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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.

I Took My GMC Sierra EV on a Real-World Towing Test, and It Hands Down Outperforms Any Gas or Diesel Truck on the Market
I Took My GMC Sierra EV on a Real-World Towing Test, and It Hands Down Outperforms Any Gas or Diesel Truck on the Market
By Aram Krajekian on
This owner hauled 9,000 lbs with a Sierra EV through Nova Scotia and came back with range to spare. Here’s why their story might just shift how you think about what electric trucks are truly capable of.
2024 Tesla Cybertruck
Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says, "I Had A Blast On the Trails Today, The Highlight? Pulling a Jeep Wrangler Out of a Mud Pond"
By Denis Flierl on
What happens when a Tesla Cybertruck owner takes his truck off-road? Camron had more fun than you can imagine. However, the highlight of the day was pulling a Jeep Wrangler that was stuck in the mud. See what the surprised Wrangler owner said afterward. 
2025 Drive for Design Winner
Could This be the Chrysler Vehicle that Saves the Brand in the Future
By Mary Conway on
The winner of this year's Drive for Design contest envisions a future vehicle that is powered by Quantum Computing.
Image shows pest control owner with his 2025 Tesla Model Y Performance work vehicle
I Bought a 2025 Tesla Model Y Performance, and It Has Improved My Pest Control Business In Five Important Ways, but I Won’t Buy a Second Tesla Until These Things Related to Public Charging Change
By John Goreham on
We paraphrase Pan Luo, owner of Pan Pro Pest Services in Metro West Boston. Pan switched from a gas-powered minivan to a new 2025 Model Y from Tesla and has found that it is improving his business in numerous ways.
My Rivian R1T Got Hit While Parked and Charging, and Now I’m Facing a Mess That Might Cost More Than Anyone Expected
My Rivian R1T Got Hit While Parked and Charging, and Now I’m Facing a Mess That Might Cost More Than Anyone Expected
By Narek Hareyan on
A Rivian R1T owner got hit while parked and charging, what happened next reveals a hidden insurance nightmare that every EV driver needs to know before it’s too late.
A Red 2025 Mazda CX-90 parked on a sunny day in a grassy area, with trees and mountains in the background.
My 2025 Mazda CX-90 PHEV Averages 50 MPGe Daily And Still Handles Like A Sports Car, But Here's The Catch With Mazda's Luxury Ambition
By Noah Washington on
50 MPGe and sports car handling? This Mazda CX-90 PHEV review uncovers the surprising reality of Mazda's ambitious new SUV and the compromises it makes.
White 2025 Rivian R1S parked beside a yellow vehicle, showcasing its design and distinct rear light strip.
I Traded My Rivian R1T For The New R1S, $66K Trade-In Value, Free Performance Upgrade, And $200 Less Per Month, The Surprising Reality of Switching Between Rivian's Electric Vehicles
By Noah Washington on
He traded his Rivian R1T for the R1S and discovered it's better in surprising ways. Smoother ride, tighter turns, more space, the unexpected reality of this EV swap.
2024 Tesla Model 3
The Economy Must Be Bad, I Just Spotted a Tesla Model 3 With Solar Panels Strapped To It In California
By Denis Flierl on
Is the economy bad, or does this Tesla Model 3 owner have a great idea? Does attaching solar panels directly to an electric vehicle work, and does this Model 3 owner know something no one else does? Check out what Sandra says. Do you agree with her? 
Tesla Cybertruck
A Tesla Cybertruck Buyer Says Tesla Sold Him a Previously Vandalized Truck – Shows the Red Paint & Scratches Still Visible on His Truck
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Tesla Cybertruck buyer expressed his surprise after discovering red paint and scratches all over his brand-new truck. The owner shared his belief that the truck had been vandalized beforehand and that Tesla hadn’t properly cleaned up the resulting mess.
2026 GMC HUMMER EV
The GMC HUMMER EV Already Has the Coolest Feature on an EV, New for 2026 GMC is Making Crabwalk Even Better
By Mary Conway on
The GMC HUMMER EV was the first to offer four-wheel steering. Now the GMC engineers are making the HUMMER EV even more agile off-road.
