Skip to main content

Electric Vehicle News and Reviews (Page 58)

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.

When an Extended Warranty Makes Good Sense to Buy
So I'm Getting A Brand New RAV4 Hybrid Soon, And I'm Wondering If The Extended Warranty Is Worth It? ―This Happened to Me, and Here is What I Did But Wished I Had Done
By Timothy Boyer on
Find out why you should beat the Toyota dealership salesperson toward initiating the extended warranty question.
Image of Toyota plug-in vehicles on sale at a car dealership by John Goreham
I Am Calling It. If Toyota’s Leadership Doesn’t Show a Massive Shift In Attitude Toward Electric Vehicles In the Next Year, They Are Going To Be Done. Let’s Examine How This Statement From a Leading EV Advocate In 2020 Has Aged Over Five Years
By John Goreham on
EV-only advocates have been predicting doom and gloom for Toyota for many years. Let’s see how Toyota’s electrification strategy has worked out, looking back five years.
2024 Toyota Tundra 1794 in Smoked Mesquite black
Toyota Dealership Quoted Me $2,600 For Extended Warranty. Here's How Much You Should Pay
By Dimitar Angelov on
I took a look at Toyota Tundra extended warranties, owners opt for to determine what you should be paying what what to look for.
Image of the letters TSLA with dollars on fire
Red Flag Warning - New Reasons Why You Should Re-Evaluate Your Tesla Stock Exposure In 2025 - Number Nine Is the Most Scary
By John Goreham on
Tesla stock has quite a journey. In 2025, there are new reasons why any investor, active or passive, may wish to check their exposure to Tesla’s stock in their investment portfolio or retirement plan.
2025 Tesla Model Y
I Bought A 2025 Tesla Model Y Performance, After 90 Days I Love Driving This Thing, However, My Only Complaint Is How Light the Doors Are
By Denis Flierl on
Scott purchased a 2025 Tesla Model Y Performance trim level. How does he like it? There's plenty to like, and he only has one negative. With kids used to slamming his Toyota Tundra truck doors, he says the doors are too light. What do you think? 
Tesla Cybertruck
A Software Bug Inside Tesla’s System Temporarily Lowered the Price of the Base Model Cybertruck to $0
By Tinsae Aregay on
For a short amount of time last night, Tesla’s online configurator, both on desktop and mobile, was showing the price of the base model Cybertruck as $0. People tried to take advantage and order a new Cybertruck, but the glitch was quickly patched up.
Tesla Cybertruck
My Brand New 2025 Tesla Cybertruck Looks Like It Was Hit With a Hammer, but the Tesla Rep Pressured Me to Accept Delivery Saying, “It’s Within Spec”
By Tinsae Aregay on
A brand-new Tesla Cybertruck owner says his 2025 truck has so many dents: “it looks like it was beaten by a hammer.” The owner caught the issues during delivery, but he was pressured by a Tesla rep who told him everything was “within spec.”
Tesla Cybertruck
Tesla Cybertruck Owners Share Their Experience Using Their EV Like a “Real Truck.” Say, It Carries Hay & Dirt Like a Champ, but Add the Cleanup Process Afterwards is a Hassle
By Tinsae Aregay on
Cybertruck owners have shared how their truck handles doing “real truck” work. Most say they are happy with the Cybertruck’s hauling performance but add that the truck has too many nooks and crannies where hey and dirt can get stuck.
Tesla Cybertruck
A Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says His Auto Windshield Wiper “Completely Self Destructed, Tore Itself Apart During a Heavy Snow,” Adds, Tesla Should Fix the Wiper Under Warranty Because It Turned Itself On
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck owner says his wiper automatically decided to swipe the windshield and ended up completely self-destructing and tearing itself apart during heavy snow. Now the owner says Tesla should fix the wiper for free because it automatically turned on.
Image shows empty Tesla showroom taken by John Goreham
I Am Not OK With Elon Musk, But I also love my Tesla - Does Owning a Tesla Make Me Complicit? Is There A Middle Line Where the Man Can Be Separate From the Vehicle?
