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Electric Vehicle News and Reviews (Page 5)

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.

Red Ford Mustang Mach-E electric SUV parked in front of a modern building, front three-quarter view.
A New Mustang Mach-E Owner Says She Was Told Home Installation Was “Included,” Then Got a $7,930 Quote, With a $7,705 Panel Upgrade Requirement Driving Nearly the Entire Cost
By Noah Washington on
A new Mustang Mach-E owner was left in sticker shock after discovering that her "included" home charger installation came with a staggering $7,930 price tag.
lue Ford Mustang Mach-E GT electric SUV driving on a highway at night, side profile view.
After 3 Weeks Overseas, a 2024 Mustang Mach-E GT Owner Returns to Find His Pillars “Melted Into Distorted” in 55°F Raleigh Weather, and Says Ford Dismissed the Warranty Claim as “Clearly Damaged Caused by Solar Reflection”
By Noah Washington on
A 2024 Mustang Mach-E GT owner returned from a three-week trip to find his vehicle's pillars "melted into a distorted shape," despite Raleigh temperatures never rising above 55°F.
Tesla European Decline
The Tesla Freefall: Why the World’s EV Leader is Losing Its Charge in Europe
By Rob Enderle on
Tesla’s catastrophic sales drop in Norway and the Netherlands highlights a brand in crisis. Aging hardware, reliability issues, and competition from China have rendered Tesla's automotive core vulnerable during its transition to robotics.
Solar Skyways
The Skyward Shift: Why Solar Skyways May Finally Turn Your Garage Into a Guest Room
By Rob Enderle on
Solar Skyways leverages solar-integrated infrastructure and on-demand pods to render personal cars obsolete. By solving the inefficiencies of autonomous road vehicles, it creates a sustainable, congestion-free urban future.
2026 Toyota bZ shown in white in an urban setting
Toyota Suddenly Has a Top-Selling Battery-Electric Vehicle In America In Its New bZ - “Don’t Call It a Comeback”
By John Goreham on
The January EV delivery data is limited, but what we do have shows Toyota kicking butt and taking names all of a sudden. Partly because EV deliveries in general are so terrible. Here is the weird news we didn’t see coming.
A black Tesla Model Y is parked in a snow-covered driveway, photographed from a three-quarter front angle with winter fencing and trees visible in the background.
A 2025 Tesla Model Y Owner Says Ice, Hills, and Deep Snow Didn’t Slow His Car Down, Calling It “The Best Car Ever”
By Aram Krajekian on
Winter is often where skepticism about electric vehicles peaks, but one Model Y owner says real-world snow, ice, and steep terrain turned that doubt into confidence.
Tesla front-end damage after hitting a snowman fileld with cinder blocks
Tesla Owner Loses a "Fight" With a Snowman, Blames The Kid's Parents
By Dimitar Angelov on
It is safe to say that Tesla cars are not snowman-resistant, and one owner found that out the hard way.
GMC Hummer EV white electric SUV driving on forest trail with evergreen trees
A 2025 GMC Sierra EV Denali Max Owner Says His Truck Was Down for Over 3 Weeks Waiting on an OnStar Telematics Module, and While the Hummer EV Loaner Was Fun, He Says the Sierra Is “So Much More Comfortable”
By Noah Washington on
A 2025 GMC Sierra EV Denali Max owner has finally escaped a "telematics trap" after his flagship truck sat at the dealership for over three weeks waiting on a back-ordered OnStar module.
The Scout Terra and Terrain look handsome in an upscale rural backdrop
Scout Motors Accidentally Learns That Shoppers Don’t Want a New Truck or SUV Without a Gas Engine Onboard- Should the Company Have Offered a V8 and High-Torque Hybrid Instead of Jumping Into Rivian’s Tiny and Shrinking EV Niche?
By John Goreham on
I may not be an auto executive at VW, but I sense a missed opportunity unfolding now and then. VW and Scout Motors have internal shopper data proving beyond a doubt that shoppers want gas motors in upcoming Scout vehicles. Why not scratch that itch?
Image shows an EX30 from Volvo's mirror adjustment menu
Consumer Reports Shreds Volvo’s Newest EX Electric Vehicle As Worst Pick of 2025 Following a Broken Price Promise - The Language They Used Is Too Strong For Us To Even Print
By John Goreham on
Among all the many bad cars that Consumer Reports tested in 2025, a Volvo battery-electric vehicle was named the worst of the year. Here’s what the CR folks said about why they disliked it.
