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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.

Brian Benstock is a BOD of Dealers Association of NY
I Can Plug In My Tesla at Night in My Garage, But Queens and Bronx Apartments Can't, and Range Improvements Won't Fix It
By Armen Hareyan on
If a family in a house garage in LA plugs in a Tesla Model Y at night, wakes up to a full charge, but a person in an apartment in Queens or the Bronx don't have that option. And no amount of EV Range improvement changes that reality.
Tesla Cybertruck
A Tesla Cybertruck Owner Went From Hero to Damsel in Distress When His Attempt to Rescue a Stuck Friend’s Vehicle Backfired, Leaving Him Stranded. He Says, “I Had To Be Rescued By A Ram Truck”
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck owner says his attempt to help a friend in a Range Rover Defender stuck in a muddy field backfired, and he had to call for assistance himself. He adds that he needed to be pulled out by a Ram truck.
Toyota Tacoma and Ford F-150 Lightning parked side by side in a driveway for size comparison.
Ford Lightning Real-World Costs Hit $100 Per 1,000 Miles, A 4Runner Hits $250
By Noah Washington on
Driving a 2025 Ford F-150 Lightning can cost about $100 per 1,000 miles versus roughly $250 for a 2025 Toyota 4Runner SR5, but that advantage depends heavily on home charging, local power rates, and how the truck is actually used.
Blue Tesla Model Y towing a yellow construction trencher on a small trailer in a parking lot.
Wisconsin Questions “Too Cheap” Sale As Tesla Model Y Passes 367,000 Miles And Keeps Towing Daily
By Noah Washington on
A Wisconsin buyer got a tax audit letter after buying a 367K-mile Tesla. The state thinks it's worth the same as an 80K-mile car.
Blue 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 driving on a road with motion blur.
Used Ioniq 5s Drop Below $20K In Denver As 30% Of Trade-Ins Nationwide Go Underwater By $7,200
By Noah Washington on
Used Ioniq 5s now sell for under $20,000. Nationwide, nearly one in three trade-ins is underwater. For buyers with a garage, the math has flipped.
Red 2027 Chevrolet Bolt parked in front of a colorful urban building.
2027 Bolt EV Handles Like A Go-Kart, Starts At $29K, And Ditches CarPlay
By Noah Washington on
The handling and acceleration impresses people. The missing CarPlay and Android Auto does not.
Tesla Model Y's integrity after it was rear-ended in I-5 Sacramento, California traffic
Sacramento Mother Thanks Tesla Model Y Engineers and Praises Vehicle Integrity When Rear-Ended While Stopped in CA
By Armen Hareyan on
A West Sacramento mother and her son walk away from a 50 to 60 mph rear impact on I-5, and the Tesla Model Y's battery pack survives completely intact, turning a totaled car into a living testament to structural engineering.
2026 Rivian R2 in Rivian's HQ parking lot
I Stopped At Rivian HQ in Irvine To See If There Were Any R2s in The Parking Lot, And Took These Pictures
By Armen Hareyan on
A San Diego Rivian reservation holder detours to Rivian HQ in Irvine and discovers several R2s in the parking lot, sparking urgent questions about when reservation holders will finally get to order theirs.
A sleek, gray 2026 Rivian R1S is parked on a wet driveway in front of a rustic wooden structure. Bare trees and a calm, overcast sky create a serene backdrop.
2026 Rivian R1S Owner Walks Away After 3 Months and 10,000 Miles Due to Repeated Half Shaft Failures
By Aram Krajekian on
This Rivian R1S owner expected cutting-edge performance and capability, but early issues quickly changed that experience into something far more frustrating than they ever anticipated.
White Rivian R2 electric SUV driving on a scenic mountain road under cloudy skies.
Rivian Has No R2 Configurator 2 Months After Reveal, So a Fan Made One That Just Works
By Noah Washington on
Rivian says the R2 configurator is coming soon, but one impatient fan already built his own. The unofficial tool shows trims, colors, wheels, interiors, and estimated pricing before Rivian’s public version arrives.
Rivian Versus Scout Motors Is The New Off Road EV Rivalry Benefitting Car Buyers
Scout Motors Has a Clear Mechanical Edge Over Rivian's Off-Road Hardware, and AI Claims This Part Is Softened in The Media
By Armen Hareyan on
Rivian has owned the luxury electric off-road market for years, but now Scout Motors is back with a rugged, heritage-backed vehicle that is forcing Rivian to rethink everything from battery range to price tags. This rivalry is good for your valet.
2025 Toyota Prius
Toyota Prius PHEV Owner Finds a 3-Minute Speed Adjustment Increases EV Range to 52 Miles
By Denis Flierl on
A California 2025 Toyota Prius Plug-In owner discovers that a simple speed adjustment, dropping from 75 to 65 mph, boosts EV range to 52 miles. Learn why sacrificing 3 minutes of drive time is the ultimate efficiency win for the 5th Gen Prius PHEV.
White Hyundai Ioniq 5 parked indoors in Korea with the driver door open.
12,400 Miles in Korea: One Ioniq 5 Owner's Efficiency and Cost per Mile Breakdown
By Noah Washington on
A Korean Ioniq 5 owner tracked every mile through 104°F heat and -4°F cold. His real-world data shows exactly what efficiency and cost per mile look like in extreme weather.
Black Hyundai Ioniq 9 electric SUV shown from the front three-quarter angle at sunset.
Owned Both: One Driver Compares the Ioniq 9 and EV9 After His EV9 Battery Failed
By Noah Washington on
After Kia bought back his EV9 over a dead battery, he switched to the Ioniq 9. One owner who has lived with both three-row SUVs breaks down the real differences in trim, ride, and daily use.