I Was Denied the Colorado EV Tax Credit for My 2025 Rivian R1S, Even Though It Meets the Weight Requirement, and Now I’m Wondering If I Checked the Wrong Box
I Was Denied the Colorado EV Tax Credit for My 2025 Rivian R1S, Even Though It Meets the Weight Requirement, and Now I’m Wondering If I Checked the Wrong Box
By Narek Hareyan on
This Rivian R1S owner thought they did everything right to claim Colorado’s EV tax credit until a confusing checkbox, unclear state rules, and a rejected appeal revealed just how broken the system might really be.
A 2025 Tesla Cybertruck parked in a modern driveway, with three people loading snowboards and gear for an outdoor adventure.
My $130,000 Cybertruck Started Rattling After Just 3,000 Miles, Tesla Service Center Kept It For A Week, But The App Shows They Never Touched It
By Noah Washington on
$130,000 Cybertruck rattles after 3,000 miles, Tesla kept it a week, but the app shows they did nothing. This Cybertruck service nightmare will make you question Tesla's support.
A 2025 Tesla Cybertruck parked next to a gray travel trailer under a metal shelter, surrounded by dense green trees.
My Tesla Cybertruck Just Towed A 7,000-Pound Camper 381 Miles Through Beach Traffic, Real Range Numbers, Charging Stops, And One Surprising Discovery With The Anti-Sway Kit
By Noah Washington on
381 miles towing a 7,000lb camper in a Cybertruck? See the real-world range, charging stops, and one surprising anti-sway discovery on this beach traffic adventure.
My Tesla Model Y Only Has 9,000 Miles, So I’m Surprised to See This Much Early Battery Degradation
My Tesla Model Y Only Has 9,000 Miles, So I’m Surprised to See This Much Early Battery Degradation
By Aram Krajekian on
This Model Y owner lives in one of the hottest places in the country, and what happened to their battery after just 9,000 miles has some rethinking what it really means to own an EV in extreme heat.
2024 Tesla Cybertruck
I Had My Tesla Cybertruck on Cruise at 82 MPH and A GA State Patrol Gave Me a Ticket For Going 89 MPH, Says Anything Over 85 Is a ‘Super-Speeder’ Fine
By Denis Flierl on
Did a Georgia State Patrol target a Tesla Cybertruck? Brantley's Cybertruck was on cruise control, but the officer said he was going faster than the CT said. He now has a super-speeder fine and risks losing his license. Here is his unbelievable story. 
2025 Jeep Wrangler Willys 4xe
Jeep is Voted Most Patriotic Brand for 24th Straight Year
By Mary Conway on
The Jeep was created for the military more than 80 years ago is an still perceived as the most patriotic.
Tesla Cybertruck
A Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says the Blemishes on His Truck are Driving Him Insane – However, He adds, “I Took Delivery Knowing All the Issues Because I Didn’t Want to Postpone the Delivery”
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Tesla Cybertruck owner says he took delivery of a Cybertruck with a lot of blemishes because he didn’t want to wait. However, more than a year later, he says, “The defects are driving me insane.”
A red Tesla Model Y is showcased in a modern mall setting, with a digital screen displaying a robotic character beside it.
My Local Tesla Lot Is Packed With Unsold Cars, The Demo Cybertruck Is Hidden Around Back While Model Ys Collect Dust
By Noah Washington on
Are the glory days over? This report of overflowing lots and a sidelined Cybertruck points to a growing problem of Tesla's unsold inventory in the heartland.
A sleek, dark blue 2026 Cadillac Vistiq parked by a serene lake, with mountains in the background and a sailboat on the water.
I Own a Tesla Model S Plaid And Just Drove Cadillac's New 615HP Vistiq SUV, It's Better Than Tesla Model X, Rivian R1S, and Kia EV9, Despite ‘The Lack Of A Frunk’
By Noah Washington on
Tesla Model S Plaid owner says Cadillac's new Vistiq SUV is better than Model X and Rivian R1S. This surprising Cadillac Vistiq review will make you rethink who's leading the luxury EV race.
2025 Tesla Cybertruck
I Just Bought a 2025 Ford F-250, I Waited For the Less Expensive Tesla Cybertruck, and When It Came Out, I Still Couldn’t Afford It
By Denis Flierl on
How many truck buyers would purchase a 2025 Tesla Cybertruck if it were less expensive? Robby bought a 2025 Ford F-250 after waiting for Cybertruck prices to drop. Should he have waited? What would you do?