2026 Toyota RAV4
Toyota RAV4 Remained The Brand's Bestseller For 2025, But The Runner-ups May Surprise You
By Dimitar Angelov on
Minivans seem to be making a comeback, amidst the SUV and truck-dominated market, and here’s what we can expect in 2026.
2025 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Platinum
“It’s Scary”: This 2025 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Owner Just Dropped $2,500 on a Platinum Warranty - Why I Agree
By Denis Flierl on
Even a Toyota isn’t safe from tech-overload. Why this 2025 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Platinum owner is dropping $2,500 on a warranty despite the brand’s “bulletproof” reputation. Is the new sensor-heavy luxury a ticking time bomb?
Silver Lucid Gravity electric SUV driving on a highway at sunrise
Lucid Gravity Former Chief Engineer Says Highway Wind Buffeting Was Quietly Engineered Out at 70 MPH, Calling It a “Changing Crosswinds” Problem, Goes On to Say Most Automakers Design for Features, Not Real Experiences
By Noah Washington on
Lucid Gravity’s former chief engineer reveals that the SUV was painstakingly designed to eliminate wind buffeting at 70 mph, even with the windows down.
Tesla Cybertruck parked on rocky desert terrain under a clear sky
After Hitting 100,000 Miles in His Tesla Cybertruck, an Owner Says It’s Been Through “Dust Storms, Crazy Rains, Snow” and Even a Bullet Test, but He’s Still Paid Nearly $5,848 Out of Warranty, Including a $4,000 Power Conversion System
By Noah Washington on
One Cybertruck owner has clocked 100,000 miles through dust storms, deep snow, and a literal "ballistic test" on his own driver’s side door.
Tesla Cybertruck at sunrise on an off-road desert trail
A 2007 Chevy Silverado Owner Test Drives a Tesla Cyberbeast and Model 3 and Says It Made His Truck Feel “Ancient and Empty (Technology)”, He Praises FSD, Acceleration, Regen Braking, and the Silent Cabin
By Noah Washington on
A longtime 2007 Chevy Silverado owner says a single test drive in a Tesla Cyberbeast made his trusted V8 feel "ancient and empty".
2024 Toyota Prius
“A Higher Viscosity May Be Better”: This 2024 Prius Owner Investigated Oil Specs, He Adds “Toyota’s ‘Extreme Load’ Warning Should Worry Every Owner”
By Denis Flierl on
A 2024 Toyota Prius owner thought 0W-16 was the law for his hybrid, but a hidden warning in the manual just changed everything. Toyota admits 'higher viscosity' is better for high speeds. Is fuel economy killing your engine? I’ll dig into the truth.
Cybertruck rendering with a Blade Runner type character
Fan Says the Reason People Don’t Understand Tesla’s Cybertruck Is That It’s Art, Not a Tool And Those With a Negative Emotional Reaction Don’t Get It
By John Goreham on
A comment under one of our most popular stories deserves to be explored. Is the Tesla Cybertruck actually not a “truck” in the traditional sense, but rather a work of art intended to be appreciated? Hear us out.
A maroon/red 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EUV is shown from a three-quarter front angle, parked next to a blue Nissan Leaf under a covered carport surrounded by trees.
91,000 Miles in, Our 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV Has a Surprising Battery Capacity Degradation as I Checked in The Infotainment System
By Aram Krajekian on
After nearly 100,000 miles, one 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV owner checked battery degradation expecting bad news. But what they found instead challenges one of the biggest fears people still have about electric vehicles.
Waymo Being Investigated After Hitting Child Pedestrian
Waymo Being Investigated After Child Struck Near School
By Mary Conway on
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is opening an investigation into a recent accident involving a student. The child darted out into the street from behind a double-parked SUV. The robotaxi slowed down but still hit the child.
Marvin De Guzman's Tesla Cybertruck
A Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says He Called The Police After An 83-Year-Old Woman "Hocked A Loogie" On His Truck, He Adds, “She Reasoned She Did It Because She Hates Elon Musk, But She Apologized After The Cops Interrogated Her”
By Denis Flierl on
An 83-year-old dog walker just turned a car wash morning into a police standoff. Why did this senior target a $100K stainless steel Tesla Cybertruck with such a gross gesture? It’s not because she doesn’t like the truck, it’s about Elon Musk.
