Electric Vehicle News and Reviews (Page 59)

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 is Offering a Free PPF Wrap to All Foundation Series Cybertruck Buyers in the US and Canada – Another Demand Lever Pulled

By Tinsae Aregay on February 2, 2025 - 8:31AM

Starting in February, Tesla is offering a free wrap in the US and Canada to people who buy a Foundation Series Cybertruck off the inventory page. This is in addition to the lifetime free supercharger access that Tesla is giving away to the same buyers.

Several Tesla Cybertruck Owners Show Spontaneous Circular Cracks Forming on the Inside of Their Truck’s Windshield – Glass Repair Specialist Says “I’ve Never Seen Anything Like This”

By Tinsae Aregay on February 2, 2025 - 1:49AM

A Cybertruck owner shares a large circular crack that spontaneously appeared on the inside surface of his Cybertruck’s windshield. The glass repair shop has no idea, but several Cybertruck owners share getting a windshield replacement under warranty.

My New Rivian R1S Gen2 Won't Recognize LED Trailer Lights, Service Center Says Software Fix Could Take a Year

By Noah Washington on February 1, 2025 - 6:56PM

I discovered my 2024 Rivians R1s has a bizarre flaw, it thinks my trailer doesn't exist.

Tesla Cuts Cybertruck Lease Prices by 25% in 3 Months; Increases the End-of-Lease Buyout to 71% of the Truck’s Purchase Price After 3 Years and 30,000 Miles

By Tinsae Aregay on February 1, 2025 - 5:37AM

After Tesla lowered the Cybertruck lease price by 25%, it now only costs $750 a month to lease the truck. However, Tesla has also increased the end-of-lease buyout prices to $57,390 and $71,730 for the dual-motor and tri-motor Cybertrucks, respectively.

Ford Transforms Mustang Mach-E For Pikes Peak Hill Climb: What The Electric High Performance Mustang EV Should Have Looked Like

By Rob Enderle on January 31, 2025 - 9:05PM

Ford has modified a Mustang Mach-E for Pikes Peak, but that is wrong headed, and that Ford should have instead used a more classic Mustang design for this race which would have benefited the lagging sales of more traditionally designed Mustangs.

China Creates A Better Cybertruck One That Can Transform Between An SUV And A Pickup For A Fraction Of The Cost Of The Tesla With The Shape Shifting Changan E07

By Rob Enderle on January 31, 2025 - 7:50PM

Changan has created an electric EV that will compete with the Tesla Cybertruck but transforms between SUV mode to Pickup truck mode making it far more useful to those that don’t work on farms but drive pickup trucks for a fraction of the price of a Tesla.

I'm Making a Proposal to Rivian as a Gen2 R1T Owner Asking It Not to Ruin the Cool Factor on a Great Truck, Defeating the Purpose

By Narek Hareyan on January 31, 2025 - 6:56PM

Imagine a simple software update that could make your Rivian R1T even cooler, should Rivian let owners keep the charge status lights on while locked? Here's why this small change could make a big impact.

I Switched to Lucid, But Getting Into My Own Car Shouldn’t Be This Frustrating

By Noah Washington on January 31, 2025 - 5:14PM

I've owned both Tesla and Lucid EVs. Here's why over-engineering is killing the modern car experience.

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I’m a Veteran EV Tester and Reporter, and I Can Tell You These Are the Four Best EV Content Creators In America Today You Must Follow In 2025 If You Are Interested In EVs and Want To Be Well-Informed

By John Goreham on January 31, 2025 - 5:03PM

Not every person likes all types of electric vehicle content. But, among the best in the business today are 4 standouts who I feel make high-quality content, provide insights you won’t get anywhere else, and most of all, create a large volume of EV news.

So, I Checked Out a 2025 GMC Sierra EV Denali and It Just Might Put the Tesla Cybertruck Out of Business, and It’s Hiding One Secret Feature

By Denis Flierl on January 31, 2025 - 2:25PM

Have you seen the 2025 GMC Sierra EV Denali pickup? How does it compare with Tesla's Cybertruck? Joe Fay says the Cybertruck will be second now that Sierra EV Denali has arrived. Check out a secret feature on the Denali that the Cybertruck doesn't have.