Tesla Cybertruck
Tesla Starts Accepting Cybertruck Trade-Ins – According to Tesla, a Cybertruck Loses $35,000 Over 6,000 Miles ($5.6 Per Mile)
By Tinsae Aregay on
Tesla has reversed its policy barring Cybertruck trade-ins. A Cybertruck owner says Tesla offered him $65,400 for his $100,00 truck with 6,200 miles. This means, according to Tesla, a Cybertruck loses $5.6 for every mile driven.
Apple CarPlay Ultra Dashboard Expanding Beyond Infotainment
Apple CarPlay Ultra: Finally, a Car Interface That Doesn't Make You Miss Your iPhone (Too Much)
By Rob Enderle on
Apple CarPlay Ultra strives to unify the in-car experience across all screens, potentially surpassing Android Auto, but faces resistance from automakers wanting control. This push for a consistent Apple ecosystem in vehicles offers clear benefits.
GM's LMR Battery Technology Is A Game Changer
GM's LMR Battery: The Electric Unicorn That Might Just Exist (And Not Just in Detroit Dreams)
By Rob Enderle on
GM's LMR battery, using lithium metal silicon, aims for better range and charging than current EVs, potentially outperforming Tesla and BYD; its arrival in cars later this decade offers hope for a more efficient electric future.
Front view of a sleek red Cadillac electric SUV showcasing modern design with sharp lines and distinctive LED headlights.
I Watched Two Confused Seniors Struggle With Tesla Chargers In Brand New Cadillac Optiqs, Their Mystery Folders And Manufacturer Plates Revealed Something Bigger
By Noah Washington on
GM's secret weapon for better EV design? Elderly testers and Cadillac Optiqs at a Tesla station. This unconventional approach could revolutionize how EVs are made user-friendly.
A Tesla Cybertruck parked at a charging station near a modern building, with trees and another Tesla vehicle in the background.
My Cybertruck Got Me Flipped Off In Traffic And Banned From Hotel Valet, While Regular Trucks Got VIP Treatment At The Same Hotel
By Noah Washington on
Driving a Cybertruck shouldn't be this controversial. One owner's wild weekend highlights the growing Cybertruck social backlash and the real-world consequences.
2025 Tesla Cybertruck
Analyst Blasts Tesla Cybertruck Saying, “The Lust Has Faded For This Controversial Truck. Ford F-150 Lightning Sans the Showboating Styling and Questionable Quality of the CT”
By Denis Flierl on
Is the Tesla Cybertruck on the way down? The controversial electric truck's sales have dropped and have been overtaken by the Ford F-150 Lightning as the top-selling EV truck in America. Check out what an analyst for AutoPacific says about the Cybertruck.
Ram Ramcharger
Ram is Delaying the 2025 Ramcharger Hybrid and Ram 1500 REV BEV Again
By Mary Conway on
Lack of demand for EVs has Ram pushing back its EV production again. The automaker is still planning to produce the Ramcharger EV hybrid first because of its demand.
Image shows the Falken Wildpeak A/T Trail tire on 2026 Toyota bZ Woodland
New 2026 Toyota bZ Woodland Edition Sports Falken WildPeak A/T Trail All-terrain Tires and More Features For Off-pavement Adventures
By John Goreham on
Toyota has just updated its only battery-electric vehicle on sale in America. Following the off-pavement craze, Toyota has made a great choice of tire. Here’s why the Falken WildPeak A/T Trail is the ideal selection.
Image shows two EVs charging in Mass.
Two Very Blue States Just Changed Their EV Mandates as State Governments Begin to Read the Room on Draconian Electric Vehicle Rules
By John Goreham on
We spotlight how Vermont and Massachusetts are changing their EV policies to better reflect the realities of declining EV interest and questionable charging infrastructure. 
A row of white Rivian R1T in a modern workshop, with a blurred figure walking past under bright overhead lighting.
My Rivian Sales Rep Promised $500 Credit and 6 Months Free Charging, One Month Later, All I Have is a $100K R1S And Radio Silence
By Noah Washington on
$500 credit and free charging... for someone else. One Rivian R1S buyer's frustrating Rivian customer service experience shows how easily good intentions can go wrong.
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