J Christopher Preuss' new Cadillac Lyriq, black color
We're Now About 3 Weeks And 600 Miles Into EV Ownership And The Lyriq Is Integral, But My Biggest Gripe Is The Seats
By Armen Hareyan on
A new Cadillac Lyriq owner logs 600 miles in three weeks and delivers a verdict that exposes the one ergonomic failure Cadillac has carried across multiple model years without correction.
Digital Sunset
Sony Honda Mobility Cancels Afeela Program as Tech Giants Struggle to Pivot Toward the Future of Electric Transportation
By Rob Enderle on
Sony Honda Mobility’s reported cancellation of the Afeela program signals a massive shift in the EV landscape, proving that even tech giants and legacy automakers struggle against agile Chinese competitors.
The Electric Dawn of Toyota
Toyota Canada Sales Explosion Proves the bZ Series Reinvents Brand Loyalty as Electric Competition from China Intensifies
By Rob Enderle on
Toyota Canada’s bZ series sales just skyrocketed by 1,228%, signaling a massive shift in loyalist behavior as the Japanese giant finally finds its footing in the global electric vehicle race.
The Neue Dawn
BMW iX3 Neue Klasse Sweeps World Car Awards as Electric Vehicles Achieve Total Market Dominance
By Rob Enderle on
The 2026 World Car Awards mark a historic shift as electric vehicles sweep every category, proving that the era of internal combustion dominance has finally reached its inevitable, silent end.
Future of Frictionless Mobility
The Urban Commute Reimagined as High Gas Prices Drive Commuters Toward the ONYX RCR 80V Electric Motorbike
By Rob Enderle on
High gas prices are forcing a radical rethink of the daily commute. Discover why the ONYX RCR 80V makes a compelling, cost-effective alternative to expensive electric vehicles for urban workers.
Tesla diesel truck vs the Tesla Semi truck
Tesla Semis Will Soon Take Over Short Haul Trucking as a Driver Can Make His Mandatory Break Be a Recharge Moment
By Armen Hareyan on
Torque News recent discussion on Tesla Semis reveals why electric semis are seizing short haul trucking right now, as drivers turn mandatory rest breaks into recharge moments and cut operating costs by up to 83% over diesel.
Digital Disconnect
GM Risks Massive Sales Collapse by Locking Out Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
By Rob Enderle on
GM’s decision to axe Apple CarPlay and Android Auto in favor of a subscription-based native system is backfiring, driving loyal customers toward competitors who embrace seamless smartphone integration and flexibility.
The Future of Affordable Mobility
Nissan Reinvents the Leaf as an Affordable SUV to Combat Rising Fuel Costs and Market Volatility
By Rob Enderle on
Nissan transforms the Leaf into a subcompact SUV with a 303-mile range and NACS charging, offering a sub-$30,000 solution perfectly timed to disrupt the market during the global oil crisis.
Front view of a black 2027 Subaru Getaway parked on a dirt overlook at sunset with mountains in the background.
Subaru Explains Why the Getaway Has 82 More Horsepower Than the Highlander EV
By Noah Washington on
Built on shared Toyota architecture, the 2027 Getaway gets Subaru chassis tuning, Symmetrical AWD, and 420 horsepower.
Tesla Cybertruck parked at a ranch beside horses and hay bales, shown from the side profile with hills in the background.
4th PCS in 33K Miles: What Cybertruck Owners Pay When Tesla's Warranty Runs Out
By Noah Washington on
Tesla's firmware fix and parts backlog for Cybertruck charging failures look eerily like Hyundai's ICCU playbook.
Tesla Model Y driving to a city on an interstate, long commute.
Hesitant Spouse Slows Tesla Model Y Decision as She Has an 80-Mile Daily Commute
By Armen Hareyan on
A St. Louis man is all in on the Tesla Model Y, but his wife's daily 80-mile commute has stalled the purchase as hundreds of owners flood a Facebook group with the real numbers on range, charging, insurance and FSD.
A defective Tesla steering wheel made from plastic vegan leather is shown peeling
At the Wheel and in the Dark: Tesla's Model Y Warranty Roulette
By John Goreham on
Owners of Tesla Model Y cars with peeling plastic steering wheels are discovering that warranty help is not always guaranteed.
Green Rivian R1S driving through a downtown city street, shown from a low front three-quarter angle.
Rivian R1S Owner Swapped Pirellis for Michelin Defenders and Lost 25% Efficiency
By Noah Washington on
A Rivian R1S owner expected smoother, quieter Michelin Defenders. Instead, his EV efficiency dropped by 25%, proving tires can change an electric SUV overnight.
Blue 2026 Chevrolet Equinox EV LT driving through a city street, shown from the front three-quarter angle.
2025 Equinox EV Owner: 15,000 Miles In, the Range Is Spot-On, If You Watch One Number
By Noah Washington on
After 15,000 miles in a Chevy Equinox EV, one owner says the range estimate is surprisingly accurate, as long as drivers watch the one number that matters most.
Black Hyundai Ioniq 9 driving past a modern building campus, shown from the front three-quarter angle.
5% Battery in Flagstaff: How One Ioniq 9 Owner Learned 6,000 Feet of Climbing the Hard Way
By Noah Washington on
A 4,300-mile Hyundai Ioniq 9 road trip went smoothly until a loaded climb from Phoenix to Flagstaff turned range planning into a 5% battery arrival lesson.
Toyota Prius
2025 Toyota Prius Owner Defies Manual With 91 Octane: Real-World 61.1 MPG Test Beats Regular Gas Efficiency
By Denis Flierl on
Toyota recommends 87 octane for the 2025 Prius, but one owner hit 61.1 MPG using 91 premium. We analyze Jason Black’s Louisiana trip data to see if premium fuel actually unlocks better hybrid efficiency or higher EV ratios.
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