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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.

Ford's EREV F-150 Lightning
Ford’s F-150 Lightning Just Killed Range Anxiety: The 700-Mile EREV Pivot That Changes Everything
By Rob Enderle on
Ford’s bold shift to Extended-Range EV technology for the F-150 Lightning promises a massive 700-mile range, silencing critics and positioning the Blue Oval to dominate the electric truck market.
NVIDIA Uber And Lucid Hook Up
The "End of the Steering Wheel" Era: How the Nvidia-Uber Robotaxi Alliance Just Changed the World at CES 2026
By Rob Enderle on
In a landmark CES 2026 announcement, Nvidia, Uber, and Lucid have formed a powerhouse alliance to deploy 100,000 autonomous robotaxis, signaling the beginning of the end for the traditional human-driven gig economy.
A rural road is shown covered in a foot of ice
Tesla Owner From Frigid New Hampshire Asks, “My New Model Y Is Frozen Solid and Unusable, What Do Owners Who Live In Cold Climates Do?” - We Weigh the Pluses and Minuses of Teslas In Extreme Cold
By John Goreham on
A new Tesla Model Y owner seeks help from fellow owners in cold-weather climates. She wants to understand better how to keep her car from freezing and becoming unusable.
2027 will see an all-new Aura RDX hybrid, possibly with the brand's new V-6
Honda Will Lean On Its US-Based Producton Facilities To Make More Affordable Cars, But This Raises a Few Important Questions
By Dimitar Angelov on
While Honda plans to actively counter the “trimflation” issue, the competitiveness of its EV models could be in question.
A black Rivian R1S electric SUV shown from the front three-quarter angle, parked in a dimly lit indoor parking garage with dramatic lighting strips on the ceiling.
After a Month of Trying to Spend $80,000, a Rivian R1T Shopper Says He Walked Away From Two Deposits Because of Missing Inspections, Hidden Condition Issues, and “Nearly Impossible” Communication
By Noah Washington on
A frustrated R1T shopper is warning others that Rivian’s "137-point inspection" is effectively a secret document that buyers are never allowed to see.
White 2026 Toyota Bz XLE AWD
$11,500 in Incentives Lets Former Corolla Owner Lease a New Toyota bZ XLE AWD for $400 Per Month All In, Owner Says, “I’m Loving the Massive Updates”
By Chris Johnston on
We look at how Toyota’s generous new 2026 incentives enabled a new buyer to save over $11,000 on a Toyota bZ by stacking lease cash, rebates, and bonuses.
A Toyota RAV4 Plug-In is shown on display in a dealer showroom
The Reliability of Plug-In Hybrid-Electric Vehicles (PHEVs) Just Got Much Better - Here’s How
By John Goreham on
Imagine if all of the lowest-rated vehicles in a category were suddenly cancelled. Well, that just happened with PHEVs.
A 2024 GMC Hummer EV SUV in green metallic paint shown from the front three-quarter view, showcasing its distinctive design and aggressive stance.
After 24 Hours on a 6.2 kW Charger, a Ford Mach-E Owner Says a GMC Hummer EV Still Wasn’t Close to Done, “With a 212 kWh Battery, Reaching 90% Can Take 28 to 34 Hours”
By Noah Washington on
"It still wasn't close to done," says one witness who watched a GMC Hummer EV consume a public charger for 24 consecutive hours.
A 2026 Tesla Cybertruck spews dirt into the air.
A Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says His Foundation Series Drives Perfectly on FSD for Over 100 Miles, Then Suddenly “Drives Like a Maniac” on the Same Return Route – He Adds, “It Crosses Yellow Lines and Gets Too Close to Other Cars”
By Noah Washington on
Can a Tesla actually get "tired" during a long drive? One Cybertruck owner says his FSD worked perfectly on the way to his destination, but turned "risky" on the return journey, ignoring lane markings and drifting dangerously close to other cars.
A 2023 Rivian R1T electric pickup truck in silver photographed from the front three-quarter view, displaying the vehicle's premium design and modern proportions.
A Rivian R1T Owner Says He Went From a Ford F-150 Raptor to a Tesla Model Y and Finally to a Used 2022 R1T Launch Edition for Under $50,000, He Adds, “I Instantly Fell in Love With the Torque That You Get With an EV”
By Noah Washington on
A former F-150 Raptor owner is calling his used 2022 Rivian R1T the "perfect daily driver" after finding a Launch Edition for under $50,000.
