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Electric Vehicle News and Reviews (Page 7)

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 boat is being towed by a Tesla Cybertruck parked in a charing station at night, the scene is illuminated by overhead lighting.
I Just Towed With My New Tesla Cybertruck 350 Miles From Los Angeles to Lake Havasu, and I Hardly Felt the 7,800 Pounds Back There
By Aram Krajekian on
More Tesla Cybertruck owners are discovering that towing near max load does not always feel like towing at all, especially when owners paint a far more confident picture than the assumptions many people still make about EV trucks.
Fiat Topolino EV A Better Urban Alternative
The Mouse That Roared: Why Stellantis Bringing the Fiat Topolino to the US Is a Stroke of Genius
By Rob Enderle on
Stellantis confirms the retro-styled Fiat Topolino EV for the US market. This tiny "neighborhood" vehicle solves urban parking and charging woes, offering a stylish, low-cost micro-mobility solution that boldly challenges America's obsession with massive
Tesla Sales Drop Sharply
Tesla’s "November to Forget": US Sales Plummet Below 40k as the Perfect Storm Hits
By Rob Enderle on
Tesla’s US sales plummeted below 40,000 in November 2025, hammered by expired tax credits, aging models, and Elon Musk’s polarizing politics. To rebound, Tesla must launch an affordable "Model 2" and refocus on core automotive execution.
Cadillac Lyriq and Chevy Blazer EV Lease Prices Just Crashed
GM Drops the Hammer: Why the Cadillac Lyriq and Chevy Blazer EV Lease Prices Just Crashed (And Why You Should Care)
By Rob Enderle on
GM aggressively slashed lease prices on the Cadillac Lyriq and Chevy Blazer EV to sustain sales momentum post-subsidy. These deals offer incredible value, positioning GM to capture market share despite 2026's predicted EV market cooling.
Tesla Ranks Last In Quality
HITTING THE BRAKES: Why Tesla Ranked Dead Last in Used Car Reliability and What It Means for the Future
By Rob Enderle on
Tesla ranks dead last in used car reliability, plagued by suspension failures and poor build quality. This threatens resale value and loyalty, raising fears that Musk’s focus on robotics is distracting from essential automotive fixes.
Pennsylvania's Jetsons Act
Pennsylvania's "Jetsons Act": The Legal Launchpad for Personal Flying Cars
By Rob Enderle on
Pennsylvania’s “Jetsons Act” creates a pioneering legal framework for flying cars, bridging DMV and FAA rules. With companies like Alef and Samson Sky advancing technology, this legislation clears the runway for personal air travel’s future mass adoption.
XPeng Land Aircraft Carrier In The Future
China’s XPeng Locks in 2026 for "Land Aircraft Carrier" Mass Production: A Wake-Up Call for US Innovation
By Rob Enderle on
XPeng locks 2026 mass production for its "Land Aircraft Carrier," a modular six-wheeled mothership housing a detachable aircraft. This aggressive timeline signals China's low-altitude dominance, pressuring US rivals to accelerate their own efforts.
Silver 2025 Tesla Cybertruck driving on an open road with snow-covered mountains in the background
A Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says His “Bulletproof” Glass Roof Shattered From Just 10 Pounds of Starlink Weight – He Adds, “Tesla Service Circled a Few White Flakes and Called It ‘External Impact Damage’ To Deny Warranty”
By Noah Washington on
A Cybertruck owner’s "bulletproof" glass roof spontaneously shattered from the inside due to just 10 pounds of sustained weight from an interior Starlink mount.
Front three-quarter view of a red 2026 Tesla Model S in motion on a curving road through a forested landscape
After a Routine Tire Swap, a 2022 Tesla Model S Owner Heard the Words “There Is Damage to Your Battery Pack That Concerns Us” - Triggering a $23,000 Repair and Possible Total Loss
By Noah Washington on
After a simple tire swap, a Model S owner was blindsided by the news of an HV battery replacement, costing $23,000.
A stunning 2024 Hyundai Ioniq 6 Limited is shown tearing up a dessert road.
