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Electric Vehicle News and Reviews (Page 9)

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.

2026 Mitsubishi Pajero/ Montero
The Mitsubishi Pajero Returns In 2026, As A Rugged Competitor To The Toyota Land Cruiser
By Dimitar Angelov on
Land Cruier who? Mitsubishi is cooking a body-on-frame PHEV SUV, and if it is priced right, Toyota could be in trouble.
300-pound man getting into an electric vehicle
I’m a 300 Pound Man and I Want to Buy an EV, but People Tell Me That My Weight Will Affect Range and Tire Wear, You Wouldn’t Believe the Comments I’ve Gotten
By Chris Johnston on
The hilarious and weird misconceptions that surfaced when one driver asked a basic question about EV range and many other crazy questions we’ve heard about EVs.
Side view of a silver Rivian R1T electric pickup truck driving at speed through a green, wooded area. The EV’s modern aerodynamic design, black wheels, and signature LED lighting highlight Rivian’s electric adventure truck in motion.
After a 12-State RV Trip, a Rivian R1T Owner Says Tesla, Rivian, ChargePoint, and EA All Charged “Within a Few kW of Each Other,” Hitting 206–209 kW Peaks and Holding 100 kW Even at 80%
By Noah Washington on
A Rivian R1T owner's spreadsheet exposed the key to fast EV travel: his truck still pulled 100 kW even at 80% SOC and 34 kW at 99%.
Tesla Cybertruck shown in stainless steel finish from a side/three-quarter view, towing what appears to be a SpaceX rocket component on a trailer during sunset.
After 28,000 Miles, a Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says His 85–95 MPH Highway Driving Yields Only 180–240 Miles of Real Range, With a “22% Loss in Regen Recovery”
By Noah Washington on
After 28,000 miles of high-speed commuting, a Cybertruck owner reveals his 85–95 MPH highway driving reduces his real range to a mere 180–240 miles.
2022 Toyota Prius
My Sister’s Toyota Prius Gets 35 Miles On a 6 Hour Charge, That’s All? Then, I See the ’25 RAV4 Hybrids Getting 42, and ‘26s Get 52 Miles, What Am I Missing?
By Denis Flierl on
One driver is baffled that Toyota hybrids still need fuel, admitting he thought owners "never had to buy gas again." Here's the massive misunderstanding he had about the RAV4 Prime's real-world electric range.
The Honda Prelude lineup will expand with 2 new models that could render the current hybrid model obsolete
The 2026 Honda Prelude, As It Is, Could Be Discontinued, But Something Better Is Coming
By Dimitar Angelov on
Honda made a mistake by offering the Prelude as a hybrid with no manual, but the model’s future is brighter than expected, as JDM fans will get what they originally wanted.
EV owner at a fast charger with a surprising high bill
EVgo Is the Worst and Most Expensive, as They Didn’t Honor an Active Promo Code from My App, I Paid $0.69 Per kWh Plus $0.99 Activation Fee to Charge My Ford F-150 Lightning Which Is Equivalent to $5.85 Per Gallon of Gas
By Chris Johnston on
What a Ford F-150 Lightning owner discovered about today’s fast charging networks and why it matters.
A Tesla Cybertruck in silver/stainless steel finish is parked in a mountainous landscape, shown from a rear three-quarter angle with snow-capped peaks visible in the background.
After Three Idaho Hunting Trips, a Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says His 300-Mile Range Dropped to “About 120 Miles” While Towing Through Mountain Terrain, Forcing Him to Rely on a Harbor Freight Generator Adding Only “5–6 Miles an Hour” Just to Get Back Out
By Noah Washington on
The Cybertruck owner conquered mountain passes and nasty roads while hunting, but he admits the experience was "just barely" successful.
Tesla Cybertruck
A Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says, “I Don’t Know How Some Of You Drive With FSD 100% of The Time” – He Adds, “I Love FSD, but I Also Love Driving, So I Only Use It a Fraction Of The Time.”
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck owner shares his surprise at seeing how often fellow Tesla owners use FSD. He questions how some Tesla owners can depend entirely on FSD for all their driving and stop manually operating their vehicles altogether.
Tesla vehicles
A Tesla Enthusiast Says He’s Considering Buying a Tesla Model Y But Wonders Whether All The Criticism About Tesla Vehicles, Especially The Cybertruck, Is Real
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Tesla fan says he’s trying to decide whether to go ahead and buy a Tesla Model Y. However, he would first like to know whether all the reliability complaints are due to anti-Elon Musk sentiment or if Tesla has a genuine reliability issue.
