Electric Vehicle News and Reviews (Page 79)

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.

My Tesla Cybertruck’s Sentry Mode Caught This Poser Red Handed After He Decides to Jump On My Truck

By Harutiun Hareyan on January 1, 2025 - 1:20PM

A local Tesla Cybertruck owner shared an eye-catching Sentry Mode clip of a man with questionable intentions jumping onto his truck and striking a bold pose.

The Charge Port Won’t Open on My Day-Old Cybertruck, My Battery is Dying & I’m Afraid I Will Need to Get it Towed 60 Miles to the Nearest Tesla Service Center

By Tinsae Aregay on January 1, 2025 - 9:09AM

A Tesla Cybertruck owner says he picked up his truck yesterday and drove it a lot; however, today, when he went to charge his truck, the charge port won’t open. Without enough range, the day-old Cybertruck might need to be towed.

I Bought a Tesla Cybertruck, But I Didn’t Check the Cost of Insurance, Now My New Truck Costs More Than Half of My Mortgage

By Denis Flierl on January 1, 2025 - 5:25AM

How much does it cost to insure the Tesla Cybertruck? The answer might shock you. Just ask Rebecca, who was stunned to find out that insuring the new EV truck would cost her as much as half of her mortgage payment. Here is Rebecca’s amazing story.

10,000 Miles In, My Tesla Cybertruck's Suspension Makes Weird Noises After Only One Exposure To Rain

By Harutiun Hareyan on December 31, 2024 - 6:49PM

A Tesla Cybertruck owner recently shared a video on Facebook of his Tesla Cybertruck with only 10k miles making weird grinding noises as he accelerates and decelerates.

Progressive Insurance is Penalyzing Cybertruck Owners Who Frequently Drive Using Tesla’s Full-Self-Driving Software – Dings for Hard Braking & Fast Acceleration Result in 51% Premium Increase

By Tinsae Aregay on December 31, 2024 - 9:28AM

Progressive is increasing insurance premiums (by up to 51%) for Cybertruck owners who frequently use Tesla’s full self-driving software. The Cybertruck drivers report getting dinged for hard braking & fast acceleration while using FSD.

Tesla Officially Starts Delivering the 2025 Cybertruck; New Owners Say “It’s Much Quieter & Smoother Than the 2024 Version”

By Tinsae Aregay on December 31, 2024 - 4:21AM

The first owners to take delivery of a 2025 Cybertruck are saying that the latest model “drives extremely smooth and quiet compared to the 2024 Cybertruck.” This is surprising, given that Tesla doesn’t follow model year improvements.

Ford F-Series Claims Title of Best-Selling Truck for 48th Year

By Mary Conway on December 30, 2024 - 10:03PM

Ford is claiming the crown of top-selling truck for 2024. It is a huge badge of honor to have the top selling vehicles in the hotly-contested race.

Ford is Recalling 12,000 2023 and 2024 F-150 Lightning BEV Trucks Because They Can Potentially Lose Their Steering

By Mary Conway on December 30, 2024 - 9:41PM

A manufacturing mistake can possibly lead to a loss of steering on Ford's popular F-150 EV truck.

Advice For Other Hyundai Ioniq Drivers: Get The ICCU Recall Work Done ASAP, And It Should Be Smooth Sailing

By Armen Hareyan on December 30, 2024 - 7:19PM

One Ioniq 5 owner turned a frustrating recall issue into a smooth-sailing EV journey and offers practical tips you don’t want to miss.

Marques Brownlee (MKBHD) Sells His Tesla Cybertruck, Likely Loses $50,000, & Says “I Like the Rivian Better”

By Tinsae Aregay on December 30, 2024 - 8:27AM

MKBHD says he has sold his Tesla Cybertruck and adds that the reason is simply because he likes his Rivian better. Unhappy Tesla fans accuse him of being a late convert, as the YouTuber likely loses $50,000 on the resell.

