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Electric Vehicle News and Reviews (Page 49)

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.

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.
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
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
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
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
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
I Said I Would Never Buy an EV, But The Rivian R1T Got Me Hooked
By Aram Krajekian on
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
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
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.
Geely Buying Jaguar rendered by Gemini
Jaguar's New Owner: A Joke That's Not So Funny - A Geely-Jaguar Merger Could Be a Smart Move
By Rob Enderle on
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
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
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
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.
2024 Tesla Cybertruck
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
2023 Tesla Model 3
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
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.
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