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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.

Tesla Cybertruck
So I Just Picked Up My 2nd Tesla Cybertruck And Tinted It, But in Less Than 24 Hrs, This Woman Scratched Up The Whole Left Side
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Tesla Cybertruck owner reports that his truck was vandalized by an older woman just three days after he took delivery and less than 24 Hours after putting on a wrap. He added, "This is my second Cybertruck after Tesla repurchased my first truck."
I Finally Got the Rivian I Wanted and Traded My Model 3 for the R1S, and It Feels Like a Massive Upgrade
I Finally Got the Rivian I Wanted and Traded My Model 3 for the R1S, and It Feels Like a Massive Upgrade
By Narek Hareyan on
After finally trading his Tesla Model 3 for the Rivian R1S he always wanted, Jeff reveals why it feels like the ultimate upgrade, sparking a debate among former Tesla owners who share their own surprising EV journeys.
Honda C-RV Hybrid
He was Previously Frustrated With The Mileage on His 2025 Honda CRV Hybrid, but He's Suddenly Getting the Expected Mileage after 1000 Miles
By Nicholas Muhoro on
Honda C-RV hybrid owner, Jim Williamson experienced lower than expected fuel economy for the first 1,000 miles. following a B-trip odometer reset and warmer weather his mileage improved to 39.8 miles to the gallon.
Tesla Model Y and a battery in front of it
I Own A Body Shop And Have Fixed Over 100 Teslas With Collision Damages, But I Think Only 2 Had Serious HV Battery Damage Requiring Battery Replacement
By Armen Hareyan on
You think a small road debris can total your Tesla with a $20,000 battery replacement? The truth might shock you and here’s what a Tesla repair expert really says.
Image of Tesla dealership in Massachusetts by John Goreham
I’ve NEVER Had a Vehicle Depreciate This Fast In All My Life, And EV Depreciation Crisis Isn't Unique To Tesla, Yet Here’s How to Avoid Losing Your Shirt On an Electric Vehicle
By John Goreham on
The potential cost of ownership advantage of battery-electric vehicles is spoiled entirely by a terrible depreciation rate. The value of BEVs drops like a stone compared to other types of vehicles, and the reasons are many. Here’s why EVs are a bad buy.
Tesla Model 3 Performance on Twisty Road
I'm Ditching My 20-Year-Old VW For A Tesla, Autopilot Will Save Me 1000 Miles Of Monthly Driving Stress
By Noah Washington on
After owning a VW for 20 years, I'm switching to a Tesla. Figuring out which one to buy is difficult, but I know I want Autopilot.
Tesla Cybertruck
A Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says He’s Blowing Past His 1.28 Terabyte Data Cap After Buying the Truck – Adds, “The Internet Spikes Coincide With Cybertruck Updates”
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck owner reports that his truck sent and received 940 gigabytes of data in just one month, causing him to exceed his 1.28 terabyte internet cap. Interestingly, he notes that his wife’s Model 3 used only 2.5 GB of data during the same time frame.
Tesla Cybertruck next to mountain
I Bought The Most Controversial Truck In America, And These Are My Cybertruck's Honest First Impressions
By Noah Washington on
The Tesla Cybertruck has finally landed in owners' driveways, and as a new owner myself, I understand why it's the most talked-about vehicle in America.
Tesla Model 3
I Won’t Ever Buy A Tesla Again, We Moved to An Apartment, It Takes Too Long To Charge, and Now Our New Model 3 Sits Most Of the Time
By Denis Flierl on
Priscilla says, here is why you should never buy a Tesla. She makes an excellent point for Tesla and EV buyers to think about. Should you buy an electric vehicle? It's not always a good choice. Here is what all Tesla and EV buyers need to know. 
GMC Hummer EV with Lifted Suspension
My Hummer EV's Suspension Is Unstable Since Installing 38-inch Tires, And I Can't Find a Fix
By Noah Washington on
After installing 38-inch tires on my GMC Hummer EV, I discovered that modifying these electric titans isn't as straightforward as upgrading traditional trucks.
