Electric Vehicle News and Reviews (Page 75)

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.

Several Tesla Cybertruck Owners Share They Have Been Targets of “Anti-Elon Musk Hate Crimes” – Suggest Giving Each Other Elon Musk’s “My Heart Goes Out to You” Salute to Show Solidarity in Public

By Tinsae Aregay on January 29, 2025 - 6:32AM

Multiple Cybertruck owners have shared that they have been victims of what they call “anit-Elon Musk motivated hate crimes.” Some owners suggest giving each other Elon Musk’s “My Heart Goes Out to You” salute in order to show solidarity in public.

I’m Looking to Buy An EV, But Here’s The One Mistake That Could Ruin My Experience

By Noah Washington on January 29, 2025 - 3:41AM

Choosing an EV is trickier than a regular car, and if you get the range wrong frustration follows. See how one buyer tackled this decision.

After Installing The Latest Updated on My Rivian R1S I Experience an Extremely Loud Heat Pump Noise and Pulling More Energy vs Before

By Narek Hareyan on January 28, 2025 - 9:27PM

Is your Rivian R1S acting up after the latest update? Discover how a simple software tweak led to unexpected heat pump noise and higher energy usage, and share your own experience in the comments.

I'm Considering a Long Trip on My R1 Truck, But Rivian's App and ABRP Give Widely Different Times, So Here's What I Did

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

One Rivian owner’s road trip plans hit a shocking roadblock after seeing his truck’s navigation predict a grueling 27-hour journey, while another app claims it’ll be hours faster!

My Tesla Cybertruck has been Stuck in a Shipping Container for the Past Three Months. I Shipped it From the US to Europe, and Now The Battery is Slowly Dying Out at Sea

By Tinsae Aregay on January 28, 2025 - 3:05PM

A Tesla Cybertruck owner says he’s worried after his truck spent the last 3 months stuck in a shipping container. The owner shipped his Cybertruck from New Jersey to Europe back in November, but it still hasn’t arrived, and the battery might be dead.

I Flew My Drone Over Rivian’s Plant and Discovered a Jaw-Dropping Fleet of Electric Vans

By Noah Washington on January 28, 2025 - 11:14AM

I drove 100 miles to Rivian’s plant, flew my drone, and captured footage of thousands of Amazon delivery vans and Rivian trucks. Could this be the future of electric vehicles?

Elon Musk Finally Acknowledges the Launch of the Refreshed Tesla Model Y; However, He Was Barely Enthusiastic With His Endorsement

By Tinsae Aregay on January 28, 2025 - 4:32AM

After keeping silent about the issue for days, Elon Musk has finally acknowledged the launch of the refreshed Model Y. However, Musk's endorsement is definitely lacking in enthusiasm.

Rivian Truck Charging Next to a Ski Resort

So I Charged My R1T Rivian Truck Up to 97%, Left It Unplugged in Single Digit Temps, And Woke Up in The Morning With 100% Battery but Reduced Range

By Narek Hareyan on January 27, 2025 - 9:57PM

After charging my Rivian R1T to 97% and leaving it unplugged in freezing temperatures, I woke up to a full 100% charge, but with mysteriously reduced range. Here’s why this happens and what every EV owner needs to know.

My Tesla Cybertruck Got Totaled After It Was Sideswiped by an E-Scooter. All-in, I paid $198K, but Insurance is Only Offering Me a “Fair Market Value” of $77K. I Still Owe the Bank $171,500

By Tinsae Aregay on January 27, 2025 - 9:41AM

A Tesla Cybertruck owner shares his truck was totaled after it was sideswiped by an E-scooter. However, the insurance company is only offering to pay him a “fair market price” of $77K, even though he paid $198K for the truck and still owes the bank $171K.

My Tesla Cybertruck Camera Throws an Error, FSD is Disabled, the Camera Gets Too Hot, and it Randomly Loses All Visualizations, What’s the Answer?

By Denis Flierl on January 27, 2025 - 7:04AM

A Tesla Cybertruck owner is having issues with his new truck. He would like answers. Who better to ask than Cybertruck owners? Benny is taking his vehicle to Tesla for service but has to wait until mid-February. Are these common Cybertruck issues?

