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Electric Vehicle News and Reviews (Page 51)

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 white 2026 Tesla Model Y Juniper parked by a lake, with two people kayaking nearby under a colorful sky and tall grass.
I Own a 2024 Model Y and Test Drove The New Juniper, Tesla 'Knocked It Out of the Park' and Now I'm Trading In My One-Year-Old Car
By Noah Washington on
One test drive of the new Model Y Juniper left this owner convinced his current Tesla Model Y was suddenly obsolete. Here's what changed his mind so quickly.
Image of Toyota RAV4 Prime spare tire by John Goreham
Two-Thirds of Owners and Fans Say They May Not Buy a 2026 RAV4 if the Standard Spare Tire Goes Away - Here’s Why Toyota May Want to Keep This Important Safety and Convenience Feature
By John Goreham on
We reached out to the folk most likely to buy a new generation 2026 Toyota RAV4 and asked how important a spare tire was to them. Nearly two-thirds say they would reconsider the purchase if Toyota ditches the spare tire.
Elon Musk, Tesla
Elon Musk Responds to Tesla Investors’ Call He Should Work 40 Hours a Week – Says He Shouldn’t be Compelled to Put More Hours at Tesla When He Hasn’t been Paid Since 2018
By Tinsae Aregay on
Elon Musk has responded to calls that he should dedicate a minimum of 40 hours per week to Tesla. Musk expressed his frustration, stating that Tesla hasn’t paid him anything for his work over the past seven years.
2025 Subaru Forester hybrid
Torque News Editor-in-Chief Says “Subaru’s Future Is Not EVs, It’s a Mysterious 194 HP Surprise, It’s the 2025 Forester Hybrid”
By Denis Flierl on
Is the new Forester Hybrid the future for Subaru? They have new EVs coming; however, Torque News Editor-in-Chief Armen Hareyan says not so fast. The 2025 Forester Hybrid will likely dominate the market, not its electric vehicles. Is this Subaru's future?
A Gray 2024 Rivian R1T pickup truck parked on a sandy beach, with water and greenery in the background under a clear blue sky.
I Spent $2,000 On a Device That Makes My Rivian R1T Drive Hands-Free Anywhere, But It Can't Handle Simple Turns That the Standard System Does Perfectly
By Noah Washington on
Want your Rivian R1T to drive hands-free on any road? This review of the Comma 3X reveals a promising but decidedly beta experience requiring more driver attention than expected.
A 2025 silver Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo is parked at a gas station, with a close-up view of its headlights and dynamic design.
I Drove My Porsche Taycan 3,000 Miles Across Country and 'Never Experienced Anything Close To Range Anxiety', Despite Consistently Getting Only 220 Miles Per Charge
By Noah Washington on
3,000 miles in a Porsche Taycan cross country with only 220 miles of range? This owner proves that range anxiety is a myth with smart planning.
2025 Toyota RAV4
I Just Bought a 2025 Toyota RAV4 XLE, Put 1000 Miles On It, and I Already Want To Trade It In, This Car Is a Total Disappointment
By Denis Flierl on
Bruce just purchased a 2025 Toyota RAV4, and he's ready to trade it in. He has several reasons why he dislikes the new small SUV. Here are his concerns and what potential RAV4 buyers need to know. Should you wait for the redesigned 2026 RAV4 Hybrid?
Tesla Cybertruck
A Tesla Cybertruck Owner Reports That His Truck Died After He Rinsed It With High-Pressure Water. Tesla Responded, Saying, “You Must Activate Car Wash Mode Before Washing"
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck owner reports that his vehicle became completely unresponsive shortly after a high-pressure rinse at the car wash. Tesla Support replied, stating he’s to blame because he didn’t activate “Car Wash Mode" before washing the Cybertruck.
2027 Porsche 718 Cayman EV prototype
The Latest Porsche 718 EV Images Hint At A Possible New Direction For The Compact Sports Car, But Negative Reception Could Spell Disaster Before Production Even Starts
By Dimitar Angelov on
The latest Porsche 718 Cayman EV spy shots reveal a mashup between Taycan and 911 design cues. Enthusiasts already have very strong opinions about the future model, and it is not because of the way it looks.
2026 Dodge Charger Daytona EV four-door
Dodge is Racing Ahead With its Four-Door 2026 Charger Daytona EV Muscle Car
By Mary Conway on
Slower than expected EV adoption rates forced Dodge to abandon the lower horsepower model, but the four-door version is on its way with nearly 700 horsepower.