Hertz Shot Me a Ridiculous Price of $18K For a 2023 Tesla Model 3 That I Rented, Great Price, I Was Shocked When I Found Out How Many Miles It Had

By Denis Flierl on December 30, 2024 - 5:21AM

Are you looking for a great price on a used Tesla? Hertz says they will sell you a 2023 Tesla Model 3 for under $18,000. There is only one catch. You better check the EV's mileage. One Hertz renter found out it may have a lot more miles than it's worth.

Tesla is Threatening Cybertruck Buyers to Take Delivery By the End of December; Otherwise, the Company Says They Will “Forfeit” Their $2,500 Deposit

By Tinsae Aregay on December 29, 2024 - 9:19AM

To meet Wall Street’s year-end sales forecast, Tesla appears to be resorting to high-pressure tactics to force Cybertruck buyers to take delivery by December 31. The EV maker is threatening buyers to complete the purchase or forfeit the $2,500 deposit.

We Bought A Jeep Grand Cherokee, Had Our 4th Major Breakdown In Less Than a Year, and It’s Been In the Shop 60 Days Already

By Denis Flierl on December 29, 2024 - 7:00AM

Is the Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe a vehicle you should buy? Kris and Hillary say you should avoid the electric Jeep. They have owned the SUV for less than a year; it's been in the shop four times and for over 60 days. Here is their unbelievable story.

Tesla Cybertruck Owner in Canada Says the Truck is “Dangerous” After Experiencing First Drive in the Snow; Forced to Slow Down to 25 Mph on the Highway & Stop Multiple Times to Clean the Headlights

By Tinsae Aregay on December 29, 2024 - 6:31AM

A new Tesla Cybertruck owner in Canada describes his horrifying experience following his first drive in the snow. He says he was forced to lower his speed to 25 mph & also had to stop multiple times on the highway to clear the snow off the headlights.

My Neighbor Saved My Cybertruck After It Being Unable To Install New FSD Update, I No Longer Need To Take It In For Service

By Harutiun Hareyan on December 28, 2024 - 4:16PM

A Cybertruck owner shared how this simple fix that cost him nothing saved him from having to take his Cybertruck in for service a week from when the problem started.

Okay, Lesson Learned The Hard Way and Specific Advice For My Fellow Ioniq 5 Owners When You Ask For Hyundai Roadside Assistance

By Armen Hareyan on December 28, 2024 - 12:39PM

Stranded in the cold with a dead Hyundai Ioniq 5, Kevin’s shocking roadside ordeal reveals crucial advice every EV owner needs to know before it’s too late.

I Ordered a Cybertruck Today and Was Assigned a VIN Immediately; Now I’m Afraid Tesla Has Matched Me With a Rejected Truck

By Tinsae Aregay on December 28, 2024 - 7:50AM

A Cybertruck buyer says he’s worried after Tesla matched him with a truck immediately after he placed the order. The individual is afraid that he was only able to get the truck so quickly because it’s a rejected truck by a previous buyer.

$964, That’s How Much One Cybertruck Owner Spent in a Single Month Charging His Truck Exclusively at Tesla Supercharger Stations

By Tinsae Aregay on December 28, 2024 - 6:10AM

A Cybertruck owner without access to home charging shows he spent $964 in a single month relying exclusively on Tesla supercharger stations to power his truck. At these prices, it is cheaper to fuel an equivalent-sized pickup truck.

Rivian Employee Says, “I Was Brought to Tears By My Frothing Red-Faced Angry Boss In Front of My Coworkers, I Reported It to HR But They Did Nothing

By Denis Flierl on December 28, 2024 - 5:31AM

Rivian, the EV automaker, is in the spotlight again. This time, employees have sued Rivian, claiming top execs, including the chief designer and former chief operating officer, harassed them. Here are Elizabeth, Nathan, and Jeremiah's troubling stories.

My Cybertruck Is Dead, Tesla Cannot Open It, They Don't Know What Happened As It Feels Without Power While Fully Charged

By Harutiun Hareyan on December 27, 2024 - 9:34PM

A Tesla Cybertruck mysteriously dies despite a full charge, leaving even Tesla baffle. Could this be a hidden flaw in the 2024 EV truck?

