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Electric Vehicle News and Reviews

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.

By Tinsae Aregay on
A Tesla Cybertruck owner reports that a faulty firmware update has prevented his truck from shutting down properly for three months. He discovered this issue after leaving his truck at the airport, where it lost 160 miles of range in just a few days.
By Aram Krajekian on
This owner drove three of the top electric trucks across the country, but what made him circle back to the Ford F-150 Lightning says a lot about what really matters in an EV truck.
By Noah Washington on
Hotels are missing out! After a 900-mile road trip in his Kia EV9, one owner discovered which businesses are capitalizing on EV charging and which are letting money drive away.
By Noah Washington on
Imagine charging your F-150 Lightning just by parking in the sun. This beta tester reveals Worksport's new solar bed cover is making that a reality, even if it requires a portable battery (for now).
By Mary Conway on
Chevrolet quietly announced a new hypercar with 1,250 horsepower. It is the stunning cross between the ZR1 and a hybrid power train.
By Noah Washington on
From skeptic to believer… After experiencing Tesla's 48-hour FSD test drive in a Model Y, this driver declares it has "fundamentally changed" his perception of automobiles.
By Noah Washington on
He loved his Tesla Model X's software, but after 5 years and three HV battery replacements, this owner switched to a 2025 Rivian R1S.
By Aram Krajekian on
It all started with a Blazer SS, but what made them go back for a second says everything about where the Chevy Blazer’s reputation is heading.
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Tesla Cybertruck owner reports that he pulled into a parking spot and a man started banging on his window, shouting that the truck was on fire. He stepped out immediately and saw smoke pouring from the wheel wells, and the brake was on fire.
By Chris Johnston on
Big changes are coming that could bring the Tesla Model 3 LR’s impressive range to more affordable EVs.
By Armen Hareyan on
An unchecked tire upgrade on a Tesla Cybertruck turned heads for all the right reasons but quietly wrecked the range in a way few owners see coming.
By Noah Washington on
He loves his Ford Mustang Mach-E, but after 18 months, he's still tearing his hair out over shockingly bad sun visors, a laggy touchscreen, and missing basic steering wheel buttons.
By Aram Krajekian on
This owner thought he was just buying basic tire insurance for his Cybertruck until the number on the receipt made him pause. Here's why that surprising total can still save him money.
By Noah Washington on
He says his 2025 Polestar 2 is "nearly perfected" and "better rounded" than its luxury EV rivals, but warns that Polestar's dealer experience is a brutal downside.
By Noah Washington on
After extensive testing of a 2025 Tesla Cybertruck, an owner reveals its surprising quietness, improved interior, and efficiency that challenges all expectations.
By Chris Johnston on
The trade war and new tariffs led China to reduce exports of magnets made with rare-earth elements. These magnets are critical to production of the Tesla model Y and other vehicles.
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck owner reports that while transporting a calf in his cabin, the animal was able to use its nose to manipulate the touchscreen climate controls and direct the HVAC vents toward itself.
By Denis Flierl on
If you're considering a new 2025 Tesla Cybertruck, now may be the ideal time to make a purchase. Greg just purchased a CT and got 0% financing. But there was a catch. Here is what Cybertruck owners need to know. Find out what Greg named his new truck. 
By Armen Hareyan on
An unexpected Tesla Model S refresh just left a loyal three-time buyer seriously questioning whether it's still worth the price.
By Aram Krajekian on
A Dodge Charger tried to flex at a Supercharger, but instead of stealing the spotlight, it became a case study in what not to do.
By Noah Washington on
The 2023 F-150 Lightning Platinum beats rivals in comfort and build quality, but its charging speeds and native software are still holding Ford back.
By Aram Krajekian on
Most car owners leave the service center expecting everything to work, not to find their app still convinced the car is still inside the shop. Here's how one simple error left this Tesla driver stuck in what felt like digital limbo.
By Rob Enderle on
Tesla's imminent Robotaxi launch is poised to render personal car ownership obsolete by offering a cost-effective, on-demand autonomous mobility solution that negates the expense and idleness of private vehicles, fundamentally reshaping transportation.
By Rob Enderle on
Fiat's partnership with Ample for the 500e's battery swap could revolutionize EV recharging, making it faster and more convenient for affordable urban vehicles by overcoming past hesitations and concerns about battery degradation.
By Chris Johnston on
Electric vehicle registration fees are increasing in many states as governments seek to replace lost gasoline tax revenue.
By John Goreham on
Our title paraphrases Tesla Model Y Juniper owner, N.P., who has offered Torque News a full account of the brake issues he experienced with his Model Y Juniper. Here’s what every Model Y Juniper owner with any kind of braking issue should know.
By Armen Hareyan on
An unexpected 10,000-mile owner review of the GMC Sierra EV reveals why this truck is both a road trip hero and an unlikeable rattle machine you might still want to drive across the country.
By Rob Enderle on
The ideal EV would blend the Lucid Air Sapphire's unparalleled performance and range with the Ford Mustang Mach-E GT Performance's accessible price, attractive design, and robust dealer support.
By Timothy Boyer on
Choose a great SUV at an incentive-reduced price, as per Consumer Reports' recently released list of recommendations for the best new SUV choices available today, which includes 5 Ford models.