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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.

The Six-Minute Charge And How BYD’s 10C Datang SUV Just Rewrote the EV Rulebook and Left the West Scrambling
BYD’s New Datang SUV Can Charge in About Six Minutes, a Breakthrough That Could Make EV Refueling Feel Like Gas Again
By Rob Enderle on
BYD’s new Datang SUV debuts a 10C battery capable of megawatt charging, allowing roughly 250 miles of range to be added in about five minutes. This advance could eliminate one of the biggest barriers to electric vehicle adoption.
Why the VW-Qualcomm-Rivian Alliance is the New Blueprint for the Western Software-Defined Vehicle
Volkswagen’s $5 Billion Rivian Alliance Shows How Future Cars May Run on Central Computers Instead of Dozens of ECUs
By Rob Enderle on
Volkswagen's partnership with Irvine-based Rivian and San Diego-based Qualcomm is building a new software-defined vehicle architecture where powerful central computers control everything from infotainment to driver assistance.
The Blue Oval’s Electric Blues And Why Ford’s 71% EV Sales Crash is a Warning Shot for the Global Auto Industry
Ford’s 71% EV Sales Drop Exposes a Bigger Problem That Truck Buyers Aren’t Convinced the F-150 Lightning Is Ready for the Job Site
By Rob Enderle on
After Ford reported a stunning 71% drop in EV sales, the company’s gasoline trucks and hybrids are now carrying the financial load while the F-150 Lightning faces slowing demand and growing dealer inventory.t
Kia EV6 electric crossover driving along a scenic rural highway under dramatic cloudy skies.
Facelift Kia EV6 Owner Suffers “Thermal Incident” From Coolant Leak Into Electrical Plug, Leading To Corrosion And Shorting After Being Parked For Eight Hours
By Noah Washington on
A brand-new Kia EV6 facelift owner was horrified to find his car smoking eight hours after he’d parked it, all because of a simple coolant leak that "ruined" his electrical system.
Rivian R1S electric SUV driving through a modern city street with glass skyscrapers and urban traffic.
At 25,000 Miles, a Rivian R1S Owner Finds Hankook Ion HT Tires “Half The Price” of OEM Options While Delivering a Significantly Improved Ride Quality and 80,000-Mile Warranty
By Noah Washington on
After his $580 factory tires wore out at just 20,000 miles, one Rivian R1S owner tried $340 Hankook replacements, and discovered they were quieter, grippier in the rain, and didn’t reduce EV range.
Two hybrids, both reliable, one more affordable, the other, more sophisticated
I Drove a Used Toyota Prius and Honda Insight Back-to-Back and One Felt Like a Mature Hybrid While the Other Still Felt Like an Experiment
By Dimitar Angelov on
The two humble hybrids, used Toyota Prius and Honda Insight, have a lot of fight left in them, even after more than 15 years on the road, and here’s what I think of them.
The $9 Billion Phantom And Why the AI-Generated Toyota to Canada Hoax Went Viral and What the Real Future of Automotive Investment Looks Like Under New Trade Policies
The $9 Billion Phantom And Why the AI-Generated "Toyota to Canada" Hoax Went Viral and What the Real Future of Automotive Investment Looks Like Under New Trade Policies
By Rob Enderle on
An unexpected nine billion dollar Toyota Canada relocation story went viral and even fooled AI systems, but the truth behind it reveals how easily automotive investment news can be manipulated and why that should concern every car buyer.
The Phantom Depreciation Play And Deconstructing the Viral Free EV Influencer Hack and the Reality of Corporate Car Ownership
A “Free EV” Promise Turned Into a Phantom Depreciation Trap and What Most Influencers Won’t Tell You About Business Owned Electric Cars
By Rob Enderle on
Is the "Free EV" hack a financial miracle or a tax trap? We deconstruct influencer Rohit’s viral strategy, analyze expert warnings, and reveal the real way to save thousands.
4 Things That Make The Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid Worth The Price
4 Things That Make The Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid Worth The Price
By Dimitar Angelov on
The Toyota Prius seems to be overshadowed by the Corolla line, but the Plug-in hybrid model makes a strong case for itself.
2027 Chevrolet Bolt EV, two of them, blue and red, parked in front of house
Chevy Bolt Owner Who “Used to Despise EVs” Now Praises His 2021 Model, Saving $40 on Fuel in February and Planning to Fund a Level 2 Charger with Savings
By Noah Washington on
From despising electric cars to funding a home charger with pure savings, one 2021 Chevy Bolt owner’s 50-mile daily commute has become a financial game-changer.