My Chevy 3500 Silverado Has, At 250,000 Miles, Created 159 Metric Tons of CO2, and These Visual Comparisons Will Help You Concretely Grasp The Scale

By Armen Hareyan on December 27, 2024 - 9:03AM

One Chevy Silverado 3500 emitted 159 metric tons of CO2 after 250,000 miles—wait until you see these jaw-dropping visual comparisons that make the numbers impossible to ignore.

I Was Sideswiped By a Tesla Cybertruck in Miami, and Then I Was Shocked By What I Found, I Kept the Evidence

By Denis Flierl on December 27, 2024 - 9:00AM

While in traffic, a Tesla Cybertruck appears in Jesse's side mirror at the Art Basel in Miami. Then something unexpected happened. The truck gets too close and sideswiped his car. What he found later was a shock. Here is Jesse's unforgettable story.

Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says He’s “Sick of the Truck” After It Broke Down For the 3rd Time Requiring Yet Another Tow Service

By Tinsae Aregay on December 27, 2024 - 8:23AM

A Cybertruck owner says he has had it with his truck after it failed again, leaving him stranded for the third time. Tesla fans, on the other hand, say he should stop complaining and that the issues are to be expected, given that it’s a new vehicle.

Latest Tesla Software Update Bricks Several Cybertrucks; Elon Musk, Unaware of the Issue Says, The FSD 13.2.2 Update is Tesla’s Christmas Gift to the World

By Tinsae Aregay on December 26, 2024 - 9:46AM

So far, at least 4 Cybertruck owners have confirmed that their trucks have died after installing the latest FSD 13.2.2 software update. However, unaware of the problems, Elon Musk calls the software update Tesla’s Christmas gift to the world.

Tesla Cybertruck Owner Finds Grass Growing Inside His Truck – Trapped Water & Dirt Buildup Create a Fertile Environment for Plant Life

By Tinsae Aregay on December 26, 2024 - 6:26AM

A Cybertruck owner was surprised to find plant life growing inside his truck. After he made the discovery, the owner said, “Grass growing in my Cybertruck. It's Really Green, but I don't want it, and neither do you!”

I’m Trapped With My In-Laws at a West Virginia Farm Because My Tesla Cybertruck is Going to Take 6 Days to Charge Enough to Make it to the Closest Supercharger

By Tinsae Aregay on December 25, 2024 - 9:58AM

A Cybertruck owner visiting his in-laws at a farm in West Virginia says he found himself in a unique situation when he learned it would take 6 days for his Cybertruck to charge enough to be able to make it to the nearest supercharger.

I Took My Cybertruck in for Service for a Cracked Sideview Mirror, but Tesla Gave Me a Surprise High-Voltage Battery Pack Replacement

By Tinsae Aregay on December 25, 2024 - 8:22AM

A Cybertruck owner says he brought his truck in for service for a minor issue with his side-view mirror. However, he was surprised to learn Tesla had decided to give him a brand new battery pack replacement, all for free.

Tesla Cybertruck Gets Bricked While Charging Using a Wall-Mounted Charger – Tesla Engineers Forced to Come Out to the Owner’s Garage to Try to Unplug the Truck

By Tinsae Aregay on December 24, 2024 - 5:17AM

A Cybertruck that died while charging connected to a wall-mounted charger is causing Tesla engineers headaches. Tesla is sending people to the Cybertruck owner’s house to try to unplug the vehicle so that it could be towed to a service center.

Jeep Prepares for Launch of 2024 Jeep Wagoneer S and Says You Don't Have to Sacrifice Capability for Beauty

By Mary Conway on December 23, 2024 - 9:52PM

Jeep is positioning its first North American BEV as beautiful but capable. See the Wagoneer S in action in its new ad campaign 'Beautiful Things Can Still Get Dirty'.

This Cold Weather Is Really Draining My Cybertruck's Range as I Get Only 135 Miles After Charging 80% And Driving 35 Miles

By Armen Hareyan on December 23, 2024 - 12:34PM

Cold weather is wreaking havoc on Tesla Cybertruck range—find out why one owner lost 105 miles after just 35 miles of driving and how you can prevent it.

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