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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.

Rivian R1T performing a tank turn in dirt
From The GMC Hummer EV’s Crabwalk, to the New Geely EX5’s Sideways Driving, We Review the Crazy New Ways That EVs Can Maneuver
By Chris Johnston on
The GMC Hummer EV proves that steering can be entertainment and utility at the same time in ways gas trucks can’t match.
Tesla Cybertruck
A Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says His Truck Is Playing An Important Role In Identifying The Brown University Shooter – Shares That He’s The Reason Behind The Call For Tesla Owners In The Area To Contact The Authorities
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck owner reports that, following the recent Brown University shooting, he contacted the FBI to report that his truck was parked near the scene. Soon after, the FBI responded and issued a call to all Tesla drivers in the area.
Toyota 4Runner sixth generation vs Toyota Land Cruiser J250
Is The Toyota 4Runner Just A Cut-price Land Cruiser?
By Dimitar Angelov on
Toyota may have shot itself in the leg, as the 4Runner could be seen as a better value for money than the J250 Land Cruiser.
Photo of white 2026 Toyota BZ
I Like the New Toyota BZ Ad Campaign, It’s Brilliant and Simple, and Will Probably Be Successful
By Chris Johnston on
Why the new Toyota BZ campaign feels like a quiet reset for how EVs should be sold.
A GMC Sierra EV photographed during heavy snowfall at night, with its illuminated GMC badge visible through the swirling snow and yellow lights glowing in the background.
My GMC Sierra EV Has No Issues During Winter Storms, and It Just Handled 8–10 Inches of Snow Well
By Aram Krajekian on
After pushing through 8–10 inches of wet snow without trouble, one GMC Sierra EV owner adds a grounded perspective to the winter EV debate.
A white Chevrolet Blazer EV is shown from a front three-quarter angle in a parking lot, featuring distinctive black accents and two-tone alloy wheels.
I Love How My Chevy Blazer EV SS Looks, and When I Tell People It Makes 600 HP, They’re Shocked It Cost Me $47,000
By Aram Krajekian on
One Chevy Blazer EV owner says strangers constantly assume his SUV costs far more than it did, and while the performance impresses just about everyone, the instant acceleration has an unexpected side effect that not all passengers enjoy.
Tesla Cybertruck positioned on icy terrain, side profile view emphasizing stainless steel exterior, rugged tires, and electric truck capability in extreme conditions.
A Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says With Just 424 Miles It Flashed Red Alerts and Refused To Shift Into Drive or Reverse – He Adds, “It Kept Showing a High Voltage System Error Even After Multiple Reboots”
By Noah Washington on
After only 424 miles, a brand-new Cybertruck became a "rolling paperweight" when it flashed red alerts and refused to shift out of Park.
2023 Honda Prelude concept
The First 2026 Honda Prelude Dyno Run Did Not Go As Planned, But We Have a Number
By Dimitar Angelov on
Laying down some numbers with the 2026 Honda Prelude proved difficult due to all the clever tech it has, but eventually, we got the numbers. Brace yourselves!
2025 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid
Toyota Quietly Admits the 'Fixed' RAV4 Hybrid Might Still Have a Major $5,000 Defect
By Denis Flierl on
Toyota assured buyers the infamous "Cablegate" corrosion issue was fixed on newer RAV4 Hybrids. A quiet warranty update suggests otherwise, sparking fear of massive repair bills for 2025 owners. Here is what RAV4 owners need to know.
Electrically driven petroleum pump jack in west Texas
Mining the Materials for My Tesla Model Y Battery Is Good for the Planet
By Chris Johnston on
This isn’t clickbait. As we move into the holiday party season, it’s nice to have a provocative (true) topic to get conversations started. I’m here to help with some interesting facts about mining materials for EV batteries like the Tesla Model Y.
A silver 2025 GMC Sierra EV pickup truck shown from a high three-quarter front angle, featuring black accents, a dark tinted panoramic roof, and distinctive LED lighting elements.
After Five Months in a Sierra EV, a GMC Owner Says a 6.2L V8 Loaner Felt “Sluggish” and Returned Just 14.1 MPG, Comparing It to His “Grandmother’s Plymouth Fury”
By Noah Washington on
After living with the GMC Sierra EV for five months, one owner found that returning to a 6.2L V8 loaner felt like driving his "grandmother’s Plymouth Fury."
