Electric Vehicle News and Reviews (Page 48)

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.

Female Tesla Cybertruck Owners Share Their Experience of Daily Driving a Cybertruck – “I Avoid Eye Contact With Other Drivers on The Road”

By Tinsae Aregay on March 28, 2025 - 9:28AM

Female Tesla Cybertruck owners share their experiences of driving the all-electric truck daily. Several grandmothers and mothers weigh in, with some sharing their strategies for avoiding confrontation, stating, “I avoid eye contact with other drivers."

My Brand New 2025 Rivian R1S Restarted Twice Today While I was Sitting In It

By Narek Hareyan on March 27, 2025 - 4:35PM

My brand new 2025 Rivian R1S rebooted itself twice while parked, here’s why I think every electric vehicle owner should pay attention and how this seemingly minor issue might hint at something bigger.

I Rented a 2022 Tesla Model 3 From Hertz For $325 Per Week to Drive For Uber, Is It Worth It? In My Opinion Yes

By Denis Flierl on March 27, 2025 - 10:41AM

Hertz wants to make money on its Tesla Model 3 and Model Y fleet, which aren't sold yet, and they devised a plan for Uber drivers to rent one weekly. An Uber driver thinks it's a great idea. However, it may not be. Here is what Uber drivers need to know.

A Cybertruck Owner Shows His Truck Rescuing A Ford F-150 Stuck in Canadian Snow – Most Tesla Fans Celebrate, However, Some Question if the Video was Staged

By Tinsae Aregay on March 27, 2025 - 9:39AM

Tesla fans celebrate after a Cybertruck was spotted rescuing a Ford F-150 stranded in Canadian snow; However, doubts about the video's authenticity have emerged, even though the Cybertruck owner insists the Ford F-150 was truly stuck.

Image of 2025 Dodge Charger Daytona R/T Stage 1 and Hyundai Ioniq 5 N by John Goreham

So I Drove Both: Dodge Charger Daytona R/T Stage 1 vs. Hyundai Ioniq 5 N, and Here's Which Electric Muscle Car Won My Heart for $70K

By John Goreham on March 27, 2025 - 8:54AM

We’ve just tested two of America’s very best performance EVs. The 2025 Dodge Charger Daytona R/T Stage 1 and the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N are both fantastic but have vastly different personalities. Which is best for you?

I Bought a 2020 Bolt with a Replaced Battery But It's Still Limited to 80% Charge, Dealer Says That's Normal, But I Need Proof It's Not

By Noah Washington on March 27, 2025 - 8:19AM

My frustration with GM continues to grow after purchasing a 2020 Bolt that recently had its battery replaced under recall. Despite the new battery, the dealer insists on keeping the 80% charging limit in place.

Elon Musk, Donald Trump, Tesla Cybertruck

Elon Musk Denies That Tesla Will Uniquely Benefit From Donald Trump’s 25% Tariff on All Vehicles Imported into the U.S. – Musk Says, “The Tariff Impact on Tesla is Still Significant”

By Tinsae Aregay on March 27, 2025 - 6:23AM

Elon Musk cautions Tesla fans not to celebrate the recent 25% tariff that will be imposed on all vehicles imported into the U.S. starting April 2. Musk repeatedly reiterated that the tariffs will have a significant negative impact on Tesla.

Here We Go For The 3rd Battery, And 4,500 Miles In on My 2024 EV6, I’m Waiting For Kia To Tell Me Where To Dump It

By Narek Hareyan on March 26, 2025 - 11:17PM

After his third battery replacement in just 4,500 miles, this 2024 Kia EV6 owner’s frustration has reached a breaking point, and now he's waiting for Kia to tell him where to dump it.

I Finally Joined the Rivian Club with a Dual Motor Rivian R1S, but I Wasn’t Expecting the Battery to Drop 10 Percent a Day Just Sitting In It’s Place

By Narek Hareyan on March 26, 2025 - 9:53PM

I finally got my dream Rivian R1S, but within days, I discovered a surprising flaw that every new owner needs to know before it drains more than just your battery.

