in Months and It’s Easier Than You Think
By Chris Johnston on
Free power for my Ioniq 5 at a quiet shopping center, and now a retail giant is doubling down on EV charging.
2025 Tesla Cybertruck
I Just Bought My First Tesla Cybertruck, and Now, I Was Welcomed Into the Upside Down Financial Club
By Denis Flierl on
How many Cybertruck and other Tesla owners are upside down in their vehicle loans? Other owners have just welcomed a new Cybertruck owner, and some say they are upside down. They owe more than the vehicle is worth. Is this a growing trend? 
A Chevrolet Bolt EV charges at a Flo station under a vibrant sunset, with lush greenery in the background.
My 2023 Chevy Bolt Has 69,000 Miles in 2.5 Years From Canada to Disney World, But Uber Drivers Hogging Chargers at 99% Are Making Me Want to Scream
By Noah Washington on
He's driven his Chevy Bolt nearly 70,000 miles in just 2.5 years, but his cross-continent adventures are overshadowed by a common EV problem… Uber drivers stubbornly hogging chargers at 99% battery.
A blue Ford Mustang Mach-E parked near an electric vehicle charging station, surrounded by trees and other cars.
I Just Drove My Mach-E 500 Miles With Four 30-Minute Charging Stops, It Was Easier Than Expected, But Tesla Chargers Being Dead While the Lot Got Repaved Wasn't Ideal
By Noah Washington on
The Ford Mustang Mach-E proved itself on a 500-mile road trip, making EV travel "not too bad" in 2025, but a bizarre incident with inoperable Tesla chargers reveals the still-evolving infrastructure.
A 2022 Tesla Model Y Performance undergoes battery testing while connected to an Emporia Level 2 charger
I Ran a Battery Test On My 2022 Tesla Model Y with 46,000 Miles, and It Shows 81% - Is This Good or Bad
By John Goreham on
We paraphrase 2022 Tesla Model Y owner J.M., who has concerns that the battery in the Model Y he owns may be suffering from premature degradation. Here’s what fellow owners have to say about the result.
Pontiac Fiero and Slate Truck and Saturn S Series
I Laughed at Plastic Panels, But The Slate Truck Silenced Me
By Chris Johnston on
From Saturn to Slate, plastic panels are back and this time they might actually stick.
Tesla Cybertruck
A Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says She’s Extremely Happy With Tesla After Her Truck Threw Up Several Error Codes & Became Undrivable – Adds “Now, That’s What I Call Top-Notch Service”
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck owner reported that her vehicle experienced multiple system failures, rendering it undrivable. However, after reporting the issues to the Tesla service department, the Cybertruck owner ended up praising the EV maker.
Cybertruck wheel with Scorpion flat tire, showing unique angular design and metallic finish
My Tesla Cybertruck Got a Flat Tire, But Don’t Make the Same Mistake I Did Because Now I’m Dealing with More Damage Than I Expected
By Aram Krajekian on
It only took one flat tire and a few hundred feet for this Cybertruck owner to realize just how expensive a simple mistake can get.
A sleek white electric car with black accents parked on a concrete driveway, surrounded by greenery and a dark wooden fence.
I Went From a 2014 Wrangler to a Lucid Air GT and Feel Like I Stepped Into the Future, But Public Charging Cost Me $40 for 200 Miles and I Can't Figure Out Auto-Park
By Noah Washington on
He traded his Jeep for a Lucid Air GT and felt like he drove into the future, but a $40 charge for 200 miles and a useless auto-park feature are quickly turning his dream into an expensive reality check.
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