Tesla Cybertruck in desert with sunset and clouds
Tesla's Autopilot Just Saved My Cybertruck From a Minivan's Blind U-Turn, Here's What Actually Happened
By Noah Washington on
I was recently driving my 2024 Tesla Cybertruck on a four-lane country road with Autopilot engaged when I experienced firsthand how quickly its autonomous safety features can respond to danger.
2025 Drive for Design
Chrysler Invites High School Students to Design Their Dream Future Vehicle
By Mary Conway on
Chrysler is encouraging students to consider automotive design as a future career. While the challenge is to design a future Chrysler vehicle, the prize is a chance to work in the Ram design department.
Goodbye Tesla Model X, Hello Rivian R1S, The Bold Switch That’s Blown Us Away
So I Said Goodbye Tesla Model X, And Hello Rivian R1S, But The Switch Isn't Because We Didn't Like Tesla
By Narek Hareyan on
A longtime Tesla Model X owner just made the bold switch to a Rivian R1S, and he’s never looking back. Find out why this decision was a game-changer, what the EV community has to say, and whether Rivian is the new king of electric SUVs.
Gray Chevy Bolt on highway
I Love One-Pedal Driving in My Chevy Bolt, But Maine's Winter Salt Just Destroyed My Unused Brakes
By Noah Washington on
After driving my Chevy Bolt for nearly a year in Maine, I've discovered an unexpected downside to one of its best features. While one-pedal driving makes the Bolt incredibly efficient and fun to drive, it also means the brake rotors rarely get used.
Rivian R1S
So I Just Got The Update And Changed My Rivian R1S's Tire Size From The Settings Screen, And Man, My Range Estimate Went From 320 To 273 Miles
By Nicholas Muhoro on
Rivian owner, Mike Andrews recently installed over the air updates on his R1S. He changed his tire size from the settings screen and got a range reduction from 320 to 273 miles. This may have been caused by the choice of tire.
Tesla Cybertruck Camping
My Canadian Province Just Doubled My EV Registration Fee, Here's What That Means for Owners
By Noah Washington on
As electric vehicles become increasingly popular, their impact on road infrastructure is raising concerns among transportation officials. Modern EVs like the GMC Hummer EV, weigh in at 9,000 pounds, or the Rivian R1T at 7,148 pounds.
Rivian R1s on Street with snow
My New R1S Died 4 Hours After Purchase, Then Completely Stranded Us Days Later, Rivian's Nearest Service Center is 8 Hours Away
By Noah Washington on
As a new Rivian R1S owner, I've experienced firsthand how quickly the excitement of owning a cutting-edge electric SUV can turn to frustration. Within just four hours of delivery, my $90,000 vehicle displayed a battery warning.
What started as a perfect night of camping in the Rivian with the Super Pacific X1 ended up getting stuck in a muddy nightmare beneath a snowy Mt. Rainier
On The Way Out My Rivian R1T's Rear End Slid Into a Ditch, But I Applied My Military Mindset To Off-Roading And Recovered With a Bright Side
By Narek Hareyan on
A peaceful night under the stars in my Rivian R1T with a Super Pacific X1 turned into a muddy, solo battle against a ditch and a 12-inch log, proving even the best-laid adventures can test your limits and your electric rig.
Lucid Air Exterior in Light Blue
A Tow Truck Driver Sat on My Lucid Air's Key Fob, Now My $170K Dream Edition Needs a New Windshield
By Noah Washington on
After spending $170,000 on a 2022 Lucid Air Dream Edition, I never imagined my 11,000-mile-old luxury EV would suffer such an absurd consequence. What started as a routine service visit for a malfunctioning seat turned into a nightmare.
I Love My Tesla Model Y, But Rivian Has My Attention, Here’s What I Need to Know Before Making the Switch
I Love My Tesla Model Y, But Rivian Has My Attention, Here’s What I Need to Know Before Making the Switch
By Narek Hareyan on
I love my Tesla Model Y, but Rivian’s rugged charm, luxury, and adventure-ready features have me wondering, should I make the switch? Here's everything I need to know before I decide.
