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.

I'm Driving a Blazer EV SS Loaner While My RS Is in Service, Here's Why The Extra $16K Might Be Worth It

By Noah Washington on March 17, 2025 - 2:51PM

I recently swapped my Chevrolet Blazer EV RS for an SS loaner during a routine 10,000-mile service, and the difference is staggering. The SS, with its 557 horsepower and supercar-level acceleration, makes my RS feel almost tame in comparison.

Image of Toyota RAV4 Hybrid EV Mode courtesy of Toyota

I’m Seeing Confusion About How Toyota Hybrid-Electric Vehicles’ EV Mode Works and What It Is For, Even From Respected Media Members - Here Is How EV Mode Proves Useful In Real-World Scenarios

By John Goreham on March 17, 2025 - 12:32PM

One convenient feature of many hybrid-electric vehicles is the ability to operate solely on electric power. Here’s how it works on the most popular hybrid-electric vehicles made by Toyota and how the mode can be put to use in your real-world driving.

Image of Volvo C40 Recharge by John Goreham

Review Volvo 2025 C40 Recharge Single Motor Ultimate Extended Range (RWD) - Can Compact EV Luxury Vehicles Catch On In the U.S.?

By John Goreham on March 17, 2025 - 10:16AM

We had a chance to experience one of Volvo’s three all-electric compact crossovers and see what the brand brings to the growing luxury battery-electric vehicle (BEV) segment.

I Sold a 2022 Tesla Model 3 With a Clean Title, Now Tesla Says It’s Salvage and It’ll Easily Go Over $12,000 For My Customer to Fix It

By Denis Flierl on March 17, 2025 - 8:18AM

James purchased a 2022 Tesla Model 3 from a dealer. The dealer made sure the car had a clean title. However, Tesla now says it's a salvage vehicle because of an unreported accident, and repairs will cost $12,000. Here is what Tesla buyers need to know.

Tesla Cybertruck Owners are Human After All

Travels with My Cybertruck Beast L.E.O.―People Think These Trucks Are Good For Nothing, But We Know They're Wrong

By Timothy Boyer on March 16, 2025 - 12:52PM

A Tesla Cybertruck owner, two dogs, a drone, and a lot of desert: The cure for what ails society today. Here is one CT owner’s short story.

A Tesla Cybertruck Owner Shares a Kitten Got Stuck Behind His Truck’s Battery – Adds “I Had To Pay Tesla Service $265 ‘Diagnostic Fee’ to Get the Kitten Out”

By Tinsae Aregay on March 16, 2025 - 9:49AM

A Cybertruck owner was surprised when he heard a kitten meowing inside his truck. Unable to find the source of the sound, he took his truck to Tesla Service, who charged him a $265 diagnostic fee to remove the kitten.

So I Finally Bought My Own Chevy Blazer EV After Repeatedly Using My Wife's Blazer EV, And Made It Home on 8% Battery

By Noah Washington on March 15, 2025 - 9:14PM

Just six months after leasing a 2024 Chevy Blazer EV LT for my wife, I found myself constantly borrowing it… to the point where she finally told me to get my own. Today, I took her advice and picked up a used RS model in black for $34K.

I Drove 180,000 Miles in a Tesla Model 3 Without Home Charging, Now I’m Eyeing Down a Rivian R1T

By Narek Hareyan on March 15, 2025 - 9:12PM

After driving 180,000 miles in a Tesla Model 3 without home charging, one EV owner is ready to make a switch, but will the Rivian R1T truly be worth it? Find out what fellow EV enthusiasts say and join the discussion.

Japan's Chinese Made Toyota EV is a Game Changer

"I Sold My Tesla, and I'm Going To Pick Up One Of These Toyotas And Put Thousands In My Pocket By Doing It." An Excited But Premature Comment Begs an Important Question

By Timothy Boyer on March 15, 2025 - 6:46PM

Here is what you could get by owning a $13,000 Toyota EV that is predicted to obliterate the Tesla Model Y. But how far would you be willing to go to own one?

Ask any Tesla Cybertruck Owner What They Think About Their Truck, and "Tens of Thousands Will Tell You the Same Thing"

By Denis Flierl on March 15, 2025 - 10:34AM

What do Tesla Cybertruck owners think about their controversial trucks? It's a question owners will answer, not what you think. Yes, there are a few negative comments, but the vast majority have a very different take on the new electric truck.