A dark green Rivian R1S electric SUV shown from the front quarter angle, demonstrating its off-road capabilities while navigating rocky terrain in a wooded setting.
Rivian R1S Owner Adds a Hair Dryer to His Emergency Kit After Discovering Ice Can Lock the Charging Port, Saying It’s “Not for Me. For My Rivian”
By Noah Washington on
While Rivian drivers love their vehicles, many are calling for heated ports or manual doors to avoid being stranded by a simple ice jam.
2025 Tesla Cybertruck in the mountains
A Worthy Response To a Cybertruck Hater: "These Trucks Sell Out Daily, And I Don't Know Why People Like You Feel The Need To Be So Negative Toward Something Having Zero Effect On Their Lives
By Armen Hareyan on
A single unlikeable comment about the Tesla Cybertruck sparked an unexpected reader response that says far more about innovation, electric trucks, and modern car culture than the truck itself and it may make you rethink why people react so strongly and fe
2026 Toyota Tundra
New 2026 Toyota Tundra Owner’s MPG Nightmare: “I Don’t Know If I Can Live With This Poor Performance”
By Denis Flierl on
A 2026 Toyota Tundra owner is panicked after seeing only 13 mpg on the dashboard after just 400 miles. Is this normal for Toyota's twin-turbo V6, or is something wrong?
Tesla Model 3 driving on a cold, snow-covered mountain road
I’m Shocked to Learn That the Impact of Cold Weather on the Range of My Tesla Model 3 Is Way Worse for Short Trips and Not as Bad for Longer Ones, the Data Shows How to Change Your Driving
By Chris Johnston on
We get into the overlooked winter behavior of EVs like the Tesla Model 3 that explains why some trips feel shockingly inefficient.
Tesla Cybertruck
A Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says, “I Went to Pick Up My Daughter From Her Friend’s Place, & My Truck Self-Drove Straight Into Their Garage Door.” He Adds, “This is The Most Embarassing Thing That Ever Happened to Me”
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck owner says the most embarrassing thing happened to him when he took his truck to pick up his daughter from a friend’s house. The Cybertruck self-drove straight into the garage door at the friend’s place.
2026 Hyundai IONIQ 6 N
Hyundai Is Taking A Page From Toyota's Book, And This Could Mean a KDM Rival To The GR Brand
By Dimitar Angelov on
Similar to Toyota’s multi-pathway strategy, Hyundai is committed to making affordable performance cars under the N brand, with BEVs still being a part of the agenda.
2019 Tesla Model 3
“I Was Rear-Ended In My Tesla Model 3, GEICO Refuses OEM Parts, and Now I’m Stuck Paying This Huge Bill"
By Denis Flierl on
A Tesla Model 3 owner was rear-ended, it wasn't his fault, and GEICO won't pay for real Tesla parts. This owner's $663 nightmare exposes a major insurance loophole that could leave you footing the bill for your EV's safety.
Ford just canceled the F-150 Lightning EV pickup truck
Ford Absorbs Massive Loss On EVs, Confirms the F-150 Lighting BEV Is Dead, Cancels Planned EV Models Calling Move “Customer-Driven Shift” As U.S. Electric Vehicle Market Implodes
By John Goreham on
Ford dropped an EV bomb on the collapsing hopes of EV enthusiasts today. We offer all the details and ask you, “Which brand is next?”
2024 Toyota Prius Prime
2024 Toyota Prius Prime Owner Says “Sports Car Acceleration” Can’t Make Up For Winter Power Loss and a Dead 12-Volt Battery
By Denis Flierl on
It drives like a sports car, but winter kills the EV mode. A 2024 Prius Prime owner exposes the reality of freezing temps, dead 12V batteries, and a shocking $2,000 windshield repair bill. Would you trade your old reliable Gen 3 for this?
A Chevrolet Bolt charges in arctic temperatures outside
This EV Owner Created the Perfect Spare Tire Setup and Is Offering the Part Numbers and List of Items For Fellow EV Drivers
By John Goreham on
Many EVs don’t have spare tires. One Chevy Bolt owner created the perfect spare tire kit. Take note of these part numbers in case you need them for your EV.