Tell Us the Value of This Lemon Law Buyback Hyundai Ioniq 6 EV With Under A Thousand Miles, and Help a Hopeful Shopper Decide if the Car is a Good Idea to Buy
By John Goreham on
Tell Us the Value of This Lemon Law Buyback Hyundai Ioniq 6 EV With Under A Thousand Miles, and Help a Hopeful Shopper Decide if the Car is a Good Idea to Buy
A 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Limited charges at a Tesla Supercharger occupying two spaces
Tesla Drivers Call Other EV Brand Owners Charging at Superchargers “Idiots,” Demand That They Leave Because Superchargers Are "Only For Teslas” - Begun, the EV Charging War Has
By John Goreham on
Now that manufacturers have enabled Supercharger access across many EV brands, Tesla owners are pushing back, saying that only they are entitled to use the Supercharger network.
2023 Tesla Model 3 Performance and 2025 Tesla Cybertruck
“Fed Up" After $17k in Road Damage, This Tesla Model 3 Performance Owner Traded His "Fragile 3P" For a Cybertruck
By Denis Flierl on
After $17k in damage to his Tesla Model 3 from road debris, one owner switched to the Cybertruck for its promised durability. But is the stainless steel beast actually tough enough to protect its battery, or is the "Armor Package" a mandatory upgrade?
Tesla Cybertruck
A Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says The The Lord Saved His Life in His Truck, Adding “A Vehicle Ran a Red Light & Was Going to T-Bone Us, but The Truck Stopped On Its Own Before The Collision”
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck owner says that during a recent trip, he was nearly sideswiped by a truck. The other truck ran a red light and was speeding toward the intersection. However, the Cybertruck automatically applied the brakes, preventing the accident.
2025 Rivian R1T electric pickup truck parked on a beach with ocean and trees in the background.
A Tesla Repair Shop Owner Says Rivian “Reminded Me of Tesla in Their Early Days” After His R1T Received a $28,000 Warranty Repair, Including a Complete Subframe Retrofit Without Removing His Mods
By Noah Washington on
The $28,000 R1T warranty fix was performed flawlessly without requiring the owner to remove his aftermarket rock sliders or Comma 3X self-driving system.
Image of Hyundai Ioniq 5 atop a mountain in fall
Leading Electric Vehicle Influencer Discovers the Hard Way His 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Needs a New Battery Pack After Just 8,500 Miles During Thanksgiving Day Roadtrip - EV Ownership Doesn’t Get Much Worse Than This
By John Goreham on
Perhaps the most trusted and most popular Hyundai Ioniq 5 EV influencer has posted up a video that puts to rest the myth that EVs are infallible and more reliable than other options.
2023-2025 Honda CR-V
2023-2025 Honda CR-V "Sticky Steering" Nightmare: Why Owners Are Terrified and Filing Lawsuits
By Denis Flierl on
A "sticky steering" defect plaguing 2022-2025 Honda CR-V models has triggered a massive recall and class-action lawsuit, leaving owners terrified as their steering wheels "lock up" at highway speeds.
Tesla Cybertruck parked in a commercial parking lot with a large white boulder lodged under its front end, showing the electric truck elevated slightly off the ground.
A Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says She Got a Boulder Stuck Under Her Truck and Even Extract Mode Wasn’t High Enough To Clear It – She Adds, “I Had To Call a Tow Truck To Protect the Battery”
By Noah Washington on
A Cybertruck owner got a parking lot boulder stuck under their truck, and even the max 16-inch Extract Mode wasn't high enough to clear it.
2025 Tesla Cybertruck Front 3-4 Quarters Silver Snow
A Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says He Had To Ignore Grok’s Advice and Hardwire His Starlink Mini – He Adds, “The USB-C Port Couldn’t Deliver Enough Power for Signal Acquisition”
By Noah Washington on
A Cybertruck owner’s desire to work remotely was nearly derailed by a simple charging problem.
Tesla Model Y rim with scuffed paint from hitting a curb
My Tesla Model Y Is the Best Car in the World Except for Its Easily Scraped Rims, but I Found a Cheap and Easy Way to Fix Them
By Chris Johnston on
Tesla wheels seem to scrape more easily than other brands. Fortunately, there are great tips to avoid damage and some cost-effective ways to fix the damage that we discuss here.
A media member gives EVs a thumbs down
Suddenly, It’s Fashionable For Influencers, Content Creators, and Even Media To Go Negative In Their Coverage of EVs and EV Manufacturers
By John Goreham on
Smell that? There is blood in the water, and the sharks are circling EVs. It was once verboten to talk badly of EVs, but now EVs are getting negative coverage from some very unlikely corners.
