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Electric Vehicle News and Reviews (Page 35)

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.

2024 Tesla Cybertruck
Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says, “My CT Saved Me $5,226 In One Year, and It Outperforms My Ford F-250 Power Stroke, I’m Selling It and Buying Another Cybertruck”
By Denis Flierl on
Is the Tesla Cybertruck a real work truck? Collin bought a Cybertruck one year ago and reveals the performance compared to his Ford F-250 Power Stroke truck. He says his CT outperforms all his other trucks. See if the Cybertruck is cut out for hard work. 
Tesla Model Y
A Cybertruck Owner Says Tesla Service Damaged His Truck for the Second Time Following a Service Visit – Adds, “I’ve to Hide All The Issues from My Engineer Coworkers so I’m Not Made Fun Of”
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck owner claims he must hide all the problems with his truck from his coworkers, who are skeptical about electric vehicles. During his latest service visit, Tesla damaged his truck for the second time while trying to fix it.
Toyota Hybrid Quarks Explained by Toyota Master Mechanic
Refueling My Toyota Hybrid Went Very Wrong
By Timothy Boyer on
Just one of 9 quirks about Toyota hybrids explained by a Toyota Master Mechanic that everyone who owns a Toyota Hybrid needs to know.
Next Generation Jeep Cherokee
Jeep is Bringing Back an Important Midsize SUV After Dropping It Two Years Ago- See the All-New Jeep Cherokee
By Mary Conway on
The next generation of Jeep Cherokee is boxier and looks more like its big brother, the Jeep Grand Cherokee.
She Loves Her Toyota Rav4 Prime But Learned an Important Ownership Lesson
We Bought a 2024 Rav4 Prime XSE with the Premium Package, and We Absolutely Love It for Many Reasons, But This Post Is Not About That, It's Something You Should Know Before Buying a Rav4 Prime
By Timothy Boyer on
Toyota 2024 Rav4 Prime owner discovers a parasitic voltage drop shortly after buying a new Toyota plug-in hybrid.
2025 Dodge Roadkill Nights
Dodge is Celebrating its Muscle Car Heritage by Holding a Huge Horsepower Party
By Mary Conway on
Dodge built its reputation on horsepower and racing. The muscle car brand has been known for decades for its history of building street racers like Dodge Challengers and Chargers. Now, Dodge is once again celebrating the company's power-based reputation.
Kia And the Dawn of Electric Mobility
Kia's Affordable Electric Revolution: The EV4 Set to Challenge Tesla's Reign Across All Model 3 Versions with Fun Driving and Competitive Pricing, Though Tariffs Loom
By Rob Enderle on
The upcoming Kia EV4 is positioned as an affordable and fun-to-drive electric vehicle aiming to challenge the Tesla Model 3 across its range, offering advantages in design and user experience, although potential tariffs could impact its cost.
GM Smashes Tesla In Canada
The Great White North Shift: GM Overtakes Tesla in Canadian EV Sales By A Huge Margin
By Rob Enderle on
GM Steals the Crown: How Chevrolet Equinox EV, Silverado EV, and Cadillac OPTIQ Fueled a 252% Surge, Propelling GM Past Tesla in Canadian EV Sales as Incentives Vanish and Elon Musk's Persona Impacts Brand Appeal.
Toyota bZ5 prototype developed jointly with BYD.
Decoding the bZ5: How Toyota's Partnership with BYD in China Is a Lesson in Cost-Effective EV Production and a Missed Opportunity for the US Market Due to Tariffs
By Rob Enderle on
Toyota's partnership with BYD on the China-exclusive bZ5 electric crossover demonstrates Toyota's strategic effort to understand BYD's cost-effective EV production, offering a competitively priced vehicle that could potentially succeed in the US.
Image shows Kia EV9 at Tesla Supercharger
Kia’s Genius Move to Build Its U.S. Models In Georgia Allows It to Drop Prices On Popular EV9 Battery-Electric SUV Trims for 2026 Model Year - While Tariffs Hurt Brands With Poor Foresight
By John Goreham on
Despite the fear, uncertainty, and doubt stories being propagated by mainstream media, the fact is that many manufacturers are lowering costs on the vehicles they build in America. Here's one example from Kia.
