Electric Vehicle News and Reviews (Page 43)

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.

I Left My Lexus IS for a Tesla Model 3 and Got the Perfect Spec Delivered in Just Two Days

By Aram Krajekian on April 21, 2025 - 8:47PM

This Lexus owner ordered a Tesla Model 3 and got the exact car he wanted just two days later. What followed was a surprisingly smooth jump into a new era of driving.

I Test Drove a $112K Rivian R1S and Was Blown Away by the Looks and Performance, but Shocked by One Major Flaw

By Narek Hareyan on April 21, 2025 - 3:29PM

He thought he found the perfect $112K electric SUV, until one surprising flaw made him question if Rivian is truly ready to compete with the best.

After My 2025 Rivian R1S Was Rear-Ended, I Learned the Hard Way What It Takes to Get Back on the Road

By Narek Hareyan on April 21, 2025 - 2:25PM

After a freeway collision left his 2025 Rivian R1S sidelined for three stressful months, this owner discovered the realities every EV driver needs to know, here’s why you might want to prepare yourself too.

Elon Musk, Tesla Model S, 3, X, Y & Cybertruck

Elon Musk Responds to Accusations Tesla Speeds Up Odometers to Avoid Warranty Repairs

By Tinsae Aregay on April 21, 2025 - 11:03AM

Elon Musk has categorically denied the claim that Tesla accelerates its mileage readings to avoid paying for vehicle repairs under warranty. Musk made his comment following a debate between a Tesla supporter and a critic on the topic.

Two people near horses and hay bales beside a Tesla Cybertruck in a mountainous, forested landscape under a partly cloudy sky.

I Own Both A Tesla And A Jeep, But Only One Community Waves Back And I Want To Change That

By Noah Washington on April 20, 2025 - 6:55PM

Jeep owners wave to each other, but Tesla owners don't. I vote to change that. Let's bring that same sense of community and camaraderie to Tesla owners.

A futuristic Tesla Cybertruck speeds through a sandy desert, kicking up dust against a backdrop of mountains and clear blue sky.

My Cybertruck Saved Me $985 in Just 5,400 Miles, 'I Spent Only $15 Charging While My Old F-250 Would Have Guzzled $1,000 in Diesel'

By Noah Washington on April 20, 2025 - 6:42PM

When one man swapped his diesel F-250 for a Tesla Cybertruck, he realized he only spent $15 in charging to replace over $1,000 in diesel, See for yourself why more truck owners are doing the math.

A silver Honda Civic parked on gravel with red rock formations in the background, showcasing a scenic desert landscape.

I Drove My New 2025 Honda Civic Hybrid 4,700 Miles Cross-Country and Got 53.8 MPG, But the Rockies Exposed Its Biggest Weakness

By Noah Washington on April 19, 2025 - 7:39PM

This game-changing 2025 Honda Civic Hybrid shattered expectations with an astonishing 53.8 MPG during an epic cross-country journey, but the terrain of the Rockies revealed the one crucial limitation that every potential buyer needs to know.

2025 Tesla Cybertruck, Test Drive with Angela Driving

I Test Drove a Cybertruck After Owning a Chevy E-Silverado, and It's Generations Ahead, Though I Need 50% More Range Before Trading In

By Noah Washington on April 19, 2025 - 7:28PM

This E-Silverado owner test drove the controversial Cybertruck and was stunned to discover it's generations ahead of his beloved Chevy, but a single unexpected limitation is forcing him to keep his E-Silverado despite being completely blown away.

I Gave Up My Toyota Tundra for a Tesla Model 3 and Now I Finally Understand the Hype Behind Tesla

By Aram Krajekian on April 19, 2025 - 12:00PM

Leaving behind a Tundra for a Tesla doesn’t happen every day, but after this owner made the jump, it became clear why many like him are rethinking what they drive.

Tesla Makes Changes to the Cybertruck Tow Hitch, Says The Cybertruck Comes With “High-Strength, Class IV Steel Tow Bar”

By Tinsae Aregay on April 19, 2025 - 10:58AM

Tesla has updated the Cybertruck order page to address concerns regarding the tow hitch. In an effort to address concerns about aluminum gigacastings, Tesla highlights that the Cybertruck tow hitch is made of “high-strength, class IV steel bar.”

