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.

BYD Seagull The Car That Could Redefine Economy EVs

The $8,000 Earthquake: How the Electric BYD Seagull Could Reshape Personal Transportation

By Rob Enderle on June 6, 2025 - 3:43PM

The BYD Seagull's $8,000 price tag makes it a game-changer for last-mile delivery and personal ownership in an autonomous future, highlighting BYD's aggressive pricing that challenges Western automakers who have little time to respond.

The Silent Icon That Couldn't Roar: Why the Electric Mercedes G-Wagon Stalled in the Market

By Rob Enderle on June 6, 2025 - 3:09PM

The electric Mercedes G-Wagon struggled in sales because Mercedes misjudged its target audience, failing to effectively market its unique EV advantages to traditional G-Wagon buyers while simultaneously neglecting to attract tech-forward EV enthusiasts.

I Just Took Delivery Of My 2026 Tesla Model Y, After Only 200 Miles My Hub Cap Flew Off Going 60 MPH and Ruined My Door

By Denis Flierl on June 6, 2025 - 7:08AM

Michael had his 2026 Tesla Model Y Juniper for a week, put 200 miles on the new car, and the hub cap flew off while he was driving on the highway, damaging his door. Is this a common problem for the Model Y, or is it an isolated issue with his Model Y?

I’m Looking at a $2,500 Repair for My Tesla Model Y After a Bucket Hit Me at 80 MPH, But I Don’t Know If I Should Take It to Tesla Service or Another Shop

By Aram Krajekian on June 6, 2025 - 6:08AM

A surprise repair bill is always frustrating, but what’s even harder is deciding where to take your car next. This Tesla owner’s story shows why that choice isn’t as simple as it sounds.

Tesla Model 2 - Tesla Finally Gets Back to its Roots After Expending Valuable Time and Resources on Self-Driving, Robotaxi, and the Optimus Robot

By Chris Johnston on June 5, 2025 - 9:23PM

Tesla may be too late to the affordable EV game with its Model 2. The Slate Truck may fill the gap.

Cybertruck Owner Disapproves of Model 3 Owner's Bumper Sticker

While Driving My Cyberbeast, I Gave My First Thumbs Down To A Model 3 Owner

By Timothy Boyer on June 5, 2025 - 12:19PM

Are Tesla owners divided amongst themselves? Here's a conflict over what you can and can't put on your Tesla today.

2025 Lucid Gravity, 3_4 Quarters, House in background

I Test Drove the Lucid Gravity SUV for 30 Minutes, It Drives Better Than My Air Sedan, But Has One Annoying Problem

By Noah Washington on June 5, 2025 - 9:43AM

The Lucid Gravity SUV might drive like a dream, but one glaring "annoying problem" with its software highlights the ongoing struggles of even the most promising EV startups.

The Tesla Cybertruck Is the Best Vehicle Ever Made, I Bought One and Those Who Never Drove One Argue With Me, But It Could Depreciate to Zero and It Still Wouldn't Bother Me at All

By Aram Krajekian on June 5, 2025 - 5:28AM

Some people see a boring design while others see the future. This owner says he’d still love his Cybertruck even if it was worthless. We explore what the critics might be missing, and how emotion may be its biggest strength yet.

Red Tesla Model 3 with DIY solar power charger

I Have Solar Power Station and Can Charge My Tesla Model 3 With It, But I Get Why Big Oil Dumps So Much Anti-EV Propaganda on The Net

By Chris Johnston on June 4, 2025 - 10:36PM

Your Electric Vehicle is Coal Powered. Some portion of your electricity comes from “dirty” sources, but how much depends on where you live. The good news is that you can charge your Tesla Model 3 with clean solar power.

A red Tesla Model Y Juniper next to a silver Tesla Model Y parked in a driveway with a garage in the background.

My Tesla Model Y Juniper Cost $41 to Charge at Home for Just 282 Miles, Boston Gas Would Be $15 for the Same Distance

By Noah Washington on June 4, 2025 - 1:39PM

He paid $41 to charge his Tesla Model Y for 282 miles, more than double what gas would cost. The surprising reality of EV "savings" in Boston.