My 2024 Toyota Tundra Hybrid With 10K Miles Is Sitting At the Dealer With Engine Failure, Needless To Say I Regret My Purchase

By Denis Flierl on March 15, 2025 - 8:10AM

Another Toyota Tundra Hybrid truck owner is fuming because of its engine problems. Tony bought a 2024 Tundra Hybrid with an engine failure at 10K miles on the new pickup. And that's not the only problem with the truck. Here is Tony's incredible story.

His Father Was Pulling the Polestar P2 on The Driveway and The Car Suddenly Lunged and Crashed, But This Could Well Be a Driver Error Too

By Nicholas Muhoro on March 14, 2025 - 4:41PM

Polestar 2 owner experiences sudden acceleration resulting in an accident with his garage door. The incident raises concerns about the models safety and the potential for human error.

Tesla Cybertruck Owners Propose: “Jeep Owners Leave Rubber Ducks on Each Other’s Vehicles; It’s Time to Start a Similar Tradition” – Movement Started After a Tesla Fan Was Caught on Sentry Camera Leaving Hot Wheels on Cybertrucks

By Tinsae Aregay on March 14, 2025 - 9:15AM

Tesla Cybertruck owners suggest starting a new tradition akin to that of Jeep owners, who place rubber ducks on each other's vehicles to express appreciation. This idea began when a Tesla fan was spotted leaving Hot Wheels on Cybertrucks in parking lots.

Tesla Cybertruck Charging at Supercharger

My $100K Cybertruck Was Shaking Like a Chihuahua at 70 MPH, Here's How a Simple Tire Balance Fixed What FSD Broke

By Noah Washington on March 14, 2025 - 8:19AM

I started experiencing significant steering vibrations at highway speeds in my Tesla Cybertruck. The "squircle" steering yoke would shake noticeably above 70 mph, making highway driving increasingly uncomfortable.

My Wife Hit a Metal Can on the Highway in Our 2025 Model 3, Now Tesla Says We Need an Entire Battery Replacement

By Noah Washington on March 14, 2025 - 8:09AM

My wife hit an unavoidable metal can in our 2025 Tesla Model 3 Long Range. What should have been minor road debris damage has turned into a major headache. Tesla Service Center just informed me the impact punctured the battery pack's protective casing.

I Waited 3 Years For My Tesla Cybertruck, After One Year, The Pros, Just About Everything On the Truck, Cons, Wiper Washer Smears, and the Cover Leaks

By Denis Flierl on March 14, 2025 - 6:24AM

There's not much that Michael doesn't like about his Tesla Cybertruck. However, there are a few problems with the truck. They are a common issue with the electric truck. Here is what's wrong and what Cybertruck owners need to know to fix them.

I Got the New Update on My 2025 Rivian R1S, But Autonomous Driving Took a Hit, No More Auto Lane Change or Hands-Free

By Narek Hareyan on March 13, 2025 - 9:26PM

Rivian’s latest R1S update promised new features but quietly took away auto lane change and hands-free driving, leaving owners frustrated and searching for answers.

I’m Choosing Between The Rivian R1S and The Tesla Model Y, Is This the Ultimate Adventure SUV for My Growing Family

I’m Choosing Between The Rivian R1S and The Tesla Model Y Thinking This May Be The Ultimate Adventure SUV for My Growing Family

By Narek Hareyan on March 13, 2025 - 4:57PM

"With a growing family and a passion for adventure, I’m torn between the Tesla Model Y’s efficiency and the Rivian R1S’s rugged capability, join the debate and share your thoughts.

So I Just Realized That My Ford Mustang GT Gets Worse Range Than My Tesla Model 3 and Kia EV9, And This Completely Changed My Perception of Range Anxiety

By Nicholas Muhoro on March 13, 2025 - 7:27AM

Ford Mustang GT owner says his V8 Mustang has worse range than his Kia EV9 and Tesla Model 3, changing his perspective on range anxiety.

Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says, “I Picked My Kids Up at School, and a Group of Students Ran Up To Look Screaming CYBERTRUCK! I Was Expecting the Worst

By Denis Flierl on March 13, 2025 - 6:58AM

Here is a unique story of a Tesla Cybertruck owner who has experienced some negative with his controversial truck. However, this day was very different when he picked up his kids from school. What happened to him and his kids was shocking.