Archival image of GM's Mark Reuss speaking about GM's all-electric future courtesy of General Motors Media Page
GM Pours More Than a Billion U.S. Dollars Into Plant To Build Next-Gen V8 Gas Engines Starting in 2027, As EVs Become Yesterday’s News
By John Goreham on
An announcement this week by GM has us reading between the lines. Are EVs even a real consideration anymore?
A gray 2025 Lucid Air Touring is parked on sandy terrain, framed by beach grass and wooden posts, showcasing its modern design.
I Drive a Lucid Air GT and Rivian R1S, 'To Each His Own' But Only One Car Makes Sense for 780-Mile Trips
By Noah Washington on
He owns both a Lucid Air and a Rivian R1S, but for a 780-mile trip, only one made sense. Discover the surprising winner.
Image of Cybertruck in New Hampshire by John Goreham
Anytime Anyone Says Anything Bad About My Tesla Cybertruck, I Ask What They Drive and It’s Always a Junky Car, Including One Person In a Nissan Sentra Who Told Me My Cybertruck Was Terrible - Stop Blindly Hating, It Makes You Look Unwise
By John Goreham on
Our title paraphrases a post at the Tesla Cybertruck Facebook Page. Let’s explore the seeming silliness of folks with lousy cars criticizing the Cybertruck.
Tesla Service Alerts
My Tesla Model Y’s FSD Was Almost Useless Throughout My Entire 2,000-Mile Road Trip, And Now the Service Menu Shows a Bunch of Alerts
By Aram Krajekian on
When smart driving turns unpredictable over thousands of miles, the alerts waiting for you at the end say more than the journey itself. Here’s why this experience is sparking new conversations about what FSD really offers.
Hyundai Ioniq 5 tire being pumped up image by John Goreham which tires are best
What Tires Should I Put On My Hyundai IONIQ 5 Electric Vehicle For All-Season Use (Not Winter) If My Goal Is Maintaining Efficiency and Ride Comfort As My Top Priorities
By John Goreham on
A new post in a popular Hyundai Ioniq 5 group asks a very good question. Which tires are the best for year-round use if the owner of a battery-electric vehicle wishes to preserve the vehicle’s initial efficiency and have a smooth ride? We break down the b
2025 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
GM is Steering Toward Making More Gas-Powered Vehicles Like the 2025 Chevy Silverado and Slowing EV Production
By Mary Conway on
GM is investing nearly a billion dollars in a new V-8 engine, insuring that gas-powered production will continue for years.
Tesla FSD Not Yet True FSD Due to This Worrisome Problem
My Rented 2023 Tesla Model Y Had Just Passed Below the Shadows of Overpass Bridges, Which Caused the AI FSD Software to Become Confused, and It Failed to Recognize the Car Ahead Slowing Down
By Timothy Boyer on
Tesla FSD users are discovering that their Tesla's appear to be scared and confused by shadows.
2024 Tesla Cybertruck
Tesla Replaced My Cybertruck’s Door Because of a Severe Vibration, and Say They Scratched The Window Tint, But I Don’t Have Tinted Windows, This Is Bizarre
By Denis Flierl on
Peter took his Cybertruck to the Tesla service center to have a driver's side door vibration at high speeds checked. Tesla replaced the door but said they scratched the window tint. Peter doesn't have tinted windows. His story takes a strange twist. 
Tesla Cybertruck
A Cybertruck Buyer Says Tesla Sold Him a Brand-New Cybertruck at an $8,000 Discount – The Catch is He Can’t Drive It Because the Cybertruck Needs Safety Repairs Ahead of Delivery
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck buyer was excited when Tesla offered him an $8,000 discount on a brand-new truck. However, he’s now concerned after Tesla informed him that the truck cannot be delivered without first performing safety repairs.
Image of Tesla Cybertruck with 20-inch Cyberwheels by John Goreham
It's Late May of 2025 and You Won’t Believe the Price of This New 2024 Cybertruck Tesla Can’t Seem to Sell as Leftovers Clutter Lots
By John Goreham on
We found a crazy discount on a new, never-driven Cybertruck on Tesla’s official website for excess inventory. Here’s the price.
A silver Tesla Model 3 Performance speeds down a winding road, surrounded by lush greenery, showcasing its sleek design and dynamic motion.