I’ve Owned My Tesla Cybertruck For a Year, and I Had No Idea About This Feature, Tesla, You Did a Really Good Job of Hiding It

By Denis Flierl on January 31, 2025 - 7:51AM

My Tesla Cybertruck never ceases to amaze me. I've owned the truck for one year and just learned about another new feature. That's what Joe says about his controversial electric truck. Are there other owners who aren't aware of this feature?

I Experienced The Most Mysterious Fault In My 2006 Lexus RX400h, But It Turned Out Something Very Minor

By Dimitar Angelov on January 31, 2025 - 5:22AM

This 2006 Lexus RX400h owner experienced a seemingly catastrophic issue that may turn out to be a relatively easy fix.

Elon Musk Is Not Too Excited About the 2nd Generation Tesla Semi Starting Production, Asks “Does $10 Billion a Year Matter These Days?”

By Tinsae Aregay on January 30, 2025 - 7:27PM

Elon Musk has expressed reservations about the second-generation Tesla Semi, which is scheduled to start production by the end of 2025. Musk questions whether the $10 billion it is expected to bring is worth the hype.

I Used To Question Tesla FSD's Safety, But After This Latest Report The Numbers Don't Lie

By Armen Hareyan on January 30, 2025 - 7:14PM

Tesla just dropped a bombshell: its Autopilot-equipped cars are crashing far less than human-driven ones. Could this game-changing data finally silence the skeptics of Tesla's FSD like me?

Dodge is Looking for Influencers to Boost Brand and New 2025 Dodge Charger Daytona EV

By Mary Conway on January 30, 2025 - 6:11PM

Content creators who love fast and powerful cars would get special access to Dodge events and vehicles.

6 Months In, I Love My 2025 Toyota Camry, But 5 Things About It Absolutely Drive Me Crazy

By Denis Flierl on January 30, 2025 - 7:06AM

After owning the 2025 Toyota Camry for six months, Mason loves it. However, five things about the car absolutely drive him crazy. Here is what he dislikes. Are they deal breakers? If you are considering the Camry, here is what you need to know.

My Rivian R1T EV Broke Down on a Busy Highway, What Happened Next Proved Which Car Companies Will Survive

By Noah Washington on January 30, 2025 - 5:48AM

When Bob Allen's Rivian R1T shut down on a busy highway exit, it could have been a disaster, but what happened next revealed the one thing that will separate EV winners from the non-EV owners.

So I Had a Very Long Successful 1,300-Mile Trip in My Rivian R1S Using All Tesla Chargers, But Shifting My Mindset

By Narek Hareyan on January 29, 2025 - 7:32PM

Discover how a 1,300-mile road trip in a Rivian R1S, relying entirely on Tesla chargers, became an unforgettable adventure, and why shifting your mindset can make all the difference in the EV road-trip experience.

Tesla Announces the Cybertruck’s Stainless Steel Exoskeleton Will Not Be Used in Any Future Tesla Vehicles, Adds It’s Now Producing Enough 4680 Cells to Build 130,000 Cybertrucks Per Year

By Tinsae Aregay on January 29, 2025 - 6:49PM

Tesla says none of the company’s future vehicles will use the Cybertruck’s stainless steel exoskeleton and accompanying complicated production process. However, Tesla also says 4680 production has fully ramped to support 130K Cybertrucks annually.

“So, I Drove the Cybertruck and Other Tesla Models, I Don't Ever Want to Go Back To My ICE Patrol Car, Tesla Is Far Superior,” But Not All Cops Agree

By Denis Flierl on January 29, 2025 - 7:12AM

Police officers drove the Tesla Cybertruck and other Tesla models and now say they don't want to go back to their ICE cars. Why the drastic change, and now they say Tesla is far superior? Here's what they found out and what all EV buyers need to know.