My Tesla Model Y's Screen Goes Completely Black While Driving 70mph in Snowstorms, Dealer Says 'Just Pull Over and Reboot' With My 3 Kids in the Car

By Noah Washington on March 12, 2025 - 10:00PM

We're just three months into our 2023 Model Y Long Range, and the infotainment screen has gone completely dark five times while driving on Toronto highways. This is extremely dangerous.

My New $100K Sierra EV Arrived with a Door Dent, Dealer Says 'Wait for Another Dent' Before They'll Fix It

By Noah Washington on March 12, 2025 - 9:28PM

I paid over $100k for my Sierra EV, I'm not sure what my next choice should be. This dealership experience left a lot to be desired.

My R1T’s Autonomous Driving Needs to Be Better, After Two Years of Ownership, I’m Still Waiting for Meaningful Improvements

My Rivian R1T's Autonomous Driving Needs to Be Better, After Two Years of Ownership, I’m Still Waiting for Meaningful Improvements

By Narek Hareyan on March 12, 2025 - 9:16PM

Two years after launch, Rivian R1T owners are still waiting for real autonomous driving improvements as rivals like Ford and Tesla leave them in the dust, but the first-gen hardware limitations may not allow it at this moment.

I’m a Huge R1S Fan, But My Kids Got Locked Inside with Gear Guard On, Here’s What Went Wrong and How I Finally Got Them Out

By Narek Hareyan on March 12, 2025 - 4:49PM

I love my Rivian R1S, but when it locked my kids inside with Gear Guard on, the A/C off, and no way to unlock it, I panicked, what went wrong, and how did I finally get them out? Read on to find out and see what Rivian should do next.

Image of presidents Trump, Biden, and Obama with Tesla vehicle created using Grok by John Goreham

Should American Presidents Promote American-Made Green Electrified Vehicles? If so, why does the left-leaning media seem to report on this differently when President Trump does it?

By John Goreham on March 12, 2025 - 11:10AM

President Trump held a promotion event at the White House to support Tesla, the leader in American-made electric vehicles. This sure seems to rub left-leaning media outlets the wrong way.

I Booked a Hotel on Hotels.com for Its EV Charging Expecting J1772 but Learned the Hard Way That Tesla Destination Chargers Require a Different Adapter

I Booked a Hotel on Hotels.com for Its EV Charging Expecting J1772, but I Learned the Hard Way That Tesla Destination Chargers Require a Different Adapter

By Narek Hareyan on March 12, 2025 - 12:17AM

I booked a hotel expecting an easy EV charge, only to discover a frustrating mistake of learning how to avoid this common charging pitfall and ensure you're never caught off guard on your next trip.

We Own a Tesla Model 3 and Model Y, We Love Our Cars But Are Becoming Increasingly Concerned About Our Safety, We Will Probably Ditch Our Teslas

By Denis Flierl on March 11, 2025 - 11:24AM

Is owning a Tesla Model 3 or another Tesla model becoming too dangerous? Karen and her husband own a Model 3 and Model Y and are increasingly concerned about their safety. Should they sell their cars because of Elon Musk or wait it out?

Tesla Model Y Owner Believes Service Center Tech Lied to Him

Man Says "Tesla Service Center Lied About a Warranty Repair" on My Tesla Model Y

By Timothy Boyer on March 11, 2025 - 9:59AM

A Tesla Model Y owner is asking if anyone else has experienced a similar warranty repair situation in which the Tesla Service Center said he was covered but then charged him afterward with an "I gotcha" technicality.

I've Spent More on Windshield Washer Fluid Than Repairs on My Bolt EUV - After 2 Years, Here's the Real Cost of EV Ownership

By Noah Washington on March 11, 2025 - 7:52AM

When I tallied up two years of running costs for my Chevy Bolt EUV last night, I had to double-check my spreadsheet. Outside of a brake module covered under warranty, my biggest expense has been windshield washer fluid.

I Scored a GM Buyback 2017 Chevy Bolt with a New Battery, A Game-Changing Affordable EV Find

By Narek Hareyan on March 10, 2025 - 10:38PM

I stumbled upon a rare GM buyback 2017 Chevy Bolt with a brand-new battery, an unbeatable EV bargain that could change the way you see affordable electric cars forever.

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