He Did an OTA Update The Previous Night, But in The Morning, There Was a Front Camera Fault and Pre-collision Assist Error

By Nicholas Muhoro on March 26, 2025 - 6:35PM

A Mustang Mach-E owner woke up frustrated after an over-the-air update led to front camera fault and pre-colision assist error. He is confused because the update was for Bluecruise but the vehicle is a 2021 Mach-E Select.

Several Tesla Cybertruck Owners Share They’re Experiencing Stability Issues at High Speeds – One Owner Says, “I Love the Truck, but I’m Getting a Strong Wobble Starting at 70 MPH, Which Gets Pretty Intense at 80 & 90 MPH”

By Tinsae Aregay on March 26, 2025 - 10:48AM

Many Cybertruck owners report experiencing stability problems at speeds above 70 miles per hour. The issue appears to be linked to the foam inserts inside the Cybertruck’s all-terrain tires. This could result in the Cybertruck’s 9th physical recall.

They Got Me... 200 kWh for $49.99 a Month for My Mustang Mach-E Right in Front of LA Fitness

By Armen Hareyan on March 26, 2025 - 10:42AM

LA Fitness got him with a clever marketing offer for his Ford Mustang Mach-E for only $49.99 a month and 200 kWh. But this could be an unbeatable EV charging deal or a clever marketing trap.

The Safest EV SUVs of 2025 According to Crash-Test Ratings and the Safety Features You Need to Know

By Nicholas Muhoro on March 26, 2025 - 9:00AM

Electric vehicles are increasing in popularity as their range and utility improve. However, safety is also a crucial element in vehicle ownership, so we have come up with a list of the best EV SUVs to look out for in 2025

I Found an Ioniq 5 with 414,000 Miles in Just 3 Years, Hyundai Replaced the Battery for Free at 360K Miles

By Noah Washington on March 25, 2025 - 11:38PM

An Ioniq 5 in South Korea has shattered expectations for EV longevity, clocking an astonishing 414,000 miles in just over three years of service.

My Cybertruck's Range Dropped 30% After Switching to Goodyear Duratracs, I Think I Made A Mistake

By Noah Washington on March 25, 2025 - 11:12PM

My Cybertruck's range dropped significantly after I changed the tires. I haven't experienced this with any other vehicles.

I Got a Sudden Suspension Warning on My Rivian R1T at 40K Miles, and It Told Me to Drive With Caution, but What Happened Next Surprised Me

By Narek Hareyan on March 25, 2025 - 10:45PM

A mysterious suspension warning suddenly appeared on my Rivian R1T at 40,000 miles, what happened next turned a heart-pounding moment into an unexpectedly reassuring lesson every EV owner needs to read.

My ID. Buzz's Navigation Failed Me, Stranded at a Dead Charger with 16 Miles of Range and a $300 Tow Bill to the Next Station

By Noah Washington on March 25, 2025 - 10:44PM

I love my ID. Buzz, but the navigation failed me in multiple ways, let me explain.

Blue Tesla Model Y Cruising Down The Street

I Left My Tesla Model Y's Sentry Mode On During Rain, 500+ Useless Recordings Later, Here's What I Learned

By Noah Washington on March 25, 2025 - 10:01PM

Sentry mode is an amazing feature in the Tesla Model Y, but this one issue stops me from falling in love with it.

So I Just God My New Kia EV9 GT-Line and in Less Than 70 Miles Seven Warnings, Including The Brake Fluid Light, Came on Simultaneously

By Nicholas Muhoro on March 25, 2025 - 6:11PM

Kia EV9 owner, Zheng Qiyin experienced shock when his dashboard lit up like a christmas tree, three days after purchase. Chief among the warnings was low brake fluid, powertrain warnings and stability control.

I Took My Rivian R1S on Its Longest Trip, Towing a Trailer to the Ozarks, and Faced One Close Call That I Managed to Solve on the Fly

I Took My Rivian R1S on Its Longest Trip, Towing a Trailer, and Faced One Close Call That I Managed to Solve on the Fly

By Narek Hareyan on March 25, 2025 - 5:49PM

He thought skipping one charger wouldn’t matter, but with just 4 miles left, a trailer in tow, and the Rivian slipping into reduced power mode, this road trip nearly ended in disaster.

