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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.

New Tesla Cybertruck discounted at a Tesla Service Center, image by Grok
As A Previous Owner of 4 Teslas, The Cybertruck Is Amazing, The Noise Around It Is Sad, But It Helped Me Get A Cybertruck at $20K Off With Free Supercharging
By Armen Hareyan on
An unexpected Tesla deal, involving $20,000 and born from public backlash, gave this Cybertruck owner free gas for life. I think his story might just change how you see the most unlikeable truck on the road.
2025 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid
I Just Went To Buy a 2025 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid But None Are Available and There’s Only One In Production, Now I’m Worried About the Tariffs
By Denis Flierl on
If you are considering a 2025 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid, expect to wait to get one. How long is the wait, and how will the tariffs affect prices? One buyer says the wait is about a month, but few are being built. Here is what RAV4 Hybrid buyers need to know.
2024 Tesla Model S, Cybertruck
EV Dealer Says, “I Just Sold a Tesla Cybertruck Owner a Model S and He Used Crypto To Buy It, This Is the Future of Auto Transactions”
By Denis Flierl on
Will you be buying your next Tesla Model 3 or Cybertruck using Cryptocurrency? Cameron, an expert in all things crypto, bought a Tesla Model S and used it. He says it's the future of auto purchasing. Are you ready? Here is what car buyers need to know. 
2025 GMC Sierra EV Denali Max Range Black Color, Review
GM Took A Classic Machine And Turned The 2025 Sierra EV Denali Max Range Into A Super Nice State-Of-The-Art Truck
By Armen Hareyan on
The 2025 GMC Sierra EV Denali Max Range delivers an unexpected blend of 507-mile real-world range, rear-wheel steering magic, and near-silent comfort, making it feel more nimble and luxurious than any full-size truck has a right to be.
Rivian R1S Green with Rivian R1S Interior
"My Rivian R1T Just Drove Autonomously For 10 Miles On The Highway", But It Still Gets Too Close To 18-Wheelers For Comfort
By Noah Washington on
10 Miles Hands-Free in a Rivian R1S. One owner experienced near-flawless Rivian R1T autonomous driving through highway driving, but a close call with an 18-wheeler reveals the crucial next step.
Image shows an empty Tesla dealership in Peabody Mass. taken by John Goreham
U.S. EV Market Share Drops Below 8% and Below the 2023 & 2024 Average, but the Most Interesting News Is That It's Not Just Tesla Dropping - Will This Be the Last Quarter For EVs Before a Steep Slide?
By John Goreham on
A collection of automakers’ EV deliveries helped offset a meaningful decline by Tesla and five other brands in Q1 of 2025. With tariffs and the end of tax credits looming, could this be the last “Good” quarter for EVs in 2025?
Someone Hit My Tesla and Drove Off, I Have It on Camera But the Footage Might Not Be Enough to Catch Them
Someone Hit My Tesla and Drove Off, I Have It on Camera But the Footage Might Not Be Enough to Catch Them
By Aram Krajekian on
In a race against time to identify a hit-and-run driver, a Tesla owner is left with only a few seconds of blurry footage, no help from security, and a community scrambling to piece together the truth.
The Newest Rivian R1T Update Left Me in Turtle Mode With No Rear Drive, Low Ride Height, and Missing Features Like Adaptive Cruise
The Newest Rivian R1T Update Left Me in Turtle Mode With No Rear Drive, Low Ride Height, and Missing Features Like Adaptive Cruise
By Narek Hareyan on
A routine Rivian R1T software update left one owner crawling in turtle mode with no rear drive, slammed suspension, and missing features, and now he’s stuck waiting three months for answers.
I Tracked Every Kilowatt from My Level 1 Charger, and Realized I’ll Never Need to Install Level 2 for Our 2017 Chevy Bolt
I Tracked Every Kilowatt From My Level 1 Charger, and Realized That For Our 2017 Chevy Bolt, I’ll Never Need To Install Level 2
By Narek Hareyan on
Think you need an expensive Level 2 charger to own an EV? One Chevy Bolt owner proves a plain old wall outlet might be all you ever need, and his monthly charging bill will blow your mind.
3,100 Miles In, I Parked My Hyundai Ioniq in My Garage for 10 Days With 78% Battery, Now It's Dead And The Dealer It Killed The 12V Battery
3,100 Miles In, I Parked My Hyundai Ioniq in My Garage for 10 Days With 78% Battery, Now It's Dead And The Dealer Says It Killed The 12V Battery
By Armen Hareyan on
An unexpected discovery after just 10 days parked left this 2024 Hyundai Ioniq 5 owner with a dead car, a skeptical dealer, and a flurry of disagreement from fellow drivers. Look, your EV may be silently draining itself too.
