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Electric Vehicle News and Reviews (Page 45)

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.

A sleek silver electric SUV parked on cobblestone streets, beside charming brick buildings and awning-covered shops.
My $77,540 Hyundai Ioniq 9 Calligraphy Rides Like a Dream, But Can't Match My Ioniq 5's Cargo Space, The Key Fob Feels Like It Came From a $20,000 Car
By Noah Washington on
For nearly $80,000, the Hyundai Ioniq 9 Calligraphy promises the future of family EVs, but a key detail like the shockingly cheap key fob and less cargo space than its smaller sibling reveals unexpected compromises.
Tesla Cybertruck, Ford F-150, Toyota Tundra
A Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says Driving a Cybertruck After a Ford F-150 and a Toyota Tundra Feels Like “Going From a Typewriter to a Laptop” – Adds “$80,000 is a Fair Price to Drive the Future”
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck owner shares that it has been three weeks since he bought his truck, and he has fallen in love with the all-electric vehicle. He adds that going from a Ford F-150 or a Toyota Tundra to a Cybertruck is like going from a typewriter to a laptop.
A white electric vehicle charging at a Tesla station, parked in a sunny lot with palm trees and a building in the background.
I Plugged My Hyundai Ioniq 5 Into an EA Charger, Now It's Stuck and Both Companies Want Me to Pay $2,400 For The Repair
By Noah Washington on
He just wanted a charge for his Hyundai Ioniq 5, but now his car is physically trapped by an Electrify America charger, and both companies are pointing fingers, leaving him with a shocking $2,400 repair bill.
2025 Tesla Cybertruck
I Tried To Test Drive A Tesla Cybertruck Over the Weekend, and the Dealer Says All 48-Hour Test Drives Are Stopped Because People Are Abusing the Program
By Denis Flierl on
Did Tesla pause, suspend, or eliminate the 48-hour test drive for Tesla's Cybertruck and other models? The answer is yes, but why? Customers can no longer get a test drive of the Cybertruck that lasts more than 30 minutes. What is the reason?
Tesla Cybertruck
A Cybertruck Owner Says His Brand-New Truck Ran Into Issues & Had to Return to Tesla Only 4 Miles from the Dealership – Asks “Did I Break the Record for the Quickest Cybertruck Failure?”
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck owner questions if his vehicle has the record for the fastest failure. After just 4 miles from the Tesla dealership, he encountered problems and had to return it for service. Now, the brand-new Cybertruck requires a motor replacement.
Tesla Cybertruck
A Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says He’s Hoping His Truck Is Totaled After Getting T-Boned at High Speed – Adds, “Barely Put 400 Miles on It; I Don’t Want a Brand-New Vehicle With a Wreck This Bad”
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck owner says his truck is showing only minimal damage after getting hit on the side at high speed. However, the brand-new Cybertruck owner says he’s hoping his truck is damaged beyond repair and gets totaled.
A futuristic electric truck drives along a scenic road with snow-capped mountains and a clear blue sky in the background.
Tesla Offered Me A $3,900 Discount On A Demo Tesla Cybertruck, The Service Records Revealed $15,747 In Repairs They 'Forgot' to Mention
By Noah Washington on
He thought he scored a deal on a Tesla Cybertruck with a $3,900 discount, but a shocking discovery in the service records revealed over $15,747 in undisclosed repairs!
A white electric car parked in a sunny lot, featuring sleek lines, tinted windows, and black rims amidst a clear blue sky.
I Drove Tesla's 2026 Model Y Juniper For 1,000 Miles, The Real-World Range Numbers Finally Match Tesla's Claims, But That Back Window Is Dangerously Small
By Noah Washington on
After 1,000 miles, the 2026 Model Y Juniper is a "remarkable evolution" with whisper-quiet comfort and true range, yet one owner calls out a bizarre design choice that severely impacts rear visibility.
Tesla Cybertruck vehicles parked at the manufacturer's outbound parking lot
Cybertruck Buyer Says Tesla Salesperson Tried to Sell Him a Cybertruck Involved in a Major Accident Without Disclosing the Service History – Adds, “It Has 40 Parts Replaced Costing Over $15,000”
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck owner was excited to receive a $3,900 discount on a demo Cybertruck. However, he requested the service report and discovered that the vehicle had undergone extensive repairs, suggesting it had been involved in a major front-end collision.
