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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 Being Towed in the rain
I Couldn't See 100ft Ahead In My Cybertruck, But FSD Couldn’t See Anything Either, And Not a Single Car Showed
By Noah Washington on
"I couldn't see, and neither could my Cybertruck." This shocking account of driving a Cybertruck in bad weather will make you think twice about relying on technology.
So I Drove The Model Y And Compare It With an Unlikely Competitor, The Cybertruck, And What Surprised Me Is How Spoiled I Am By Steer-By-Wire
So I Drove The Model Y And Compare It With an Unlikely Competitor, The Cybertruck, And What Surprised Me Is How Spoiled I Am By Steer-By-Wire
By Armen Hareyan on
The most unexpected difference between the Tesla Cybertruck and Model Y isn’t what you think, and it might change which one you actually like driving more.
I Caught Someone Keying My Tesla at a Shopping Center, and I’m Hoping Sentry Mode Can Track Him Down
So I Caught Someone Keying My Tesla at a Shopping Center, and I’m Hoping Sentry Mode Can Track Him Down
By Aram Krajekian on
This vandal was caught in broad daylight, but what this situation reveals goes far beyond a single act of damage and into the complicated, often politicized tension of owning a Tesla today.
I Got Hit With a Yearly TuneIn Charge Every Month After My Rivian Trial Ended and You Might Have Too, Without Even Knowing It
I Got Hit With a Yearly TuneIn Charge Every Month After My Rivian Trial Ended and You Might Have Too, Without Even Knowing It
By Narek Hareyan on
This Rivian owner thought his free TuneIn trial had simply ended, until he discovered he was being charged a full year’s subscription every single month, and he’s not the only one.
My Gen 1 Rivian R1T Suddenly Showed a “12V Battery Needs Service” Warning, and I Was Told Not to Drive While I Wait for the Service Center to Respond
My Gen 1 Rivian R1T Suddenly Showed a “12V Battery Needs Service” Warning, and I Was Told Not to Drive While I Wait for the Service Center to Respond
By Narek Hareyan on
A tiny 12V battery just sidelined a $70,000 Rivian R1T, and what happened next reveals the hidden weak link every EV owner needs to know about.
Tesla Cybertruck
A Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says Dog Mode Has a Safety Issue – Elaborates, “Dogs Can Easily Open the Door from the Inside”
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Tesla Cybertruck owner raises a safety issue regarding Dog Mode, saying, “Dogs can easily unlock the door from the inside.” Says his wife recently left their French bulldogs in the Cybertruck and was stunned to find they had managed to open the door.
Rivian R2 Side profile, gray with one man walking towards it
Rivian Sales Staff Revealed “Over 200,000 R2 Reservations Are In Our System” After My R1S Test Drive
By Noah Washington on
Think the R2 wait is long? You have no idea. A recent test drive follow-up email just exposed the truly enormous number of people already in line. R2 reservations are through the roof.
Red Model 3 Tesla with Red X, Hyundai Ioniq 6 with Green checkmark
I'm Trading My Tesla Model 3 For A Hyundai Ioniq 6, The Harassment Isn't Worth It Anymore
By Noah Washington on
This EV owner is making an emergency exit. Find out why harassment is forcing them out of their Model 3 and into the Ioniq 6.
I Traded My 100,000-Mile Tesla Model 3 for a Rivian R1T, But After Just 30 Days of Ownership, a Tesla Driver Flipped Me Off on the Freeway
I Traded My 100,000-Mile Tesla Model 3 for a Rivian R1T, But After Just 30 Days of Ownership, a Tesla Driver Flipped Me Off on the Freeway
By Aram Krajekian on
From a Model 3 trade-in to an unexpected freeway encounter, this 30-day Rivian update uncovered more than anyone would expect.
My Rivian R1S Takes Over an Hour to Charge at Level 3 Stations, and Now I’m Stuck Waiting a Month for Service, and Still Have No Home Charger
My Rivian R1S Takes Over an Hour to Charge at Level 3 Stations, and Now I’m Stuck Waiting a Month for Service, and Still Have No Home Charger
By Narek Hareyan on
My brand-new Rivian R1S is taking over an hour to charge at fast stations, service can’t help me for a month, and with no home charger installed yet, I’m starting to question everything about owning an EV.
