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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.

Hubbell Electric Vehicle Charger-rated NEMA 14-50R Receptacle
Don't Buy An EV Charging Receptacle Before Reading This - Here’s Your Guide to NEMA 14-50R Outlets For Electric Vehicle Charging
By John Goreham on
A comment under one of our stories offered keen insight into the proper receptacle to use when you set up an Electric Vehicle Charger. Here is some valuable information to consider before setting up your EV charging circuit.
2025 GMC Sierra EV Denali pickup truck in silver parked on a reflective beach at sunset, showcasing its futuristic LED headlights and bold electric truck design.
A 2025 GMC Sierra EV Owner Claims a Basic Hood Latch Failure Has Parked His $100K Truck for Months, Saying GMC Gave Him a Loaner So Small “I Feel Like a Fish in a Tin Can” While He Continues Paying for the EV Sitting Idle
By Noah Washington on
2025 GMC Sierra's motorized hood failed, forcing the owner into a dangerous, high-speed scenario and then into a 25 MPH crawl home.
2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV in blue parked on a rooftop, highlighting its sharp electric SUV design, aerodynamic front end, and two-tone accents.
I Charged My 2025 Chevy Equinox EV At A Tesla Supercharger For The First Time And It Cost Only $4.63 To Go From 73% To 80% In 15 Minutes Using Their 325kW Station Though I Nearly Maxed Out The Adapter Cable's Reach
By Noah Washington on
One Equinox EV owner's first stop at a Tesla Supercharger resulted in a simple, fast victory. This experience instantly reduced his charger phobia with seamless integration, costing only $4.63 to jump from 73% to 80% using the 325kW V4 station.
Tesla Model Y with spare tire in lower trunk
I Paid $49,000 for a Tesla Model Y and It Didn’t Come with a Spare Tire, Tesla’s Explanation Annoyed Me
By Chris Johnston on
Buyers of new cars like the Tesla Model Y are speaking out about a missing essential that could leave them stranded.
Xiaomi Advanced EV Factory
Xiaomi Hits 500,000 EVs: The Quiet Giant Eating the World’s Lunch
By Rob Enderle on
Xiaomi produced its 500,000th EV in just 19 months, a speed embarrassing legacy automakers. With a new Munich design center and profitable operations, Xiaomi is dominating China and eyeing Europe.
Genesis GV60 Magma Drifting
The Genesis GV60 Magma: A High-Voltage Shot Across AMG’s Bow
By Rob Enderle on
The Genesis GV60 Magma challenges Mercedes-AMG dominance with 640 hp, aggressive design, and innovative tech like virtual shifting and drift mode. By blending high-performance EV architecture with engaging analog simulations, Genesis hits a homerun.
Lucid Factory
Lucid Motors Hits a Speed Bump: 2025 Production Forecast Slashed Amid Supply Chain Chaos
By Rob Enderle on
Lucid Motors cut its 2025 forecast amid supply chain chaos, including a supplier fire. Despite a $2 billion Saudi lifeline, the luxury EV maker faces immense pressure to scale its new Gravity SUV against rivals like Rivian in a turbulent market.
Hyundai CRATER Concept
Hyundai CRATER Concept: TheThe Hyundai CRATER concept redefines electric off-roading with its "Art of Steel" design, challenging Tesla's Cybertruck. Featuring 33-inch tires, a modular interior, and rugged utili “Art of Steel” Takes Aim at the Cyber-Future
By Rob Enderle on
The Hyundai CRATER concept redefines electric off-roading with its "Art of Steel" design, challenging Tesla's Cybertruck. Featuring 33-inch tires, a modular interior, and rugged utility, it combines EV precision with raw durability.
Lancia Pu+Ra HPE
The Lancia Pu+Ra HPE: A Geometric Manifesto for the Electric Future
By Rob Enderle on
The Lancia Pu+Ra HPE concept marks the Italian brand's electric rebirth, blending "Pure" and "Radical" design with Stratos-inspired geometry. Featuring a "home-like" interior by Cassina and the new SALA interface, it previews future styling and tech.
2024 Tesla Cybertruck
First Try at FSD With My Cybertruck, V14 Was Good Until It Backed Up Into a Pole Denting My Bumper, But I’m Not Criticizing Tesla, Elon, or the CT, I Still Love My CT
By Denis Flierl on
A Tesla Cybertruck owner reported his CT backed right into a pole, denting the bumper. Even after the v14 version mishap, he says, "I still love my CT." Supervised or not, FSD still has a few kinks to iron out. What Tesla owners need to know. 
