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Electric Vehicle News and Reviews (Page 44)

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 Owner next to Cybertruck and Tesla Dealership
"Elon's Not The One Bolting My Cybertruck Together", Cybertruck Owner Says Hating Tesla Over Musk Makes No Sense
By Noah Washington on
Cybertruck owners are finding their futuristic vehicles attracting a level of personal scrutiny few expected, as if the truck itself carries the weight of its CEO's controversies.
I Road-Tripped My RT1 to Joshua Tree and Discovered a Beautiful (and Expensive) Rivian Charging Oasis
I Road-Tripped My RT1 to Joshua Tree and Discovered a Beautiful (and Expensive) Rivian Charging Oasis
By Narek Hareyan on
I road-tripped my RT1 into the heart of the desert and found a stunning Rivian charging oasis so beautiful, and expensive, it changed how I see EV travel forever.
My 240V Outlet Keeps Disconnecting Every Time I Charge My EV, and I’m Starting to Wonder If It’s a Hidden Wiring Issue or Something Inside the Car
My 240V Outlet Keeps Disconnecting Every Time I Charge My Chevy Bolt, and I’m Starting to Wonder If It’s a Hidden Wiring Issue or Something Inside the Car
By Narek Hareyan on
A Chevy Bolt owner's charging nightmare reveals a hidden electrical flaw many EV drivers don’t realize could be lurking in their garage.
My Kia EV9 Takes 20 Minutes To Charge, But Older EVs are Hogging Publig Chargers for 3 Hour Strait and I Wait Until My Lease Ends And I Get a Plug-in Hybrid
My Kia EV9 Takes 20 Minutes To Charge, But Older EVs are Hogging Public Chargers for 3 Hours Straight, I Can't Wait Until My Lease Ends And I Get a Plug-in Hybrid
By Noah Washington on
Slow-charging EVs are turning America's fast chargers into parking lots, and one Kia EV9 owner's frustration reveals why the electric future might be stalling.
Tesla Cybertruck
Tesla Joins in the Fun Criticizing the ‘No-Wheel-Drive’ Cybertruck – Tesla’s Chief Cybertruck Engineer Says “It Needs a Hole in the Floor so You Can Propel It With Your Legs”
By Tinsae Aregay on
Tesla is poking fun at how stripped-down the newly released rear-wheel-drive Cybertruck is. In response to an even more minimalistic “no-wheel-drive” Cybertruck variant, the Chief Engineer suggests it would require a hole in the floor for leg propulsion.
Tesla Cybertruck
A Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says His Truck Kept Driving 90 MPH into a Construction Zone – Several Cybertruck Owners Share Their Struggles With FSD & Speed Limits
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck owner shares that Tesla’s FSD software failed to recognize the speed limit and continued to drive 90 mph into a construction zone. Other Cybertruck owners also reported similar incidents where the vehicle did not detect a construction zone.
I Didn’t Turn on Sentry Mode on My Tesla and Came Back to Scratches All Over My Car
I Didn’t Turn on Sentry Mode on My Tesla and Came Back to Scratches All Over My Car
By Aram Krajekian on
One Tesla owner learned the hard way what happens when you forget to turn on Sentry Mode. And the aftermath was frustrating, potentially even preventable, but definitely all too familiar in the Tesla world today.
My Ford Mustang Mach-E Did Its Job, And It Was Fun While It Lasted
Great Safety in Ford Mustang Mach-E Vehicles, I Will Say as My Car Was Hit At An Intersection From Someone Running The Light
By Armen Hareyan on
An unexpected incident left this Ford Mustang Mach-E owner questioning everything, but what happened next might just change how you see EV ownership.
A sleek black Tesla Model 3 parked along a scenic coastline, with its logo and plate visible, under soft sunset lighting.
I Tracked 3,000 Used Tesla's For 4 Months, And Found Your Color Choice Could Cost You $1,000 In Resale Value
By Noah Washington on
The secret science of used Teslas. One Redditor tracked 3,000 cars and uncovered the surprising factors that truly determine value in the Tesla used car market.
A sleek silver Lucid Gravity SUV drives along a winding road at sunset, surrounded by hills and lush greenery.
The New Lucid Gravity Hits 400kW At Tesla Superchargers While Cybertruck's Clever Split-Battery Design Hits 325kW, This Is A Big Deal For Every EV Owner
By Noah Washington on
Is Tesla's charging crown slipping? The Lucid Gravity Supercharger debut proves that innovation waits for no one, and the Cybertruck is feeling the heat on its home turf.