Made-in-Japan, Priced-in-America Tariff Disconnect

Is It Too Late to Order Your Made-in-Japan Toyota? Protect Yourself Before the Tariff Hits Toyota Shoppers

By Timothy Boyer on March 25, 2025 - 2:22PM

Japanese-built automobile tariffs increase to 25% on April 2. A Toyota shopper says his order is on the boat but will not arrive until late April and asks if Toyota will add the tariff to his purchase price.

Minor Annoyance for F-150 Owner Whose Infotainment and Interior Lights Persistently Remain on when Every Time he Switches his Truck Off

By Nicholas Muhoro on March 25, 2025 - 11:51AM

Ford F-150 Lightning owner, John Tunca expressed some frustration when his infotainment screen remained on even after switching the truck off. This has happened occasionally and requires him to switch the vehicle back on and off again.

A Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says Someone Wants to Buy His Used Cybertruck for $109,000, but He’s Conflicted About Selling – Fellow Cybertruck Owners Say, “Take the Money and Run!” Now, He’s Awaiting Tesla’s Permission to Sell

By Tinsae Aregay on March 25, 2025 - 10:03AM

A Cybertruck owner reports that an individual has offered to buy his used truck for $109,000, but he is hesitant to sell at that price. Other Cybertruck owners advise, “Take the money & run!" Now, he is awaiting Tesla’s approval to proceed with the sale.

I Thought Google Maps Was Enough, Until I Tried Sygic with My Chevy Bolt, and Uncovered a Game Changing EV Charging Feature

By Narek Hareyan on March 24, 2025 - 10:24PM

A casual Facebook scroll turned my Chevy Bolt's navigation routine upside down, now my EV road trips feel easier, smarter, and far less stressful.

A New Report Says the HEMI is Coming Back

By Mary Conway on March 24, 2025 - 7:43PM

There have been rumors that Ram and Dodge intend to resurrect the popular HEMI engine. A new report out of Detroit says the engine will go back into production soon.

So 45,000 Miles In, My Ford Dealership Asks for $695 To Replace My Mustang Mach-E's 12v Battery, Which It Said Was Healthy at 94%

By Armen Hareyan on March 24, 2025 - 2:34PM

A Ford Mustang Mach-E owner was hit with an unexpected $695 bill for a 12V battery replacement, despite being told it was 94% healthy. Now she is raising serious questions every EV driver needs to ask before their next dealership visit.

Image of tesla charging at home by John Goreham

Fact-Checking Tesla’s Latest Email Advertisement About EV Charging Costs vs. Fueling Up at a Station - So Many Apparent Factual Errors

By John Goreham on March 24, 2025 - 12:09PM

Tesla’s latest email advertisement says that filling up a gas tank can cost almost four times more than charging a Tesla. The advert’s assumptions seem wildly off base and rife with mistakes.

Tesla Cybertruck Owners May Need to Leave Their CT Locked Away for Now

Cybertruck Glue Quality Check! ― "I want to share with you what to check for when you're picking up your new Cybertruck," says this Tesal Cybertruck owner with multiple panel problems

By Timothy Boyer on March 24, 2025 - 11:48AM

Before buying that great deal on a used Cybertruck (or a new one if you are so inclined) due to the recent anti-Elon/anti-Tesla movement, here is some excellent advice on where to check for potential problem panels that tend to come off.

Rivian Unexpectedly Goes to Neutral While Driving, Owner Sees ‘Keep Holding To Shift to Neutral’ Error Message on the Dashboard

By Nicholas Muhoro on March 24, 2025 - 9:11AM

A rivian owner was jarred when his Rivian suddenly shifted to neutral while driving. The owner Ian Plitt, suggested that it may have had something to do with hitting bumps but this was yet to be confirmed.

So My Week-Old Tesla Model Y Was Parked in My Garage and I Accidentally Touched The Screen, Opened The Trunk, and Scratched It

By Tinsae Aregay on March 24, 2025 - 7:43AM

A brand-new Tesla Model Y owner reports that he accidentally touched his Model Y screen, opened the trunk, and ended up smashing it into his garage door. He’s saddened by the scratch but shares a method to prevent this from happening in the future.

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