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Electric Vehicle News and Reviews (Page 8)

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 silver Tesla Cybertruck shown from a three-quarter front angle driving on a mountain road with snow-capped peaks and winter landscape in the background.
Cybertruck Owner Says Rivian R1T and Ford F-150 Lightning “Can’t Touch” the Cybertruck After Back-to-Back Test Drives - He Adds The Cybertruck Will Become “The Benchmark Everyone Compares To”
By Noah Washington on
After driving the R1T, Lightning, and Chevy EV, one Cybertruck owner declared the competition "can't touch" his stainless-steel truck.
Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Vs Honda CR-V Hybrid
Toyota RAV4 Hybrid vs. Honda CR-V Hybrid: There’s Only One That Will Last 300,000 Miles
By Denis Flierl on
The CR-V rides smoother, but can it beat the RAV4 to 300,000 miles? I'll pit Toyota's planetary gears against Honda's electric drive. Does the "Cablegate" scandal crown a new reliability king? I strip down the tech to find the true 15-year survivor.
2026 Honda CR-V
“I Waited Months for the Redesigned 2026 Toyota RAV4, But One Test Drive Sent Me Straight to a Honda Dealer”
By Denis Flierl on
He waited months for the redesigned 2026 Toyota RAV4, but after one test drive, he bought a Honda CR-V instead. Citing a "cramped" cabin and "busy" ride, he says the Toyota didn't live up to the hype. Here is why he says the CR-V is the superior SUV.
A red Tesla Model 3 shown from the front three-quarter angle driving through a dimly lit tunnel, with its distinctive LED headlights illuminated and creating a dramatic atmosphere.
2025 Model 3 RWD Owner Says the Car’s Speed Is “Very Impressive,” but Tesla’s Button Turn Signals “Are Awful” and Parking Warnings “Scream at Me Constantly,” Making Him Question Some Design Choices
By Noah Washington on
One new Model 3 owner who moved from a manual performance car is demanding his steering column stalks back.
2022 Toyota Highlander FWD
“My 2022 Toyota Highlander FWD, In 5 Inches Of Snow, Won’t Even Make It Up the Driveway, It Can’t Be the Tires, For the First Time I’m Thinking of Getting Rid of It”
By Denis Flierl on
A Toyota Highlander owner wants to sell his SUV after getting stuck in 5" of snow. Is the FWD Hybrid at fault, or the 42k miles on the tires? See why this Florida transplant's winter struggle proves tires matter more than drivetrain.
Lucid vs Tesla
The Crown Has Fallen: Why U.S. News Just Named Lucid the Best Luxury EV Brand of 2025 and How the New Gravity SUV Proves Tesla’s Era of Dominance is Officially Over
By Rob Enderle on
Lucid dethrones Tesla as U.S. News’ 2025 Best Luxury EV Brand. The new Gravity Touring SUV challenges Tesla with superior luxury and engineering, signaling a major market shift as competitors finally out-execute the industry giant.
2026 Jeep Recon In the Wild
The Doors Come Off, The Stakes Go Up: Why The 2026 Jeep Recon Is The Make-Or-Break Electric Gamble That Will Define The Future Of Stellantis
By Rob Enderle on
Jeep’s first electric SUV, the Recon, arrives with massive expectations. To secure Stellantis’ financial future, it must outperform the Wrangler on-road while matching its grit off-road, avoiding the pitfalls of the polarizing Dodge Charger Daytona EV.
Jaguar Type 00 And Gerry McGovern
The $130,000 Suicide Note: Inside Jaguar’s "Copy Nothing" Catastrophe, The Brutal Firing of Gerry McGovern, and The Uncertain Future of the Type 00 at Miami Art Week
By Rob Enderle on
Jaguar is in crisis. Following the disastrous "Copy Nothing" rebrand, design chief Gerry McGovern has been fired. With sales plummeting and customers alienated, the brand's risky pivot to ultra-luxury EVs now hangs by a thread in Miami.
Nissan Rogue vs. Outlander
Nissan’s 2026 Rogue PHEV Finally Arrives: Is It A Brilliant Strategic Savior Or Just A Rebadged "Too Little, Too Late" Bridge To Nowhere In A Rapidly Evolving EV World?
By Rob Enderle on
The 2026 Rogue PHEV is essentially a rebadged Mitsubishi Outlander designed to stanch Nissan’s market bleeding. While competent, it arrives as the hybrid "bridge" era collapses, facing stiff competition from superior pure EVs and dominant Toyota rivals.