Tesla Model 3 & Model Y
Battery Research Team Issues Warning on Tesla Model Y and Model 3 Vehicles Using BYD Batteries Manufactured in China
By Tinsae Aregay on
Reliability concerns are being raised about Tesla Model 3 and Model Y vehicles powered by LG batteries made in China. A research team states that LG packs have an expected lifetime of 150,00 miles, while Panasonic packs can last 250,00 miles.
Tesla Cybertruck
A Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says The Wrap He Put Over His Truck Melted On The Stainless Steel In The Arizona Heat And Damaged The Finish – He Adds, “Polished Is The Best Way To Go In A Hot Climate”
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck owner says he has found the perfect finish for the truck in hot climates. He explains that his previous wrap melted off when exposed to the hot stainless steel, so he opted for a polished finish instead, and he says he couldn’t be happier.
A silver 2024 GMC Sierra EV pickup truck shown from a front 3/4 angle, parked in a wooded area with tall pine trees in the background.
GMC Sierra EV Owner Says Trailer Mode Slashed His 355-Mile Range to 205 “Immediately,” And That Towing 600 Pounds Burned “41 Miles for 18 Driven,” Forcing Him to Admit Long Trips May Require Charging “Every Hundred Miles”
By Noah Washington on
A GMC Sierra EV owner's first tow saw his 355-mile range instantly slashed to 205 miles when he engaged Trailer Mode.
A black Ford F-150 Lightning EV pickup truck, likely a -2022 model, is shown from the front quarter angle at a construction site with wooden fencing panels and rocky ground visible.
An Ford F-150 Lightning Owner Ran the Numbers to 105,000 Miles and Says a Used Lightning Has the “Lowest Cash Outlay,” While a 2-Year-Old ICE F-150 Ends Up “The Highest Cost Per Mile” Even Though It’s Cheaper to Buy
By Noah Washington on
A Ford F-150 Lightning owner ran the numbers to 105,000 miles and found the used electric model had the "Lowest Cash Outlay," beating the ICE version even though the gas truck was cheaper to buy.
Tesla Cybertruck, Model S, 3, X, Y
A Tesla Enthusiast Says He Brought a Cybertruck & a Tesla Model S to a Family Gathering – He Adds, “Less Than 48 Hours Later, My In-Laws Have Purchased a Tesla Model Y & Are Considering a Model X”
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Tesla fan shares how a family gathering led his in-laws to purchase two Tesla vehicles. During the event, he and his wife brought a Cybertruck and a Model S and started giving test drives. Within 48 hours, his in-laws became Tesla owners.
Home in British Columbia with multiple solar power installations.
I Get Paid to Charge My GMC Sierra EV, with 18kW of Solar on My Shop and an 85 Mile per Day Commute, I Make About $120 per Month from My Utility and Solar Compatible Charger
By Chris Johnston on
How a GMC Sierra EV owner turned sunshine into monthly income and free charging.
2025 Dodge Charger Daytona
Stellantis Cries Uncle and Finally Joins the Tesla Charging Network, So You Will be Able to Charge Your Dodge Charger Daytona or Jeep Wrangler 4xe with Less Hassle
By Mary Conway on
Much like the old dispute between VHS and Beta, automakers were forced to pursue different charging networks. Now, Jeep, Dodge and Chrysler vehicles will be able to use Tesla chargers.
A black Ford Mustang Mach-E electric SUV, likely a 2022 model, is shown being loaded onto a tow truck from its front three-quarter angle on a snowy residential street.
A 2022 Ford Mustang Mach-E Owner Says His Car Now Won’t Move Due to a “Parking Brake Fault,” Capping Off a Year Where BlueCruise Updates Broke Modules, Door Actuators Failed, and One Passenger Was “Unable to Exit the Vehicle”
By Noah Washington on
After a year of relentless malfunctions, one 2022 Ford Mustang Mach-E is finally defeated, stuck in the driveway with a "Parking Brake Fault."
My 2025 Rivian R1S Was Making Clunking and Wind Noise, but Service Said They Would Only Fix Repeatable Issues During Their Own Test Drive
My 2025 Rivian R1S Was Making Clunking and Wind Noise, but Service Said They Would Only Fix Repeatable Issues During Their Own Test Drive
By Narek Hareyan on
My 2025 Rivian R1S started making clunking and wind noises that mysteriously vanished during the service test drive, and what happened next revealed something every EV owner needs to hear.
Nicholas' Mom's white 2024 Chevy Blazer EV shown from a front three-quarter angle in what appears to be a garage setting.
