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Electric Vehicle News and Reviews (Page 13)

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.

2026 Jeep Grand Wagoneer
The 2026 Jeep Grand Wagoneer Signals a Major Change of Direction for the Automaker
By Mary Conway on
Stellantis is simplifying its lineups, moving production to fight tariffs and seeing its plans to go electric come to fruition.
2024 Tesla Model Y, Mustang Mach-E
I’m Charging My Model Y and a Ford Mustang Mach-E Comes In Hot, A Beemer Picks Her Up & They Leave. She Took Up Two Tesla Spots, So I Left This Note On Her Car
By Denis Flierl on
A Ford Mustang Mach-E user's failed charging attempt sparks Supercharger gridlock in Salt Lake City, leading to frustration, adaptors, and harsh notes. What happened next? Here's what Tesla owners need to know about this rude and inconsiderate behavior
SEMA 2026 RAM HEMI Concept
Mopar is Roaring in to SEMA 2025- See the High Horse-Power Dodge Charger and Ram 1500 HEMI Leading the Way
By Mary Conway on
The 2025 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show runs Nov. 4 - Nov. 7. in Las Vegas, Nevada. It is one of the biggest automotive events in the nation. Mopar is highlighting how it can jazz up the most powerful Rams, Dodges and Jeeps.
Tesla Cybertruck
A Cybertruck Owner Says Tesla Is Asking Him to Pay $423 For Wheel Alignment on a 3-Month-Old Vehicle – Adds, “The Cybertruck Came Off The Line With Alignment Issues, It’s Tesla’s Responsibility To Fix It For Free”
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck owner expresses his frustration after Tesla refused to perform a wheel alignment on his 3-month-old vehicle under warranty. Tesla argues that alignment isn't covered because hitting a single pothole could cause the issue.
2025 Tesla Cybertruck
I Took My Cybertruck In For a Few Minor Trim Issues, Tesla Was Supposed To Fix the Beauty Cover, But It’s Still Loose, I Guess This Is Acceptable To Tesla?
By Denis Flierl on
Cybertruck owner Gary Mitchell took his truck in for trim fixes and a dirty camera. He ended up with a surprise about the truck's "beauty cover" and Tesla's "acceptable" fix. Is a simple gasket the answer to keep out off-gassing infiltration?
White GMC Sierra AT4X pickup truck, front three-quarter view, towing boat on coastal highway with ocean backdrop.
I Discovered My GMC Sierra EV Was Pulling 2 Kilowatts Of Power All Night After Reaching 80% Charge, Wasting $1.75 Until I Reset My Emporia Charger
By Noah Washington on
This owner was convinced his new truck was wasting power until he discovered his battery had charged to 88% despite the 80% limit. Read the full story of the complex electrical mystery,
Black 2024 Hyundai Palisade, SUV, front three-quarter view, featuring gold multi-spoke wheels and white racing stripes, photographed in desert landscape at sunset.
I Drive Our 2026 Hyundai Palisade Without Issues But When My Wife Takes The Wheel, The Driver Attention System Constantly Warns Her To "Keep Eyes On Road" Despite Multiple Attempts To Fix It
By Noah Washington on
A Hyundai Palisade owner can drive for miles with the cruise control engaged, but when his wife takes the wheel, the car immediately accuses her of not watching the road. Find out why the Palisade's biased attention system keeps failing for one driver.
Toyota Driving Into The Solid-State EV Future
Toyota's Solid-State Gamble: A Genius Leapfrog or a Desperate Catch-Up?
By Rob Enderle on
Toyota aims to leapfrog EV rivals with solid-state batteries by 2028, betting on safer, faster-charging tech to regain ground lost to Chinese dominance—but the success of this late, high-risk play depends on timely, cost-effective execution.
Electric Restomod Defender In The Wild
The Silent Icon: How a One-Day EV Conversion Perfects the Land Rover Defender
By Rob Enderle on
Electrogenic's new drop-in kit converts classic Land Rover Defenders to electric power in a single day. It swaps the unreliable engine for a silent, high-torque motor, dramatically improving off-road capability and reliability while preserving the vehicle
What a Honda and Mitsubishi Kei Car Might Look Like
The Kei Car Alliance: How Honda and Mitsubishi are Defending Japan's Soul
By Rob Enderle on
Facing a rising tide of affordable Chinese EVs, Honda and Mitsubishi have formed a joint venture to dominate Japan's vital Kei car market. Leveraging Honda's engineering and Mitsubishi's proven success, they will co-develop next-generation, affordable EV.
Audi Q6 Concept Out Having Fun
The Quattro Reborn: Audi's Q6 Offroad is the Soul the e-tron Era Needs
By Rob Enderle on
Audi's Q6 Offroad concept is a far more achievable goal than the insane Audi AI: Trail quattro concept and could be a game changer for the brand.
Future Mercedes Digital Dash
The Car That Understands: Mercedes' AI Co-Pilot is a Glimpse of the Future
By Rob Enderle on
The new MBUX AI Co-Pilot from Mercedes-Benz allows the car to understand conversational, multi-intent commands, marking a significant leap from simple voice controls to a truly intelligent and responsive automotive assistant.
The Batmobile Like Mercedes Vision Iconic
The Vision Iconic: The Car That Proves Mercedes Still Has a Soul
By Rob Enderle on
The stunning Mercedes "Vision Iconic" concept blends a "Batman: The Animated Series" aesthetic with a revolutionary steam punk interior, serving as a desperately needed and desirable car that could redefine the future of luxury EVs.