Well, The Ford Mustang Mach-E Really Holds Up If You Get In A Wreck as My Red Mach-E's Pictures Show
Well, The Ford Mustang Mach-E Really Holds Up If You Get In A Wreck as My Red Mach-E's Pictures Show
By Armen Hareyan on
He expected a totaled car but walked away with only cracked ribs in an unexpected moment that reshaped how Mustang Mach E owners talk about safety.
The stunning white interior of a Tesla Model Y
I Absolutely Hate the White Interior and Regret Getting It for My Tesla Model Y, As My Seats Have a Worn Stretchmark Look That Would Only Be Visible on White Seats
By Chris Johnston on
Strongly divided opinions from Tesla Model Y owners about the white interior as praise, frustration, and loads of recommendations fill social media.
A silver Rivian R1T electric pickup truck is shown from a front three-quarter angle, parked on a beach with the ocean and hanging moss-covered trees in the background.
2026 Rivian R1T Owner Says Delivery Day Included “Two Pretty Good Dents” and a Tonneau Cover That “Wasn’t Working Properly”, Adding “I Hope This Isn’t Going to Be a Pattern”
By Noah Washington on
A brand-new 2026 Rivian R1T owner took delivery only to immediately find "two pretty good dents" and a V2-powered tonneau cover that "wasn't working properly."
A teal blue 2024 Kia EV9 electric SUV is shown from a front three-quarter angle, parked on a coastal overlook with dramatic ocean waves and mountains in the background.
“My Kia EV9 Slid Down the Driveway While Plugged In,” Owner Says the Charging Port Broke and Fears a Regular Body Shop “Won’t Know What to Do”
By Noah Washington on
The EV9's sudden, low-speed slide down a snowy incline snapped the charging port right off the vehicle.
2025 Tesla Cybertruck
"Phantom Park": A Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says, "My Seat Wouldn't Recognize I Was Seated," Then the Truck Slammed Into Park
By Denis Flierl on
A faulty seat sensor is triggering the Tesla Cybertruck’s "Rollaway Protection," causing the vehicle to apply emergency braking because it thinks the driver has exited. Here is what CT owners need to know.
Forest green Rivian R1S electric SUV shown from a front three-quarter angle, parked on a city street with modern architecture and greenery in the background.
After Leasing a Gen 2 Rivian R1S Max Pack Instead of a Lucid Gravity or Volvo EX90, One Owner Says the Suspension Is “Absolutely Abysmal,” the A/C Can’t Keep Up, and the Software Is So Buggy It’s “Hard to Recommend” After One Year
By Noah Washington on
The R1S owner, who chose it over the Lucid Gravity, is furious that the software is so buggy it's "unreliable," with the A/C vents randomly closing.
A red Rivian R1T pickup truck is parked next to a lime green camper trailer in a desert landscape with rocky mountains in the background, photographed from a side angle.
A Rivian R1T Owner Towed the New Pebble Flow Electric Trailer and Watched Efficiency Jump to 1.76 mi/kWh, Saying Tow Assist Made the Truck Recalculate the Trailer as “5,000 lbs Instead of 6,500,” Adding 22% More Range and Turning a Risky 4% Arrival Into a
By Noah Washington on
The R1T’s navigation system predicted a risky 4% arrival SOC on the final leg home, until the owner activated the Pebble Flow’s Tow Assist feature.
Thermal camera image of Ford F-150 Lightning charging outside in the cold
Thermal Camera Proves That Keeping My Ford F-150 Lightning Warm in the Driveway All Winter Costs kWh and Money, So I’m Going to Have to Find Another Option
By Chris Johnston on
We look at the science to see if it’s true that it takes more power, and more money, to charge your EV like a Ford F-150 Lighting when it’s cold outside.
Tesla Cybertruck
A Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says, “I Love My Truck, but Regretably I Don’t Have Something Positive to Say.” He adds, “The Windows Keep Going Down On Their Own In The Middle Of A 6-hour Road Trip In The Cold”
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck owner reports a strange problem he faced during a recent cold-weather road trip. He notes that the windows suddenly began to lower on their own, leaving him exposed to the cold during his six-hour drive.
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