Electric Vehicle News and Reviews (Page 56)

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 Tesla Cybertruck Buyer From Tennessee Says He’s Trading In His Toyota Tundra for a Cybertruck Because of “All The Great Work Elon Musk is Doing for Our Country”

By Tinsae Aregay on February 17, 2025 - 4:26AM

A Tesla owner recently visited a Tesla store in Tennessee and met two older gentlemen who were there to buy a Cybertruck. One of the older gentlemen said he’s trading in his Toyota Tundra for a Cybertruck specifically because he’s happy with Elon Musk.

How Chevrolet Will Use This Blazer EV.R NASCAR Prototype to Make Future EVs Better

By Mary Conway on February 16, 2025 - 7:19PM

This is a huge weekend in the NASCAR racing world. The Daytona 500 starts the season. Chevy is unveiling a racing EV prototype that will help the company build better EVs.

A closeup of a Silver Equinox EV Front End

Chevrolet Equinox EV Proves The Hype Is Real As It Also Becomes MotorWeek’s 2025 Best of The Year Winner

By Mikey Garcia on February 16, 2025 - 1:55PM

Forget everything you thought you knew about EVs. The Chevrolet Equinox EV is MotorWeek’s 2025 Best of the Year, and it’s a game-changer.

Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says His Truck Died as He Was Driving in Reverse – Lost All Power & Ended Up Sliding Onto Other Vehicles; Now the Owner Says Tesla Should Pay for the Property Damage

By Tinsae Aregay on February 16, 2025 - 9:40AM

A Tesla Cybertruck owner says his truck lost all power while he was going in reverse. Without steering, cameras, and partial brake failure, he ended up rolling onto other vehicles in a parking lot. Now, the Owner wants Tesla to pay for the damages.

My Tesla's Side Mirrors Have an Issue, They Keep Folding at the Exact Same Spot on My Drive to Work

By Noah Washington on February 15, 2025 - 11:22PM

My Tesla's side mirrors keep folding in at the same spot, turns out it's just a location setting I didn't know about.

I’m Considering an Ioniq 6 Limited, But Reddit Has Me Worried About the Bose Sound System, Here’s What I Discovered

By Narek Hareyan on February 15, 2025 - 11:00PM

Is the Bose sound system in the Hyundai Ioniq 6 Limited a dealbreaker or is it just misunderstood? Find out what real owners are saying and share your own experience.

A Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says He Lost $70,000 in Business Deals Because He Drives a Cybertruck. Adds, “I’m in a Dilemma; I’m Losing a Lot of Customers, but I Love My Cybertruck”

By Tinsae Aregay on February 15, 2025 - 6:18AM

A Cybertruck owner says his roofing business is losing a lot of customers because of the Cybertruck. He adds that he lost $70,000 worth of deals because of the vehicle. However, he says he still loves the truck and doesn’t want to sell it.

They Feared the Worst on Their 900-Mile EV Road Trip, But a Rescue Dog and a Chevy Blazer EV Changed Everything

By Mikey Garcia on February 14, 2025 - 10:31PM

With range anxiety looming and fearful stories in their mind, one driver took a chance on a 900-mile EV road trip with this Chevy Blazer EV to rescue a dog, but what happened next defied all expectations.

My Rivian R1S Motor Started Whining During Regen, Then Smelled Like Burnt Metal - No Warning Lights Appeared

By Noah Washington on February 14, 2025 - 9:14PM

Rivian is quietly winning hearts through customer service, even though early adopters face typical startup growing pains.

I Have 35K Miles on my Chevy Bolt and I’m Still Going Strong: My Bolt EV’s Brake Pads Are Holding Up Like a Champ.

I Have 35,000 Miles on my Chevy Bolt and It's Still Going Strong, My Bolt EV’s Brake Pads Are Holding Up Like a Champ

By Narek Hareyan on February 14, 2025 - 8:28PM

Discover how Chevy Bolt owners are pushing their brake pads to 35,000 miles and beyond, with expert tips to keep your EV’s brakes in top shape for years to come

Dall-E Generated Image Of EV Batteries Being Installed In Structural Components

Kia And Hyundai Are Exploring Structural Battery Packs Which, If Successful, Would Significantly Improve EV Range But Could Complicate Battery Upgrades Or Replacements

By Rob Enderle on February 14, 2025 - 8:12PM

Kai And Hyundai are looking to put batteries into the structural components of EVs which would potentially increase range significantly but might reduce repairability. This repairability problem can be mitigated in any one of three non-exclusive ways.

