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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.

Does Anyone See Any Future for EVs in California If Electric Prices Keep Going Up
Does Anyone See Any Future for EVs in California If Electric Prices Keep Going Up?
By David Black on
Can EVs thrive in California with electricity prices surging? As costs soar, the Golden State's clean transportation dreams face a critical crossroad. Explore whether innovation can power through, or if drivers will rethink their road to sustainability.
Pie chart of 2024 EV deliveries in America by John Goreham
Why U.S. EV Adoption Is Stuck at 8% Despite More Models and Incentives
By John Goreham on
The chart at top of page illustrates how little EV market share in the U.S. market changed from 2023 to the year that has just ended, 2024. Let’s analyze the facts.
Tesla Cybertruck
A Texas Based Private Security Firm Announces “The First-Ever Security Tesla Cybertruck”
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Texas-based private security firm, Strong Man Protection Services LLC, says the company has rolled out “the first-ever security Tesla Cybertruck. The truck is intended to provide various security services.
2024 Tesla Cybertruck
Chief Analyst Says, “Remember When the Cybertruck Was Going To Be Tesla’s F-150? I Think the Tesla Cybertruck Can Officially Be Considered a Flop”
By Denis Flierl on
Should the Tesla Cybertruck be considered a flop? According to two top analysts, the electric truck is comical, has not met Elon Musk's projected sales, and can't compete with the Ford F-150 and Chevy Silverado. What is the future of Cybertruck?
Tesla Cybertruck
Tesla Appears to be Throttling the Charging Speed of Cybertruck Owners With Free Supercharger Access – Several Cybertruck Owners Show They Can’t Get Charging Speeds Above 100 kW
By Tinsae Aregay on
Several Cybertruck owners with free supercharger access have come forward with their suspicion that Tesla is throttling their charging speeds. These individuals show that their Cybertrucks can’t charge faster than 100 kW.
Wrecked Lucid Air
How My Lucid Air Turned a Highway Nightmare Into a Story of Survival
By Noah Washington on
I stopped in traffic, and a speeding car came out of nowhere, but what happened next proved my Lucid Air is more than just luxury, it’s a lifesaver car, thank God.
Tesla Model 3
My Son’s Tesla Model 3 Seats Burned From the Inside Out After the Heating Coils Warmed Up Excessively – Tesla Told Me to Call 911
By Tinsae Aregay on
A concerned mother says her son’s Tesla Model 3 ran into a bizarre issue while he was driving from California to Colorado. The seats started to burn from the inside out in the outline of the heating coils. Tesla responded, telling her to call 911.
2025 Ram 1500 REV
Ram is Canceling its Extended Range Version of the Ram 1500 REV Pickup
By Mary Conway on
Ram has already delayed the launch of the Ram 1500 REV BEV. You have to wonder if Ram will cancel the BEV entirely.
The Car I Learned To Drive On Had 4 Speeds And 37 Hp. The Vehicle I Have Now, a Tesla Cybertruck, Has 1 Speed, 600 Hp, And Drives Itself, All In The Span Of Half A Century.
A Cybertruck Owner Says The Car He Learned To Drive On Had 4 Speeds and 37 HP, Now Tesla Made It Possible To Have 600 HP & To Drive Itself In Half a Century
By Harutiun Hareyan on
A local senior citizen who’s a happy owner of a tesla Cybertruck shared his interesting perspective of how he’d never think he’d go from a 1960’s Opel to a car from the future in the span of his lifetime.
2024 Jeep Wrangler and Jeep Gladiator
2025 Jeep Wrangler and Jeep Gladiator Voted Top Vehicles for Adventure
By Mary Conway on
Jeep is hoping third time is the charm as the two vehicles take home the "Adventure Award" for the third year in a row.
2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe
The Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe Just Reached a Significant Milestone
By Mary Conway on
The Jeep Grand Cherokee is already the 2nd best selling hybrid in North America. A Jeep executive points out a recently achieved sales milestone.
