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Electric Vehicle News and Reviews (Page 47)

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 white Toyota car parked by a tranquil waterfront at sunset, showcasing modern design and elegant features.
After 9 Months With My 2024 Toyota Prius, I'm Getting 90 MPG on Maui Hills, But These Window Switches Are Driving Me Crazy, Here's What Toyota Got Right and Wrong
By Noah Washington on
After 9 months, he loves the 90 MPG and torque of his 2024 Toyota Prius, but a passionate owner reveals the "nagging truths" about its flawed window switches and suspected insurance-spiking data collection.
China's New High Speed Charger
China's Electric Revolution Unleashed: Gotion's 7-Minute Solid-State Battery Set to Redefine EV Dominance and Leave Lithium-Ion in the Dust
By Rob Enderle on
Gotion High-Tech's revolutionary solid-state battery, boasting a 7-minute full charge and 800,000 km lifespan with enhanced safety, is poised to redefine EV technology and could propel China years ahead in the global electric mobility race.
Jeep Three Speed Patent
Shifting Gears in the Electric Era: Jeep's Three-Speed Automatic and the Future of Off-Road EVs
By Rob Enderle on
Jeep's new three-speed automatic transmission for EVs is a game-changer, promising improved performance and battery life, and crucially, enhancing off-road capability beyond what current EV transmissions offer, uniquely positioning Jeep for the future.
Exterior photo of 3rd generation blue Nissan LEAF three quarter view
The New Nissan LEAF Fixed My Biggest Gripes and Might Finally Win Me Back
By Chris Johnston on
The latest Nissan LEAF has sparked reactions across social media, and for good reason.
Glossy red car panel with reflective surface and door seam close-up
I Turned Off My Rivian’s Motion Camera for the First Time, And Of Course That’s When Someone Damages My Door
By Aram Krajekian on
This owner just wanted to save a little battery on her Rivian while camping, but what happened the moment she got back to a hotel says everything about how unpredictable life can be.
Line graph showing US electric vehicle market share dropping from 8.1% to 6.9% between 2021 and 2024
Tesla Helps U.S. EV Market Maintain 7% Share in May Despite Diminishing Electric Vehicle Momentum
By John Goreham on
Electric vehicle market share in the U.S. has dropped by over a percentage point since its prior highs. Here is why EV share has declined, and which brands are seeing losses and which gains.
Tesla Cybertruck with open tailgate, loaded with stacked stone pavers in residential setting
I’m Blown Away by How My Tesla Cybertruck Handled This Load, I Carried 2,700 lbs in the Bed and 400 More in the Frunk, And It Leveled Instantly With Barely Any Range Loss
By Aram Krajekian on
Some still say the Cybertruck isn’t a real truck, but after seeing it haul over 3,000 pounds, auto-level, and barely lose any range, many might start to see it differently.
A green electric Hummer EV drives through a scenic, hilly landscape with a driver visible, showcasing its rugged design.
I Leased a Hummer EV Because I Always Wanted an H2, Seven Months Later, It's the Only Car Out of 80 I've Owned That Gives Me Anxiety Every Single Day
By Noah Washington on
Owning 80 cars never phased him, but his Hummer EV has changed everything. He reveals why this electric juggernaut gives him "anxiety 100% of the time."
Toyota EPU Concept
Toyota And Subaru's Compact Truck Is A Money-Printing Formula, And It Will Likely Arrive In The US
By Dimitar Angelov on
The latest rumors paint a Subaru Brat as an electric twin to the soon-to-return Toyota Stout light pickup truck.
Vintage 1960s scene of classic car at gas station with retro fuel pump and stylish driver
Gas Costs the Same During President Trump’s Second Term Today As During President Johnson’s Term in 1965 When You Adjust For Inflation - Here’s the Simple Math
By John Goreham on
The cost of gasoline is the same today as it was in the heyday of American gas-guzzling muscle cars in the late 1950s and 1960s. Let’s look at what this means for American vehicle choices.
