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Electric Vehicle News and Reviews (Page 50)

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 silver 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV parked on gravel, with a modern home and landscaped greenery in the background.
I Drove My 2023 Chevy Bolt Through a 4-inch Puddle, Punctured The Battery and Insurance Just Quoted Me $18,116 to Replace the Battery, My Car Is Now Totaled
By Noah Washington on
$18,000+ to fix a battery after driving through a puddle? This Chevy Bolt story exposes the potentially catastrophic repair costs lurking beneath the surface of EV ownership.
A Tesla Cybertruck parked in a garage, dusty and angular, next to an urban skyline featuring modern buildings.
I've Owned My Tesla Cybertruck for 378 Days, People Still Flip Me Off Daily, But I'd Buy Another One Tomorrow Without Hesitation
By Noah Washington on
Almost a year later, is the Tesla Cybertruck hype real? This owner's honest review reveals why, despite the daily negativity, the novelty still hasn't worn off.
2026 Tesla Model Y
I Just Picked Up My Ultra Red 2026 Tesla Model Y and I Had To Reject It Due To So Many Paint Imperfections, My Second Car Isn’t Much Better
By Denis Flierl on
Does Tesla have a quality control issue with its exterior paint? Mark purchased an Ultra Red 2026 Model Y but had to reject the car due to significant flaws in the paint. Here is Mark's Model Y experience, along with what Tesla customers need to know.
Tesla Offered Me a $309Month Lease for the 2025 Model 3 After a Test Drive, and I Can’t Decide If It’s Worth It
Tesla Offered Me a $309/Month Lease for the 2025 Model 3 After a Test Drive, and I Can’t Decide If It’s Worth It
By Narek Hareyan on
I just test drove the 2025 Tesla Model 3 and got a $309/month lease offer with $3,400 due at signing, now I’m stuck wondering if this is the smartest move I’ll make or a deal I’ll regret later.
My Brand-New Rivian R1S Died 45 Days In, Flooded Interior, Bent Door, and a Never-Ending Repair Saga
My Brand-New Rivian R1S Died 45 Days In, Flooded Interior, Bent Door, and a Never-Ending Repair Saga
By Narek Hareyan on
One small factory mistake turned a brand-new Rivian R1S into a flooded, undriveable mess, and what happened next shows exactly why early EV ownership isn’t always as smooth as it seems.
Image compares the Ford Maverick Hybrid-Electric pickup truck to Slate's future EV pickup
Don't Wait For Slate’s Low-Cost Electric Pickup Truck to Arrive In 2027, Buy a Ford Maverick Hybrid-Electric Pickup Now and Get 47 MPG While Covering More Than Half Your Miles In EV Mode
By John Goreham on
Slate is hoping to someday build a low-cost, bare-bones pickup truck with a green powertrain. We’ve looked at the expected costs and found the currently available Ford Maverick pickup to match that cost, and it offers an experience very close to an EV rig
2024 Tesla Cybertruck
I Asked Reddit Users, Which Car On the Road Makes You Instantly Think, This Person Is Definitely a Big Jerk? Tesla Cybertruck Is By Far Number One
By Denis Flierl on
A Reddit user recently asked readers which vehicle makes them think there's a big jerk behind the wheel. Here are the surprising results and why the Tesla Cybertruck is voted number one overall. However, number two will leave you scratching your head. 
A 2022 red Lucid Air GT parked on asphalt, showcasing its modern design and distinctive alloy wheels.
I Swapped My Lucid Air GT's 21-Inch Wheels for 19s, My Range Jumped from 302 Miles to 487 Miles on the Same Drive
By Noah Washington on
185 miles of extra range just by changing wheels? This Lucid Air GT owner's experiment with 19-inch wheels instead of 21-inch wheels delivered a mind-blowing efficiency boost.
A gray 2025 Tesla Model S drives along a winding road with majestic mountains in the background under a bright sky.
I Bought a Used Tesla Model S and the Previous Owner Has Been Remotely Controlling My Car for 10 Days, He's Draining My Battery 60% Daily and Making My Car Honk for 30 Minutes Straight
By Noah Washington on
Locked in valet mode, battery constantly drained, and a car that won't stop honking, this Tesla Model S owner was at the mercy of the previous owner's remote access for over a week.