By John Goreham on
Our title paraphrases one owner’s moral struggle. Elon Musk is pushing not just owners and shoppers away from the Tesla brand but even journalists and electric vehicle advocates. Will Elon Musk’s newfound love for politics bring about the downfall of this
Rivian R1S Nightmare: Charging Mishap Triggers Total Malfunction, Leaving Dog Trapped
Rivian R1S Nightmare: Charging Mishap Triggers Total Malfunction, Leaving Dog Trapped
By Narek Hareyan on
Trapped in a malfunctioning Rivian R1S with his dog, Kipp’s nightmare charging experience reveals shocking flaws in EV service, find out what went wrong, what he did next, and why it’s a cautionary tale for all electric vehicle owners.
Frustrated Rivian Driver Faces Streaming Issues Despite Software Update, Service Recommends 2-Hour Trip for Fix
Frustrated Rivian Driver Faces Streaming Issues Despite Software Update, Service Recommends 2-Hour Trip for a Fix
By Narek Hareyan on
After a long-awaited Rivian software update, one driver was left staring at an error message instead of streaming video, only to be told a two-hour drive to the service center was the only fix; have you faced a similar tech nightmare?
Grey Lucid SUV
I Just Saw Lucid's New Patent Filing, Their Highway Assist UI Looks More Intuitive Than Tesla's Autopilot
By Noah Washington on
Lucid Motors grew their market presence with a 50% sales increase in January following the Gravity electric SUV launch, but now they may be introducing something new.
Tesla Model S
Tesla Former Chief Engineer Reveals Real Reason Why Tesla’s Charge Port Is On the Left Rear, “It’s Because of the Layout of Elon Musk's Rented Garage in Bel Air, He Didn’t Even Own the Place”
By Denis Flierl on
Many Tesla owners are unhappy with the charging port location of their vehicles. Why is Tesla's charge port on the left-hand rear of the car and not the front like most EVs? Tesla's chief designer now reveals the surprising reason why. 
Tesla Cybertruck
A Boomerang-Shaped 5 lbs, 9-foot-Long Stainless Steel Flies off a Tesla Cybertruck While Driving 70 Mph on the Highway, Owner Says “It Could’ve Hurt a Motorcyclist or Gone Through a Windshield”
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Tesla Cybertruck owner says a large, 5 lbs, 9-foot-long stainless steel trim piece flew off his truck while he was driving 70 mph on the highway. He adds the stainless steel could’ve hurt a motorcyclist behind him or gone through a windshield.
Ioniq 6 Recall Patch Triggers Shocking 30-40% Range Drop, Hyundai Says It's Because of Cold
Ioniq 6 Recall Patch Triggers Shocking 30-40% Range Drop, Hyundai Says It's Because of Cold
By Narek Hareyan on
Hyundai's latest Ioniq 6 recall patch has triggered a shocking 30-40% drop in range for some owners, leaving many frustrated as their winter driving experience takes an unexpected hit.
I Called Rivian for a Phone Key Issue After The Recent Update, and They Suggested This Solution, But Now I'm Stuck on this Screen
I Called Rivian for a Phone Key Issue After The Recent Update, and They Suggested This Solution, But Now I'm Stuck on this Screen
By Narek Hareyan on
Discover how Rivian owners are overcoming phone key issues after the latest software update, share your experience and join the conversation.
Porsche schooled its competitors on hybrid sports cars with the T-Hybrid-powered 992.2 Carrera GTS
4 Reasons Porsche's T-Hybrid Is The Most Brilliant Hybrid Powertrain For A Sports Car
By Dimitar Angelov on
Putting the T-Hybrid powertrain in the Porsche 911 was a ballsy move, but Porsche proved you can have the advantages of EV and ICE power without sacrificing an icon's character.
Reliability Ratings So Low They Are Red Flag Vehicles
This Vehicle Received An Abysmal Score Of Only Five Points Out Of 100 For Reliability
By Timothy Boyer on
Here's the latest update on cars and SUVs new car shoppers are warned by their owners and automotive experts not to buy in 2025. Plus, the one model with the highest reliability rating of 98/100.
Tesla Cybertruck
Tesla has Exhausted the Cybertruck Reservation List in Canada and Mexico. New Order Deliveries Set for February – Cybertruck is Now $265 Cheaper in Canada Than in the US
By Tinsae Aregay on
The Cybertruck is now cheaper in Canada than in the US. Tesla has exhausted the Cybertruck reservation list in Canada & Mexico. New orders get a February delivery date in both countries.