My Brand-New Tesla Model Y Left My Wife Stranded Even Though It Had 53% Battery, Then It Randomly Started Updating While We Waited for a Tow Truck
My Brand-New Tesla Model Y Left My Wife Stranded Even Though It Had 53% Battery, Then It Randomly Started Updating While We Waited for a Tow Truck
By Aram Krajekian on
When a high-tech car stalls with power still leftover, the real surprise isn’t always what broke but what happened next. Here’s why one update at the worst possible time is sparking new concerns.
Image of Tesla Model Y with Grok image inserted showing a Model Y being towed away
My Tesla Model Y Left Me Stranded For Four Days With a $370 Tow Bill When I Got a Flat Tire Because No Shops Could Replace It, and Tesla Was Zero Help - It's Crazy There No Spare Tire In This Car
By John Goreham on
We paraphrase Tesla Model Y owner C.H., who learned the hard way that his Tesla has no spare and Tesla cannot help when flat tires occur in Charleston on a weekend. Here’s what other owners say about this dilemma.
A blue electric Ford Mustang Mach E is speeding through a city street at night, illuminated by vibrant city lights.
My $60K Mustang GT Went to the Dealer for Warranty Work and They Gave Me a Mach-E, Now I Feel 'Like a Bit of an Idiot' for Dismissing What's Actually an Enjoyable Car
By Noah Washington on
He drives a Mustang GT, but this Mustang Mach-E loaner opened his eyes! Find out why he now feels like an "idiot" for his EV skepticism.
Tesla Cybertruck
A Tesla Cybertruck Buyer Says Her Truck Needs Service Even Before She Takes Delivery – Adds, “Some Parts of the Truck Were Held Together by Clips & Tesla Had to Replace Them With Bolts & Screws”
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck buyer says that Tesla sent her vehicle for service prior to delivery. She adds that her Tesla advisor was unsure why her delivery was delayed but later found out that Tesla needed to replace some clips on the truck with bolts and screws.
2024 Ford F-150
Ford is Recalling Over a Million Vehicles for a Rearview Camera Glitch that Nearly Every Automaker Has Experienced
By Mary Conway on
The rearview camera can go blank when the vehicle is in reverse raising the risk of a possible crash.
Tesla Model Y
A Tesla Model Y Owner from Canada Says His Vehicle has Lost 3% Battery Capacity After 7,500 Miles – Adds “This is a Lot More Degradation Compared to My 3 Previous Tesla Model S Vehicles”
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Tesla Model Y owner from Canada is concerned after his all-electric crossover lost 3% of its battery capacity in just 7,500 miles. He notes that his previous Teslas had lost only 1.4% of their battery capacity over a nine-year period.
For About 6 Weeks We Have Been Driving The 2025 Toyota bZ4X, And We Are Paying About 1 Cent Per Mile For The Electricity
For About 6 Weeks We Have Been Driving The 2025 Toyota bZ4X, And We Are Paying About 1 Cent Per Mile For The Electricity
By Armen Hareyan on
The unexpected truth about how one Toyota bZ4X owner is driving for just 1 cent per mile might change everything you think you know about EV costs, especially if you’ve written off this unlikeable SUV too soon.
A white 2026 Tesla Model Y Juniper parked by a lake, with two people kayaking nearby under a colorful sky and tall grass.
I Own a 2024 Model Y and Test Drove The New Juniper, Tesla 'Knocked It Out of the Park' and Now I'm Trading In My One-Year-Old Car
By Noah Washington on
One test drive of the new Model Y Juniper left this owner convinced his current Tesla Model Y was suddenly obsolete. Here's what changed his mind so quickly.
Image of Toyota RAV4 Prime spare tire by John Goreham
Two-Thirds of Owners and Fans Say They May Not Buy a 2026 RAV4 if the Standard Spare Tire Goes Away - Here’s Why Toyota May Want to Keep This Important Safety and Convenience Feature
By John Goreham on
We reached out to the folk most likely to buy a new generation 2026 Toyota RAV4 and asked how important a spare tire was to them. Nearly two-thirds say they would reconsider the purchase if Toyota ditches the spare tire.
Elon Musk, Tesla
Elon Musk Responds to Tesla Investors’ Call He Should Work 40 Hours a Week – Says He Shouldn’t be Compelled to Put More Hours at Tesla When He Hasn’t been Paid Since 2018
By Tinsae Aregay on
Elon Musk has responded to calls that he should dedicate a minimum of 40 hours per week to Tesla. Musk expressed his frustration, stating that Tesla hasn’t paid him anything for his work over the past seven years.