I Traded Two Of My Favorites For a Tesla Cybertruck, a 2022 Toyota Tundra and a 2024 BMW X5 Plug-In Hybrid. My CT Is More Fun Multiplied Times Ten

By Denis Flierl on June 4, 2025 - 1:15PM

What kind of vehicles did Tesla Cybertruck owners previously own? Did they all own another Tesla model? Very few did. Yixin owned a Toyota Tundra and a BMW X5 Plug-In Hybrid. He says he wouldn't go back to either one. Check out why he's sold on the CT.

A white Ford F-150 Lightning truck parked on a driveway, showcasing its sleek design and black alloy wheels.

I Traded My Tesla Model Y for a Ford F-150 Lightning After One Month, Cold Weather Range Drops 75% But I'm Never Going Back to Tesla

By Noah Washington on June 4, 2025 - 1:02PM

75% range drop in cold weather, but still no regrets! This Ford F-150 Lightning owner left Tesla for good and explains why.

A Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says His Truck Has Been Bricked for the Past 6 Months – Adds “I Live in a Gray Area Where I Can’t Get Tesla Service & The Truck is Unresponsive Since December”

By Tinsae Aregay on June 4, 2025 - 8:22AM

A Cybertruck owner states that his truck has been unresponsive since December 2024. He adds that the issues began after a software update, and now, six months later, his truck is still bricked.

I’ve Been Tracking Carbon Dioxide Levels in My Rivian R1T, And What I Found Supports My Theory That Rivian Hasn’t Taken Cabin Air Quality Seriously While in Auto Mode

By Aram Krajekian on June 4, 2025 - 5:42AM

One Rivian owner set out to measure something most drivers never think twice about, and what he uncovered might just surprise you.

I Bought a GMC Sierra EV and Immediately Put It to the Test by Towing the Tesla Model Y I Drove to the Dealership, And I Was So Impressed I Hardly Even Noticed It Back There

By Aram Krajekian on June 4, 2025 - 5:30AM

It’s not every day you see an EV towing another EV, but what stood out most was how effortlessly the setup worked for this owner. Here’s why this story shows how the Sierra EV is winning more people over.

I Need Some Help, My GMC Sierra EV Denali Died After a Quick Costco Trip Leaving Me Stranded

By Aram Krajekian on June 3, 2025 - 8:58PM

A quick Costco trip turned into a head-scratching moment for one GMC Sierra EV Denali owner, and what happened next shows just how easily the smallest systems can bring the biggest machines to a halt.

A 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 SUV parked on rugged terrain, with golden sunlight illuminating the background mountain range.

I Ditched My 2021 Tesla Model Y for A 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5, Here's Why Hyundai Just Beat Tesla at Their Own Game

By Noah Washington on June 3, 2025 - 7:30PM

He traded his Tesla Model Y for a Hyundai Ioniq 5 and now says Hyundai "just beat Tesla at their own game." Find out why physical buttons and ride quality made all the difference.

A silver 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV parked on gravel, with a modern home and landscaped greenery in the background.

I Drove My 2023 Chevy Bolt Through a 4-inch Puddle, Punctured The Battery and Insurance Just Quoted Me $18,116 to Replace the Battery, My Car Is Now Totaled

By Noah Washington on June 3, 2025 - 1:11PM

$18,000+ to fix a battery after driving through a puddle? This Chevy Bolt story exposes the potentially catastrophic repair costs lurking beneath the surface of EV ownership.

A Tesla Cybertruck parked in a garage, dusty and angular, next to an urban skyline featuring modern buildings.

I've Owned My Tesla Cybertruck for 378 Days, People Still Flip Me Off Daily, But I'd Buy Another One Tomorrow Without Hesitation

By Noah Washington on June 3, 2025 - 11:10AM

Almost a year later, is the Tesla Cybertruck hype real? This owner's honest review reveals why, despite the daily negativity, the novelty still hasn't worn off.

I Just Picked Up My Ultra Red 2026 Tesla Model Y and I Had To Reject It Due To So Many Paint Imperfections, My Second Car Isn’t Much Better

By Denis Flierl on June 3, 2025 - 9:22AM

Does Tesla have a quality control issue with its exterior paint? Mark purchased an Ultra Red 2026 Model Y but had to reject the car due to significant flaws in the paint. Here is Mark's Model Y experience, along with what Tesla customers need to know.

Tesla Offered Me a $309/Month Lease for the 2025 Model 3 After a Test Drive, and I Can’t Decide If It’s Worth It

By Narek Hareyan on June 2, 2025 - 10:31PM

I just test drove the 2025 Tesla Model 3 and got a $309/month lease offer with $3,400 due at signing, now I’m stuck wondering if this is the smartest move I’ll make or a deal I’ll regret later.

