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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.

Chevy Silverado Exterior
I Traded My Rivian R1T For A Chevy Silverado LT EV And Don't Regret It
By Noah Washington on
Why would someone swap the cutting-edge Rivian R1T for a Chevy Silverado LT EV, and walk away without a hint of regret?
Tesla Model S Sideview
I Had a Scary FSD Experience in The Rain And Don't Know If My Tesla Would Have Crashed
By Noah Washington on
Would Tesla's Full Self-Driving have saved the day, or caused a crash, in this heart-pounding rain-soaked encounter? Marty Culleton's gripping story will leave you questioning the future of autonomous driving.
Tesla Cybertruck
MY HOA Banned Me From Charging My Tesla Cybertruck in the Common Area, Says “It Needs to be Unplugged Due to Fire Concerns”
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck owner shares his frustration after a neighbor reported him for charging his truck in a common area. His HOA says the truck is a fire risk. And he also starts a debate on whether it’s fair to use a shared outlet to charge an EV every night.
Porsche Taycan continues to be plagued by issues, in 2025
Porsche Dealer Takes Matters Into Own Hands Following The Taycan's Continuous Battery Issues
By Dimitar Angelov on
A member of the Taycan forum shared important information for all Porsche Taycan owners, showing a dealer recall for the model's persistent battery issues
Hyundai Ioniq EV
Every Morning My 2020 Ioniq EV Is Dead and I Need To Boost The 12V Battery, But Dealership's Urgent Order Has 70 on Back Orders
By David Black on
Stranted in Nova Scotia, a Hyundai Ioniq EV owner's struggle with a dead 12V battery sparks a wave of helpful tips and frustration among electric vehicle enthusiasts.
This Is The Lease Offer I got From An SF Bay Area Dealer For A Hyundai Ioniq 5, Who Says Rebate is Twice As Much For Leasing vs Buying
This Is The Lease Offer I Got From An SF Bay Area Dealer For A Hyundai Ioniq 5, Who Says The Rebate Is Twice As Much For Leasing vs Buying
By David Black on
Hyundai Ioniq 5 shoppers, is a $15,000 lease rebate too good to be true? Find out what sparked a fiery debate on leasing vs. buying in the SF Bay Area.
I Spent Over $100,000 On An Off-Road Ready Tesla Cybertruck Only To Have My Aero Covers Almost Fall Off After A Little Snow
I Spent Over $100,000 On An Off-Road Ready Tesla Cybertruck Only To Have My Aero Covers Almost Fall Off After A Little Snow
By Harutiun Hareyan on
This Tesla Cybertruck owner shared his mutilated front wheel aero cover after one little drive in the snow. Is it really worth the $50 replacement?
Tesla Cybertruck
I’m Suing Tesla & Selling All My Tesla Stock After My Cybertruck Failed Me at a Critical Moment During the Los Angeles Fires – I’ve Been Trying to Get This Issue Sorted Out for 5 Months
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck owner says he’s suing Tesla and has sold all his Tesla shares after his truck failed him during the Los Angeles fires. The owner adds that he has been unsuccessfully trying to resolve the issue for the last five months.
Lucid Air Exterior
I Bought A New Lucid Air and It Was Wrecked Before I Took Ownership, What's Next?
By Noah Washington on
When Steven Long bought a brand-new Lucid Air, the last thing he expected was to discover that his $100,000+ dream car had already been in an accident before he even took delivery.
Exterior of Rivian R1t
I Wrongly Blamed Rivian For My R1's Key Fob, But They Were So Nice and I Was Embarrassed
By Noah Washington on
You won't believe what happened when one Rivian R1T owner tried to unlock his truck in a crowded parking lot, and how the company's roadside assistance saved the day in the most unexpected way.
Image of 2024 XC60 Recharge PHEV by John Goreham
Review - 2024 XC60 Recharge AWD Ultimate Black Edition- Close to Perfect
By John Goreham on
We have tested Volvo’s plug-in hybrid XC60 and came away very impressed. 
2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV
I Just Charged My Brother’s 2024 Chevy Equinox EV, and I Sat For 15 Minutes Watching 25 Cars Fill Up With Gas, I Would Rather Pay For Gas 1000 Times Over
By Denis Flierl on
If you are considering a Chevy Equinox EV or any electric car, Andrew Cipriano has a personal story you'll want to read. Andrew's brother asked him to charge his 2024 Chevrolet Equinox for him because he was busy. However, it was not a good experience. 
Tesla Cybertruck
Elon Musk Gives Advice to Tesla Cybertruck Owners In Los Angeles; Says, “Cybertruck Side Panels are Bulletproof, but the Glass is Not, so Make Sure to Duck If You See Anyone Wielding a Gun”
By Tinsae Aregay on
Elon Musk says there is a chance of running into armed looters in fire-devastated areas. The Tesla CEO advises Cybertruck owners that the glass is not bulletproof, so they should duck down if they see anyone wielding a gun.
Tesla Cybertruck
Tesla Has Removed All Foundation Series Cybertrucks From Its Inventory Page – The Era of the “Limited Edition” Cybertruck Comes to an End Following a Controversy Over Free Supercharger Access
By Tinsae Aregay on
Tesla has officially ended the “limited edition” Foundation Series Cybertruck program. The EV maker removed all Foundation Series Cybertrucks from the company’s inventory page following a controversy involving free lifetime supercharger access.
My Brother Took My Lucid Air for a Spin His Reaction Was Nothing I Expected
My Gas-Car-Lover Brother Took My Lucid Air for a Spin, But His Reaction Was Nothing I Expected
By Noah Washington on
Discover how a test drive in a Lucid AirPure convinced one EV doubter and learn why authentic experiences may be the key to winning over petrolheads.
