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Electric Vehicle News and Reviews (Page 66)

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.

Cheap Non-Approved EV Charging Adaptors Are Risky
You Do Not Go To eBay And Buy A $29 Adapter And Expect It To Be The Same As A $300 Version –EV Charging Warning to Car Owners Wanting to Plug Into Tesla Superchargers.
By Timothy Boyer on
Electric Vehicle experts warn that a "Charger Contagion" is possible with EV drivers wanting to use adapters to charge anywhere, at any time, with anything.
Image of Cybertruck courtesy of Tesla, Inc.
Tesla Joins Ford In Stopping Production of Its EV Pickup Truck
By John Goreham on
Both the Cybertruck and Ford F-150 Lightning are presently taking a production pause due to lack of consumer interest in EV pickup trucks. 
Tesla's Lars Moravy
Chief Tesla Cybertruck Engineer Interview Is Revealing, “I Never Wanted To Be the Next Elon Musk or Whatever”
By Denis Flierl on
How many people want to be someone else, like someone famous? How about Elon Musk or the guy who designed the Tesla Cybertruck? Its designer says he never wanted to be the next Elon Musk. Check out his inspirational story.
I Just Picked Up My 2022 Turbo Porsche Taycan, But At 45,000 Miles Struggling To Achieve 200 Miles Fully Charged. Yet It's a Great Car
I Just Picked Up My 2022 Turbo Porsche Taycan, But At 45,000 Miles Struggling To Achieve 200 Miles Fully Charged. Yet It's a Great Car
By Armen Hareyan on
New Porsche Taycan owner struggles to hit 200 miles on a full charge—discover why, learn from fellow owners, and uncover expert tips to maximize your EV's range in any condition.
Image of GMC Hummer EV pickup by John Goreham
Full-Size EV Truck Choices Will Outnumber Full-Size ICE Pickup Models In 2025 - Will It Help?
By John Goreham on
If electric trucks continue to misfire in 2025, it won’t be because of a lack of options.
Image courtesy of Tesla, Inc.
In 2024, a Supermajority of Californian Shoppers Voted Not To Buy an Electric Vehicle 
By John Goreham on
The vast majority of Californians opted not to buy an EV when they shopped this year. Instead, they bought a hybrid or conventionally-powered vehicle. What does this say about the American EV market heading into 2025?
Images of the 2025 Acura ZDX by John Goreham
Review - 2024 Acura ZDX Type S - Great In a Big Way
By John Goreham on
The new Acura ZDX Type S battery-electric vehicle is great in so many ways. Here are our impressions after having a chance to test the vehicle. 
2026 Mazda MX-5 Miata will, reportedly, make more than 100 horsepower per liter
This Can't Be Right! Here's Why I Don't Think Mazda MX-5 Miata Will Go Fully-Electric
By Dimitar Angelov on
Reports from Japan are alarming, but here's why I don't think Mazda's popular Japanese roadster will go EV.
Image of Michelin SelfSeal tire by John Goreham
First Impressions - Michelin Primacy A/S Selfseal Tires - A Smart Spare-Free EV Solution
By John Goreham on
We provide our opinions and impressions of a very special Michelin tire with the ability to self-seal after a puncture. This tire is ideal for electric vehicles and hybrids.
Tesla Cybertruck
Tesla Cybertruck Immediately Dies in Canadian Winter – Owner Bricks the Truck Trying to Use the Defroster, Says “In Love to Heartbroken on the Same Day”
By Tinsae Aregay on
A brand new Cybertruck owner from Canada says his truck bricked itself as he was trying to defrost it. After the truck died in less than 24 hours, the Cybertruck owner says he went from being “In love to heartbroken on the same day.”
Tesla Cybercab
Tesla’s Autonomous Cybercab Involved in First Minor Accident
By Tinsae Aregay on
Tesla’s fully autonomous robotaxi, currently on display at the Petersen Automotive Museum, shows perhaps the vehicle’s first minor accident. From the video, it appears that the vehicle briefly brushed up against a wall.
2025 Fiat 500e Armani Edition
Fiat Designed this 2025 Fiat 500e to be the Ultimate Fashion Accessory
By Mary Conway on
Fiat's latest special edition 500e channels one of the most iconic designers of all time. See the Giorgio Armani edition!
Tesla Cybertruck
The Sharp Edge on the Tesla Cybertruck Door Slashes Open a Family Dog – Cybertruck Owners Say It’s the Dog’s Fault
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck owner says his dog was caught by the Cybertruck’s sharp stainless steel when it ran under the door. The Cybertruck left a deep triangular wound on the dog; however, other Cybertruck owners defended the truck, saying the dog was at fault.
2024 Rivian R1T pickup
I Found a Rivian R1T At Auction For Cheap, It's Not Something I've Seen Out Here, I Love My Teslas, But I’d Choose the R1T Over the Cybertruck Any Day
By Denis Flierl on
Randy found a Rivian R1T electric pickup in an auction yard. It's rare to find an $86,000 luxury truck at Copart, where he scours the lot weekly. Here is Randy's rare find story. You could be next to find a hidden gem. 
2024 Tesla Cybertruck Autopilot
I Was Told By Tesla To Disregard Some Traffic Rules When I Was Training Autopilot’s Software
By Denis Flierl on
Could it be true that Tesla instructed its Autopilot trainers to disregard certain traffic signs while teaching and programming the electric automaker's technology? A report claims so. It's a story that's hard to believe.