Tesla's Premium Competition Heats Up With Xiaomi
Tesla’s ‘Safe Choice’ Dominance is Dying: Why the Model Y Still Rules China’s 2025 Market, But Xiaomi’s ‘Fridge, TV, and Sofa’ Tech Will Dethrone It by Next Summer
By Rob Enderle on
Despite aging tech, Tesla’s Model Y dominates China’s 2025 premium EV market. Yet, surging rivals like Xiaomi and Zeekr are eroding this lead, with a permanent dethroning predicted for 2026 absent a Full Self-Driving breakthrough.
Corvette ZR1X Doing What It Will Do Best-Winning!
1,250 HP for the Price of a Condo: How the $207k Corvette ZR1X Just Humiliated the Multi-Million Dollar Hypercar Elite and Broke the Exotic Market Forever
By Rob Enderle on
The Corvette ZR1X delivers 1,250 horsepower and hypercar performance for under $210,000, shaming multi-million dollar rivals like Ferrari. This ultimate halo car reignites brand excitement as standard C8 values normalize, proving American dominance.
Tesla driver texting while using full self-driving
Tesla Model Y FSD Will Soon Let You Text and Drive, and the Legal Reality Is Blowing Up Online
By Chris Johnston on
The upcoming Tesla Model Y FSD update is creating a wave of excitement and a bigger wave of debate over what it truly allows.
A matte gray Tesla Cybertruck shown from a rear three-quarter angle, featuring its distinctive angular design and large geometric wheels, parked on a residential driveway.
A Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says, “Yes, I Was Overconfident in FSD,” After It Backed Into His Garage Pillar and Maintained Backward Pressure - He Adds, “I’ll Fix the Wrap… the Bumper Is Just Chewed Up.”
By Noah Washington on
A Cybertruck owner’s confidence was shattered when his truck, allegedly under FSD control, backed into his house and kept pushing against the wall until he hit the brake.
A light blue Tesla Model X SUV shown from a front three-quarter angle, driving on a winding mountain road surrounded by lush green forest.
Tesla Model X Owner Says His SUV Has Needed Half-Shafts “Four Times in Two Years,” and After a $2,000 Suspension Repair That Changed Nothing, He Told Tesla He’s Done Fighting: “We’re Buying a Lexus.”
By Noah Washington on
A Model X owner paid $1,900 to fix a front-end knock, only to drive off the lot with the exact same loud noise.
2024 Toyota Prius in the driveway
2024 Prius Owner On 2nd 12V Battery At 60K Miles Warns: “Toyota Says They Only Last 30K, the Cost Is A Kick In The Teeth"
By Denis Flierl on
A 2024 Prius owner claims Toyota said the 12V battery lasts just 30,000 miles. After blowing through two batteries in a year, he shares a costly warning for high-mileage drivers.
Picture of Porsche Taycan GTS
The 2027 Porsche Taycan Is Getting Fake Gearshifts from a Fake Transmission and The Social Media Reaction is Very Heated
By Chris Johnston on
The Porsche Taycan is about to get a major update that has social media buzzing.
A Hyundai Ioniq 5 is shown on a snowy plain
Are EVs “Good” In Winter Seems Like an Easy Question, But It Depends On What You Think Is Good - Here’s What Experts on Winter Driving Say
By John Goreham on
EV advocates think that EVs are amazing in every single way. The truth is a bit different, but those who say an EV is undrivable in winter are simply wrong.
Tesla service areas shows a Tesla Model behind a large stack of tires
Myth Busted - In Latest Consumer Reports Reliability Rankings, Some Plug-in Cars Do Poorly, Many Hybrids Do Very Well
By John Goreham on
Consumer Reports shines a light on the common myth that battery-electric vehicles are somehow more reliable than other options. Here’s what the data says.
2026 Toyota Mirai
Which Toyota Models See The Biggest Increase In Sales At The End Of 2025? It's Not Corolla
By Dimitar Angelov on
Toyota is still showing promising results, but a few models surprised me in terms of sales.
Tesla Cybertruck
Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says “Holy Smoke, My CT Is Mad Max, Cutting People Off and Passing on the Right Shoulder at 80 MPH, It Feels Like My 'Ex' Is Chasing Me”
By Denis Flierl on
A Tesla Cybertruck owner says his truck is mad and acts like his "ex" is chasing him. Check out his hair-raising experience and why this report suggests its advanced software might be taking its aggressive mission too literally.
A silver Tesla Cybertruck shown from a side three-quarter view, kicking up dust while driving through a desert landscape with mountains in the background.