Tesla Model Y
First Tesla Customer to Receive Autonomous Model Y Delivery Denies Reports That His Vehicle Drove Back to Tesla Because His Check Bounced – Adds, “I Was Worried for a Moment”
By Tinsae Aregay on
Jose, the first Tesla owner to receive his Model Y autonomously, has denied earlier reports that Tesla recalled his vehicle because his payment didn’t go through. Jose says he was worried for a little while, thinking those reports were true.
Sleek black GMC Sierra Denali pickup truck with premium wheels parked under metal carport
I Put My Sierra EV to the Test By Towing a Can-Am HD10 1200 Miles Across a Few States, And It Pulled Like a Rocket
By Aram Krajekian on
Most people ease into EV ownership, but this GMC Sierra EV owner hooked up a trailer and crossed multiple states within the first month of ownership. What he discovered might challenge what you think an electric truck can really do.
Tesla Cybertruck
A Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says Tesla is Treating the Wrap & Magnets He Put Over His Cybertruck as “Physical Damage” – Adds, “Tesla is Deducting My Trade-in Value Because of It”
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck owner claims he’s attempting to trade in his truck, but Tesla is labeling the wrap and stickers he added as “physical damage.” He asks if other Cybertruck owners have experienced similar issues when trading in their trucks.
Xiaomi YU7 In Hot Red
Why the Xiaomi YU7 is More Than Just a Tesla Model Y Rival It Is A Massive EV SUV Value
By Rob Enderle on
Challenging the Tesla Model Y, the Xiaomi YU7 emerges as a powerful competitor by leveraging a superior NVIDIA-powered AI interface and a deeply integrated "Human x Car x Home" ecosystem that promises a more connected ownership experience.
Battery Lifecycle Changes Over The Years
The 20-Year Battery: How EV Longevity Reshapes Car Ownership and Demands Modular Futures
By Rob Enderle on
The Geotab study revealing EV batteries can last 20 years with minimal degradation, outliving gas cars, is a game-changer that necessitates modular car designs and updated battery standards to allow for vehicle updates over replacement, especially for EVs
AMG GT XX Prototype And New Mercedes Halo Car
A Shock to the System: The Mercedes-AMG GT XX is a Vision of the Future Where The Inside Is Much More Impressive Than The Outside
By Rob Enderle on
The Mercedes-AMG GT XX prototype is a visionary electric "Halo" car designed to redefine the brand's future, combining over 1,341 horsepower, revolutionary fast-charging, and a stunningly futuristic interior to make a bold statement in the EV world.
Vehicle registration fee breakdown showing electric vehicle, transportation, and licensing costs totaling $974.25
My Tesla Model Y Fees Are Outrageous In Washington State, And That 's Why I'm Selling It This Year
By Aram Krajekian on
A hefty registration renewal fee pushed this Model Y owner over the edge. Now he’s wondering if EV ownership is even worth it anymore.
Tesla Cybertruck
A Tesla Cybertruck Buyer Asks “What Did I Get Myself Into?” After Visiting a Tesla Delivery Center – Adds, “The Lot is Overrun With Cybertrucks; They’re Filthy, Rusted & Look Abandoned”
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck buyer says he’s reconsidering his purchase after visiting a local Tesla delivery center. The parking lot is filled with unsold, dirty, & rusty Cybertrucks that appear to have been sitting there for months.
Auto start-stop button in a car
A Day For Celebration As The Dreaded Start Stop System Could Be Going Away In A Variety Of Future Vehicles
By Dimitar Angelov on
A recent post by EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin, suggests there is a "fix" for one of the most hated systems featured in modern cars, but it may take some years.
Elon Musk, Tesla Cybertruck, Ford F-150
Elon Musk Dismisses Calls that Tesla Should Build a Conventional Truck Amid Falling Cybertruck Sales – Agrees, “The Tasteless Hordes Aren’t Equipped to Recognize The Cybertruck’s Brilliance”
By Tinsae Aregay on
Elon Musk has agreed with a Cybertruck owner who argued that the reason the all-electric truck isn’t selling is because “the tasteless hordes and their MSM-addled brains aren’t equipped to recognize the Cybertruck’s brilliance.”
2025 Subaru Forester Hybrid
2025 Subaru Forester Hybrid Safety Recall Alert, Your Child’s Seat Could Come Loose In the Event of an Accident Causing Serious Injury To Your Baby
By Denis Flierl on
This 2025 Subaru Forester recall affects your child's and baby's safety. Read this before you put your child in a car seat in the all-new 2025 Forester Hybrid. This is disturbing news for parents of young children. 