Mega Charging
The Megawatt Revolution: Why Your Local Gas Station is About to Become a Ghost Town
By Rob Enderle on
BYD’s 1,000 kW charging breakthrough signals the end of the ICE vehicle's refueling advantage. By enabling 10-minute full charges, it eliminates range anxiety, though it creates massive new demands for grid infrastructure.
The Jaguar Type 00 In The Future
The Jaguar Gamble: Why Doubling Down on "Rubbish" Might Be a Stroke of Genius—or a Final Bow
By Rob Enderle on
Jaguar recently dismissed rumors of a "Plan B" combustion engine as "rubbish," doubling down on its 2027 all-electric pivot. To survive, the brand must reconcile its radical new identity with its storied heritage.
Side view of a Rivian R1T electric truck driving on a road with a rocky, green hillside background, motion blur showing speed.
At 60,000 Miles and Just Out of Warranty, a Rivian R1T Owner Says His Front Air Suspension “Completely Collapsed,” Triggering a $7,500 Repair, and the Service Center Admitted It’s a “Common Issue”
By Noah Washington on
One Rivian R1T owner is issuing a high-stakes warning after his front suspension "completely collapsed" at 60,000 miles, just days after his factory coverage expired.
Lucid Gravity electric SUV charging at a Tesla Supercharger station, side profile with multiple charging stalls in a desert landscape.
A Lucid Gravity Owner Says Tesla’s Charging Network Was “Super Reliable” on a 1,500-Mile CA-to-Utah Run, Praising “Rock Solid” Engineering While Admitting the Return Trip Was “More Buggy” with Cruise Control Issues
By Noah Washington on
A new 2026 Lucid Gravity owner is calling his 1,500-mile road trip a "tremendous success," despite a return leg plagued by stubborn cruise control bugs and rebellious windows.
2026 Hyundai Santa Cruz
Hyundai Wants To Rival Ford With a Larger, More Rugged Pickup Truck
By Dimitar Angelov on
Hyundai is planning to phase out the Santa Cruz in favor of a larger pickup truck. Would you buy one?
The Self-Drive Act
The End of the Regulatory Wild West: Why the SELF DRIVE Act is America’s Last Stand in the Autonomous Arms Race
By Rob Enderle on
U.S. House lawmakers have revived the bipartisan SELF DRIVE Act to create a federal framework for autonomous vehicles. This column explores how this legislation is vital to beating China’s rapid AV deployment and transforming urban life.
Tesla's Pivot To Robotics
The Great Pivot: Can Tesla Trade Steering Wheels for Robotic Limbs Before the Cash Runs Out?
By Rob Enderle on
Tesla is attempting a high-stakes transition from an aging automotive pioneer to a robotics powerhouse. While financial results show a declining core business, the company’s future hinges on its ability to out-execute Chinese rivals.
2026 Nissan LEAF up on a lift getting battery replaced
A Study Suggests That Replacing the Battery in an EV Will Soon be Cheaper Than Repairing an Engine, a Nissan LEAF Owner Says, “I’ll Keep That in Mind When My Battery Wears Out in 30 Years”
By Chris Johnston on
Owners of EVs like the Nissan LEAF are rethinking the fear of battery replacement narrative.
Green Rivian R1S electric SUV driving in a downtown city street with modern buildings
During the Texas Deep Freeze, a Rivian R1S Owner Says He’s Using the SUV as an Emergency Garage Heater to Save His Tankless Water Heater, Running HVAC in “4–6 Hour” Sessions to Hold “58°+” Inside While Temps Drop to Single Digits
By Noah Washington on
When a Texas deep freeze threatened to burst his home’s plumbing, one Rivian R1S owner turned his luxury SUV into an emergency "thermal shield" for his garage.
A Volvo EX30 charges up
Volvo’s Best-Selling Vehicles Are Its Least Electrified Versions - Will Moving to EVs Make Volvo More Money?
By John Goreham on
We analyze Volvo's vehicle mix and show that ICE and mild hybrids significantly outperform EVs.
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