Chinese Car Makers Learning From And Advancing Classic Japanese Market Moves

From Workshop to World Stage: How China's Electric Vehicle Revolution Echoes Japan's Automotive Ascent, but at Warp Speed, and What it Means for the Future of Global Car Markets Amidst Trade Tensions

By Rob Enderle on April 18, 2025 - 7:30PM

Mirroring Japan's historical automotive rise but with a faster quality focus and exclusive EV dedication, China's EV manufacturers, fueled by economic advantages and rare earth dominance, are set to reshape the global automotive market despite Tariffs.

Tesla is losing market share to other EV makers

Tesla's California Crown Slips: A New Era of EV Competition Is Giving Tesla Competitors An Advantage In EV Sales

By Rob Enderle on April 18, 2025 - 7:08PM

Tesla has dropped below 50% of EV sales in California, benefiting a large group of EV makers in the US and abroad.

Ford Pickup Which Represents The Gold Standard For Pickup Design

The Slate Pickup: A New Contender in the Electric Truck Market And It Appears To Be Far Closer To What The Market Wants Than The Cybertruck

By Rob Enderle on April 18, 2025 - 6:53PM

As the Slate Pickup approaches availability,, it appears to be a much more conservative approach to a conservative market of pickup truck drivers. Generally,, it is better to build a product that matches current needs than challenges them.

A Gray 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 parked on a road with wind turbines and a mountainous backdrop under a partly cloudy sky.

I Monitored My Ioniq 5's 12v Battery and Discovered What Really Happens When Your Car Sits Unplugged, The Data Surprised Me

By Noah Washington on April 17, 2025 - 8:14PM

Ever wondered what happens to your Ioniq 5's 12V battery when it's left unplugged? I monitored mine over a week and discovered some surprising data.

Jeep Unveils 7 Off-Road Concepts at this Year's Easter Jeep Safari

By Mary Conway on April 17, 2025 - 7:54PM

The 2025 class of Jeep Performance Parts and Mopar concepts includes retro and performance versions of the Jeep Wrangler and Gladiator models.

Image of Tesla shop area with piles of tires everywhere by John Goreham

My Electric Vehicle Is Burning Through Tires At a Rate of One Set Per Year In Under 20,000 Miles, Even Though the Last Ones I Bought Had a 75,000-mile Warranty, and the Shop Is Refusing to Honor the Warranty Because It’s a Tesla Model Y

By John Goreham on April 17, 2025 - 6:37PM

Many EV owners, including Tesla owners, are struggling with very rapid tire wear, even those who drive sedately and don’t own Performance trims. Here is what owners who solved the dilemma recommend doing.

My Tesla Was Vandalized Less Than a Week After I Bought It, and Sentry Mode Missed Everything Because the Battery Was Too Low

By Aram Krajekian on April 17, 2025 - 2:58PM

When a brand-new Tesla was vandalized just days after delivery and Sentry Mode failed to catch it, what followed revealed a growing concern that a lot of Tesla owners are seeing.

Tesla Owner Says, “People Who Take The Tesla Logos Off Their Cars Are the Worst, Either Drive Your Tesla Enthusiastically and Ignore the Haters or Get Rid Of It”

By Denis Flierl on April 17, 2025 - 10:32AM

Why are Tesla owners taking the Tesla logo off the back of their cars and replacing it with another automaker's brand? One Tesla Model Y owner stuck a Subaru sticker on the back of their car. What do other owners think? It's not positive.

A Cybertruck Owner Says There is So Much Water Trapped Inside His Truck Floor That It Sloshes Around When He Drives, But Adds, “Tesla for Life, I’ll Never Switch Brands”

By Tinsae Aregay on April 17, 2025 - 10:10AM

A Cybertruck owner says gallons of water are trapped in his truck's floor and slosh around when he drives. Tesla was unable to determine the root cause. However, the Cybertruck owner says, “Tesla for life, I’ll never switch brands.”

I Am a Car Mechanic And Don't Want To Void My Tesla's Warranty By Working on It, But $2,500 For Suspension Work?

By Armen Hareyan on April 17, 2025 - 9:28AM

An unexpected $2,500 suspension bill has one car mechanic questioning whether Tesla ownership is more unlikeable than he thought. Would you take the risk of repairing yourself or play it safe?