Tesla Cybertruck Being Towed in the rain
I Couldn't See 100ft Ahead In My Cybertruck, But FSD Couldn’t See Anything Either, And Not a Single Car Showed
By Noah Washington on
"I couldn't see, and neither could my Cybertruck." This shocking account of driving a Cybertruck in bad weather will make you think twice about relying on technology.
So I Drove The Model Y And Compare It With an Unlikely Competitor, The Cybertruck, And What Surprised Me Is How Spoiled I Am By Steer-By-Wire
So I Drove The Model Y And Compare It With an Unlikely Competitor, The Cybertruck, And What Surprised Me Is How Spoiled I Am By Steer-By-Wire
By Armen Hareyan on
The most unexpected difference between the Tesla Cybertruck and Model Y isn’t what you think, and it might change which one you actually like driving more.
I Caught Someone Keying My Tesla at a Shopping Center, and I’m Hoping Sentry Mode Can Track Him Down
So I Caught Someone Keying My Tesla at a Shopping Center, and I’m Hoping Sentry Mode Can Track Him Down
By Aram Krajekian on
This vandal was caught in broad daylight, but what this situation reveals goes far beyond a single act of damage and into the complicated, often politicized tension of owning a Tesla today.
I Got Hit With a Yearly TuneIn Charge Every Month After My Rivian Trial Ended and You Might Have Too, Without Even Knowing It
I Got Hit With a Yearly TuneIn Charge Every Month After My Rivian Trial Ended and You Might Have Too, Without Even Knowing It
By Narek Hareyan on
This Rivian owner thought his free TuneIn trial had simply ended, until he discovered he was being charged a full year’s subscription every single month, and he’s not the only one.
My Gen 1 Rivian R1T Suddenly Showed a “12V Battery Needs Service” Warning, and I Was Told Not to Drive While I Wait for the Service Center to Respond
My Gen 1 Rivian R1T Suddenly Showed a “12V Battery Needs Service” Warning, and I Was Told Not to Drive While I Wait for the Service Center to Respond
By Narek Hareyan on
A tiny 12V battery just sidelined a $70,000 Rivian R1T, and what happened next reveals the hidden weak link every EV owner needs to know about.
Tesla Cybertruck
A Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says Dog Mode Has a Safety Issue – Elaborates, “Dogs Can Easily Open the Door from the Inside”
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Tesla Cybertruck owner raises a safety issue regarding Dog Mode, saying, “Dogs can easily unlock the door from the inside.” Says his wife recently left their French bulldogs in the Cybertruck and was stunned to find they had managed to open the door.
Rivian R2 Side profile, gray with one man walking towards it
Rivian Sales Staff Revealed “Over 200,000 R2 Reservations Are In Our System” After My R1S Test Drive
By Noah Washington on
Think the R2 wait is long? You have no idea. A recent test drive follow-up email just exposed the truly enormous number of people already in line. R2 reservations are through the roof.
Red Model 3 Tesla with Red X, Hyundai Ioniq 6 with Green checkmark
I'm Trading My Tesla Model 3 For A Hyundai Ioniq 6, The Harassment Isn't Worth It Anymore
By Noah Washington on
This EV owner is making an emergency exit. Find out why harassment is forcing them out of their Model 3 and into the Ioniq 6.
I Traded My 100,000-Mile Tesla Model 3 for a Rivian R1T, But After Just 30 Days of Ownership, a Tesla Driver Flipped Me Off on the Freeway
I Traded My 100,000-Mile Tesla Model 3 for a Rivian R1T, But After Just 30 Days of Ownership, a Tesla Driver Flipped Me Off on the Freeway
By Aram Krajekian on
From a Model 3 trade-in to an unexpected freeway encounter, this 30-day Rivian update uncovered more than anyone would expect.
My Rivian R1S Takes Over an Hour to Charge at Level 3 Stations, and Now I’m Stuck Waiting a Month for Service, and Still Have No Home Charger
My Rivian R1S Takes Over an Hour to Charge at Level 3 Stations, and Now I’m Stuck Waiting a Month for Service, and Still Have No Home Charger
By Narek Hareyan on
My brand-new Rivian R1S is taking over an hour to charge at fast stations, service can’t help me for a month, and with no home charger installed yet, I’m starting to question everything about owning an EV.
