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.

My Son Bought a 2022 Tesla Model 3 From Hertz For a Ridiculous Price of $14K After Rebates, Clean CarFax and Only 5 Percent Battery Degradation

By Denis Flierl on March 24, 2025 - 7:07AM

Can you get a good deal at Hertz on a Tesla Model 3? Here is Tony's story of how his son got a great deal on a Tesla. It appears like everything is good, but there are things Tesla buyers need to know before they pull the trigger on a used Model 3.

A Man From Tennessee Exclaimed, “Yikes, that’s UGLY," Driving Past a Cybertruck in a Tesla Showroom. Still, He Test Drove One as a Joke and Says, “I Don’t Know What Happened—I Ordered One Immediately”

By Tinsae Aregay on March 24, 2025 - 6:58AM

A Tesla Cybertruck buyer from Tennessee first reacted, “Yikes, that thing UGLY," when seeing the vehicle. Yet, after test-driving it as a joke, he remarked, “I don’t know what happened; I ended up ordering one on the spot."

These are the most family-friendly SUVs from each category, for 2025

6 Best Family SUVs 2025

By Dimitar Angelov on March 24, 2025 - 5:17AM

If you are searching for your next family car, these SUVs will make you forget about minivans.

Dodge Has Plans to Offer Custom 2025 Dodge Charger Daytona EVs

By Mary Conway on March 23, 2025 - 7:49PM

Dodge took its 2025 Dodge Charger Daytona to the largest EV market in the nation to gauge feedback on potential custom muscle car versions.

A New Facebook Group Asks for Help Identifying Criminal Tesla Perpetrators

Tesla Mom Attacked On Road By Masked Driver ― “With All The Vandalism Going On With Tesla Right Now, Hoping To Have A Location That We Can Post Any Information To Help Identify These People,” States New Facebook Group Administrator

By Timothy Boyer on March 23, 2025 - 9:41AM

Tesla owners on Facebook are fighting back with facts and evidence as a new Facebook Group is asking for help in identifying criminals caught on video damaging Tesla owners' cars, as a peaceful response to this growing and volatile problem.

A Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says He Was Rear-Ended Three Times in 120 Days – Adds, “I Was Driving to a Tesla Collision Center for the 2nd Accident When I Got Rear-Ended a Third Time”

By Tinsae Aregay on March 23, 2025 - 9:41AM

A Cybertruck owner shares that he was just rear-ended by a Chevy Colorado, making it the third time he has been rear-ended in 120 days. He adds that he was driving to a Tesla collision center to have his truck repaired from the previous incident.

My Kia Telluride Completely Burned To The Ground, Here's The Recall I Wasn't Aware Of

By Noah Washington on March 22, 2025 - 11:41PM

Despite Kia issuing recall notice a recall notice in February 2023, affecting approximately 31,000 vehicles including the 2021 Telluride, many owners remain unaware of this serious safety concern. including myself

I Couldn’t Believe It: My 2017 Chevy Bolt Showed a Full Charge but Only Had 12 Miles of Range Here’s How I Fixed It

By Narek Hareyan on March 22, 2025 - 9:34PM

A Chevy Bolt showing a full charge but only 12 miles of range is every EV owner’s nightmare, Discover the surprising fix and how you can prevent this issue from happening to your own vehicle.

New Silverado EV Owner Realizes Rear Door Sensors are not Working when he Drives with the Door Ajar and Walk Away Locking can Engage with Door Open

By Nicholas Muhoro on March 22, 2025 - 7:48PM

Jason, a new 2024 Silverado EV owner was surprised to find the door ajar alaert for the rear were not working, allowing him to drive off with his doors open. His Walk Away locking also engages while the doors are still open.

Rivian Owner Charged 11 Hours and Only got 70 Miles On One Day, but 150 on Another Day Using the Same Home Charger. She Tries to Understand the Difference Despite The Scenarios Being Identical

By Nicholas Muhoro on March 22, 2025 - 1:11PM

A Rivian owner charged their vehicle and got 70 miles of range after 11 hours on a home charging setup. The other day she charged for12 hours affording 150 miles, which was quite puzzling because it was in similar conditions.

A Tesla Cybertruck Owner Shows His Truck Developing a Distinct Rust Line After It Was Keyed – He Gets Unexpected Back Lash From Tesla Fans Who Say the Cybertruck is Immune to Corrosion

By Tinsae Aregay on March 22, 2025 - 12:23PM

A Tesla Cybertruck owner reports a noticeable rust line appearing on his truck after it was keyed. However, he encounters unexpected criticism from Tesla enthusiasts who think the Cybertruck is immune to rust.

Several Tesla Cybertruck Owners Consider Electrifying The Truck’s Body to Stop Vandals – They Add, “We Can Have an Electric Fence for Our Dogs & Trespassers, Why Not Our Cybertruck?”

By Tinsae Aregay on March 22, 2025 - 11:19AM

Cybertruck owners are debating whether it will be feasible to electrify the truck’s stainless steel panels to deter vandals with an electric shock. The idea originally started as a joke but has gained some traction among Cybertruck owners.

My 392 Mile Lucid Air Is a $69,000 And Lucid Wants $7,000 To Fix It

By Noah Washington on March 22, 2025 - 9:15AM

My Lucid Air Touring had a catastrophic drivetrain failure after just 392 miles of ownership, turning my $69,000 EV into an immobile paperweight. The vehicle unexpectedly shut down while driving at 45 mph.

