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.

Tesla Owners Are Giving Upon Their Model Y for This Make and Model

I Am So Happy To Be Rid Of My Tesla Model Y! I Have Wanted This Car For So Long And Today It Became A Reality

By Timothy Boyer on April 5, 2025 - 12:46AM

The car model former Tesla owners are trading their Model Y for and are loving it, and why they are doing it.

Used Tesla Buyer Fears Public Will Misunderstand His Tesla Buying Decision

I Have A 2022 Model Y Now Because "Everyone" Hates Them. $24k And I Couldn't Be Happier, And Please Don't Light It On Fire Or Scratch Things Into It as I Can't Afford To Fix It

By Timothy Boyer on April 5, 2025 - 12:26AM

A public school teacher's plea asking others not to judge him for buying a Tesla sparks a memory of buying my first Toyota nearly 35 years ago.

Our Two-Rivian Garage Felt Like a Milestone, Until One Tiny Mouse Wrecked It with an $11,000 Surprise

Rivian Technician Discovered a Mouse Nest in My R1T And Said The Electrical Damage Is Extensive, Totaling Over $11,000

By Narek Hareyan on April 4, 2025 - 9:56PM

One tiny mouse snuck into a Rivian owner's R1T and quietly caused over $11,000 in damage, exposing a hidden risk that every EV driver needs to see before it’s too late.

Tesla Cybertruck Charging at supercharger station

Switching From Liberty Mutual to Allstate for My New Cybertruck Saved Me Money on All Three Tesla's

By Noah Washington on April 4, 2025 - 7:21PM

Getting insurance for my Cybertruck turned out to be more of a hassle than I expected. At first, I had trouble getting coverage through Liberty Mutual, but Allstate came through for me in the end.

I Said I Would Never Buy an EV, But The Rivian R1T Got Me Hooked

By Aram Krajekian on April 4, 2025 - 4:32PM

This Rivian owner was convinced EVs weren’t for him, until one thing changed his mind forever.

Intel Working With Automakers To Make Them More Competitive

How Intel Could Help Western Automakers Catch Up to China’s EV Dominance

By Rob Enderle on April 4, 2025 - 3:46PM

Western Car makers are falling behind their Chinese counterparts at an alarming rate, and analyst consensus indicates that they will be in catastrophic failure unless they step up. Intel is uniquely positioned to help these car companies close this gap.

Picture of the west being made obsolete by China's automotive companies due to outdated organizational structures and management styles

Why Most Western Automakers Will Fail By 2030: It’s About Company Structure And Management Style

By Rob Enderle on April 4, 2025 - 2:02PM

Western Automakers have dropped behind their Chinese counterparts by around a decade and China continues to advance, if this trend isn’t reversed most Western car makers are likely to fail by 2030 simply because of their management style and structure.

Jaguar's New Owner: A Joke That's Not So Funny - A Geely-Jaguar Merger Could Be a Smart Move

By Rob Enderle on April 4, 2025 - 1:38PM

While the report that Geely was buying Jaguar was an April Fools' joke, this would be a great idea for both firms.

So a 10K Model 3 in a Dealership I Bought It Expensive and After 4 Years of Degradation I Only Have One Regret

By Armen Hareyan on April 4, 2025 - 12:35PM

After about 128,000 miles in his Tesla Model 3, this owner's brutally honest 4-year review reveals what most EV ads never tell you, especially about battery life, winter driving, and real savings.

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

Elon Musk Responds to Calls He Should Step Down as Tesla CEO – Musk Thanks a Tesla Investor Who Says He’ll Sell 75% of His Tesla Shares if Elon Steps Down

By Tinsae Aregay on April 4, 2025 - 12:14PM

Elon Musk has acknowledged calls for his resignation as Tesla CEO after disappointing Q1 delivery results. Musk expressed gratitude to an investor who threatened to sell 75% of his Tesla shares if Musk stepped down as CEO.