My Chevy Bolt has a Mysterious Popcorn-Popping Sound From the Front Suspension, That Even Mechanics Can't Diagnose What's Wrong
My Chevy Bolt Has a Mysterious Popcorn-Popping Sound From the Front Suspension That Even Mechanics Can't Diagnose What's Wrong
By Narek Hareyan on
A mysterious popcorn-popping sound from the front of a Chevy Bolt left one owner and his mechanic completely stumped, and what he discovered has every EV driver wondering if their car might be next.
2024 Tesla Cybertruck
Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says, “Ford, Rivian, and GMC’s Only Breakthrough Is Slapping a Battery Into a Few Trucks, While the Cybertruck is the Rookie MVP"
By Denis Flierl on
A Tesla Cybertruck owner says the Cybertruck will eventually be the G.O.A.T. (greatest of all time). He says the Cybertruck is the rookie MVP among electric trucks after one year. Is he right? They are bold statements, but are they true?
Tesla Cybertruck
Tesla Responds to Cybertruck Owners Who Lost 50% of Their Vehicle’s Value in 1 Year – The EV Maker Says, “One More Post Like This and You Will be Getting $0”
By Tinsae Aregay on
Tesla has responded to Cybertruck owners who have seen a 50% decline in their vehicle's value. The EV maker attempted to humorously address the issue in response to a dedicated Tesla fan who says his Cybertruck lost half its value in a year.
Ford F-150 Lightning Next to Trump Rally
I Voted for Trump and Love My F-150 Lightning, EVs Shouldn't Be A Political Statement When They Work This Well
By Noah Washington on
My F-150 Lightning changed my mind about EVs, and I voted for Trump. When a vehicle works this well, it shouldn't be political.
Armen Hareyan is the founder and the Editor in Chief of Torque News. He founded TorqueNews.com in 2010, which since then has been publishing expert news and analysis about the automotive industry. He can be reached at Torque News Twitter, Facebook, Linkedin, and Youtube. He has more than a decade of expertise in the automotive industry with a special interest in Tesla and electric vehicles.
A Few Days Ago Our Cybertruck Was T-boned By a Drunk Driver at 60 MPH, and The Police Told Us Any Other Vehicle Would've Flipped
By Armen Hareyan on
A drunk driver slammed into this Tesla Cybertruck at 60 MPH with a child inside, and what the police said next will make every parent rethink what they drive.
Chevrolet Corvette EV Concept
Corvette Reveals Stunning EV Concept Car
By Mary Conway on
The reveal was part of the opening of a new design studio in England.
I Finally Got Back My Kia EV6 From a Local Kia Dealership After 55 Days Due To a Recall
I Finally Got Back My Kia EV6 From a Local Kia Dealership After 55 Days Due To a Recall
By Narek Hareyan on
After waiting an agonizing 55 days to get his Kia EV6 back from the dealership due to a recall, Joel finally shared his shocking experience, and he's not the only one facing dealership nightmares.
800 miles In on My Rivian R1T, and it's already Lost Its Rear Motor and gone into Turtle Mode, Now I’m hoping the Service Center Can Save It
800 Miles In, My Rivian R1T Already Lost Its Rear Motor And Gone Into Turtle Mode, Now I’m Hoping The Service Center Can Save It
By Narek Hareyan on
Just one month after switching from Tesla to a Rivian R1T, Michael’s brand-new R1T lost its rear motor and went into turtle mode, and what happened next might change how you think about owning an electric truck.
Tesla Cybertruck
Several Tesla Cybertruck Owners Say They’re Finding Rubber Ducks Left On Their Truck – One Owner Says “I Was Livid When I Saw a Kid Touching My Cybertruck, but It Turns Out He Just Wanted to Leave Me a Rubber Duck”
By Tinsae Aregay on
Multiple Tesla Cybertruck owners report discovering rubber ducks placed on their trucks. One owner shared he was furious when he noticed a child touching his Cybertruck, only to realize he simply wanted to leave him a rubber duck.
One Test Drive, And I Was Sold on The 2024 Model 3 Due To It's 8 Upgrades Over The 2022 Model, Which I Sold To Carvana as They Paid $3,000 More Than Tesla Offered
One Test Drive, And I Was Sold on The 2024 Model 3 Due To It's 8 Upgrades Over The 2022 Model, Which I Sold To Carvana as They Paid $3,000 More Than Tesla Offered
By Armen Hareyan on
This Tesla owner traded up to a newer Model 3, scored thousands more by skipping Tesla’s trade-in offer, and shares hard-earned tips that every EV buyer should know before pulling the trigger.
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