Tesla Cybertruck
I Caught the 72-Year-Old Guy Who Keyed My Tesla Cybertruck on a Sex Offenders Registry, Now He’s in Jail & the D.A. is Proposing a Misdemeanor Deal Provided He Pays the $4,070 Repair Bill
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck owner shares that he was able to find the 72-year-old man who keyed his truck in a local sex offender registry. The older man is now in jail, and the District Attorney is proposing a deal where his charges could be lowered to a misdemeanor.
2026 Toyota RAV4 already previewed in Japan - new looks, not s new powertrains
Japan Has Already Seen The 2026 Toyota RAV4 And It Will Not Be As Groundbreaking Under The New Skin
By Dimitar Angelov on
Toyota's 2026 RAV4 dons all-new looks, but plays it safe in the powertrain department.
2023 Tesla Model X
I Took My Tesla Model X Through the Car Wash, I Hear POW, POW, Again POW, 5 Times, I’m Banging On My Window Screaming, Honking My Horn For Them To Stop
By Denis Flierl on
Everyone has taken their car through an automatic car wash with giant brushes. But how many have had their vehicle nearly destroyed while going through one? Tyler's incredible story describes his terrifying ordeal with his Tesla Model X. 
Tesla Cybertruck
Tesla is Preparing to Launch the Base Model RWD Cybertruck – $61,000 and Removes Powered Tonneau Cover & Bed Outlets
By Tinsae Aregay on
Tesla is preparing to launch the single-motor Cybertruck sometime in 2025. It appears that the EV maker has decided to remove the powered tonneau cover and bed outlets to achieve the $61,000 starting price.
Chrysler Airflow Concept from 2022
Chrysler Putting Some EV Plans on Hold
By Mary Conway on
Chrysler is the latest automaker to confirm that it is rethinking its push to go electric after Donald Trump was elected. Trump is not a fan of forcing people to buy electric vehicles, especially through harsh mandates.
One Month Into The Ownership, My Tesla Cybertruck Just Shutdown On Me. Got It Towed To The Tesla Service Center Where They Kept It For Ten Days And Then Mysteriously Woke Up With No Problems.
One Month In, My Tesla Cybertruck Just Shutdown On Me, Got It Towed To The Tesla Service Center Where They Kept It For Ten Days And Then Mysteriously Woke Up With No Problems
By Harutiun Hareyan on
An interesting phenomenon was reported today when a Tesla Cybertruck owner reported his brand new Cybertruck going into a brief "coma" and then waking up leaving Tesla techs baffled.
One Sad Tesla Rendered By DALL-E
In A Recent EV Range Test For Accuracy While Telsa Tied For First In Overall Range It Came In 21st In Range Accuracy Which Is A Huge Problem If You Don’t Like Being Stuck
By Rob Enderle on
Out of 24 cars tested for range and accuracy Tesla came in 21st while Polestar Came in 1st and, ironically, both led the field with real world range.
NVIDIA's DriveOS Rendered With DALL-E
NVIDIA Creates DriveOS Which Potentially Is Far Better Than Blackberry’s QNX For Automotive Use As We Continue To Turn Cars Into Rolling Computers
By Rob Enderle on
NVIDIA’s DriveOS promises a better future for advanced ADAS systems over OEM alternatives and even Blackberry’s extremely secure QNX OS.
Hub Motor Picture Supplied By Elaphe
Elaphe In Wheel Performance Electric Motors Raise The Performance Bar For Electrics Significantly With In-Wheel Motors Providing Nearly 300 HP Each Making Individual Wheel Drive The Better Alternative
By Rob Enderle on
Elaphe has created a powerful EV Hub Motor, Which puts out nearly 300 HP and weighs 88 lbs. This motor could significantly improve EV performance, making 1,200 HP EVs far more common.
Porsche Taycan Turbo S
Despite My Heart Being 10 Years With Porsche, I Don't See The Justification of the Price Premium of Taycan vs Lucid Air or The Model S.