Red Chevy Blazer EV SS in Driveway
I'm Driving a Blazer EV SS Loaner While My RS Is in Service, Here's Why The Extra $16K Might Be Worth It
By Noah Washington on
I recently swapped my Chevrolet Blazer EV RS for an SS loaner during a routine 10,000-mile service, and the difference is staggering. The SS, with its 557 horsepower and supercar-level acceleration, makes my RS feel almost tame in comparison.
Image of Toyota RAV4 Hybrid EV Mode courtesy of Toyota
I’m Seeing Confusion About How Toyota Hybrid-Electric Vehicles’ EV Mode Works and What It Is For, Even From Respected Media Members - Here Is How EV Mode Proves Useful In Real-World Scenarios
By John Goreham on
One convenient feature of many hybrid-electric vehicles is the ability to operate solely on electric power. Here’s how it works on the most popular hybrid-electric vehicles made by Toyota and how the mode can be put to use in your real-world driving. 
Image of Volvo C40 Recharge by John Goreham
Review Volvo 2025 C40 Recharge Single Motor Ultimate Extended Range (RWD) - Can Compact EV Luxury Vehicles Catch On In the U.S.?
By John Goreham on
We had a chance to experience one of Volvo’s three all-electric compact crossovers and see what the brand brings to the growing luxury battery-electric vehicle (BEV) segment. 
Tesal Model 3
I Sold a 2022 Tesla Model 3 With a Clean Title, Now Tesla Says It’s Salvage and It’ll Easily Go Over $12,000 For My Customer to Fix It
By Denis Flierl on
James purchased a 2022 Tesla Model 3 from a dealer. The dealer made sure the car had a clean title. However, Tesla now says it's a salvage vehicle because of an unreported accident, and repairs will cost $12,000. Here is what Tesla buyers need to know. 
Tesla Cybertruck Owners are Human After All
Travels with My Cybertruck Beast L.E.O.―People Think These Trucks Are Good For Nothing, But We Know They're Wrong
By Timothy Boyer on
A Tesla Cybertruck owner, two dogs, a drone, and a lot of desert: The cure for what ails society today. Here is one CT owner’s short story.
Tesla Cybertruck
A Tesla Cybertruck Owner Shares a Kitten Got Stuck Behind His Truck’s Battery – Adds “I Had To Pay Tesla Service $265 ‘Diagnostic Fee’ to Get the Kitten Out”
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck owner was surprised when he heard a kitten meowing inside his truck. Unable to find the source of the sound, he took his truck to Tesla Service, who charged him a $265 diagnostic fee to remove the kitten.
Chevy Blazer EV in Driveway
So I Finally Bought My Own Chevy Blazer EV After Repeatedly Using My Wife's Blazer EV, And Made It Home on 8% Battery
By Noah Washington on
Just six months after leasing a 2024 Chevy Blazer EV LT for my wife, I found myself constantly borrowing it… to the point where she finally told me to get my own. Today, I took her advice and picked up a used RS model in black for $34K.
I Drove 180,000 Miles in a Tesla Model 3 Without Home Charging, Now I’m Eyeing Down a Rivian R1T
I Drove 180,000 Miles in a Tesla Model 3 Without Home Charging, Now I’m Eyeing Down a Rivian R1T
By Narek Hareyan on
After driving 180,000 miles in a Tesla Model 3 without home charging, one EV owner is ready to make a switch, but will the Rivian R1T truly be worth it? Find out what fellow EV enthusiasts say and join the discussion.
Japan's Chinese Made Toyota EV is a Game Changer
"I Sold My Tesla, and I'm Going To Pick Up One Of These Toyotas And Put Thousands In My Pocket By Doing It." An Excited But Premature Comment Begs an Important Question
By Timothy Boyer on
Here is what you could get by owning a $13,000 Toyota EV that is predicted to obliterate the Tesla Model Y. But how far would you be willing to go to own one?
2024 Tesla Cybertruck
Ask any Tesla Cybertruck Owner What They Think About Their Truck, and "Tens of Thousands Will Tell You the Same Thing"
By Denis Flierl on
What do Tesla Cybertruck owners think about their controversial trucks? It's a question owners will answer, not what you think. Yes, there are a few negative comments, but the vast majority have a very different take on the new electric truck.
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