Several Tesla Cybertruck Owners Share They Have Been Targets of “Anti-Elon Musk Hate Crimes” – Suggest Giving Each Other Elon Musk’s “My Heart Goes Out to You” Salute to Show Solidarity in Public

By Tinsae Aregay on January 29, 2025 - 6:32AM

Multiple Cybertruck owners have shared that they have been victims of what they call “anit-Elon Musk motivated hate crimes.” Some owners suggest giving each other Elon Musk’s “My Heart Goes Out to You” salute in order to show solidarity in public.

I’m Looking to Buy An EV, But Here’s The One Mistake That Could Ruin My Experience

By Noah Washington on January 29, 2025 - 3:41AM

Choosing an EV is trickier than a regular car, and if you get the range wrong frustration follows. See how one buyer tackled this decision.

After Installing The Latest Updated on My Rivian R1S I Experience an Extremely Loud Heat Pump Noise and Pulling More Energy vs Before

By Narek Hareyan on January 28, 2025 - 9:27PM

Is your Rivian R1S acting up after the latest update? Discover how a simple software tweak led to unexpected heat pump noise and higher energy usage, and share your own experience in the comments.

I'm Considering a Long Trip on My R1 Truck, But Rivian's App and ABRP Give Widely Different Times, So Here's What I Did

By Noah Washington on January 28, 2025 - 9:12PM

One Rivian owner’s road trip plans hit a shocking roadblock after seeing his truck’s navigation predict a grueling 27-hour journey, while another app claims it’ll be hours faster!

My Tesla Cybertruck has been Stuck in a Shipping Container for the Past Three Months. I Shipped it From the US to Europe, and Now The Battery is Slowly Dying Out at Sea

By Tinsae Aregay on January 28, 2025 - 3:05PM

A Tesla Cybertruck owner says he’s worried after his truck spent the last 3 months stuck in a shipping container. The owner shipped his Cybertruck from New Jersey to Europe back in November, but it still hasn’t arrived, and the battery might be dead.

I Flew My Drone Over Rivian’s Plant and Discovered a Jaw-Dropping Fleet of Electric Vans

By Noah Washington on January 28, 2025 - 11:14AM

I drove 100 miles to Rivian’s plant, flew my drone, and captured footage of thousands of Amazon delivery vans and Rivian trucks. Could this be the future of electric vehicles?

Elon Musk Finally Acknowledges the Launch of the Refreshed Tesla Model Y; However, He Was Barely Enthusiastic With His Endorsement

By Tinsae Aregay on January 28, 2025 - 4:32AM

After keeping silent about the issue for days, Elon Musk has finally acknowledged the launch of the refreshed Model Y. However, Musk's endorsement is definitely lacking in enthusiasm.

Rivian Truck Charging Next to a Ski Resort

So I Charged My R1T Rivian Truck Up to 97%, Left It Unplugged in Single Digit Temps, And Woke Up in The Morning With 100% Battery but Reduced Range

By Narek Hareyan on January 27, 2025 - 9:57PM

After charging my Rivian R1T to 97% and leaving it unplugged in freezing temperatures, I woke up to a full 100% charge, but with mysteriously reduced range. Here’s why this happens and what every EV owner needs to know.

My Tesla Cybertruck Got Totaled After It Was Sideswiped by an E-Scooter. All-in, I paid $198K, but Insurance is Only Offering Me a “Fair Market Value” of $77K. I Still Owe the Bank $171,500

By Tinsae Aregay on January 27, 2025 - 9:41AM

A Tesla Cybertruck owner shares his truck was totaled after it was sideswiped by an E-scooter. However, the insurance company is only offering to pay him a “fair market price” of $77K, even though he paid $198K for the truck and still owes the bank $171K.

My Tesla Cybertruck Camera Throws an Error, FSD is Disabled, the Camera Gets Too Hot, and it Randomly Loses All Visualizations, What’s the Answer?

By Denis Flierl on January 27, 2025 - 7:04AM

A Tesla Cybertruck owner is having issues with his new truck. He would like answers. Who better to ask than Cybertruck owners? Benny is taking his vehicle to Tesla for service but has to wait until mid-February. Are these common Cybertruck issues?

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