My Mom Was Very Much Against EVs Until I Bought Her a 2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV for 60% Off MSRP, and Now 1,000 Miles Later She Cannot Stop Talking About How Much She Loves It
By Aram Krajekian on
The Chevrolet Blazer EV is proving something unexpected this year as even the strongest EV skeptics are changing their minds the moment they live with one in real world daily driving.
Tesla Cybertruck
A Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says, “My 19-Year-Old Was Driving The Truck When An Emergency Vehicle Approached Us; However, Before I Could Tell Him To Pull Over, The Vehicle Did It On Its Own”
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck owner shares an impressive maneuver the truck performed during a recent road trip. He says his son was behind the wheel when a fire truck approached; however, the Cybertruck pulled over on its own to let the fire truck pass.
Tesla Cybertruck, Model S, 3, X, Y
Tesla’s New Patent Promises a Significantly Lower Production Cost For the 4680 Battery Cells, Which Power the Cybertruck & Tesla Model Y
By Tinsae Aregay on
Tesla has filed a patent aimed at solving one of the biggest challenges to mass-producing 4680 cells at a lower cost. These batteries power the Cybertruck and Tesla Model Y, and the breakthrough could lower vehicle prices.
Tesla Cybertruck
A Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says a Sheet Of Metal Fell Out Of a Truck In Front Of Him On the Highway & Hit His Cybertruck – He Adds, “Because Of The Stainless Steel & Shatter-Resistant Glass, The Damage Was Minimal”
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck owner says he’s thankful to be driving a Cybertruck after an incident on the highway. He shares that a 2’x2’ piece of metal flew off a vehicle in front of him & made direct contact, but thanks to the Cybertruck’s build, the damage was minor.
2021 Tesla Model 3
My 2021 Model 3 Battery Failed Out Of Warranty, and Tesla Quoted $17K, I Found an EV Shop That Did It For $8K, I’m Not Going Back To Tesla For Anything
By Denis Flierl on
Tesla quoted $17k for a battery replacement, but this Model 3 owner found a better way. See how he saved nearly $10k at an independent EV shop. "I'm definitely not going back." Here is the money-saving solution for out-of-warranty repairs.
Tesla Cybertruck cabin
A Tesla Cybertruck Owner & Engineer At One Of Elon Musk’s Companies Says He Fell Asleep Driving After a 36 Hour Work Shift – He Adds, “FSD Came In Clutch”
By Tinsae Aregay on
An AI researcher at Elon Musk’s company describes how Tesla’s full self-driving software saved his life after he dozed off while driving his Cybertruck after a 36-hour shift. Tesla supporters praised FSD, but some viewed the action as reckless.
A white 2023 Ford F-150 Lightning pickup truck, likely a recent model year, is shown from the rear quarter view while connected to a dark-colored dual-axle trailer loaded with construction debris.
A 2023 Ford F-150 Lightning Owner Says He Hauled 83,000 Pounds of Gravel and Towed an 11,000-Pound Trailer for 160-Mile Runs, While Critics Still Tell Him “You Can’t Tow Anything With It”
By Noah Washington on
A Ford F-150 Lightning owner's work pickup is handling 14,000-pound loaded trailers on 160-mile round trips without complaint.
The UK's Electric Future
The Tipping Point: Why Electric Vehicles Are Now Selling Faster Than Gas Cars in the UK
By Rob Enderle on
The UK automotive market has reached a tipping point where used electric vehicles are selling faster than petrol equivalents. Driven by falling prices, government mandates like the 2030 ban, and superior running costs, the transition to an EV future.
Tesla Self-Driving Changing The World
Tesla FSD v14.2: The "Alive" Update That Could Kill Car Ownership
By Rob Enderle on
Tesla FSD v14.2 brings smoother, "human-like" driving, significantly improving safety on open roads while struggling in parking garages. It signals a shift toward reduced car ownership and fiercer competition from Chinese rivals like BYD.
EHang EH216-S eVTOL Flying Car
EHang Takes Bangkok: How a Short Flight in Thailand Signals a Massive Shift for Southeast Asian Air Mobility
By Rob Enderle on
EHang’s first passenger flight in Bangkok marks a pivotal expansion into Southeast Asia, targeting tourism and urban transit. While high costs and infrastructure needs mean flying cars will start as shared services, EHang’s regulatory lead positions it to
Volvo XC-60 Recharge vs. EX-60 Electric
Why We Ordered the 2026 Volvo XC60 Recharge Instead of Waiting for the EX60
By Rob Enderle on
The 2026 Volvo XC60 Recharge offers the perfect blend of 455-hp performance and practical range, making it the ideal bridge vehicle. While the upcoming EX60 promises revolutionary 800V EV tech, the XC60 remains the superior choice for versatility today.
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