A Tesla Cybertruck Owner Shares His Legal Battle Against His HOA After the Home Owners Association Banned Him From Installing a Charger for His Truck. Now, He’s Calling on Elon Musk & Tesla for Help

By Tinsae Aregay on January 27, 2025 - 6:51AM

A Tesla Cybertruck owner says his HOA is not allowing him to install a charger for his Cybertruck. The owner is suing the HOA but says he’s up against a deep-pocketed association with a three-million-dollar reserve.

My Cybertruck Died in the Cold & Tesla Tech Staff Say, “They’ve Never Seen Anything Like This,” Now, My Case Has Been “Escalated to the Engineering Team,” but I got a Loaner Vehicle, so Thank You, Tesla!

By Tinsae Aregay on January 26, 2025 - 4:28PM

Tesla tech staff say, “They’ve never seen anything like this,” after examining a Cybertruck that died in the cold. Unable to figure out what went wrong, Tesla passed the issue to its engineers. However, the owner says he’s thankful for the EV maker.

I Got a Promotion, Plus a 25% Pay Raise; My Wife and new Baby are Doing Fine, but the New Job is in London, and I’m in Tears Because I Have to Sell My Beautiful Tesla Cybertruck

By Tinsae Aregay on January 26, 2025 - 10:35AM

A Tesla Cybertruck owner says he’s crying because he has to part ways with his truck. He recently got a promotion and a 25% pay raise, and his wife and new baby are fine, but the new job is in London, which means he has to sell his Cybertruck.

Ford Is Desperate to Move Out Its F-150 Lightning, and I’m Looking at This $200-a-Month Tempting Lease. But, No! I’ll Keep My Chevy Silverado with 100K Miles

By Denis Flierl on January 26, 2025 - 7:37AM

Have you seen the surprising deals Ford is offering on the 2024 Ford F-150 Lightning? One potential buyer, Cooper, is considering the F-150 Lightning but has second thoughts after looking at the details. Find out why he's keeping his Chevy Silverado.

My 2024 Toyota Tundra Cost $71K and I Just Bought A Porsche Taycan For $58K. Why Isn’t Anyone Talking About This?

By Denis Flierl on January 26, 2025 - 6:05AM

If you look at the truck market compared to the electric sports car market, things are crazy. Alex Sedlak points out that his 2024 Toyota Tundra was $71K, and he had just bought a 2021 Porsche Taycan for $58K. Was it a good choice, or will he be sorry?

My Tesla Model 3 Jammed, I'm Outside and Phone Died, Then I Remembered Tesla Had Recently Released an Apple Watch App

By Armen Hareyan on January 25, 2025 - 9:01PM

I was stranded with a dead phone and a locked Tesla Model 3, but thinking quickly and using the Tesla's Apple Watch app I turned the potential disaster into a tech-savvy rescue you'll want to hear about.

Tesla Model X where the back seat is missing

So I Bought This Used Model X, Which Used To Be a Tesla Mobile Mechanic Car, and The Whole Floor and Seats Are Missing

By Armen Hareyan on January 25, 2025 - 10:28AM

I bought a used Tesla Model X with only 15,000 miles on it that turned out to be a former mobile mechanic car: no floor, no seats, just questions. What would YOU do with it?

A Tesla Cybertruck Owner Forced Tesla to Buy Back His Defective Truck at 30 Cents/Mile. He Adds, “I Can Use the Money to Buy an Even More Expensive Cybertruck”

By Tinsae Aregay on January 25, 2025 - 9:56AM

An early Cybertruck owner says he has successfully compelled Tesla to buy back his defective truck, with Tesla only deducting $300 for every 1000 miles he drove it. However, the Cybertruck fan says he’ll use the money to buy a more expensive Cybertruck.

Chinese EV Companies Aggressively Complain About Tesla’s Tariff Advantages For Chinese Built Tesla Cars, Given Musk And US Declining Influence They Are More Likely To Win Which Would Be Really Bad For Tesla

By Rob Enderle on January 24, 2025 - 8:12PM

Chinese car companies are moving aggressively to remove their artificial Tariff disadvantage against Chinese built Teslas. Once this is done it will pretty much assure Europe will follow Australia and move from Tesla cars to Chinese alternatives.