My Brand-New Rivian R1S Died 45 Days In, Flooded Interior, Bent Door, and a Never-Ending Repair Saga

By Narek Hareyan on June 2, 2025 - 9:13PM

One small factory mistake turned a brand-new Rivian R1S into a flooded, undriveable mess, and what happened next shows exactly why early EV ownership isn’t always as smooth as it seems.

Image compares the Ford Maverick Hybrid-Electric pickup truck to Slate's future EV pickup

Don't Wait For Slate’s Low-Cost Electric Pickup Truck to Arrive In 2027, Buy a Ford Maverick Hybrid-Electric Pickup Now and Get 47 MPG While Covering More Than Half Your Miles In EV Mode

By John Goreham on June 2, 2025 - 3:31PM

Slate is hoping to someday build a low-cost, bare-bones pickup truck with a green powertrain. We’ve looked at the expected costs and found the currently available Ford Maverick pickup to match that cost, and it offers an experience very close to an EV rig

I Asked Reddit Users, Which Car On the Road Makes You Instantly Think, This Person Is Definitely a Big Jerk? Tesla Cybertruck Is By Far Number One

By Denis Flierl on June 2, 2025 - 1:11PM

A Reddit user recently asked readers which vehicle makes them think there's a big jerk behind the wheel. Here are the surprising results and why the Tesla Cybertruck is voted number one overall. However, number two will leave you scratching your head.

A 2022 red Lucid Air GT parked on asphalt, showcasing its modern design and distinctive alloy wheels.

I Swapped My Lucid Air GT's 21-Inch Wheels for 19s, My Range Jumped from 302 Miles to 487 Miles on the Same Drive

By Noah Washington on June 2, 2025 - 8:04AM

185 miles of extra range just by changing wheels? This Lucid Air GT owner's experiment with 19-inch wheels instead of 21-inch wheels delivered a mind-blowing efficiency boost.

A gray 2025 Tesla Model S drives along a winding road with majestic mountains in the background under a bright sky.

I Bought a Used Tesla Model S and the Previous Owner Has Been Remotely Controlling My Car for 10 Days, He's Draining My Battery 60% Daily and Making My Car Honk for 30 Minutes Straight

By Noah Washington on June 2, 2025 - 7:40AM

Locked in valet mode, battery constantly drained, and a car that won't stop honking, this Tesla Model S owner was at the mercy of the previous owner's remote access for over a week.

I Just Spotted an 'F ELON' Sticker on a Tesla Model 3, And It Summarizes Everything About the Tension Between Some Owners and Elon Musk

By Aram Krajekian on June 2, 2025 - 6:13AM

Some Tesla owners aren’t staying silent anymore, and one bold sticker I spotted at a red light shows just how far the frustration with Elon Musk has gone. Here’s why it sums up the growing divide in the Tesla community.

Tesla Model Y with curb rash all over its wheels from FSD hitting curb when parking

My 2026 Tesla Model Y Juniper Self-Curbed Its Own 20-inch Rim When Auto Parallel Parking - We Should Not Be Trusting Our Lives To a Self-Driving Car That Hits Curbs

By John Goreham on June 1, 2025 - 3:38PM

Tesla is seeking the pinnacle of driving automation, and it’s a noble goal. But shouldn’t a car company with such advanced technology be able to simply prevent curb rash and curb strikes?

I Just Towed My First Trailer With A Tesla Cybertruck, And It Was Mostly Effortless Except for This One Small Issue

By Aram Krajekian on May 31, 2025 - 4:17PM

EV trucks promise muscle, but sometimes it’s the little details, like swaying on a mountain road, that reveal what really matters. Here's why this Cybertruck story shows how performance and preparation still must go hand in hand.

Several Tesla Cybertruck Owners Reveal How They Convined Their Wives to Let Them Buy a Cybertruck – One Owner Says “We Test Drove Multiple Trucks & She Liked the Cybertruck Didn’t Drive Like Other Trucks”

By Tinsae Aregay on May 31, 2025 - 12:19PM

Several Cybertruck owners have shared the strategies they used to persuade their wives to let them buy a Cybertruck. Surprisingly, some female Cybertruck owners have also revealed how they convinced their husbands.

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