I Chose The Lucid Air Touring Over Tesla and BMW, And This Is My 1st Impression After Cross-Shopping Five Luxury EVs

By Noah Washington on March 22, 2025 - 9:03AM

After cross-shopping five luxury EVs including the Tesla Model S and BMW's latest electric offerings, I chose the 2025 Lucid Air Touring in Zenith Red with the stealth appearance package.

I Was Stranded in My ID.Buzz with a Dead 12V Battery, But VW's Hidden Battery Location Had Me Calling for Help

By Noah Washington on March 22, 2025 - 8:43AM

The Volkswagen ID.Buzz contains a critical design flaw that's causing widespread problems for owners, it left me stranded.

Future GM EV Trained On Omniverse And Protected By Halos

NVIDIA Partners With GM To Fix GM’s Autonomous Driving Technology And Move The Company Into More Of A Leadership Position With Autonomous Cars

By Rob Enderle on March 21, 2025 - 9:10PM

GM, which has struggled with self-driving technology, has partnered with the leader in this technology, NVIDIA, to create future lines of ultra-safe Self-Driving Cars.

BYD automobile being charges with two 1000 KW Level 3 Chargers

BYD Introduces 1000 KW Charging Allowing You To Restore 250 Miles Of Range In 5 Minutes Bringing Charging In Line With Filling Up With Gas

By Rob Enderle on March 21, 2025 - 8:50PM

BYD just made a massive advancement, allowing some of their cars to charge at 1000 KW, restoring 250 miles of range in 5 minutes.

I Spotted This Rivian R1S Built for Amazon Studios Towing a Mobile Electric Powerplant and It Looks Like the Future on Wheels

By Narek Hareyan on March 21, 2025 - 8:49PM

This Amazon Studios-branded Rivian R1S towing a mobile electric powerplant could revolutionize film production, silent, clean energy on the move! But does towing the power source defeat its purpose? Let’s dive in

Tesla Cybertruck Exterior with Lowe's in the background

I Daily Drove a Tesla Cybertruck for 48 hours, From Hauling Salt Bags to School Runs, Here's My Honest Review

By Noah Washington on March 21, 2025 - 10:26AM

I daily drove a Tesla Cybertruck for 48 hours, putting it through real-life tasks from hauling heavy salt bags to navigating school drop-offs, and here’s my honest review of how it held up in everyday use.

I Installed Ventilated Seats In My 2024 Tesla Model Y Performance, Now They're Controlled Right From The Screen

By Noah Washington on March 21, 2025 - 10:15AM

The Tesla Model Y Performance, starting at $52,490, offers rapid acceleration and advanced technology but lacks certain comfort features like ventilated seats that come standard in similarly priced luxury vehicles.

I Hit Charging Issues on My Rivian while on a Road Trip, my Tesla Charger died, and ChargePoint was Slow, But There’s a Solution

By Narek Hareyan on March 20, 2025 - 8:22PM

Stranded with three teenagers on a road trip, Erika's Rivian faced a dead Tesla charger and a painfully slow ChargePoint, what happened next is a lesson every EV owner needs to know.

I Was Excited for My 2025 Rivian R1T TriMax, But Constant HVAC Failures Turned It Into a Nightmare

By Narek Hareyan on March 20, 2025 - 6:08PM

I was thrilled to get my 2025 Rivian R1T TriMax, until the HVAC system started failing over and over again. What should have been a dream truck turned into a nightmare of endless repairs. Is Rivian ignoring a deeper problem? Read on to find out.

Just in Case People Want To Try Something Harmful To My Tesla Cybertruck, I Can Have My Evidence And Send Them To Prison

By Tinsae Aregay on March 20, 2025 - 4:36PM

A Tesla Cybertruck owner shares a warning to all would-be vandals targeting his vehicle. He shows that if someone tampers with his truck, he’ll be able to collect evidence and ensure the perpetrators face jail time.

Tesla Cybertruck in freezing temperature

Foundation Series Cybertruck Owner Experiences Heating Failure in Below 18 Degree Temperatures, Uses Blankets and Electric Heater to Defrost his Windshield

By Nicholas Muhoro on March 20, 2025 - 4:31PM

Paul Brendemuhl, a cybetruck owner experienced heating failure as temperatures went below 18 degrees. He had to use blankets and an electric heater to half defrost the windshield.

Image of BYD trade show display courtesy of BYD media support.

EV Advocacy Publications Praise New Chinese Charger Capabilities, Calling Them “As Quick As Filling a Gas Car” - In Fact, They Are More Than 7 Times Slower

By John Goreham on March 20, 2025 - 11:39AM

Battery-electric vehicle charging remains as slow as molasses when compared to adding range to other types of vehicles. Let’s examine a new breakthrough technology that has EV fans all hot and bothered and see how their claims match up to measurements.

He Works at an Auto Shop That Does EV Repairs, and They Had a Client Bring a Custom Built 1993 Humvee for a Full Electric Conversion

By Nicholas Muhoro on March 20, 2025 - 10:20AM

An auto shop posted a story abut a customer that wanted an electric conversion of their 1993 Hummer. Though rare, this conversion has been done before by Youtuber JerryRigEverything.

My Tesla Cybertruck Has Been Compared to a UFO, Refrigerator, Tank, Door Stop, and a Dumpster, I Like That It Disrupts Expectations

By Denis Flierl on March 20, 2025 - 10:04AM

Are Tesla Cybertruck owners counter-cultural? One CT owner says he likes that it creates excitement, confusion, and resistance. It's been compared with everything you can imagine. Here's his take. What do you think of the Tesla Cybertruck?