Black 2018 Tesla Model 3
“I’d Pay $10k for a New Battery,” Says Tesla Model 3 Owner with over 200,000 Miles and 30% Battery Degradation, He Adds, “The Motor Will Last 30 Years”
By Chris Johnston on
Early Tesla Model 3 cars are reaching very high mileage, and they are exposing a gap between headlines and reality.
2026 Dodge Charger SIXPACK
2026 Dodge Charger Wins North American Car of the Year- Multi-Energy Lineup Gets Kudos From Judges
By Mary Conway on
Sales for the electric version of the Dodge Charger were underwhelming but the Charger has new life as gas-powered muscle car.
Tesla Cybertruck
A Cybertruck Owner Says Tesla Finally Agreed To Buy Back His Cybertruck After 9 Service Visits – Now The EV Maker Is Charging Him $1,300 To Remove The Wrap & Window Tint
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck owner says that after 9 service visits over a year and 5 separate service visits for the same issue, Tesla finally decided to buy back his truck. However, Tesla is now charging him $1,300 for putting a tint and a wrap on the truck.
2026 Nissan Aura NISMO RS Concept
Nissan Is Taking An Unconventional Approach To Performance With The New Aura Nismo RS Concept
By Dimitar Angelov on
Nissan might be following Honda’s example when it comes to affordable performance models, and I am not sure it is a great idea. Luckily, Infiniti’s performance offerings will not follow suit.
A 2027 Chevrolet Bolt Charges
After the “Q4 Collapse,” EVs Dropped Back to the 2022 Market Share Level In the U.S. - Analysts Urge EV Fans Not to Panic
By John Goreham on
It’s suddenly 2022 again in the EV world, with more than 94% of Americans opting not to buy an EV. Here’s why analysts say that EVs are not doomed - yet.
Green Porsche Taycan
China’s SAIC Launches Porsche Taycan Knockoff, American Buyer Says, “I’d buy a Temu Taycan for $27,000”
By Chris Johnston on
Looks like Porsche’s problems just got worse. First a 99% drop in operating profit, now a $27,000 Taycan lookalike from China.
Tesla Cybertruck
A Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says He Drives For Grubhub After Work To Afford The Truck’s Monthly Payments – He Adds, “If You Are Struggling To Afford Your Cybertruck, This is An Easy Solution”
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Tesla Cybertruck owner says he uses his truck to deliver food on Grubhub to cover his monthly car payments. He notes that the Grubhub income is enough to fully cover his Model Y monthly payment and partially offset his Cybertruck payment.
Green Rivian R1T in a west Texas oil field in front of a pump jack
A New Rivian R1T Owner Says He Was Pleasantly Surprised at How Liberating It Felt to No Longer Be Dependent on Gas or Support the Oil Industry, Adding, “As More of Us Do This, Their Power and Influence Will Diminish”
By Chris Johnston on
A Rivian R1T owner says that going electric got him thinking about energy independence, patriotism, and personal freedom.
2025 Polestar 4 electric SUV front view, minimalist Scandinavian design in desert setting
A Polestar 4 Owner Says He’s Facing a $29,168 Repair Bill After a 18% White Vinegar Spill Corroded Electronics, My Brakes “Were Completely Gone”, He Adds, “I Managed to Stop the Car Using the Gear on the Steering Wheel by Clicking P”
By Noah Washington on
A Polestar 4 owner is facing a nearly $30,000 repair bill after a routine trip to the garden center ended in a terrifying total brake failure.
Tesla Cybertruck stainless steel electric pickup towing a large trailer on a highway at sunset
A Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says Professional Audio Measurements Show the Truck Has Nearly 10 dB Less Bass at 30 Hz Than a Model Y, He Adds, “My REW Analysis With a Calibrated Microphone Confirms the Cybertruck Lacks Low-End Bass”
By Noah Washington on
"Now I have proof," says one Cybertruck owner who used a calibrated MiniDSP microphone to debunk the bass claims often heard in early reviews.