I Just Spotted an 'F ELON' Sticker on a Tesla Model 3, And It Summarizes Everything About the Tension Between Some Owners and Elon Musk
I Just Spotted an 'F ELON' Sticker on a Tesla Model 3, And It Summarizes Everything About the Tension Between Some Owners and Elon Musk
By Aram Krajekian on
Some Tesla owners aren’t staying silent anymore, and one bold sticker I spotted at a red light shows just how far the frustration with Elon Musk has gone. Here’s why it sums up the growing divide in the Tesla community.
Tesla Model Y with curb rash all over its wheels from FSD hitting curb when parking
My 2026 Tesla Model Y Juniper Self-Curbed Its Own 20-inch Rim When Auto Parallel Parking - We Should Not Be Trusting Our Lives To a Self-Driving Car That Hits Curbs
By John Goreham on
Tesla is seeking the pinnacle of driving automation, and it’s a noble goal. But shouldn’t a car company with such advanced technology be able to simply prevent curb rash and curb strikes?
Riley's Cybertruck Towing Setup
I Just Towed My First Trailer With A Tesla Cybertruck, And It Was Mostly Effortless Except for This One Small Issue
By Aram Krajekian on
EV trucks promise muscle, but sometimes it’s the little details, like swaying on a mountain road, that reveal what really matters. Here's why this Cybertruck story shows how performance and preparation still must go hand in hand.
Tesla Cybertruck
Several Tesla Cybertruck Owners Reveal How They Convined Their Wives to Let Them Buy a Cybertruck – One Owner Says “We Test Drove Multiple Trucks & She Liked the Cybertruck Didn’t Drive Like Other Trucks”
By Tinsae Aregay on
Several Cybertruck owners have shared the strategies they used to persuade their wives to let them buy a Cybertruck. Surprisingly, some female Cybertruck owners have also revealed how they convinced their husbands.
2024 Tesla Cybertruck
Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says, “My CT Saved Me $5,226 In One Year, and It Outperforms My Ford F-250 Power Stroke, I’m Selling It and Buying Another Cybertruck”
By Denis Flierl on
Is the Tesla Cybertruck a real work truck? Collin bought a Cybertruck one year ago and reveals the performance compared to his Ford F-250 Power Stroke truck. He says his CT outperforms all his other trucks. See if the Cybertruck is cut out for hard work. 
Tesla Model Y
A Cybertruck Owner Says Tesla Service Damaged His Truck for the Second Time Following a Service Visit – Adds, “I’ve to Hide All The Issues from My Engineer Coworkers so I’m Not Made Fun Of”
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck owner claims he must hide all the problems with his truck from his coworkers, who are skeptical about electric vehicles. During his latest service visit, Tesla damaged his truck for the second time while trying to fix it.
Toyota Hybrid Quarks Explained by Toyota Master Mechanic
Refueling My Toyota Hybrid Went Very Wrong
By Timothy Boyer on
Just one of 9 quirks about Toyota hybrids explained by a Toyota Master Mechanic that everyone who owns a Toyota Hybrid needs to know.
Next Generation Jeep Cherokee
Jeep is Bringing Back an Important Midsize SUV After Dropping It Two Years Ago- See the All-New Jeep Cherokee
By Mary Conway on
The next generation of Jeep Cherokee is boxier and looks more like its big brother, the Jeep Grand Cherokee.
She Loves Her Toyota Rav4 Prime But Learned an Important Ownership Lesson
We Bought a 2024 Rav4 Prime XSE with the Premium Package, and We Absolutely Love It for Many Reasons, But This Post Is Not About That, It's Something You Should Know Before Buying a Rav4 Prime
By Timothy Boyer on
Toyota 2024 Rav4 Prime owner discovers a parasitic voltage drop shortly after buying a new Toyota plug-in hybrid.
2025 Dodge Roadkill Nights
Dodge is Celebrating its Muscle Car Heritage by Holding a Huge Horsepower Party
By Mary Conway on
Dodge built its reputation on horsepower and racing. The muscle car brand has been known for decades for its history of building street racers like Dodge Challengers and Chargers. Now, Dodge is once again celebrating the company's power-based reputation.
Kia And the Dawn of Electric Mobility
Kia's Affordable Electric Revolution: The EV4 Set to Challenge Tesla's Reign Across All Model 3 Versions with Fun Driving and Competitive Pricing, Though Tariffs Loom
By Rob Enderle on
The upcoming Kia EV4 is positioned as an affordable and fun-to-drive electric vehicle aiming to challenge the Tesla Model 3 across its range, offering advantages in design and user experience, although potential tariffs could impact its cost.