Tesla Cybertruck
Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says Carrying Hay Killed His Truck’s Air Suspension, Now His Cybertruck is Slowly Sinking into the Ground
By Tinsae Aregay on
A fault in the Cybertruck’s bed design allows debris to easily get trapped in the under-bed compartment. If moving hay, it blocks the air compressor intake, causing it to overheat. This affects the air suspension, which causes the truck to sink lopsided.
2025 Subaru Forester
Subaru Won’t Accept Anything Less Than Zero
By Denis Flierl on
The next-generation Subaru Eyesight is coming by 2027, and Subaru says it will incorporate AI. What does it mean for Crosstrek, Forester, Outback, and the other new all-wheel-drive models?
Tesla Cybertruck
Tesla is Refusing to Accept Recalled Cybertrucks With Defective Inverters as Trade-In Vehicles Even for Individuals Willing to Pay Tesla More Money to Upgrade to a Cyberbeast
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck owner says his truck has a recall notice for a defective rear motor inverter. It will take two months to fix the issue; however, Tesla refused him as he was trying to trade in the problematic Cybertruck and upgrade to a Cyberbeast.
Tesla Cybertruck
Tesla Cybertruck Owner Finds His Cybertruck Leaking Oil, Now He Needs a $7,665 Motor Replacement
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck owner from Michigan shares his surprise when he found his all-electric truck leaking oil. He communicated the incident with Tesla and was told that he needed to pay $7,665 for a motor replacement.
2024 Audi E-tron GT
I Found a Flaming $150K Audi E-tron GT On Our Service Lift, It’s Hard Enough To Get an EV Fire Out On a Road, One Inside Presents A Whole New Set of Issues
By Denis Flierl on
Electric car fires are a hot topic, no pun intended. An Audi E-tron caught fire while on the dealer's service lift, and it wasn't easy to get the fire out. It could have been a disaster. The quick work of the fire department averted a potential disaster.
Image courtesy of Jaguar
California Governor Offers Up Great Reason To Discontinue Federal EV Subsidies
By John Goreham on
Federal EV tax subsidies may be on the chopping block. However, Governor Gavin Newsom of California has single-handedly solved the problem. Ironically, he also creates a strong argument for discontinuing the long-running federal EV support. 
Tesla Cybertruck
Tesla Cybertruck Owners Say They’ve “No RegrAts” about Buying the Truck, Several Share They’re Even Looking to Get a Second Cybertruck
By Tinsae Aregay on
More than 75 Cybertruck owners say they have “no regrAts” about buying the vehicle. The few with complaints say their biggest issue is that they don’t have a second Cybertruck or that they haven’t spent more money to purchase the performance Cyberbeast.
Image of Tesla service area by John Goreham
Most Owners of New EVs Give Up The Often-Cited Maintenance & Repair Advantage
By John Goreham on
Electric vehicle advocates frequently mention that the vehicles should be less expensive and less bothersome to maintain and repair, yet four out of five new EV customers may never enjoy that benefit. 
Tesla Cybertruck
Tesla Cybertruck Suffers Catastrophic Failure After a Post Gym Protein-Shake Run: High-Voltage Battery, Rear Motor, and 48-Volt System Gone Simultaneously
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck owner says Tesla told him he chose a bad day to bring his truck in for service after the main battery pack, left rear motor, and 48-volt systems failed simultaneously. He adds his truck failed as he was getting a post-workout protein shake.
2024 Tesla vs. Rivian
Tesla Vs. Rivian Lawsuit Settlement - “An Alarming Pattern of Our Workers Poached By Rivian Were Caught Red-Handed Stealing Trade Secrets”
By Denis Flierl on
The lawsuit between two U.S. electric automakers, Tesla and Rivian, is nearing an end. Tesla alleges that Rivian poached Tesla employees to steal company secrets that would give them "a huge competitive advantage." How did it turn out?
2025 Chrysler Pacifica FAV Minivan
Looking for a Great Family Vehicle? See Why Chrysler Says it has the Perfect Solution.
By Mary Conway on
Chrysler is spiffing up its Pacifica minivan and adding even more cargo room. See why Stellantis believes it is outfitted for adventure.
Know Before You Buy Tesla Warning
The Hidden Costs of Tesla Insurance I Wish I Knew When I Got My Model 3 Two Years Ago
By Timothy Boyer on
The five hidden costs of owning a Tesla revealed by one owner. Plus, why he says Tesla Insurance sucks and the one important cost he finds especially misleading during his Tesla ownership experience.
2024 Dodge Charger Daytona EV
Why J.D. Power is Predicting the Dodge Charger Daytona EV will Have Great Long Term Value
By Mary Conway on
The Dodge Charger Daytona, Jeep Gladiator and Jeep Wagoneer all earned J.D. Power 2025 US ALG Residual Value Awards.
Tesla Bot Action Figure
Move Over Cybertruck, the Tesla Robot Toy Is The Rave, One Was On eBay For $10,000, “I Tried To Buy One, It Sold Out In Less Than 24 Hours”
By Denis Flierl on
If you want one of the hottest new toys for the Holidays, you are out of luck. The Tesla Bot Action Figure is the rage, and it’s already sold out. 
Crashed Tesla Rendered by Gemini
Five Ways To Prevent Your Tesla From Killing You
By Rob Enderle on
Teslas have been identified as the most likely cars, across all models, to have a fatal accident. Five easy practices could turn this liability into a safety asset.
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