Used Tesla Model Y Purchase Reveals Night and Day Difference for Buyer Tired of Dealership Markups and “As-Is” Sales, Owner Vows “I'll Never Work With a Dealership Again,”
Used Tesla Model Y Purchase Reveals "Night and Day Difference" for Buyer Tired of Dealership Markups and “As-Is” Sales, Owner Vows “I'll Never Work With a Dealership Again,”
By Noah Washington on
From $2,000 hidden fees to trade-in offers that vanished into thin air, this owner’s car-buying journey was a total disaster until he looked at a Tesla Model Y.
Ford F-150 Lightning Pro charging
Despite “Cheap To Operate” Claims, F-150 Lightning Owner Reports “Major Range Anxiety” in Idaho's Charging Deserts, Calling Standard Battery “A Little Nerve Racking” For Primary Vehicle Use
By Noah Washington on
This Ford F-150 Lightning owner’s 30,000-mile report reveals a "major range anxiety" nightmare, with towing efficiency dropping so low that 80-mile stretches become a gamble.
2024 Rivian R1S green electric SUV driving in urban city setting, front three-quarter view
After a $6,500 Transport Fee to Washington, a Rivian R1T Owner in Alaska Says His Truck Is “Stuck” in Seattle Over a Second Warranty Issue and Shipping Dispute
By Noah Washington on
One Rivian R1T owner in Alaska is living a logistical nightmare, facing $6,500 shipping bills and a corporate standoff that has left his vehicle stranded in Seattle.
2026 Honda CR-V Hybrid and 2026 Toyota RAV4
A 2026 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Buyer, Minutes Away From a Deal, Abandoned His Plans For a 2026 Honda CR-V, Citing Superior Cabin Comfort, and a Better Bottom Line
By Denis Flierl on
A Toyota RAV4 buyer was minutes away from a Toyota deal until a last-second pivot changed everything. Discover why this prepared shopper changed his RAV4 Hybrid plans for a 2026 Honda CR-V.
2026 Toyota Prius PHEV XSE Premium c
2026 Toyota Prius Owners Are Flagging a Strange Buzzing Noise - Dealers Are Already Swapping Out Defective Cooling Components
By Denis Flierl on
Check your 5th Gen 2026 Toyota Prius Prime. Don’t ignore the hum; get the fix before your next road trip. 
2025 Tesla Cybertruck stainless steel electric pickup driving on rugged coastal road with cliffs and ocean scenery.
After Relocating to Manhattan, a Cybertruck Owner Discovers Insurance Companies Deem His Vehicle “Unbindable,” Leaving Him Unable to Secure Coverage and Facing Parking Bans
By Noah Washington on
One Tesla Cybertruck owner discovered his vehicle is considered "Unbindable" by major insurers, leaving him with an uninsurable truck that Manhattan parking garages refuse to touch.
2026 Rivian R2 electric SUV front three-quarter view in colorful camouflage wrap driving on city street at night.
A Rivian R2 Prototype Was Found “Completely Dark” with Only Brake Lights On in Los Angeles on February 23, 2026, Before Being Covered and Towed 40 Minutes Later, Witness Says “Only The Center Rear Brake Light Was On”
By Noah Washington on
A late-night testing session in Los Angeles turned into a roadside rescue for the highly anticipated Rivian R2 prototype.
2023 Lucid Air luxury electric sedan in gray, front three-quarter view parked along a rocky coastal cliff with ocean backdrop.
After 10,000 Miles, a Lucid Air GT Owner Finds “Stated Range Is Optimistic” But Praises Materially-Faster Charging Than His Previous Tesla Model S
By Noah Washington on
One Lucid Air GT owner reached the 10,000-mile mark and discovered that while the 516-mile range might be "optimistic," the charging speeds are "materially faster" than his previous Model S.
Tesla Cybertruck
Tesla Announces Cybertruck Production Is Sold Out Through The End Of 2026 Following The Introduction Of The $59,900 Cybertruck
By Tinsae Aregay on
Demand for the lower-priced Cybertruck appears to be through the roof, as Tesla announced via the company’s online configurator that all base model Cybertruck production for the rest of 2026 is sold out.
Automotive OTA Updates
The Software-Defined Smile And Why Your Next Car’s Reputation Now Rests on a Wi-Fi Signal
By Rob Enderle on
As car software becomes more complex than a spacecraft's, J.D. Power reveals that your car’s Wi-Fi connection might be more important for your happiness than its actual horsepower.