A sleek black Lucid Air luxury electric vehicle parked on a racetrack, with desert mountains in the background under a clear blue sky.
I Traded My Tesla Model 3 For a Lucid Air Pure, After One Month, the Hardware Brilliance is Undermined by Software Frustrations
By Noah Washington on
Driving a Lucid Air Pure feels "phenomenal" and "like driving on a cloud." But as one new owner discovers, even a $70K luxury EV can be undermined by inconsistent power delivery and maddening software glitches. Is the Lucid Air still a grand slam?
An Unexpected After-Church Sunday Drive in The 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9 Left a Loyal Tesla Owner Questioning Everything About His Model Y
An Unexpected After-Church Sunday Drive in The 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9 Left a Loyal Tesla Owner Questioning Everything About His Model Y
By Armen Hareyan on
He asked for a quick ride after church, but one trip in the 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9 had him wondering if his Tesla Model Y was missing something big.
A sleek green electric SUV parked on a city street with modern skyscrapers in the background. Urban setting with greenery.
I've Driven My 2022 Rivian R1T for 50,000 Miles and 15 Road Trips, It's Better Than My Manual Tacoma Ever Was
By Noah Washington on
"The truck simply rocks." That's the verdict from a Rivian R1T owner after three years and 50,000 miles. Learn how constant software updates and a unique approach to service have transformed the R1T from a simple EV into a beloved, capable daily driver.
Gray Rivian R1T electric pickup truck parked by Alaska welcome sign, surrounded by forest landscape
My 2023 Rivian R1T Conquered 49 States in Under a Year
By Aram Krajekian on
What started as a simple post ended up revealing one of the most quietly impressive EV journeys, and it's a powerful case for Rivian’s long-haul capability.
Tesla Cybertruck
A Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says He Got Deported & Now He Can’t Make The Payment for His Truck – Adds “I Left the Cybertruck for My Friends to Rent Out on Turo, but Still Behind on the Loan”
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck owner says he was recently deported to Mexico after the US government denied his asylum status. He left his truck in the US, hoping his friends would rent it out on Turo, but claims he isn’t making enough to cover the loan payments.
Acoustic foam falling out of a defective tire on tiled floor of a tire shop.
If Your Hyundai or Tesla Is Shaking or the Tires Won’t Balance, This Common Issue Could Be The Cause - How To Fix Tires With Acoustic Foam Problems
By John Goreham on
Many electric vehicles, such Teslas and Hyundais, luxury vehicles, and even some high-end sports cars, now come with foam-filled tires to reduce noise. If your tires just won’t seem to balance, here is one possible diagnosis and treatment for the malady.
A white Ford F-150 Lightning truck parked in front of a modern building, showcasing its sleek design and prominent grille.
I Test Drove Both the F-150 Lightning Flash and Silverado EV LT, Ford Won My $70K Despite Chevy's Superior Range and Charging
By Noah Washington on
Forget the spec sheets, the true test of an electric truck is on the road. After driving both, one buyer explains why the Ford F-150 Lightning Flash felt like the right choice, even as the Silverado EV LT boasted bigger numbers.
Tesla Cybertruck accelerating through dusty desert terrain with rugged mountains in background
I Want To Buy A Tesla Cybertruck But I’m Not Sure If the Political Backlash Has Calmed Down Enough Yet
By Aram Krajekian on
The Cybertruck turns heads everywhere it goes, but not always for the expected reasons. One potential buyer’s hesitation reveals something deeper about what it means to drive one in today’s world.
Tesla Cybertruck
A Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says He’s Happy to Get His Money Back After Tesla Bought His Truck Following 15 Separate Service Visits – Adds, “I Might Get Another Tesla, but Not a Cybertruck”
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck owner says he won't buy another Cybertruck after Tesla bought back his truck following 15 service visits. He adds that he might consider getting another Tesla, but he will not get a Cybertruck.
Tesla Model Y
First Safety-Critical Tesla Robotaxi Intervention Captured on Video – Safety Monitor (Tesla Employee in the Passenger Seat) Quickly Applies the Brakes via the Touch Screen to Prevent a Crash with a UPS Truck
By Tinsae Aregay on
A video captures the first near-miss involving a Tesla Robotaxi operating in public. A Tesla safety monitor steps in just in time to prevent a collision with a UPS truck. Tesla fans blame the UPS driver, while others say the Robotaxi is at fault.
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