My Chevy Bolt has a Mysterious Popcorn-Popping Sound From the Front Suspension, That Even Mechanics Can't Diagnose What's Wrong
My Chevy Bolt Has a Mysterious Popcorn-Popping Sound From the Front Suspension That Even Mechanics Can't Diagnose What's Wrong
By Narek Hareyan on
A mysterious popcorn-popping sound from the front of a Chevy Bolt left one owner and his mechanic completely stumped, and what he discovered has every EV driver wondering if their car might be next.
2024 Tesla Cybertruck
Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says, “Ford, Rivian, and GMC’s Only Breakthrough Is Slapping a Battery Into a Few Trucks, While the Cybertruck is the Rookie MVP"
By Denis Flierl on
A Tesla Cybertruck owner says the Cybertruck will eventually be the G.O.A.T. (greatest of all time). He says the Cybertruck is the rookie MVP among electric trucks after one year. Is he right? They are bold statements, but are they true?
Tesla Cybertruck
Tesla Responds to Cybertruck Owners Who Lost 50% of Their Vehicle’s Value in 1 Year – The EV Maker Says, “One More Post Like This and You Will be Getting $0”
By Tinsae Aregay on
Tesla has responded to Cybertruck owners who have seen a 50% decline in their vehicle's value. The EV maker attempted to humorously address the issue in response to a dedicated Tesla fan who says his Cybertruck lost half its value in a year.
Ford F-150 Lightning Next to Trump Rally
I Voted for Trump and Love My F-150 Lightning, EVs Shouldn't Be A Political Statement When They Work This Well
By Noah Washington on
My F-150 Lightning changed my mind about EVs, and I voted for Trump. When a vehicle works this well, it shouldn't be political.
Armen Hareyan is the founder and the Editor in Chief of Torque News. He founded TorqueNews.com in 2010, which since then has been publishing expert news and analysis about the automotive industry. He can be reached at Torque News Twitter, Facebook, Linkedin, and Youtube. He has more than a decade of expertise in the automotive industry with a special interest in Tesla and electric vehicles.
A Few Days Ago Our Cybertruck Was T-boned By a Drunk Driver at 60 MPH, and The Police Told Us Any Other Vehicle Would've Flipped
By Armen Hareyan on
A drunk driver slammed into this Tesla Cybertruck at 60 MPH with a child inside, and what the police said next will make every parent rethink what they drive.
Chevrolet Corvette EV Concept
Corvette Reveals Stunning EV Concept Car
By Mary Conway on
The reveal was part of the opening of a new design studio in England.
I Finally Got Back My Kia EV6 From a Local Kia Dealership After 55 Days Due To a Recall
I Finally Got Back My Kia EV6 From a Local Kia Dealership After 55 Days Due To a Recall
By Narek Hareyan on
After waiting an agonizing 55 days to get his Kia EV6 back from the dealership due to a recall, Joel finally shared his shocking experience, and he's not the only one facing dealership nightmares.
800 miles In on My Rivian R1T, and it's already Lost Its Rear Motor and gone into Turtle Mode, Now I’m hoping the Service Center Can Save It
800 Miles In, My Rivian R1T Already Lost Its Rear Motor And Gone Into Turtle Mode, Now I’m Hoping The Service Center Can Save It
By Narek Hareyan on
Just one month after switching from Tesla to a Rivian R1T, Michael’s brand-new R1T lost its rear motor and went into turtle mode, and what happened next might change how you think about owning an electric truck.
Tesla Cybertruck
Several Tesla Cybertruck Owners Say They’re Finding Rubber Ducks Left On Their Truck – One Owner Says “I Was Livid When I Saw a Kid Touching My Cybertruck, but It Turns Out He Just Wanted to Leave Me a Rubber Duck”
By Tinsae Aregay on
Multiple Tesla Cybertruck owners report discovering rubber ducks placed on their trucks. One owner shared he was furious when he noticed a child touching his Cybertruck, only to realize he simply wanted to leave him a rubber duck.
One Test Drive, And I Was Sold on The 2024 Model 3 Due To It's 8 Upgrades Over The 2022 Model, Which I Sold To Carvana as They Paid $3,000 More Than Tesla Offered
One Test Drive, And I Was Sold on The 2024 Model 3 Due To It's 8 Upgrades Over The 2022 Model, Which I Sold To Carvana as They Paid $3,000 More Than Tesla Offered
By Armen Hareyan on
This Tesla owner traded up to a newer Model 3, scored thousands more by skipping Tesla’s trade-in offer, and shares hard-earned tips that every EV buyer should know before pulling the trigger.