FuelArc Has Rated The Tesla Cybertrucks As Over 15x More Likely To Kill Their Passengers Than The Infamous Ford Pinto

By Rob Enderle on February 14, 2025 - 8:02PM

FuelArc has released numbers that indicate that the Tesla Cybertruck is around 15x more likely to have a fatal accident than the Ford Pinto, which was famous for blowing up when hit from the rear. This suggests avoiding riding in one.

I'm Looking at a $70K Lucid Air But Consumer Reports Gave It a 7/100… Owners, Tell Me The Real Story

By Noah Washington on February 14, 2025 - 12:56PM

Consumer Reports just dropped a bombshell on Lucid Motors, giving the 2025 Air a brutal 7/100 reliability rating, but real-world owners tell a different story

My Tesla Cybertruck Was Keyed With a Knife Down the Side, I’m a School Teacher, My Husband is a Construction Worker, and We’ve Worked Incredibly Hard to Own Our CT

By Denis Flierl on February 14, 2025 - 9:46AM

Violence against Tesla Cybertruck owners continues. Here is a sad story of a school teacher and her husband, who works construction and had their CT keyed with a knife the entire length. They worked hard to get their CT. Here is their unbelievable story.

Tesla Brought in a “Special Technical Team” After a Cybertruck Got Bricked With the Driver Still Inside. However, a Month Out, Tesla Engineers Still Can’t Figure Out What’s Wrong With the Truck

By Tinsae Aregay on February 14, 2025 - 8:11AM

A Cybertruck owner says his truck was bricked while he was still inside. Tesla even brought in a special technical team; however, after a month, they still can’t figure out what’s wrong with the truck.

Nissan Leaf and a Chevrolet Bolt at a college campus

From Chevy Bolt To Nissan Leaf, This EV Is The Smarter Buy for Short Commute as I Show The Hidden Gems of The Used EV Market

By Mikey Garcia on February 13, 2025 - 7:20PM

Before you spend a dime on a used EV for your college student, discover the hidden gems and unexpected pitfalls that could save you thousands. Will the Chevy Bolt or Nissan Leaf be the smarter buy for short commutes?

An American Automotive Legend Is Reborn, and Why The Scout’s Surprising Comeback is Electrifying

By Mikey Garcia on February 13, 2025 - 4:03PM

The International Harvester Scout was a rugged, working-class legend, built to last but ultimately undone by corporate greed, now, decades later, it's making an electrifying comeback under Volkswagen’s stewardship.

I Dislike Supporting Tesla But Its New V4 Supercharger Just Charged My Rivian R1T at 325kW for $0.25/kWh, That's Less Than Half What Electrify America Charges

By Noah Washington on February 13, 2025 - 11:51AM

Tesla's new V4 Superchargers are forcing Rivian Owners to plug in, offering 325kW speeds at just $0.25/kWh during off-peak hours.

I’m Looking at the 2025 Tesla Model 3 and Model Y, I Like the Appearance of the Model 3 More, But Which One Is More Suitable For a Single Woman?

By Denis Flierl on February 13, 2025 - 9:58AM

Tesla Model 3 and Tesla Model Y owners, we need your help. Which car would you recommend for a single woman looking at both electric models? Anna likes the looks of the Model 3, but the Model Y has more storage space. What advice would you give her?

Image of man yelling at Tesla vehicles as they drive past generated by Grok

Anti-Musk Anti-Tesla Vandalism Spreads to Supercharger Network, Screaming at Teslas Driving By Becomes Normalized, And Canceling Ubers When They Are Teslas

By John Goreham on February 13, 2025 - 8:39AM

A Tesla Supercharger electric vehicle charging station has been vandalized near Boston. On the same day there are reports of people screaming insults at Tesla vehicles as they pass in another town. Others report canceling Uber if a Tesla is dispatched.