Cybertruck Owner in Oregon Says Tesla’s Broken Promises Don’t Matter Because “Everyone Who Has One Loves It,” Predicting the Truck Will Become a Future Collector’s Gem
By Noah Washington on
Despite repeated delays and broken promises from the CEO, one Tesla Cybertruck owner boldly states, "Everyone who has one loves it."
2023 Lucid Air Sapphire high-performance electric sedan in blue driving on a desert road, front three-quarter perspective.
After Relocating to Canada, Lucid Air Touring Owner Says He Had to Pay $12K to Break His Lease Because Lucid Wouldn’t Allow Even “A Single Day” of Driving in Canada
By Noah Washington on
The Lucid Air Touring is an "amazing car," but its owner is now getting rid of it after being forced to pay the final two years of his lease.
Rivian Has Hundreds of R1Ts Lined Up for Caltrans And Each One Gets a Hidden Battery Upgrade in the Spare Tire Compartment
Rivian Has Hundreds of R1Ts Lined Up for Caltrans And Each One Gets a Hidden Battery Upgrade in the Spare Tire Compartment
By Narek Hareyan on
Rivian R1T owners might be surprised to learn that Caltrans is taking delivery of more than 600 trucks equipped with a secret spare-tire battery upgrade that completely changes what these electric pickups can do on the job.
Picture of a Tesla Model Y on a highway concrete center divider
I Believe My Tesla Model Y Lane Assist Jolted My Steering Wheel and Caused Me to Do a Full 360 Degree Spin and Crash Into the Concrete Highway Divider Wall, but I Wasn’t on TACC or FSD
By Chris Johnston on
A highway scare in a Tesla Model Y is exposing the tension between driver responsibility and driver assistance systems, and who is to blame for accidents.
2025 Toyota 4Runner group
Buyer's Dilemma: Toyota Land Cruiser Vs Toyota 4Runner
By Dimitar Angelov on
An owner is torn between two seemingly very different Toyota SUVs, and owners share their insight on which one is the better buy, but the subject becomes divisive.
Picture of rear tire on a Tesla with excessive wear on the inside due to poor camber adjustment
My Tesla Model X Plaid Burned Through $800 Rear Tires in 10,000 Miles and Tesla Couldn’t Correct the Alignment, but I Found a Few Aftermarket Fixes and Need to Decide Which One to Go With
By Chris Johnston on
Tesla Model S and X Plaid owners are replacing expensive rear tires long before they should have to which is pushing many to consider aftermarket solutions they never expected to need.
A Hyundai Ioniq 5 N sits side by side with a Dodge Daytona Charger EV
In the Second Month Since EV Incentives Ended, U.S. Market Electric Vehicle Sales Continue to Plunge Strait Off a Cliff, Thelma and Louise Style
By John Goreham on
With limited data, since not all manufacturers report deliveries each month, we can see the writing on the wall. The EV sales disaster is proving not to be a one-month phenomenon.
Chevy Silverado EV dashboard display showing loss of cellular signal
SMS Connectivity Died in My Chevy Silverado LT EXT While on a 1,000-Mile Road Trip and OnStar Couldn’t Fix It, Left Me Blind Without Maps, Apps, and Charging Locator, but I Was Able to MacGyver My Way Out of the Jam
By Chris Johnston on
How a simple workaround saved a stranded Chevy Silverado EV driver when connectivity failed on a long trip and other things that EV drivers can do to prepare for successful road trips.
A navy blue 2024 Toyota Prius shown from a front three-quarter angle, driving on a tree-lined suburban road with fall foliage in the background.
2024 Toyota Prius Buyer Says His “Gold Certified” Car Had Water Pushing Up Through the Rear Seat, and Finding Broken Glass Inside the Child Anchors Left Him Wondering What His Dealership Didn’t Tell Him
By Noah Washington on
After sitting in the back seat of his newly purchased 2024 Prius, one owner watched moisture surge up through the rear cushion.
A silver Hyundai Ioniq 9, viewed from a front three-quarter angle, parked on a tree-lined historic city street with brick buildings in the background.
In a Thanksgiving Ice Storm, a Hyundai Ioniq 9 Driver Says Regen Made the SUV Slide, Lane Assist Fought Him on Icy Roads, and He Reached a Charger With Only 8% After “Severely Underestimating” Winter Range
By Noah Washington on
The Ioniq 9 driver’s trip was a battle against software that fought physics. He discovered the flaw of regenerative braking on ice when the regen kept kicking in and causing the SUV to slide.
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