2024 Tesla Cybertruck
I Just Found Out My Tesla Cybertruck Insurance Almost Tripled, It Was Already Borderline Unreasonable, I’m Not Willing To Pay an Additional Truck Payment
By Denis Flierl on
How much does it cost to insure a Tesla Cybertruck? The answer might shock you. Just ask John, who was stunned to find out that insuring his CT went up big after the first year. Here is John's incredible story and what all Cybertruck owners need to know. 
Front 3/4 Hyundai Ioniq 6, Gray, with Screenshots
My Ioniq 6's Free EA Charging Ends After 249 Sessions and $11,964 Saved, I Almost Made It To 250 Sessions
By Noah Washington on
Imagine driving electric for two years and barely paying for energy. This Hyundai Ioniq 6 owner lived that reality thanks to the Hyundai Ioniq 6's free charging, and their story is electrifying.
Hyundai Ionic 6 N Rendered by ChatGPT
The Hyundai Ioniq 6 N: A Tesla-Slayer in the Making? It Could Be Considering How Well Received The Ionic 5 N Has Been Received
By Rob Enderle on
The Hyundai Ionic 6 N, due out in July 2025, could be a game changer in the performance EV sedan market, given the popularity of the Ionic 5 N.
Polestar Rendered By Gemini
Polestar's Aggressive Discounts: A New Threat to Tesla's Dominance But It Is Surprising There Haven’t Been Other Focused Marketing Programs Given How Vulnerable Tesla Buyers Are
By Rob Enderle on
Polestar, a division of Geely, has opened up a number of aggressive discounting programs that target Tesla owners, but what is surprising isn’t that this program is successful, but that other car companies haven’t broadly copied it.
Rivian R2 in White with luggage Rack
I Accidentally Saw The New Rivian R2 and R3's Six Different Configurations With Up To 386 Miles And Pretty Large Battery Pack
By Noah Washington on
Reddit just uncovered the news Rivian R2 & R3 range secrets. A Reddit deep dive into their route planner reveals numbers that could seriously challenge Tesla's dominance. Prepare to be surprised.
Future Denza luxury car rendered by Gemini.
BYD's Denza: A Luxury Brand with a Unique Legacy That Has Mercedes Roots And Is Looking To Replicate Japan's Automotive Success
By Rob Enderle on
BYD is beginning to execute like the Japanese car companies, picking Western brands, using Western design elements, increasing quality, and retaining massive cost and price advantages.
Tesla Prototype Caught on Camera Hinting at New Changes for the Model 3
Tesla Prototype Caught on Camera Hinting at New Changes for the Model 3
By Aram Krajekian on
A mysterious camouflaged Tesla Model 3 is driving conversation across the EV world whether it's a sign of updates to come or just an elaborate illusion.
AI-Generated image shows Tesla protesters screaming outside of a Tesla dealership
It Appears As If All the Protests and Vandalism Have Done Little Harm To Tesla’s New Vehicle Deliveries in America - We Offer You the Data and Our Analysis
By John Goreham on
Despite the protests, keying, fireboming, shootings, and other crazy anti-Tesla activity, Tesla’s delivery report shows the anger had very little impact on American-market vehicle deliveries.
Red Fiat 500e in city
So I Let My Brother Drive My Fiat 500e For A Week And Now He Wants An EV, But His Apartment Building Is The Deal Breaker
By Noah Washington on
We're giving away tax credits, but ignoring the real roadblock to EV adoption. This Fiat 500e experiment exposed the inconvenient truth that's crushing the American EV dream before it can truly take off.
Miscellaneous Electronics Will Drain The 12V Battery Of Your Chevy Volt, And Dealers Know About This Well-Known Issue, But May Charge You To Diagnose It
Miscellaneous Electronics Will Drain The 12V Battery Of Your Chevy Volt, And Dealers Know About This Well-Known Issue, But May Charge You To "Diagnose" It
By Armen Hareyan on
A Chevy Volt owner reveals the the well-known, but not talked-about truth regarding a hidden 12V battery flaw with electric cars dealers know all too well. Yet, they might still charge you to "diagnose" anyway.
New Tesla Cybertruck discounted at a Tesla Service Center, image by Grok
As A Previous Owner of 4 Teslas, The Cybertruck Is Amazing, The Noise Around It Is Sad, But It Helped Me Get A Cybertruck at $20K Off With Free Supercharging
By Armen Hareyan on
An unexpected Tesla deal, involving $20,000 and born from public backlash, gave this Cybertruck owner free gas for life. I think his story might just change how you see the most unlikeable truck on the road.