Red 2026 Chevy Silverado EV Trail Boss with motorcycles in bed
Chevy Silverado EV No Longer Stocked at Local Dealers and Owner Afraid It’ll Be Cancelled Like the Ford F150 Lightning, Goes on to Say, “My Silverado EV Is the Best Vehicle I’ve Ever Owned, and I’m Sad That People Aren’t Giving It a Chance”
By Chris Johnston on
Chevy Silverado EV owners speak out as familiar warning signs begin to appear at local dealerships.
2026 Hyundai Kona Limited shown in ⁠Ultimate Red Metallic
In a Year of Testing, New England Motor Press Members Find 2026 Hyundai Kona To Be a Class Leader and Perfect For Shoppers Preferring Buttons and Knobs Instead of One Huge Screen
By John Goreham on
The New England Motor Press was blessed enough to test the Hyundai Kona Limited this past year for a long stretch. Here’s what members thought of it.
2023 Tesla Model Y
“I Got a 2023 Tesla Model Y Dual Motor For Christmas, and I’m Buying the $2K Boost Upgrade App to Increase the Speed by 0.6 Seconds - I Think It’s Worth It!”
By Denis Flierl on
A 0.6-second jump might sound small, but for Tesla fans, it’s a total game-changer. From a Christmas gift to a performance beast, see why this Model Y owner is dropping $2K for the "Acceleration Boost." Is shaving a split second worth the spend?
Tesla Cybertruck custom interior with three front seats, black leather upholstery, and center front seat modification for large families
A Shop Owner Says It Added a Center Front Seat to a Tesla Cybertruck To Fit Four People, He Adds, “Nothing Money and Time Can’t Fix” After Designing a Bracket and Sourcing a Van Seat
By Noah Washington on
Six years after Tesla abandoned the Cybertruck’s front bench seat due to "safety and regulatory complexities," one shop owner has engineered their own solution to fit four kids.
Tesla Cybertruck
A Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says His Truck Will Last 40 Years. He Adds, “Stainless Steel Exoskeletons, No Paint, No Rust, No Engine, No Transmission. It’s Built To Outlast The Gas Industry”
By Tinsae Aregay on
Cybertruck owners are sharing their optimistic expectations for how long their trucks will last. One owner says his truck could remain in working condition for the next 40 years. Another owner says he wants to be buried in his Cybertruck.
2025 Jeep Wrangler 4xe Rubicon
Why Jeep is Canceling its Wrangler and Grand Cherokee 4xe Powertrains
By Mary Conway on
Jeep is dropping its entire 4xe lineup after a number of recalls and a shift toward more reliable hybrids.
2026 RAV4 Hybrid
“I Was Going To Trade My 2013 Honda Pilot With 253K Miles For a 2026 Toyota RAV4, But I Think I’ll Give Them Time To Get the Bugs Worked Out, and Hit the Resale Market”
By Denis Flierl on
A 2013 Honda Pilot owner has 253k miles, and was ready to swap it for a 2026 Toyota RAV4. But is the first year of a redesign worth the risk? He’s choosing reliability over novelty. Is waiting for the bugs to clear the best move right now?
A silver Tesla Cybertruck kicking up dust while driving at speed on a gravel road along a dramatic, rocky coastline.
A Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says After Driving a Foundation Series Loaner, He Found the Seats and Interior Quality Vastly Better Than His 2025 AWD – He Adds, “Had I Known, I Might Have Looked for a Used Foundation Series Instead”
By Noah Washington on
One 2025 Cybertruck AWD owner says he felt a "vast difference" in quality after driving a 2024 Foundation Series loaner, claiming the early model's seats were noticeably softer and more premium.
How EV Buyers and Investors Can Navigate the Market Now That BYD Has Overtaken Tesla as the World’s Top EV Seller
How EV Buyers and Investors Can Navigate the Market Now That BYD Has Overtaken Tesla as the World’s Top EV Seller
By Armen Hareyan on
BYD overtaking Tesla as the world’s top EV seller is an unexpected shakeup that could change how you buy or think about electric cars in the near future with three practical tips.
White Kia EV6 outside of owner’s home
My Kia EV6 Was Stolen Outside My House in Minutes Despite Key Being in a Pouch, Home Security Video Shows Thieves Used a New EV Theft Tactic
By Chris Johnston on
Even with the key secured in a Faraday box, thieves used a device seen on home security video that has many EV owners worried. Owner replaced his Kia EV6 and describes security upgrades to protect it.
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