Blue Kia EV9 Service Bulletin with paper
I Got Charged $765 for My Kia EV9 Alignment, They Billed Me $325 Per Hour for 4 Hours of Work
By Noah Washington on
I love my Kia EV9, but $765 for an alignment is ridiculous. The invoice showed four hours of labor at $325 per hour, totalling $765, which seems quite high.
Tesla Cybertruck
A Cybertruck Owner Says He’s No Longer a Tesla “Fanboy” After His Truck Experienced a Bizarre Failure Where Everything Remained Powered ON but Unresponsive – The Cybertruck Had to be Towed With The Brights Blinding Oncoming Traffic
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Tesla Cybertruck owner reports a bizarre incident where his truck became unresponsive while all systems stayed powered on. The Cybertruck had to be towed, with its high beams on, blinding oncoming traffic. The owner says he’s no longer a Tesla “fanboy.”
Lucid Air being stolen from driveway at night
I Tracked My Stolen Lucid Air Through The App, And Took It Back From The Thief's Driveway, All While A Neighbor Recorded The Whole Thing
By Noah Washington on
Kevin Cordova took matters into his own hands and launched a single-man recovery operation for his stolen Lucid Air, foregoing police involvement. The events that unfolded could be the plot of a short film.
Tesla Cybertruck
A Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says He Drove His Truck Through a Tornado Zone – Adds, I Wouldn't Recommend Anyone Try This on Purpose"
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck owner says he accidentally found himself driving his truck in a tornado zone. However, he did not want to stop and get a hotel, so he decided to drive through the worst weather conditions of his life.
2020 Tesla Model 3
My 2020 Tesla Model 3 Battery Failed at 15K and Now There’s An Error Code Leading To Another Battery Failure at 20K Miles, I’m Questioning Tesla’s Reliability
By Denis Flierl on
Ashley's 2020 Tesla Model 3 has only 20,000 miles on the odometer, and her battery has failed twice. Here is her troubling story and what all Tesla owners need to know about limited-use battery charging. 
Rivian R1T gear tunnel with crockpot
My Rivian's Gear Tunnel Powered a Hot Meal for My Father-in-Law in Recovery, I've Never Appreciated This Feature More
By Noah Washington on
The ability to power a crockpot from the gear tunnel in my Rivian R1T is a feature I truly appreciate. I was able to provide hot meals for my Father-in-Law recovering in the hospital.
Lucid Air in front of a building in California
I Love My Lucid, But The Nearest Dealership Is 1,000 Miles Away, If Lucid Wants To Increase Sales It Needs To Postpone AMP-1 And Put That Money in Dealerships
By Noah Washington on
Lucid is a great manufacturer, but they need more studios if they want to make the next jump and compete with companies like Rivian and Tesla. The East Coast only has two dealerships.
My New Tesla Model 3 Was Vandalized on Day Three And I Can’t Help But Feel Like I Was Targeted
On Day 3 of Tesla Model 3 Ownership, While Parked on a Jobsite in DC, Someone Either Kicked or Punched My Car Under The Driver Side Mirror And Left a Creased Dent For Me
By Aram Krajekian on
A new Tesla owner found a mysterious dent just days after delivery in what appears to be part of a rising wave of hostility fueled by Elon Musk’s polarizing image and a climate where driving a Tesla feels political.
Tesla Model Y with Tesla logo next to it
Tesla Canceled My Launch Series Model Y After Taking My Deposit, And Now They Want Me to Pay More For a Base Model
By Noah Washington on
I was excited to secure a launch series Model Y, placing a deposit and eagerly anticipating its arrival. Unfortunately, Tesla recently informed me of the cancellation of the order. They've now offered a base model alternative, but at a higher price.
Tesla Cybertruck
A Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says Both His Front Wheels Turned Inward Towards Each Other in the Middle of the Road – Adds “The Tie Rod is Completely Unbolted & I’ve Never Seen Anything Like This; My Kids Were in The Truck Going 70 MPH”
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Tesla Cybertruck owner reported that both front wheels turned inward while driving. He’s suspicious whether this was sabotage by Tesla vandals since the tie rod is unbolted without visible damage. He adds that he’s never seen anything like this.
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