By David Black on
Porsche Taycan Turbo S vs. Lucid Air GT: is the $50K price premium justified, or do rivals like Tesla and Lucid deliver better value and performance for luxury EV enthusiasts?
Tesla Cybertruck
Should I Sell My Tesla Cybertruck & Lose $30,000 in 6 Months or Just Let It Get Repo’d & Ruin My Credit Score?
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck owner in financial distress says he’s trying to decide whether to sell his Cybertruck and lose $30,000 in six months or let it be repossessed and get out of the remaining $93,000 loan.
Kia EV9 Owner Says There Is A Workaround To Get The Tesla Chargers To Work on Your EV9 Make a Change To The Ioniq 5 in The App And It Works
Kia EV9 Owner Says There Is A Workaround To Get The Tesla Chargers To Work on Your EV9: Make a Change To The Ioniq 5 in The App And It Works
By Armen Hareyan on
This is a clever workaround one Kia EV9 owner is using to charge on Tesla Superchargers, and why this simple trick could save your next road trip
Tesla Model Y
This Tesla Model Y Saved Its Owner’s Life in the Middle of a California Wildfire
By Noah Washington on
How a Tesla Model Y became a life-saving escape pod during a raging California wildfire.
Tesla Cybertruck
A Tesla Cybertruck Slices in Half a Deer While Driving 75 Mph on the Freeway. Despite The Heavy Damage, The Turo Rental Cybertruck Continues for 60 More Miles on FSD
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Tesla Cybertruck traveling in a convoy of other Cybertrucks hits a deer while driving 75 miles per hour. The truck's sharp corners slice the deer in half, but despite the heavy damage, the Cybertruck continues for 60 miles on FSD.
2024 Tesla Cybertruck
Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says, “My Wheel Flew Off While I’m Driving On the Highway, It's So Weird, It's Concerning, Is There a Defect With Cybertruck’s Rims?"
By Denis Flierl on
Are the 2024 Tesla Cybertruck's wheels defective? One Cybertruck owner says they are after losing two forged aluminum wheels on his new electric truck. It's disturbing because they broke while driving at highway speeds. Is this an isolated issue?
Tesla Cybertruck
For the First Time, Tesla Officially Introduces a $1,600 Discount on Brand-New Cybertrucks, $2,640 Off on Demo Vehicles
By Tinsae Aregay on
Since starting deliveries back in November 2023, Tesla is, for the first time, offering discounts on brand-new Cybertrucks. These price cuts range between $460 to over $3,000 dollars, depending on the Cybertruck variant.
Tesla Model 3 Sideview
I Can't Believe This Actually Works As For 2 Years I've Been Trying To Auto Park My Tesla Model X In My Garage And This Little White Tape Did The Trick
By Noah Washington on
After 2 years of frustration, a simple strip of white tape solved my Tesla Model X auto-park nightmare, here’s how.
My 11,500 Mile Kia EV6 Wouldn't Turn On, Called KIA's Roadside Assistance And The Guys Says This Is The 4th or 5th EV He Has Towed With This Issue
My 11,500 Mile Kia EV6 Wouldn't Turn On, Called KIA's Roadside Assistance And The Guy Says This Is The 4th or 5th EV He Has Towed With This Issue
By Armen Hareyan on
How one Kia EV6 owner's challenge about her electric SUV's unexpected issue sparked a valuable conversation, offering tips and insights that every EV driver should know.
11,000 Miles Later My Tesla Cybertruck’s Wiper Still Cannot Properly Clean, But This Simple Hack Did The Trick
11,000 Miles In, My Tesla Cybertruck’s Wiper Still Cannot Properly Clean, But This Simple Hack Did The Trick
By Harutiun Hareyan on
A local Tesla Cybertruck owner shared his interesting dilemma with his under-performing wiper blade which seems to be resonating with other owners. See how this little simple hack changed his driving experience for the better.
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