A busy Tesla service center repairs Tesla cars
Tesla Drops To Dead Last In Used Vehicle Reliability Causing Distress Among Tesla Owners, One of Whom Says, We Have a Model S, Model 3 and Model Y and Have Not Found Reliability to Be an Issue Is Anyone Else Having Reliability Issues With Their Used Tesla
By John Goreham on
Tesla owners are in an uproar over a new report from Consumer Reports that shows the brand dead last in used vehicle reliability. Here’s what owners are saying about this report from Tesla.
Ford F-150 Lightning rodent wire damage
Super Sad but I May Need to Get Rid of My Ford F-150 Lightning Because I'm On My Third Wire Damage Claim from Rodents, I’m Trying Some Fixes but May Need to Sell It
By Chris Johnston on
We look at the root causes of wire damage from rodents and the best ways for prevention.
Tesla Cybertruck driving across icy, rugged terrain under a bright sky, showcasing its off-road performance and stainless-steel design.
A Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says His Truck Stopped In the Middle Of An Intersection While Using FSD Because There Was No White Stop Line – He Adds, “I Had To Gun It While Other Drivers Cursed At Me”
By Noah Washington on
Because the intersection lacked a proper stop bar, the Cybertruck decided to stop on the far side of the intersection, putting the owner in danger.
Tesla Supercharger station in Bakersfield, CA showing multiple charging stalls with a silver Tesla Model Y in the foreground, viewed from a three-quarter front angle.
A Mustang Mach-E Owner Says He Pulled Into a Tesla Supercharger and Was “Shocked” To Find Full-Time Attendants Giving Priority Access and Special Treatment to Non-Tesla Drivers Like Him
By Noah Washington on
While trying to find a place to plug in his Mach-E at a busy Supercharger, one driver was "shocked" to find full-time attendants guiding his non-Tesla SUV to a priority stall.
A dark gray/black Lucid Air luxury electric sedan shown from a front three-quarter angle, featuring its distinctive horizontal LED light bar and aerodynamic wheel design.
A Former Tesla Model S Owner Says His Lucid Air GT Has Been “Nearly Flawless” for 19,000 Miles, But Admits the Factory Pirellis Are Wearing Out Shockingly Fast
By Noah Washington on
A veteran EV driver who swapped his old Model S for the Lucid Air Grand Touring says the transition was the best car decision he has made.
Blue Volvo EX40
My Volvo EX40 Is in for Repairs and Insurance Gave Me a Ford Mustang Mach E Rental, Compared to my EX40, It Is Unrefined, Loud and Obnoxious, Very American
By Chris Johnston on
A Brit trades his beloved Volvo EX 40 for a Ford Mustang Mach E and can’t hold back when comparing the refinement, styling, and performance.
A silver Tesla Cybertruck shown from a side 3/4 angle, towing what appears to be a rocket engine on a trailer during sunset with dramatic clouds in the sky.
Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says His Truck Keeps Trying to Clean a Camera Lens “Rough and Chipped from Road Impacts,” Leaving the Auto-Cleaning System Useless
By Noah Washington on
A Cybertruck owner reports that road impacts have chipped his front camera lens, causing the auto-cleaning system to constantly spritz the invisible vulnerability of the Cybertruck.
A silver Lucid Air luxury electric sedan shown from a front three-quarter angle, parked on a coastal terrain with the ocean visible in the background.
A Lucid Air Touring Owner Road-Tripped 1,500 Miles and Says It Was “The Most Comfortable Drive I’ve Ever Done,” Praising DreamDrive, 325-Mile Range, and Flawless EA Charging
By Noah Washington on
A Lucid Air Touring owner drove 1,500 miles and called it the most comfortable drive I've ever done, praising the smooth ride and high efficiency that let him skip a charge stop on the way home.
Blue Tesla Model X driving on a snow-covered mountain road
I Test Drove a Tesla Model X and Asked the Salesman About Range Loss in Extreme Cold and He Said That It Will Only Lose 5% Range, but I Don't Believe That Is True
By Chris Johnston on
A deeper look at real EV winter range numbers like the Tesla Model X that owners keep debating, and real ways to improve your cold weather range.
A silver Tesla Cybertruck shown from a rear three-quarter angle, kicking up dust while driving on a dramatic coastal road with steep cliffs in the background.
A Cybertruck Owner Reports Sentry Mode Now Burns Nearly 4% Battery in Two Hours - He Adds, “It’s Way Higher Than It Used To Be”
By Noah Washington on
A Cybertruck owner reports that Sentry Mode is now draining his battery at an alarming rate, consuming nearly 4% in just two hours.
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