2025 Subaru Forester hybrid
Torque News Editor-in-Chief Says “Subaru’s Future Is Not EVs, It’s a Mysterious 194 HP Surprise, It’s the 2025 Forester Hybrid”
By Denis Flierl on
Is the new Forester Hybrid the future for Subaru? They have new EVs coming; however, Torque News Editor-in-Chief Armen Hareyan says not so fast. The 2025 Forester Hybrid will likely dominate the market, not its electric vehicles. Is this Subaru's future?
A Gray 2024 Rivian R1T pickup truck parked on a sandy beach, with water and greenery in the background under a clear blue sky.
I Spent $2,000 On a Device That Makes My Rivian R1T Drive Hands-Free Anywhere, But It Can't Handle Simple Turns That the Standard System Does Perfectly
By Noah Washington on
Want your Rivian R1T to drive hands-free on any road? This review of the Comma 3X reveals a promising but decidedly beta experience requiring more driver attention than expected.
A 2025 silver Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo is parked at a gas station, with a close-up view of its headlights and dynamic design.
I Drove My Porsche Taycan 3,000 Miles Across Country and 'Never Experienced Anything Close To Range Anxiety', Despite Consistently Getting Only 220 Miles Per Charge
By Noah Washington on
3,000 miles in a Porsche Taycan cross country with only 220 miles of range? This owner proves that range anxiety is a myth with smart planning.
2025 Toyota RAV4
I Just Bought a 2025 Toyota RAV4 XLE, Put 1000 Miles On It, and I Already Want To Trade It In, This Car Is a Total Disappointment
By Denis Flierl on
Bruce just purchased a 2025 Toyota RAV4, and he's ready to trade it in. He has several reasons why he dislikes the new small SUV. Here are his concerns and what potential RAV4 buyers need to know. Should you wait for the redesigned 2026 RAV4 Hybrid?
Tesla Cybertruck
A Tesla Cybertruck Owner Reports That His Truck Died After He Rinsed It With High-Pressure Water. Tesla Responded, Saying, “You Must Activate Car Wash Mode Before Washing"
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck owner reports that his vehicle became completely unresponsive shortly after a high-pressure rinse at the car wash. Tesla Support replied, stating he’s to blame because he didn’t activate “Car Wash Mode" before washing the Cybertruck.
2027 Porsche 718 Cayman EV prototype
The Latest Porsche 718 EV Images Hint At A Possible New Direction For The Compact Sports Car, But Negative Reception Could Spell Disaster Before Production Even Starts
By Dimitar Angelov on
The latest Porsche 718 Cayman EV spy shots reveal a mashup between Taycan and 911 design cues. Enthusiasts already have very strong opinions about the future model, and it is not because of the way it looks.
2026 Dodge Charger Daytona EV four-door
Dodge is Racing Ahead With its Four-Door 2026 Charger Daytona EV Muscle Car
By Mary Conway on
Slower than expected EV adoption rates forced Dodge to abandon the lower horsepower model, but the four-door version is on its way with nearly 700 horsepower.
Archival image of GM's Mark Reuss speaking about GM's all-electric future courtesy of General Motors Media Page
GM Pours More Than a Billion U.S. Dollars Into Plant To Build Next-Gen V8 Gas Engines Starting in 2027, As EVs Become Yesterday’s News
By John Goreham on
An announcement this week by GM has us reading between the lines. Are EVs even a real consideration anymore?
A gray 2025 Lucid Air Touring is parked on sandy terrain, framed by beach grass and wooden posts, showcasing its modern design.
I Drive a Lucid Air GT and Rivian R1S, 'To Each His Own' But Only One Car Makes Sense for 780-Mile Trips
By Noah Washington on
He owns both a Lucid Air and a Rivian R1S, but for a 780-mile trip, only one made sense. Discover the surprising winner.
Image of Cybertruck in New Hampshire by John Goreham
Anytime Anyone Says Anything Bad About My Tesla Cybertruck, I Ask What They Drive and It’s Always a Junky Car, Including One Person In a Nissan Sentra Who Told Me My Cybertruck Was Terrible - Stop Blindly Hating, It Makes You Look Unwise
By John Goreham on
Our title paraphrases a post at the Tesla Cybertruck Facebook Page. Let’s explore the seeming silliness of folks with lousy cars criticizing the Cybertruck.
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