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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.

Tesla Cybertruck
A Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says a Corrupted Firmware Update Has Been Preventing His Truck From Shutting Down For 3 Months – Adds “It’s Parked at the Airport & Loses 10% Battery Every Day”
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.
I Owned All Kinds of EV Trucks Ranging From Rivian to a GMC Sierra EV, But It Was the Ford F-150 Lightning I Ended Up Coming Back To Because of Its Ride Quality
I Owned All Kinds of EV Trucks Ranging From Rivian to a GMC Sierra EV, But It Was the Ford F-150 Lightning I Ended Up Coming Back To Because of Its Ride Quality
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.
A sleek white Kia electric SUV driving on a desert road, showcasing its modern design and aerodynamic features under a clear sky.
I Took My Kia EV9 900 Miles From Ohio to Alabama, Here's Who Gets EV Charging Right and Who's Losing Customers Over Missing Chargers
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.
A black Ford F-150 truck and a white Ford Transit van parked in a snowy area near a wooden building, with charging stations visible.
I'm Beta Testing Worksport's New Solar Bed Cover on My F-150 Lightning, It Generates Power But Can't Charge My Truck Yet, So I Use a Portable Battery Instead
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).
2026 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1X
After All of the Hype About the Chevrolet Corvette ZR1, the 2026 ZR1X is the Incredible Corvette No One Saw Coming
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.
A silver Tesla Model Y parked by a historic building along a waterfront, with a bridge and misty hills in the background.
I Tried Tesla's 48-Hour FSD Test Drive in a Model Y After Years of Skepticism, Three Hours of City Streets and Highways Left Me Speechless and Ready to Buy
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.
A sleek green electric SUV drives past modern buildings, showcasing its distinctive design and eco-friendly appeal.
I Switched From My 2020 Tesla Model X to a 2025 Rivian R1S After 5 Years, Tesla's Software Beats Rivian, My Model X HV Battery Had To Be Replaced Three Times
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.
I Bought My Chevy Blazer EV SS a Month Ago, and My Wife Loved It So Much We Went Back for Another One Weeks Later
I Bought My Chevy Blazer EV SS a Month Ago, and My Wife Loved It So Much We Went Back for Another One Weeks Later
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.
Tesla Cybertruck
A Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says His Brakes Caught on Fire – Adds “I Parked After a 10-Mile Drive & A Guy Was Pounding on My Window Saying I’m on Fire, There Was Smoke & Orange Flame”
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.
solid-state battery module
In Just a Few Years, Even Budget EVs Could Match Tesla Model 3 LR Range, Here’s How
By Chris Johnston on
Big changes are coming that could bring the Tesla Model 3 LR’s impressive range to more affordable EVs.
Got Some BFGoodrich Tires on My Cybertruck, But Badly Affected The Range, and Yet Not Noisy At all
Got Some BFGoodrich Tires on My Cybertruck, But Badly Affected The Range, and Yet Not Noisy At all
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.
A white Ford Mustang Mach-E parked at a Tesla charging station, surrounded by trees and a clear blue sky.
My 2023 Mach-E Premium Has Been My Daily Driver for 18 Months, But Ford's Climate Controls on Touchscreen, Useless Sun Visors, and Missing Steering Wheel Play/Pause Button Still Drive Me Crazy, Here's My Fix-It List
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.
I Didn’t Expect My Tesla Cybertruck's Tire Insurance to Be This Expensive at $384, My Model X Only Costs $160
I Didn’t Expect My Tesla Cybertruck Tire Insurance to Be This Expensive at $384, My Model X Only Costs $160
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.
A sleek white electric car parked on a snow-covered landscape, surrounded by snow-laden trees under a clear sky.
My 2025 Polestar 2 Feels Nearly Perfect After 24 Hours, Better Rounded Than the Taycan 4S, Model Y, and Lucid Air I Test Drove, But Polestar's Dealer Experience Needs Major Work
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.