Tesla Cybertruck
I Took My Tesla Cybertruck to Grab Building Materials for a Job Site, but the Parking Brake Won’t Disengage, so Now The Cybertruck Itself is Getting Loaded onto a Tow Truck. First Failure After 8000 Miles
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Tesla Cybertruck owner shares that he drove his Cybertruck to grab building materials for a job site. However, the Cybertruck’s parking brake wouldn’t release, and it had to get picked up by a tow truck. The owner says this is the 1st issue in 8 months.
2024 Jeep Wagoneer S at Chicago Auto Show
Potential Buyers Get Their First Chance to Experience the 2024 Jeep Wagoneer S and Dodge Charger Daytona
By Mary Conway on
Both vehicles will be featured at the Chicago Auto Show starting Friday.
2021 Tesla Model S
I Bought A Tesla Model S, and the Dealer Failed To Disclose It Had Been In An Accident, Now Tesla Is Refusing Warranty Repairs
By Denis Flierl on
Have you purchased a car and found out it had a salvage title? Here is a Tesla buyer's unbelievable story of buying a used Model S; the dealer lied about the title, and Tesla refuses to cover warrant issues. Here's what all used car buyers need to know. 
Image of Chevy Bolt EUV charging in a public place at night on Chargepoint charger
I’m Renting a Chevy Bolt EV From Dollar/Hertz and I Don’t Want to Sit Around a Charging Station For Hours - This Is a Dealbreaker
By John Goreham on
We paraphrase a Chevy Bolt owner, fan, and renter who made the mistake of renting one while traveling. Even people who are EV owners and fans are expressing frustration over the charging hassles and policies associated with renting electric vehicles. 
OBD2 Scanner Shows 100% SOH After 22,000 Miles, But I Cannot Find Any Technical Details on How the SOH Is Calculated for Our Cars
OBD2 Scanner Shows 100% SOH on My Ioniq 6 After 22,000 Miles, But I Cannot Find Any Technical Details on How the SOH Is Calculated for Our Cars
By Narek Hareyan on
Is your EV battery really at 100% health after thousands of miles, or is it just a misleading number? Find out the truth behind state of health calculations on this Hyundai Ioniq 6 owner's example, and share your own experiences.
Rivian R1t Charging
I Rolled into a Colorado Charging Station at 0% Battery, My Rivian’s 'Full Charge' Only Gave Me 210 Miles in Winter
By Noah Washington on
A routine winter road trip in my Rivian R1 turned into an anxiety-filled journey with extremely cold temperatures,
I've Been Getting This Very Annoying Dialog Box When Charging My Hyundai Ioniq 6, and the Car Will Turn Off in 5 Minutes
I've Been Getting This Very Annoying Dialog Box When Charging My Hyundai Ioniq 6, And the Car Will Turn off In 5 Minutes
By Narek Hareyan on
Hyundai Ioniq 6 owners are frustrated by a bizarre new charging issue that causes the car to shut off after just 5 minutes.
Image of 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 6
2025 Hyundai Ioniq 6 Limited LR AWD Is a Fantastic Vehicle For the Right Environment and Right Type of Buyer, but Cold Weather Reveals Some Compromises You won't Have to Make With Other Hyundai Models
By John Goreham on
We test and review the 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 6 Limited Long Range all-wheel drive battery-electric sedan and find that it has a lot to offer some buyers, but that those in cold areas should take note of some aspects of this vehicle’s design.
Tesla Cybertruck
Tesla Service Centers Overwhelmed After a Widespread Powertrain Alert Prompts Several Owners to Seek Service Appointment All at Once
By Tinsae Aregay on
Several Cybertruck owners share that they have received a “one-time alert” prompting them to bring their trucks in for service as soon as possible. The widespread messages have caused backlogs at Tesla service centers.
Mustang Mach E and Tesla Cybertruck Charging
I Just Got Hit with a $140 'EV Tax' on My Tesla Registration, Apparently My Electric Bill's Tax Doesn't Count
By Noah Washington on
As states grapple with declining fuel tax revenues, EV drivers, like this Tesla owner, are increasingly finding themselves subject to new fees designed to replace traditional gas tax collection.
Subscribe to