Porsche Taycan Exterior
On My Second Porsche Taycan I Just Had An Epiphany Of A Specific Feature That Is Actually Very Useful
By Noah Washington on
On my second Porsche Taycan, I discovered a specific feature that transformed my driving experience and proved incredibly useful.
I Just Tried My Rivian Truck First Time In The Snow Mode In Oklahoma, and My Experience Sparked Other Owners Sharing Their Experiences
I Just Tried My Rivian Truck For 1st Time In The Snow Mode In Oklahoma, and My Experience Sparked Other Owners Sharing Surprising Experiences
By Noah Washington on
Discover how Rivian's Snow Mode performs in real-world winter conditions, as owners share their experiences with their R1T Rivians and insights on driving electric trucks in the snow.
I am so happy Tesla got me right in after my 2024 Model 3 Performance showed these 6 different error codes on the 3rd day of ownership. https://www.torquenews.com/17612/im-so-happy-my-local-tesla-service-center-got-me-and-out-after-my-tesla-model-3-showed-6
I Am So Happy Tesla Got Me Right In After My 2024 Model 3 Performance Showed These Six Different Error Codes on The 3rd Day of Ownership
By Harutiun Hareyan on
A Tesla owner shared how his Tesla Model 3 was able to get exceptional service after showing 6 error codes from just one loose sensor.
Haroon's 2024 Tesla Cybertruck being charged at night in Canada
Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says, “I Took a Road Trip From NC to Toronto, Stopping Every 2 Hours To Charge For 20 Minutes Became Tedious”
By Denis Flierl on
A Tesla Cybertruck owner recently made a round trip from North Carolina to Toronto, Canada. Here is his account of the journey and how it compared with his BMW X7 40i. He offers the pros and cons and charging information when traveling on the road. 
Tesla Cybertruck
Tesla Cybertruck Owners Who Frequently Charge Using Superchargers Show as Much as 5% Battery Degradation in a Few Months – 30 Times More Than Those Who Charge at Home
By Tinsae Aregay on
Cybertruck owners who rely heavily on the supercharger network show battery degradation as high as 5% within a few months. This is 30 times more degradation than those who charge at home.
Honda and Nissan to enter an alliance and co-develop vehicles
Here's How Honda And Nissan Can Benefit From An Alliance
By Dimitar Angelov on
Honda and Nissan already have long-term plans regarding an alliance. Here's what the two brands are looking to gain from the partnership and what it could mean for the end consumer.
Dodge Charger Daytona R/T
Why The Dodge Charger Daytona R/T EV Is The Best Showcase Of EV Advantages So Far
By Rob Enderle on
The Dodge Charger R/T and SCAT Pack represent the closest thing to a vehicle design that showcases an EV’s strengths rather than weaknesses, and I think the EV market would be stronger if we had started with this configuration at the beginning.
XPENG Aircraft Carrier + Aircraft Care Of XPENG
XPENG Creates A Land Aircraft Carrier For The Coolest Vehicle At CES 2025
By Rob Enderle on
Xpeng has created a land-going aircraft carrier and embedded 6-rotor human-carrying drone that could be handy for rescue, exploration, or just impressing friends, family, and neighbors for the cost of a moderately priced supercar.
Chart of EV deliveries by John Goreham
EV Deliveries Plateau In U.S. Market - Barely Any Growth Over 24 Months, With Affordable Options Declining
By John Goreham on
Despite a slight increase in deliveries over 2024, EVs only gained a fraction of a percent of market share in America.
Tesla Cybertruck
Early Cybertruck Owners Say They’re Unhappy With All the Free Benefits Tesla is Offering New Cybertruck Buyers – They’re Gathering Support to Pressure Tesla Into Giving Them the Same Perks
By Tinsae Aregay on
Several Foundation Series Cybertruck owners are debating whether to start a petition calling on Tesla to provide them with the same free benefits as new buyers. These owners feel they’re being punished for buying their Cybertrucks too early.
Honda O Prototypes Care Of Honda
The Honda 0 Series EV Prototypes At CES Don’t Look Much Like A Honda And This May Be A Good Thing
By Rob Enderle on
The Honda O Saloon and SUV prototypes at CES were compelling with Level 3 Autonomous Driving support, sharp designs, and what should be decent performance. I just hope they release under the Acura brand.
Afeela Crying rendered by Dall-E
This Afeela EV by Sony and Honda May Be Both Too Old And Too New To Be Viable
By Rob Enderle on
Sony’s Afeela car, developed in partnership with Honda, is an Audio Video showcase with an aging design and middle-of-the-road performance, and it is likely dead on arrival unless…
The Exterior of the new Rivian R2
I Am Rivian's Lead Designer, I Sketched Images For The Rivian R2, Here’s What We Don’t Usually Get To Show
By Noah Washington on
Peek behind the scenes of Rivian R2's interior design with rare sketches shared by Lead Interior Designer Andrew Morandi.
Tesla Cybertruck
A Year After Starting Deliveries, Tesla is Still Refusing Cybertruck Trade-ins. The EV Maker Says, “We’re not Accepting Cybertrucks for Trade-in at This Time”
By Tinsae Aregay on
Despite a wave of optimism spurred on by Tesla processing Cybertruck trade-in quotes, the EV maker has come out and said it’s not accepting Cybertrucks at this time. Tesla is refusing Cybertruck trade-ins more than a year after starting delivery.
This Cybertruck Is Covered With Flexible Solar Panels at CES, and It's Incredible
This Cybertruck Is Covered With Flexible Solar Panels at CES, and It's Incredible
By Armen Hareyan on
Could the future of electric vehicles be a Cybertruck wrapped in solar panels that add range and energy independence? Find out how this $10,000 upgrade is turning heads at CES.
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