Tesla Model 3 FSD
I Blew My Grandpa’s Mind When I Showed Him My Tesla Model 3’s FSD, He Said, “This is Unreal, This Is Crazy Steven”
By Denis Flierl on
Imagine an 80-year-old grandpa riding in a Tesla Model 3 for the first time. His grandson is an avid Tesla owner and wants to show his grandfather the car's new technology. When he activates FSD, his mind is blown. 
Image of EV driver at beach in front of out-of-service charger
Everyone Warns About Range Anxiety, But This Is What Actually Ruined My Nissan LEAF Trip
By Chris Johnston on
It's not range anxiety, it's charger anxiety. A Nissan Leaf, a full charger, and a summer traffic jam reveal the deeper problem EV owners are facing at summertime destinations.
Image the three GMC Sierra EV trim levels - Elevation, AT4, and Denali
For Four Straight Months Now I Have Had My GMC Sierra EV Into The Dealership For The Dreaded “Service High Voltage System” So I’ve Initiated The Buyback From GM
By Chris Johnston on
Why some GMC Sierra EV owners are delighted while others face frustration.
Tesla Cybertruck
A Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says a Corrupted Firmware Update Has Been Preventing His Truck From Shutting Down For 3 Months – Adds “It’s Parked at the Airport & Loses 10% Battery Every Day”
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Tesla Cybertruck owner reports that a faulty firmware update has prevented his truck from shutting down properly for three months. He discovered this issue after leaving his truck at the airport, where it lost 160 miles of range in just a few days.
I Owned All Kinds of EV Trucks Ranging From Rivian to a GMC Sierra EV, But It Was the Ford F-150 Lightning I Ended Up Coming Back To Because of Its Ride Quality
I Owned All Kinds of EV Trucks Ranging From Rivian to a GMC Sierra EV, But It Was the Ford F-150 Lightning I Ended Up Coming Back To Because of Its Ride Quality
By Aram Krajekian on
This owner drove three of the top electric trucks across the country, but what made him circle back to the Ford F-150 Lightning says a lot about what really matters in an EV truck.
A sleek white Kia electric SUV driving on a desert road, showcasing its modern design and aerodynamic features under a clear sky.
I Took My Kia EV9 900 Miles From Ohio to Alabama, Here's Who Gets EV Charging Right and Who's Losing Customers Over Missing Chargers
By Noah Washington on
Hotels are missing out! After a 900-mile road trip in his Kia EV9, one owner discovered which businesses are capitalizing on EV charging and which are letting money drive away.
A black Ford F-150 truck and a white Ford Transit van parked in a snowy area near a wooden building, with charging stations visible.
I'm Beta Testing Worksport's New Solar Bed Cover on My F-150 Lightning, It Generates Power But Can't Charge My Truck Yet, So I Use a Portable Battery Instead
By Noah Washington on
Imagine charging your F-150 Lightning just by parking in the sun. This beta tester reveals Worksport's new solar bed cover is making that a reality, even if it requires a portable battery (for now).
2026 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1X
After All of the Hype About the Chevrolet Corvette ZR1, the 2026 ZR1X is the Incredible Corvette No One Saw Coming
By Mary Conway on
Chevrolet quietly announced a new hypercar with 1,250 horsepower. It is the stunning cross between the ZR1 and a hybrid power train.
A silver Tesla Model Y parked by a historic building along a waterfront, with a bridge and misty hills in the background.
I Tried Tesla's 48-Hour FSD Test Drive in a Model Y After Years of Skepticism, Three Hours of City Streets and Highways Left Me Speechless and Ready to Buy
By Noah Washington on
From skeptic to believer… After experiencing Tesla's 48-hour FSD test drive in a Model Y, this driver declares it has "fundamentally changed" his perception of automobiles.
A sleek green electric SUV drives past modern buildings, showcasing its distinctive design and eco-friendly appeal.
I Switched From My 2020 Tesla Model X to a 2025 Rivian R1S After 5 Years, Tesla's Software Beats Rivian, My Model X HV Battery Had To Be Replaced Three Times
By Noah Washington on
He loved his Tesla Model X's software, but after 5 years and three HV battery replacements, this owner switched to a 2025 Rivian R1S.