The Dectravalve system (right) prevents the thermal hotspots that plague traditional battery packs (left), allowing for sustained high-speed charging
The "Dectravalve" Revolution: Hydrohertz Just Solved the EV Charging Conundrum
By Rob Enderle on
Hydrohertz’s new "Dectravalve" technology uses multi-zone thermal management to eliminate battery hotspots. This innovation promises to cut EV charging times by 68% to just 10 minutes and increase range by 10%, potentially appearing in vehicles by 2027.
MSI LifePlus EV charger with handle
Test Report - MSI Life Plus Level 2 EV Charger Offers Great Features, Easy Setup, and a Robust Design
By John Goreham on
We test and review a new EV charger, the Life Plus from MSI, which offers many features and feels very well built.
2023 white Toyota Prius hybrid with rear bike rack parked in a forest, rear three-quarter view.
2023 Toyota Prius Owner Claims His Lifted, Larger-Tire Setup Now Gets “Over 50 MPG,” Saying He Was “Surprised” the Bigger 215/60R17s Didn’t Hurt Efficiency and Praising the Lift for Letting Him “Not Worry About Parking Stops or Curbs Anymore”
By Noah Washington on
One owner lifted his new Toyota Prius and installed larger Firestone tires, then was shocked when his mileage increased to over 50 MPG with a slight lift.
Blue 2025 Kia EV9 electric SUV parked near an ocean cliff at sunset, front three-quarter view.
After 5,000 Miles, Kia EV9 Owner Says His Kumho “EV Tires” Are Wearing Out Fast While His Ford Mustang Mach-E’s Cheaper High-Load Tires “Look Brand New,” Calling the EV Tire Premium a “$700 Racket With Zero Noise or Range Benefit”
By Noah Washington on
After 5,000 miles, one Kia EV9 owner's Kumho EV tires are severely worn, while his Ford Mustang Mach-E's cheaper, non-EV tires "look brand new."
Lectron Mobile Charger with app and J1772 handle
Review - Lectron 40-Amp Level 2 Portable J1772 Charger Makes Home or Away Charging Simple and Offers A Great App, Making It a Fantastic Value
By John Goreham on
We test and review the Lectron 40-amp mobile charger equipped with a mobile app. This is a charger used with a NEMPA 14-50 circuit, and 240-volts input.
2026 Honda CR-V Hybrid
Honda CR-V Buyer Says, "I Was Going to Get a Toyota RAV4, But I'm Trading My Genesis GV70 for a CR-V Hybrid Instead, (and I Might Not Lose My Shirt!)”
By Denis Flierl on
Owners reveal two huge CR-V deal-breakers. What about the Toyota RAV4? Is it a better option for compact SUV shoppers? What hybrid SUV buyers MUST know before they choose.
Three Tesla Model Ys on a dealer lot
I Want to Buy a Tesla Model Y, but I’m Hearing That There Will Be Huge Sales Incentives at The End of The Year and Now I Can’t Decide Which EV I Want to Buy
By Chris Johnston on
We’re seeing EV deals from Honda, Subaru, Ford, Kia and Hyundai with other automakers hinting at more incentives to come by year end.
2025 BMW M5 Touring wagon set against a forest backdrop
2025 BMW M5 Touring Review - Name a Better Performance Wagon, I Dare You
By John Goreham on
If you have ever dreamed of having a racecar, but you need a station wagon, we have good news. BMW has that all in one package.
A graph from EIA.gov shows hybrid sales outpacing battery-electric vehicles in America
Hybrids On Pace to Outsell EVs By 3 to 1 in 2026 as Hybrids Surge and EV Adoption Slows in the U.S. Market - Were EVs the Bridge and Hybrids the Destination After All
By John Goreham on
Battery electric vehicle market share peaked at around 8% in 2024, and has now entered a period of decline, dropping to under 6% in October (Source - Cox Automotive). Meanwhile, hybrids’ popularity is growing and will outpace battery-electric vehicles.
Toyota Corolla EV Concept / 2025 Japan Mobility Show
Toyota's Controversial Approach To The 2028 Corolla Is Concerning For One Key Reason, But It Will Also Bring Two Exciting New Versions Of The Bestseller
By Dimitar Angelov on
The 13th-generation Toyota Corolla will arrive for the 2028 model year and will emphasize the company's multi-energy approach by offering the widest range of powertrains seen on a Corolla.