Tesla Owner Says, “Charging My Cybertruck Is Unfair, There’s No Line, No Pump, Or Wasted Time. Every Morning, My Truck Is Already Full While I Slept

By Denis Flierl on April 4, 2025 - 10:34AM

What's it like to own a Tesla Cybertruck or another Tesla model? If you are considering an electric truck, here are the good and the bad things you'll want to know. Check out Marcus's story and see if you still want to buy the controversial EV truck.

White Tesla Model Y next to Supercharger

I'm Paying More to Charge My New Model Y Than I Did for Gas, Tesla's App Shows Savings Using Inflated Gas Prices

By Noah Washington on April 4, 2025 - 7:57AM

Tesla's app promised savings, but I'm paying more for electricity than I did for gas. My Model Y's charging costs are proving the app's gas price assumptions wrong.

I Bought a Tesla Model 3 And I Can’t Imagine Driving Anything Else Despite All the Hate I’ve Seen

By Aram Krajekian on April 3, 2025 - 9:50PM

What started as one owner's experience with a Tesla Model 3 turned into a wave of reasons that reveal why so many Tesla drivers never look back.

Cybertruck Machine vs Nature True Story Makes the News

Tesla Cybertruck Avoids Landslide and Then Drives Right Over It

By Timothy Boyer on April 3, 2025 - 5:49PM

A must-see video of a Tesla Cybertruck riding into what could have been a disastrous accident, avoiding a landslide, and then remarkably driving over it as if in the act of defiance of machine vs. nature.

I Was Ready to Install Running Boards on My 2025 R1S, Until I Heard What Some Owners Had to Do Just to Get It Serviced

By Narek Hareyan on April 3, 2025 - 3:00PM

I was all set to install running boards on my Rivian R1S, until I discovered the surprising reason some owners had to remove theirs just to get basic service.

My Tire Pressure Gauge on My Chevy Bolt Says 39, But the Car Says 32, Might Be Headed Back To The Dealer

By Narek Hareyan on April 3, 2025 - 2:07PM

My Chevy Bolt insisted my tire was underinflated even after pumping it to 39 PSI, and what I uncovered about its sensors might just save you a trip to the dealer.

My Customer Traded a Honda Pilot For a Tesla Model 3 and Now Wants To Return it Because of Tesla’s High Insurance and a Charger Is $5,000

By Denis Flierl on April 3, 2025 - 9:02AM

Here is another story of someone who purchased a Tesla and has buyer's remorse. Michael bought a Tesla Model 3 and wants to return it because of high insurance premiums and an expensive home charger. Here is his story and what Tesla buyers need to know.

Tesla Model X Falcon Wing Door Article Banner

My Tesla Model X's Falcon Wing Doors Work Perfectly Half The Time, The Other Half I'm Anxiously Waiting For Them To Open

By Noah Washington on April 3, 2025 - 7:38AM

I truly enjoy driving my Model X. However, the Falcon Wing doors present a unique daily experience. Sometimes they operate flawlessly, while other times they require a bit more...persuasion.

I Would Buy a 2025 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid, But The Toyota Dealer Is Telling Me My 2018 Mercedes-Benz E300 Is Only Worth $9K

By Denis Flierl on April 3, 2025 - 7:24AM

What should a Toyota RAV4 buyer do if the dealer won't give her what her trade-in is worth? It's far less than it's worth. Should she walk away? Salma likes the 2024 RAV4 Hybrid and would buy it but has a dilemma. Here is what car shoppers need to know.

Hyundai Ioniq 5 being repaired at car dealership

I Poured Windshield Washer Fluid in My Ioniq 5's Coolant Tank and Learned an Expensive Lesson About EV Maintenance

By Noah Washington on April 3, 2025 - 6:55AM

My Ioniq 5's coolant system got an unwelcome addition. I poured Rain-X into my Ioniq 5's coolant tank instead of coolant. 100 miles later, I discovered the problem.