I Bought My Chevy Blazer EV SS a Month Ago, and My Wife Loved It So Much We Went Back for Another One Weeks Later
I Bought My Chevy Blazer EV SS a Month Ago, and My Wife Loved It So Much We Went Back for Another One Weeks Later
By Aram Krajekian on
It all started with a Blazer SS, but what made them go back for a second says everything about where the Chevy Blazer’s reputation is heading.
Tesla Cybertruck
A Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says His Brakes Caught on Fire – Adds “I Parked After a 10-Mile Drive & A Guy Was Pounding on My Window Saying I’m on Fire, There Was Smoke & Orange Flame”
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Tesla Cybertruck owner reports that he pulled into a parking spot and a man started banging on his window, shouting that the truck was on fire. He stepped out immediately and saw smoke pouring from the wheel wells, and the brake was on fire.
solid-state battery module
Owning a Tesla Model 3 LR Felt Future-Proof and Then I Learned Budget EVs Could Match Its Range
By Chris Johnston on
Big changes are coming that could bring the Tesla Model 3 LR’s impressive range to more affordable EVs.
Got Some BFGoodrich Tires on My Cybertruck, But Badly Affected The Range, and Yet Not Noisy At all
Got Some BFGoodrich Tires on My Cybertruck, But Badly Affected The Range, and Yet Not Noisy At all
By Armen Hareyan on
An unchecked tire upgrade on a Tesla Cybertruck turned heads for all the right reasons but quietly wrecked the range in a way few owners see coming.
A white Ford Mustang Mach-E parked at a Tesla charging station, surrounded by trees and a clear blue sky.
My 2023 Mach-E Premium Has Been My Daily Driver for 18 Months, But Ford's Climate Controls on Touchscreen, Useless Sun Visors, and Missing Steering Wheel Play/Pause Button Still Drive Me Crazy, Here's My Fix-It List
By Noah Washington on
He loves his Ford Mustang Mach-E, but after 18 months, he's still tearing his hair out over shockingly bad sun visors, a laggy touchscreen, and missing basic steering wheel buttons.
I Didn’t Expect My Tesla Cybertruck's Tire Insurance to Be This Expensive at $384, My Model X Only Costs $160
I Didn’t Expect My Tesla Cybertruck Tire Insurance to Be This Expensive at $384, My Model X Only Costs $160
By Aram Krajekian on
This owner thought he was just buying basic tire insurance for his Cybertruck until the number on the receipt made him pause. Here's why that surprising total can still save him money.
A sleek white electric car parked on a snow-covered landscape, surrounded by snow-laden trees under a clear sky.
My 2025 Polestar 2 Feels Nearly Perfect After 24 Hours, Better Rounded Than the Taycan 4S, Model Y, and Lucid Air I Test Drove, But Polestar's Dealer Experience Needs Major Work
By Noah Washington on
He says his 2025 Polestar 2 is "nearly perfected" and "better rounded" than its luxury EV rivals, but warns that Polestar's dealer experience is a brutal downside.
Tesla Cybertruck parked near horses with hay bales in rugged mountain landscape at golden hour
My 2025 Cybertruck Dual-Motor Has A Better Interior Than My Model 3, And It's Only 35% Less Efficient Despite Being Much Heavier, Tesla's Engineering Surprised Me
By Noah Washington on
After extensive testing of a 2025 Tesla Cybertruck, an owner reveals its surprising quietness, improved interior, and efficiency that challenges all expectations.
Caterpillar R1600H LHD loader in an underground mine
Ford Motor Company Shuts Down Production Of Its Explorer SUV In Chicago Plant For A Week Due To Rare-Earth Element Shortage
By Chris Johnston on
The trade war and new tariffs led China to reduce exports of magnets made with rare-earth elements. These magnets are critical to production of the Tesla model Y and other vehicles.
Tesla Cybertruck
A Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says a Calf Figured Out How to Control the A/C in His Truck – Adds “Cow Mode Activated”
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck owner reports that while transporting a calf in his cabin, the animal was able to use its nose to manipulate the touchscreen climate controls and direct the HVAC vents toward itself.
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