Tesla Cybertruck parked near horses with hay bales in rugged mountain landscape at golden hour
My 2025 Cybertruck Dual-Motor Has A Better Interior Than My Model 3, And It's Only 35% Less Efficient Despite Being Much Heavier, Tesla's Engineering Surprised Me
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.
Caterpillar R1600H LHD loader in an underground mine
Ford Motor Company Shuts Down Production Of Its Explorer SUV In Chicago Plant For A Week Due To Rare-Earth Element Shortage
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.
Tesla Cybertruck
A Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says a Calf Figured Out How to Control the A/C in His Truck – Adds “Cow Mode Activated”
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.
2025 Tesla Cybertruck
Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says, “After 3 Years of Placing an Order, I Finally Pulled the Trigger With 0% Financing, I Couldn’t Pass It Up,” But There’s a Catch
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. 
I'm Ready To Buy a 3rd Tesla Model S, But These Changes Are Insignificant And a Great Disappointment
I'm Ready To Buy a 3rd Tesla Model S, But These Changes Are Insignificant And a Great Disappointment
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.
I Just Watched a Dodge Charger Lose Control and Drift Into a Tesla Cybertruck at a Supercharger
I Just Watched a Dodge Charger Lose Control and Drift Into a Tesla Cybertruck at a Supercharger
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.
A black electric truck with an open front trunk displaying a scooter sits beside a gray electric truck in a parking lot.
My F-150 Lightning Platinum Has the Most Comfortable Ride of Any EV I've Driven After Testing Tesla, Rivian R1T, and GMC Sierra EV, But Ford's Charging Speeds and Native Software Still Can't Match the Competition
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.
A sleek, grey Hummer EV pickup truck parked in front of a modern, minimalist grey wall, showcasing its bold design and large tires.
My 2025 Hummer EV Was Incredible, But The Factory-Installed I-Bars Were Incorrectly Positioned Causing Roof Leaks and Now I'm Fighting GM in Court After Months of Monthly Dealership Visits
By Noah Washington on
He loved his 2025 Hummer EV, until a factory defect caused roof leaks and a legal battle with GM.
My 2025 Tesla Model 3 Left the Service Center But the App Still Thinks It’s There, Now I’m Unable to Use Any Mobile Controls
My 2025 Tesla Model 3 Left the Service Center, But the App Still Thinks It’s There, Now I’m Unable to Use Any Mobile Controls
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.
The Coming World Of Autonomous Cars Rendered By Gemini
Farewell, Driveway Clutter: Tesla's Robotaxi Revolution and the Impending Demise of Car Ownership (Finally!)
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.
Fiat Battery Swap Rendered By Gemini
The Ample Fiat 500e: A Swift Swap for the Electric Age – Redefining Convenience
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.
White Nissan LEAF in front of DMV office
I’m Only Putting About 1500 Miles On My 2016 Nissan LEAF This Year But Have To Pay $225 More For Vehicle Registration Because It’s Electric
By Chris Johnston on
Electric vehicle registration fees are increasing in many states as governments seek to replace lost gasoline tax revenue.
Tesla Model Y Juniper being towed away after brake issues
Tesla Has Confirmed My Tesla Model Y Juniper Had a Firmware Glitch That Prevented Me From Regen Braking, Friction Braking, or Using the Parking Brake - Here’s What You Should Know If Your Model Y Has Braking Issues - Update
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.
My GMC Sierra EV's Touchscreen with Numbers
Just Hit 10K on My GMC Sierra EV, And While Fit and Finish Issues Have Also Plagued This Truck, This Thing Is a Road Trip Powerhouse
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.
A blend of Lucid Sapphire and Ford Mustang Mach-e GT Performance
The Unattainable Dream vs. The Attainable Compromise: Mustang Mach-E GT Performance vs. Lucid Air Sapphire
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.
Consumer Reports Best SUVs Focuses on Ford Models
Ford Dominates the Best Deals on New SUVs You Can Buy Right Now
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.
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