2024 Tesla Model 3
A Tesla Model 3 Owner Gets Taken For An Unexpected Ride From the US to Canada (By Accident), Says, “I Wasn’t Paying Attention and FSD Took the Wrong Exit”
By Denis Flierl on
This Tesla Model 3 owner wasn't paying attention when the car's FSD took him across a bridge and right into Canada. This international incident is not a one-off. What Tesla owners need to know.
US EV Market Share Graph Shows EV Share Declining
U.S. Electric Vehicle Market Share Reaches Tipping Point, Begins To Decline Rapidly to 2022 Levels
By John Goreham on
We analyze the EV market in the United States using data provided by Cox Automotive. EVs are now heading backwards in market share as incentives end and interest wanes.
Candy red Tesla Model 3 sedan shown in three-quarter front view against dark background, featuring sleek aerodynamic design and signature LED headlights.
After a Smart Summon Accident He Won’t Describe, a Tesla Model 3 Owner Says His $2K Windshield Job Became a $6K Fight Over “Damage That Wasn’t There,” Ending With His Car Left Outside in a Snowstorm
By Noah Washington on
After a service center allegedly inflicted $4,000 in new damage, a Tesla owner was refused repair and had his car left outside in the snow.
2025 Lucid Gravity electric SUV in pearl white, shown at three-quarter front angle on rural mountain road, featuring sleek aerodynamic design and black contrast elements.
I Took Delivery Of My Stellar White 2025 Lucid Gravity GT At San Jose Service Center, And Despite Early Adopter Concerns, The Build Quality, Dream Drive Pro, And Even The Key Recognition System Work Flawlessly
By Noah Washington on
After a year of patient waiting, one owner took delivery of his Gravity GT and was relieved to find the American luxury machine delivered flawless build quality and a smooth experience.
2024 Toyota Prius
2024 Toyota Prius Owner Laments, “One of Life's Cruelties is That the New Prius Looks Genuinely Stunning, Yet They Fitted it With a Drivetrain Duller than American Chocolate”
By Denis Flierl on
A 2024 Toyota Prius owner loves the look but hates the performance. Is it as bad as this owner is saying? That it's dull and not refined? What do you think?
A Tesla Model Y is shown driving in a forest during winter
Because of a Design Flaw On My Tesla Model Y Juniper I Had to Drive Ten Miles In the Dark With Almost No Headlights Because Snow Accumulated In Its Recessed Light Bar That Blocked Both the Headlights, and the Forward-Facing Camera
By John Goreham on
Our title paraphrases a Tesla Model Y owner who has found out the hard way that the new generation of the Model Y may not be perfected quite yet. Do the headlights actually not work in snow?
A long row of Ford Mustang Mach-E cars await buyers in November 2025 on a dealer's lot
Ford Mustang Mach-E Electric Vehicle Defies the Trend, Posts Solid October Deliveries and We Know Why
By John Goreham on
The Ford Mustang Mach-E continued to put up solid numbers in October, even as some competitors saw huge EV delivery declines. Here’s why the Mach-E is defying the industry, at least for the time being.
2026 Honda CR-V Hybrid
I Was Determined To Get a New Toyota RAV4, But After Driving the 2026 Honda CR-V, the RAV4 is Not as Smooth and Not as Quiet Like the CR-V
By Denis Flierl on
A Toyota RAV4 or a Honda CR-V Hybrid? Tony's hunt for the perfect car is on. He loved the rugged Toyota RAV4 vibe, but the smooth, quiet CR-V ride is pulling him in. It's his first Honda and first-ever hybrid. Which one wins this compact SUV battle?
2024 Tesla Cybertruck
People Always Ask This Tesla Cybertruck Owner, ‘How Long Do the Batteries Last?’ He Says, “150K", and Adds, "I’ll Save $27K Over My Toyota Tundra in Gas, and Oil Changes Alone”
By Denis Flierl on
A Tesla Cybertruck owner is asked how long his truck's battery will last. Here is his analysis and why his CT is cheaper to operate than his Toyota Tundra pickup. Do you agree?
2023 Rivian R1S electric SUV in forest green, shown at three-quarter front angle on city street, featuring distinctive LED light bar and black wheel design against modern urban backdrop.
I Was Driving My 2026 Rivian R1S In Indianapolis When A Factory Worker From Illinois Waved Me Down At A Stoplight Just To Shout, "Thank You For Buying Rivian," With Incredible Thanks For The Company
By Noah Washington on
While driving his new R1S, one owner was stopped in traffic by a woman with Illinois plates who shouted, "Thank you for buying a Rivian, I work there!" This stunning encounter reveals the new American manufacturing showmanship.
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