I Asked Tesla Owners If They Would Buy One Again, Without Talking About Elon Musk or Politics, And Their Answers Truly Spoke to What Tesla Has to Offer

By Aram Krajekian on April 16, 2025 - 6:28PM

When a Tesla owner asked fellow drivers if they'd buy their car again, without mentioning Elon Musk or the politics around Tesla, the raw, unfiltered replies revealed more about Tesla ownership than expected.

I Tried to Precondition My 2025 Rivian R1S Dual Performance, but It Locked Itself, Went Dark, and Ended Up on a Tow Truck

By Narek Hareyan on April 16, 2025 - 4:19PM

A routine pre‑warm tap left my brand‑new Rivian R1S dead and on a flatbed, discover how one small battery toppled a six‑figure SUV and share your story.

I Wrapped My Rivian R1T in Matte Burnished Bronze, Added Gloss Black Accents, Smoked the Lights, and I’m Debating Copper Calipers

By Narek Hareyan on April 16, 2025 - 3:18PM

See how one Rivian R1S’s daring matte burnished bronze makeover, with gloss‑black accents, smoked lights, and a still‑undecided copper‑caliper finale, redefines EV style and sparks a debate you’ll want to join.

A stylish, Lucid Gravity is parked in a scenic landscape with rolling hills and a soft morning glow.

I Just Bought One of The First Lucid Gravity SUVs, Tesla and Rivian Are About to Face Their Toughest Competition Yet

By Noah Washington on April 16, 2025 - 2:37PM

The new Lucid Gravity is officially in the hands of owners. Starting at $79,900, it enters the market as a serious challenger to the Rivian R1S and Tesla Model X.

A black Tesla electric vehicle parked at a charging station, with wet pavement and marked EV parking spaces.

My Tesla's Autopilot Just Saved a Speeding Motorcyclist's Life By Making a Split-Second Decision No Human Could Match

By Noah Washington on April 16, 2025 - 12:02PM

Lives are being saved with Tesla Autopilot, and this story proves it. You need to hear how Autopilot made a critical difference in saving a motorcyclist's life when both parties were unaware.

Last Year I Purchased a New 2024 Tesla Model Y LR And Added The Acceleration Boost, But Now I Totaled It And I Believe The Regen Braking Locked The Wheels in a Snowstorm

By Armen Hareyan on April 16, 2025 - 11:04AM

An unexpected snowstorm turned my 2024 Tesla Model Y LR into a sideways sled, and what happened next has every EV driver rethinking regenerative braking.

Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says, “Less Than 2K Miles and My Seat Squeaks, Pillars, Door trim, and Center Dash Rattles, It’s A Rattle-and-Squeak Nightmare”

By Denis Flierl on April 16, 2025 - 9:57AM

Is the Tesla Cybertruck's build quality a problem? Carlos, a Cybertruck owner, says his truck, which is less than 2K miles old, has multiple squeaking and rattling issues. What are other CT owners saying? He's not the only one, according to many owners.

Seeing Through the Smokescreen of Cybertruck Ownership

I Break Down The Real Cost Of Tesla Cybertruck Ownership Over 5 Years—Be Prepared to Be Scared. It's Way Worse Than What Tesla Wants You To Believe

By Timothy Boyer on April 15, 2025 - 10:28AM

Here is why one popular automotive expert finds that owning a Cybertruck is not just expensive but is financially devastating for anyone considering buying a new or discounted used model.

2 Hours Away, May Kia Dealership Sent a Person to Pick Up My EV6, Gave Me a GT-Line With 300ish Miles on It, and Just Made One Request When They Returned

2 Hours Away, Kia Dealership Sent a Person to Pick Up My EV6, Gave Me a GT-Line With 300ish Miles on It, and Just Made One Request When They Returned

By Armen Hareyan on April 15, 2025 - 9:47AM

One Kia EV6 owner was ready to dump his car after multiple battery failures, until another owner shared a shockingly flawless dealership experience that could change how you see Kia forever.

A sleek Lucid Air driving along a winding road with rocky mountains and a hazy sky in the background.

My First Family Road Trip In A Lucid Air Made Me Forget Everything I Hated About Long Drives In My Old Honda

By Noah Washington on April 15, 2025 - 9:20AM

Could this be the end of the dreaded road trip fatigue? One driver's experience on their inaugural EV road trip in a Lucid Air suggests the future of long-distance travel is quieter, smoother, and surprisingly enjoyable.

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