GM Smashes Tesla In Canada
The Great White North Shift: GM Overtakes Tesla in Canadian EV Sales By A Huge Margin
By Rob Enderle on
GM Steals the Crown: How Chevrolet Equinox EV, Silverado EV, and Cadillac OPTIQ Fueled a 252% Surge, Propelling GM Past Tesla in Canadian EV Sales as Incentives Vanish and Elon Musk's Persona Impacts Brand Appeal.
Toyota bZ5 prototype developed jointly with BYD.
Decoding the bZ5: How Toyota's Partnership with BYD in China Is a Lesson in Cost-Effective EV Production and a Missed Opportunity for the US Market Due to Tariffs
By Rob Enderle on
Toyota's partnership with BYD on the China-exclusive bZ5 electric crossover demonstrates Toyota's strategic effort to understand BYD's cost-effective EV production, offering a competitively priced vehicle that could potentially succeed in the US.
Image shows Kia EV9 at Tesla Supercharger
Kia’s Genius Move to Build Its U.S. Models In Georgia Allows It to Drop Prices On Popular EV9 Battery-Electric SUV Trims for 2026 Model Year - While Tariffs Hurt Brands With Poor Foresight
By John Goreham on
Despite the fear, uncertainty, and doubt stories being propagated by mainstream media, the fact is that many manufacturers are lowering costs on the vehicles they build in America. Here's one example from Kia.
My Brand-New Tesla Model Y Left My Wife Stranded Even Though It Had 53% Battery, Then It Randomly Started Updating While We Waited for a Tow Truck
My Brand-New Tesla Model Y Left My Wife Stranded Even Though It Had 53% Battery, Then It Randomly Started Updating While We Waited for a Tow Truck
By Aram Krajekian on
When a high-tech car stalls with power still leftover, the real surprise isn’t always what broke but what happened next. Here’s why one update at the worst possible time is sparking new concerns.
Image of Tesla Model Y with Grok image inserted showing a Model Y being towed away
My Tesla Model Y Left Me Stranded For Four Days With a $370 Tow Bill When I Got a Flat Tire Because No Shops Could Replace It, and Tesla Was Zero Help - It's Crazy There No Spare Tire In This Car
By John Goreham on
We paraphrase Tesla Model Y owner C.H., who learned the hard way that his Tesla has no spare and Tesla cannot help when flat tires occur in Charleston on a weekend. Here’s what other owners say about this dilemma.
A blue electric Ford Mustang Mach E is speeding through a city street at night, illuminated by vibrant city lights.
My $60K Mustang GT Went to the Dealer for Warranty Work and They Gave Me a Mach-E, Now I Feel 'Like a Bit of an Idiot' for Dismissing What's Actually an Enjoyable Car
By Noah Washington on
He drives a Mustang GT, but this Mustang Mach-E loaner opened his eyes! Find out why he now feels like an "idiot" for his EV skepticism.
Tesla Cybertruck
A Tesla Cybertruck Buyer Says Her Truck Needs Service Even Before She Takes Delivery – Adds, “Some Parts of the Truck Were Held Together by Clips & Tesla Had to Replace Them With Bolts & Screws”
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck buyer says that Tesla sent her vehicle for service prior to delivery. She adds that her Tesla advisor was unsure why her delivery was delayed but later found out that Tesla needed to replace some clips on the truck with bolts and screws.
2024 Ford F-150
Ford is Recalling Over a Million Vehicles for a Rearview Camera Glitch that Nearly Every Automaker Has Experienced
By Mary Conway on
The rearview camera can go blank when the vehicle is in reverse raising the risk of a possible crash.
Tesla Model Y
A Tesla Model Y Owner from Canada Says His Vehicle has Lost 3% Battery Capacity After 7,500 Miles – Adds “This is a Lot More Degradation Compared to My 3 Previous Tesla Model S Vehicles”
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Tesla Model Y owner from Canada is concerned after his all-electric crossover lost 3% of its battery capacity in just 7,500 miles. He notes that his previous Teslas had lost only 1.4% of their battery capacity over a nine-year period.
For About 6 Weeks We Have Been Driving The 2025 Toyota bZ4X, And We Are Paying About 1 Cent Per Mile For The Electricity
For About 6 Weeks We Have Been Driving The 2025 Toyota bZ4X, And We Are Paying About 1 Cent Per Mile For The Electricity
By Armen Hareyan on
The unexpected truth about how one Toyota bZ4X owner is driving for just 1 cent per mile might change everything you think you know about EV costs, especially if you’ve written off this unlikeable SUV too soon.
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