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Electric Vehicle News and Reviews (Page 46)

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.

My 2023 Tesla Model Y Performance’s Battery Health Dropped Faster Than I Expected, Now I’m Wondering If I Did Something Wrong or If This Is Normal
My 2023 Tesla Model Y Performance’s Battery Health Dropped Faster Than I Expected, Now I’m Wondering If I Did Something Wrong or If This Is Normal
By Aram Krajekian on
This owner followed all the right charging habits and still saw his Tesla's battery drop after just 5,500 miles. Now he’s questioning whether this is normal or a cause for concern.
A blue Tesla Model 3 drives on a scenic road with lush greenery in the background, showcasing its sleek design and modern features.
I Own A Tesla And Could Barely Handle This Rental Model 3, No Wonder Regular Customers Are Struggling
By Noah Washington on
If a seasoned owner finds the controls confusing, what chance does the average renter have? My frustrating experience with a rental Tesla reveals a deeper flaw that’s costing companies and confusing customers.
My 2025 Rivian R1S Trimotor Was Flawless for 2000 Miles Until a Sudden Breakdown Left It Undriveable, and Now I’m Wondering What Happens Next
My 2025 Rivian R1S Trimotor Was Flawless for 2000 Miles Until a Sudden Breakdown Left It Undriveable, and Now I’m Wondering What Happens Next
By Narek Hareyan on
He thought his $112K Rivian R1S was the ultimate electric SUV, until a sudden breakdown in his own garage made him question everything about owning one.
Tesla Cybertruck
A Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says Brown Liquid Has Seeped into His Truck Bed After Carrying Mulch – Now He Says He’s Afraid “It Could Damage or Corrode the Electronics and Metal”
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Tesla Cybertruck owner has noticed a brown liquid leaking into the compartment under his truck bed after transporting mulch. He is worried that this could potentially harm or corrode the sensitive electronic and metal components.
Elon Musk, Tesla Model S, 3, X, Y & Cybertruck
Tesla Investors Inquire About Elon Musk’s Effect on Tesla Brand, Tariffs, Cheaper Vehicle Models, and Robotaxi – However, Cybertruck Questions are Notably Absent
By Tinsae Aregay on
For the Q1 2025 earnings call, both retail and institutional investors have submitted their questions concerning Tesla. Among these inquiries, investors are asking whether Elon Musk has harmed Tesla’s brand and how tariffs will impact the company.
2024 Tesla Cybertruck
Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says, “My Tesla SC Refuses To Address the Excessive Wind Noise, No Matter What I Ask For Even Out of Pocket, I Get Denied”
By Denis Flierl on
Does the Tesla Cybertruck have a wind noise issue? Shannon says her Cybertruck has significant wind noise inside the cabin. It takes three trips to the Service Center to get help, but is it fixed? Here is Shannon's unfortunate story. 
I Left My Lexus IS for a Tesla Model 3 and Got the Perfect Spec Delivered in Just Two Days
I Left My Lexus IS for a Tesla Model 3 and Got the Perfect Spec Delivered in Just Two Days
By Aram Krajekian on
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
I Gave Up My Toyota Tundra for a Tesla Model 3 and Now I Finally Understand the Hype Behind Tesla
By Aram Krajekian on
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 Cybertruck
Tesla Makes Changes to the Cybertruck Tow Hitch, Says The Cybertruck Comes With “High-Strength, Class IV Steel Tow Bar”
By Tinsae Aregay on
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
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
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
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
​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.
2025 Easter Jeep Safari Concepts
Jeep Unveils 7 Off-Road Concepts at this Year's Easter Jeep Safari
By Mary Conway on
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
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
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
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.
2024 Tesla Model Y
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
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. 
Tesla Cybertruck
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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