2025 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid
I Just Went To Buy a 2025 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid But None Are Available and There’s Only One In Production, Now I’m Worried About the Tariffs
By Denis Flierl on
If you are considering a 2025 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid, expect to wait to get one. How long is the wait, and how will the tariffs affect prices? One buyer says the wait is about a month, but few are being built. Here is what RAV4 Hybrid buyers need to know.
2024 Tesla Model S, Cybertruck
EV Dealer Says, “I Just Sold a Tesla Cybertruck Owner a Model S and He Used Crypto To Buy It, This Is the Future of Auto Transactions”
By Denis Flierl on
Will you be buying your next Tesla Model 3 or Cybertruck using Cryptocurrency? Cameron, an expert in all things crypto, bought a Tesla Model S and used it. He says it's the future of auto purchasing. Are you ready? Here is what car buyers need to know. 
2025 GMC Sierra EV Denali Max Range Black Color, Review
GM Took A Classic Machine And Turned The 2025 Sierra EV Denali Max Range Into A Super Nice State-Of-The-Art Truck
By Armen Hareyan on
The 2025 GMC Sierra EV Denali Max Range delivers an unexpected blend of 507-mile real-world range, rear-wheel steering magic, and near-silent comfort, making it feel more nimble and luxurious than any full-size truck has a right to be.
Rivian R1S Green with Rivian R1S Interior
"My Rivian R1T Just Drove Autonomously For 10 Miles On The Highway", But It Still Gets Too Close To 18-Wheelers For Comfort
By Noah Washington on
10 Miles Hands-Free in a Rivian R1S. One owner experienced near-flawless Rivian R1T autonomous driving through highway driving, but a close call with an 18-wheeler reveals the crucial next step.
Image shows an empty Tesla dealership in Peabody Mass. taken by John Goreham
U.S. EV Market Share Drops Below 8% and Below the 2023 & 2024 Average, but the Most Interesting News Is That It's Not Just Tesla Dropping - Will This Be the Last Quarter For EVs Before a Steep Slide?
By John Goreham on
A collection of automakers’ EV deliveries helped offset a meaningful decline by Tesla and five other brands in Q1 of 2025. With tariffs and the end of tax credits looming, could this be the last “Good” quarter for EVs in 2025?
Someone Hit My Tesla and Drove Off, I Have It on Camera But the Footage Might Not Be Enough to Catch Them
Someone Hit My Tesla and Drove Off, I Have It on Camera But the Footage Might Not Be Enough to Catch Them
By Aram Krajekian on
In a race against time to identify a hit-and-run driver, a Tesla owner is left with only a few seconds of blurry footage, no help from security, and a community scrambling to piece together the truth.
The Newest Rivian R1T Update Left Me in Turtle Mode With No Rear Drive, Low Ride Height, and Missing Features Like Adaptive Cruise
The Newest Rivian R1T Update Left Me in Turtle Mode With No Rear Drive, Low Ride Height, and Missing Features Like Adaptive Cruise
By Narek Hareyan on
A routine Rivian R1T software update left one owner crawling in turtle mode with no rear drive, slammed suspension, and missing features, and now he’s stuck waiting three months for answers.
I Tracked Every Kilowatt from My Level 1 Charger, and Realized I’ll Never Need to Install Level 2 for Our 2017 Chevy Bolt
I Tracked Every Kilowatt From My Level 1 Charger, and Realized That For Our 2017 Chevy Bolt, I’ll Never Need To Install Level 2
By Narek Hareyan on
Think you need an expensive Level 2 charger to own an EV? One Chevy Bolt owner proves a plain old wall outlet might be all you ever need, and his monthly charging bill will blow your mind.
3,100 Miles In, I Parked My Hyundai Ioniq in My Garage for 10 Days With 78% Battery, Now It's Dead And The Dealer It Killed The 12V Battery
3,100 Miles In, I Parked My Hyundai Ioniq in My Garage for 10 Days With 78% Battery, Now It's Dead And The Dealer Says It Killed The 12V Battery
By Armen Hareyan on
An unexpected discovery after just 10 days parked left this 2024 Hyundai Ioniq 5 owner with a dead car, a skeptical dealer, and a flurry of disagreement from fellow drivers. Look, your EV may be silently draining itself too.
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