I Calculated Every Penny for 50,000 Miles, My Tesla Model 3 Costs 15 Cents Per Mile, My Chevy Bolt Costs More, But My Old Toyota Is Still Winning
By Noah Washington on
Think EVs are always cheaper? This deep dive into 50,000 miles of driving reveals the surprising Tesla Model 3 cost per mile and how an old Toyota still comes out on top.
A silver 2025 Lucid Air parked in an urban setting, surrounded by tall buildings and a "PARK" sign in the background.
I Switched From Tesla To The Lucid Air And Discovered The Hard Truth, 'The Charging Experience is Frankly Terrible'
By Noah Washington on
This guy traded his Model S and Model 3 for a Lucid Air Touring and instantly discovered one massive flaw that Tesla owners don’t have to worry about.
Tesla Cybertruck
A Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says His Wife Wants Her Own Cybertruck After She Was Involved in an Accident as a Passenger in His Truck – He Adds, “The Toyota Clipped Us From Behind but My Wife & I Barely Felt It”
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck owner reports that he was recently rear-ended while driving on the highway with his wife present. However, he notes that neither he nor his wife felt the impact. Now, seeing how sturdy the vehicle is, his wife wants her own Cybertruck.
2022 Tesla Model S
The Tesla Dealer Claims I Owe $2,200 on My 2022 Model S Lease Return for Wear and Tear Items That I Can Have Fixed for $50
By Denis Flierl on
Should you lease or buy a new car? Jeff leased a 2022 Tesla Model S, and now the dealer claims he owes $2,200 to return it. There was a scuff mark on the paint, tinted windows, and a scratch on one of the wheels. Are these excessive charges?
A black 2026 Tesla Model Y Juniper hood, labeled "Normal" on one side and "BIG GAP" on the other, highlighting a noticeable gap in the body alignment.
My $60K 2026 Tesla Model Y Had A Crooked Light Bar And Burnt Plastic At Delivery, I Almost Refused Delivery Until This Happened
By Noah Washington on
New Tesla owner almost refused her $60K Model Y delivery over quality issues until the advisor did something that completely changed her mind.
Tesla Cybertruck
A Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says His Truck Crashed Into a Coworker’s Car While Showing a Friend How “Awesome” FSD Is – Adds, “How Can We be Close to Unsupervised FSD?”
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck owner transitioned from an FSD believer to a skeptic after a drive meant to showcase how awesome FSD is ended up in a crash. The Cybertruck owner now doubts if Tesla is ready to launch unsupervised FSD in a few days.
A Tesla Cybertruck charging at a station, with electric and fuel cost graphs displayed alongside, analyzing weekly expenses.
My Tesla Cybertruck's 10% Battery Buffer Nearly Left Five Of Us Stranded 40 Miles From The Next Charger, 2,500-Mile Road Trip Revealed A Serious Navigation Flaw
By Noah Washington on
This Cybertruck owner just exposed a dangerous flaw in Tesla's navigation system that almost left his family of five stranded in the middle of nowhere.
A 2026 Tesla Cybertruck towing a silver Airstream trailer on a winding road, with mountains in the background under a blue sky.
My Cybertruck Just Pulled A Stuck Semi Truck Out Of The Mud, Trucker's Face Was Priceless When He Saw The Frunk-Mounted Winch In Action
By Noah Washington on
This Cybertruck owner used his frunk-mounted winch to pull out a bogged semi, the trucker's stunned face when he saw where the power came from is priceless
My Next Car Won’t Be a Tesla Again, Especially After The $3,300 Quote I Got for My Model Y Camera That Broke After a Software Update
My Next Car Won’t Be a Tesla Again, Especially After The $3,300 Quote I Got for My Model Y Camera That Broke After a Software Update
By Aram Krajekian on
When updates are supposed to improve your car, it’s unsettling when they leave you with a $3,300 repair bill instead. Here’s why some owners are rethinking what tech-driven convenience really costs.
12-Volt Batteries Installed Inside Car Cargo Area Pose a Fire Risk
2022 Toyota Rav4 Hybrid Rear Battery Explosion – "I Pull Into A Gas Station And Hear A Pop Come From The Back Of The Car and Then Flames Start Erupting"
By Timothy Boyer on
Why did the 12-volt battery on a Toyota Rav4 owner's car turn into a fire emergency? Is this something new and/or preventable?
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