Ford Universal EV Platform
The $30,000 Moonshot And How Ford’s Universal EV Platform Is the Blue Oval’s Last Best Hope to Topple GM and Outrun China
By Rob Enderle on
As Ford pivots from the stalled Lightning to a $30,000 skunkworks-designed electric pickup, Jim Farley is betting the company’s future on a "Universal EV Platform" to beat GM and China.
China's EV Market
The Great EV Reversion And Why China’s 20% Sales Drop is a Calculated Move for Global Dominance
By Rob Enderle on
A sudden 20% drop in Chinese EV sales has sent shockwaves through the industry. Is this the end of the boom, or a tactical "culling of the herd" by Beijing?
One NYC Tesla Model Y Owner Found a Smarter Local Charging Solution To Lower His Cost After The Recent Blizzard
One NYC Tesla Model Y Owner Found a Smarter Local Charging Solution To Lower His Cost After The Recent Blizzard
By Armen Hareyan on
After the New York blizzard slashed his Tesla Model Y range and raised his charging costs, one NYC owner discovered an unexpected utility trick that may drop his rate from about 45 cents to 12 cents per kWh. People, we may be overpaying.
2025 Toyota Prius in red driving on a winding forest road, front three-quarter view emphasizing sporty exterior design and advanced hybrid technology.
Toyota Prius Plug-in XSE Premium Owner with 5,000 Miles Calls the Solar Charging Roof “Completely Useless,” Plans to Opt for AWD Next Time Because of “Minimal Effect”
By Noah Washington on
One 2026 XSE Premium owner has labeled the feature "completely useless" after 5,000 miles, claiming it barely makes a dent in daily range.
Tesla Cybertruck side profile with stainless steel exterior parked in an open landscape, emphasizing its angular design, electric powertrain, and durable utility build.
A Cybertruck Owner Says His “Doors Were Perfectly Aligned” Before Tesla Service, Only to Be Returned ”'Disgustingly Off” and Damaged After Repairs
By Noah Washington on
One Tesla Cybertruck owner from Colorado Springs area says his perfectly aligned doors were returned "disgustingly off" and damaged after technicians struggled to fix a minor dash rattle.
Fluorinated Electrolyte
Why China’s New 700 Wh/kg Fluorinated Electrolyte Breakthrough Could Transform Local EV Technology in the United States
By Rob Enderle on
In the United States and around the world, a new battery breakthrough from a local Chinese research team achieving 700 Wh/kg via a novel fluorinated electrolyte could dramatically accelerate electric vehicle adoption and challenge ICE norms.
Tesla + GROK
The Great Southern Rollout And How Tesla’s Grok AI is Outpacing Gemini to Turn Your Car Into a Sentient Living Room
By Rob Enderle on
Tesla’s rollout of Grok AI in Australia and New Zealand marks a pivotal shift from "smart car" to "personal device," setting the stage for a high-stakes showdown with Google Gemini.
2027 Audi RS5 Sedan And Avant Charging
Audi’s 2027 RS 5 Goes Hybrid with 630-HP Is A Masterstroke of Torque Vectoring But Also it is a Heavyweight Gamble in the Twilight of Internal Combustion
By Rob Enderle on
Audi’s 2027 RS 5 debuts with a staggering 630-hp plug-in hybrid powertrain, blending supercar-slaying torque with 52 miles of silent EV range—but can it outrun its own 5,100-pound curb weight?
Tesla Model Y Owner's Warranty Was Recently Denied, Hitting Him With a $17,000 Battery Replacement, Due To an Alleged "External Damage"
Tesla Model Y Owner's Warranty Was Recently Denied, Hitting Him With a $17,000 Battery Replacement, Due To an Alleged "External Damage"
By Denis Flierl on
Local Model Y drivers in the United States are raising alarms after one owner with fewer than 20K miles was recently told his high-voltage battery issue wasn't covered because of alleged "extra damage," resulting in $17,000 replacement estimate.
2022 Lucid Air electric luxury sedan shown from front three-quarter angle in desert landscape at sunset
Switching From a BMW i7, A Prospective Lucid Air GT Buyer Asks If “The Trade-Offs Are Worth It?” For Range, Despite Concerns Over Bugs and Build Quality
By Noah Washington on
One BMW i7 owner is at a crossroads, eyeing the Lucid Air GT but fearing the "glitches and bugs" reported by early adopters.
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