The US’s End To EV Support Will Significantly Strengthen China’s Aggressive Moves To Dominate EV Industry And Assure Their Eventual Ownership Of The Market By The 2030s

By Rob Enderle on January 24, 2025 - 6:59PM

The US’s pullback from EVs assures China’s future dominance of this industry, and they are already around 2 years ahead of everyone but Tesla. If this doesn’t change, a lot of countries will bleed jobs and automotive revenues.

Just Recently I Met a Guy Whose Ioniq 5 Edged Out The Tesla Model 3 in a 10-80% Charging Test, Finishing Faster

By David Black on January 24, 2025 - 6:21PM

In Colorado, a notable event occurred where a 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5, faced off against a Tesla Model 3 in a charging test from 10% to 80%. The Ioniq 5 came out ahead, completing the charge faster. However, there is more to the story.

Car Company Graveyard Rendered By DALL-E

Why 2025 May Be A Really Bad Year To Buy Or Sell Cars: The End Of Most Automotive Companies Is Approaching

By Rob Enderle on January 24, 2025 - 5:53PM

The Car market is a mess in 2025 suggesting a number of companies may be gone by the end of the decade. It would be wise to avoid buying a new car until it has settled again, likely after 2027 but before 2030, so you don’t regret the purchase.

The First In-Depth Refreshed Tesla Model Y Review Videos Drop – Carwow & Out of Spec Reviews Show All the Changes in the New Model Y

By Tinsae Aregay on January 24, 2025 - 10:18AM

Tesla has finally allowed automotive YouTubers to get up close to the refreshed Model Y. The new videos detail all the minor changes Tesla has made to the all-electric crossover. The design gets a big thumbs up, but the specs were a letdown.

My Tesla Cybertruck Only Costs 3.2 Cents Per Mile, My Ford F-350 Costs 31 Cents Per Mile, But Both Trucks Have Their Purpose

By Denis Flierl on January 24, 2025 - 6:17AM

How does a Tesla Cybertruck compare with a Ford F-350? Dave is an owner of both a 2024 Cybertruck and a 2007 Ford F-350. He likes both trucks and gives an honest evaluation with cost analysis so potential Cybertruck buyers can make an informed decision.

I Don't Care What People Think of The Whole EV Situation, But This Cadillac Sollei and Celestiq Look Super Gorgeous To See in Person

By Noah Washington on January 24, 2025 - 12:07AM

The EV debate can wait as the Cadillac’s Sollei and Celestiq are rolling masterpieces that’ll make you forget what ‘range anxiety’ even means.

Millions of Dollars Wasted As Brand New Electric School Buses Go Up In Smoke While Charging

By John Goreham on January 23, 2025 - 1:30PM

A Massachusetts school community watches with sadness as millions in funding is lost to another battery-electric vehicle fire.

Image of 2025 Ford Maverick Hybrid AWD towing courtesy of Ford

After owning a Tesla Model Y, I Never Thought I’d Own a Ford Maverick Hybrid or Toyota Land Cruiser Hybrid, but I do. Here’s Why

By John Goreham on January 23, 2025 - 11:31AM

Our title paraphrases online content creator Jake of Jakes’ Hobbies. He has now purchased multiple hybrids after owning a Tesla Model Y. Let’s look at why he has moved in this direction.

I Got To Test My Rented Kia EV6's Range in Snow And Minimized The Power Usage By Using The Snow Mode And Few Other Tricks

By Armen Hareyan on January 23, 2025 - 9:53AM

Look how a Floridian mastered the snowy Philadelphia roads in a Kia EV6, revealing secret tricks to maximize range that every EV owner needs to know.

Ready to Buy a Tesla Cybertruck? – Long-Time Owners Say These Are The Unusual Things to Watch Out For – “Don’t Unbuckle Your Seatbelt During a Car Wash, & Watch Out for the Motors Magnetizing Your Watch”

By Tinsae Aregay on January 23, 2025 - 7:10AM

Veteran Tesla Cybertruck owners have shared a list of unusual advice to new buyers. The unexpected recommendations include what not to do during a car wash.

I've Owned Many Cars and The Chevy Bolt Is By Far The Best Commuter I've Had If Price and Efficiency Are The Most Important Factors

By David Black on January 22, 2025 - 9:11PM

One delighted Chevrolet Bolt owner thinks the Chevy Bolt is the ultimate budget-friendly commuter car, and his experience might just convince you to make the switch. Let's see why the Bolt is winning over drivers with its great value and reliability.

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