Image of Hillsboro Ford courtesy of Seth Orlick.

Ford’s Mustang Mach-E and E-Transit Both See Solid Growth In Q1, Bucking the EV Decline

By John Goreham on April 2, 2025 - 4:30PM

Ford is seeing solid and steady long-term progress with the Mustang Mach-E and E-Transit as an important competitor suffers declining sales and lower buyer interest.

After 100,000 Miles on my Rivian, I Started to Worry About My Efficiency Until I Realized Other Owners Might Be Getting Even Less

By Narek Hareyan on April 2, 2025 - 4:15PM

I thought my Rivian’s efficiency was slowly getting worse after 100000 miles, until I saw what other owners were getting and realized my numbers might not be so bad after all.

Hyundai Ioniq 6 in front of a house and charging

My 70-Year-Old Dad Just Drove His Ioniq 6 From Oklahoma to Florida (940+ Miles) in One Day, This Was His First EV Road Trip Just as Tesla Chargers Go Live

By Noah Washington on April 2, 2025 - 12:08PM

At 70, my dad just completed his first EV road trip, a 940+ mile trek from Oklahoma to Florida in his Hyundai Ioniq 6, arriving just as Tesla's Superchargers opened to non-Tesla vehicles.

My Rivian R1T Is Stuck in Tow Mode Post-Update, but There’s No Trailer Attached

By Aram Krajekian on April 2, 2025 - 10:59AM

Rivian’s software update left an R1T owner dealing with a bizarre bug that keeps his truck stuck in tow mode although there’s nothing attached to the back.

A Cybertruck Owner Says He’s Thrilled that Tesla Sold Him a Defective Truck. He adds, “I Can Now Return the Truck to Tesla at Full Price & Buy a Brand-New Cybertruck for $30,000 Less"

By Tinsae Aregay on April 2, 2025 - 9:46AM

A Cybertruck owner is celebrating the fact that Tesla sold him a defective truck. He can now avoid all the depreciation by returning the vehicle to Tesla at full price. However, he’ll be using the money to buy another Cybertruck for $30,000 less.

What Seemed Like the Perfect Tire Swap for My R1T, Quickly Became a Frustrating Battle with a Stubborn Settings Menu

By Narek Hareyan on April 1, 2025 - 11:04PM

A simple tire upgrade on a Rivian R1T was supposed to be an easy win, until it triggered a software meltdown, setting off a chain of glitches that every owner needs to see before making their next move.

This Tesla Model 3 gets a range of 145 files after 5 years

55,000 Miles In, I Absolutely Love My Tesla Model 3, But I Am Only Getting 145 Miles At Full Charge

By Armen Hareyan on April 1, 2025 - 9:56PM

55,000 miles in, my Tesla Model 3 still drives like a dream, but I am only getting 145 miles at full charge. Yet, I think there may be a fix Tesla owners need to know about.

I Bought My 2025 Rivian R1S Just Nine Days Ago, and It Already Left Me Stranded, but I’m Determined to Find Out What Went Wrong and Make It Right

By Narek Hareyan on April 1, 2025 - 9:46PM

Just nine days after taking delivery of his dream 2025 Rivian R1S, a proud new owner was left stranded and speechless, now the real journey begins as the Rivian community rallies to uncover what went wrong and what it means for all of us.

I Just Switched From a Kia EV6 to a Rivian R1S Gen 2 And I Can’t Think of a Better Upgrade

By Aram Krajekian on April 1, 2025 - 10:27AM

From one EV to another, here’s why this owner says making the switch to Rivian R1S from the Kia EV6 was her best decision yet.

I Used My Cybertruck's Tailgate As a Step While Moving Tile, Now It's Permanently Deformed After Just One Use

By Noah Washington on April 1, 2025 - 9:19AM

Despite its appearance, my Cybertruck's tailgate proved surprisingly fragile. A single use as a step while moving tile resulted in irreversible damage.

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