Elon Musk Denies that Tesla is Getting $400 Million to Supply Armored Vehicles to the Government; Musk adds, “I’m Pretty Sure Tesla isn’t Getting $400M. No One Mentioned it To Me, At Least.”

By Tinsae Aregay on February 13, 2025 - 2:36AM

Elon Musk has denied that Tesla has received a $400 million contract to supply armored vehicles to the U.S. government. Musk says, “No one mentioned it to me.” He adds it's “unlikely” that “Biden had a sweet spot for me.”

Image of woman crying standing next to Cybertruck created using Grok

My Wife Was Screaming I Will Never Drive That Cybertruck Anymore Because Someone Tried To Cut Me Off While I Was Driving With My Kids, and Three Guys Came Out of the Car and Pointed their Middle Fingers At Me

By John Goreham on February 12, 2025 - 11:47AM

We paraphrase Dr. Kumait Jaroje, a central Massachusetts physician who details the harrowing story of the negativity he and his family have endured as a driver of a Cybertruck.

I Just Traded My Tesla Model X Plaid for a Dual-Motor Rivian R1S, Here's My 800-Mile Comparison

By Noah Washington on February 12, 2025 - 10:15AM

A former Tesla Model X Plaid owner traded their problem-plagued $141,000 flagship for a Rivian R1S, citing the Model X's 'abysmal space' and troublesome Falcon Wing doors while praising Rivian's practical design and superior build quality.

A Tesla Cybertruck Owner From Los Angeles Says Every Time He Sees Another Cybertruck, He’ll Leave a $1 Note on the Truck, Adds, “I Got Punched for Driving a Cybertruck & I’m Trying to Spread the Love”

By Tinsae Aregay on February 12, 2025 - 10:05AM

A Cybertruck owner says he was recently punched by a “Mexican dude” simply for driving a Cybertruck. He adds that every time he sees another Cybertruck, he will draw a heart and leave a $1 bill to spread love among Cybertruck owners.

Hyundai and Honda are among the best cars money can buy in 2025, with Toyota nowhere to be seen

These 3 Cars Are Dubbed The Best Money Can Buy in 2025, But I Think There Are Some Great Alternatives That Deserve Just As Much Attention

By Dimitar Angelov on February 12, 2025 - 8:18AM

Detailed research by Cars U.S. News reveals the best cars money can buy, in 2025, but I have a few things to add to their picks.

Chevrolet Bets Heavily on the 2025 Chevy Blazer SS EV

By Mary Conway on February 11, 2025 - 6:03PM

Chevrolet reportedly is discontinuing the ICE model while featuring the EV version. The Blazer SS EV will pace the Daytona 500.

My 2025 Mercedes GLE’s Front is Completely Transformed After I Put Backlighting Behind The Grille With an Illuminated Star Emblem

By Narek Hareyan on February 11, 2025 - 3:04PM

Transform your 2025 Mercedes GLE with a stunning illuminated star and custom backlighting, see the step-by-step process, expert insights, and essential tips to make your ride stand out while keeping it factory-safe.

I Started to Get a Humming Noise and Random Accelerations From My Hyundai Ioniq 6 After Getting It Back From an ICCU

By Narek Hareyan on February 11, 2025 - 1:58PM

After an ICCU replacement, a Hyundai Ioniq 6 owner was shocked to experience a mysterious humming noise and random accelerations, only to return the car just 30 minutes later as the dealership remained clueless.

Rows of New Suvs in Dealership Parking Lot

I Just Checked Carvana, Their 5 Lowest-Mileage Vehicles Are All EVs, But Even at Sub-$40K Prices, They're Not Flying Off the Lot

By Noah Washington on February 11, 2025 - 12:45PM

Used EV values are in free fall as Tesla, Lucid, Rivian, and Ford electric vehicles face punishing depreciation.

Tesla Investors are Bracing for a Massive Stock Dump Following Elon Musk's $97 Billion Bid to Buy OpenAI. TSLA Shares Down 4% Following the News

By Tinsae Aregay on February 11, 2025 - 9:32AM

Elon Musk’s bid to buy OpenAI for $97 billion has sparked fears among Tesla investors that he’ll dump his shares to fund the deal. Several Tesla insiders, including Elon’s brother, Kimbal Musk, Tesla Chairwoman, & CFO, are already selling their stock.

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