2024 Tesla Model Y
I Don’t Talk About This Much, But Behind Loving My Tesla Model Y, I Had Too Much Debt With All My Upgrades, My Dashboard Is Cleaner Than My Finances
By Denis Flierl on
You love your Tesla's tech, but hate the debt? Markus knows the feeling. His clean dashboard hid messy finances until he stopped chasing upgrades and got disciplined. Now, he's debt-free, proving that peace of mind feels better than any new feature. 
A Tesla is shown with duct tape crossing out its logo as a protest
Multiple Automotive Outlets Simultaneously Report on a Tesla “Sales Slump,” Just as Tesla Completes a Quarter With Record Sales - Is This Some Weird Conspiracy I’m Missing Out On?
By John Goreham on
There seem to be anti-Tesla talking points going around that I’m not privy to. Why are automotive media publications all incorrectly reporting a Tesla slump at the same time? I feel left out.
Black car with a covered hood parked in a narrow, corrugated metal garage.
I Spent $17,000 To Revive One Of The First Nine Tesla Model S Cars Ever Built And Drove It 600 Miles From Austin To See Starship Flight 11, Proving These Original EVs Still Have Life Left
By Noah Washington on
After spending $17,000 to fully restore one of the first nine Tesla Model S cars ever built, this owner drove it 600 miles to witness Starship Flight 11.
Black pickup truck parked at a construction site with workers and wooden structures nearby.
I Towed A Loaded U-Haul 150 Miles With My Ford F-150 Lightning And Achieved 1.8 Miles Per kWh, But Discovered Wind Direction Makes A Massive Difference When The Empty Trailer Only Got 1.4 Miles Per kWh On The Return Trip
By Noah Washington on
A Ford F-150 Lightning owner's towing trip revealed a profound truth: his fully loaded U-Haul achieved an amazing 1.8 mi/kWh, but the empty trailer only managed 1.4 mi/kWh on the way back.
Map showing location of EV fast chargers in continental U.S.
How EV Road Trips Have Gone from Miserable to Enjoyable in The Last Couple of Years
By Chris Johnston on
The future is looking much brighter for car owners who want to replace their gas-powered vehicles with a single EV for both road trips and daily driving.
Tesla Cybertruck
Tesla Halts Cybertruck Light Bar Installations Amid A String Of Adhesive Failures – Tesla Says, “An Internal Assessment is Currently In Progress For Light Bar Installation Procedure”
By Tinsae Aregay on
Months after Cybertruck owners began reporting that their off-road lightbars were flying off in the middle of the highway, Tesla has now finally halted lightbar installations. The EV maker acknowledged the issue in an email sent to Cybertruck owners.
Pickup truck towing a trailer filled with soil, near red and white buildings, surrounded by trees.
I Loaded 8,000 Pounds Of River Rock In My Rivian R1T Trailer With Negative Tongue Weight And When It Started Violently Swaying At 70 MPH, The Electric Truck's Low Center Of Gravity Saved Us From Disaster
By Noah Washington on
One Rivian R1T owner loaded 8,000 pounds of river rock improperly and was hit by extreme, high-speed trailer sway that nearly sent the load sideways. His terrifying story reveals the electric truck's secret stability advantage.
Car partially lifted onto a curbside pickup area, with a tow truck ramp nearby.
Kia Owner Says Their 2022 EV6 Suddenly Launched At Full Speed While Parked Outside Sheetz Goes On To Say It Stopped Only After Being Impaled On A Barrier Pole
By Noah Washington on
While searching for a charging station, one Kia EV6 owner reports the car suddenly charged forward at full speed, only stopping when it was impaled on a barrier pole. This terrifying incident, which totaled the EV6, is now under a federal safety review.
2025 Tesla Cybertruck
My Pointer Loves To Push My Tesla Cybertruck’s Window Button Over & Over To Get It To Go Down, and How Do I Keep My Dog From Ruining the Seats?
By Denis Flierl on
Cybertruck owner Jerry Higby is in a bind: his pointer is destroying his seats, and is obsessed with the window button! He needs a solution beyond a kennel. Are those "saggy" Tesla hammock beds worth it? What's the best seat protection for canines?
Image shows a Tesla Cybertruck in a retail area looking shiny and ready for action
I’m Confused As To Why My Tesla Cybertruck Thinks Its Towing range Is Less Than 100 Miles, Is the Computer Just Misunderstanding the Situation, Help Me Understand This
By John Goreham on
A Tesla Cybertruck owner is dismayed to find that his truck’s towing range is much shorter than it should be. Is this just a confused trip computer, or is the range really that short?
2025 Tesla Cybertruck
Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says, “I Had My Tailgate Replaced Due To Warping and the New One Came In Looking Even Worse”
By Denis Flierl on
A common issue? Warped Tesla Cybertruck tailgates. One owner received a worse replacement, forcing Tesla engineering to halt all fixes until a proper solution is found. Here's what this means for every Cybertruck owner.
Tesla's New Bold Move With the Six-Seat Model Y L Suggests Tesla's Strategic Pivot To Family-Oriented Models Is Paying Off
Tesla's New Bold Move With the Six-Seat Model Y L Suggests Tesla's Strategic Pivot To Family-Oriented Models Is Paying Off
By Armen Hareyan on
The surge in Shanghai deliveries and the 6.16% sales boost of the six-seat Model Y L suggest Tesla's strategic pivot to family-oriented models is paying off in China’s competitive EV market. However, a few consequences could emerge.
A document titled "Safety Issue Type: Investigations" dated October 7, 2025, about NHTSA's investigation into safety concerns with Tesla's Full Self Driving system.
Tesla’s FSD Might Be 200 Times Safer Than Human Drivers, Even as NHTSA Opens a New Safety Investigation
By Aram Krajekian on
Even as Tesla’s FSD racks up billions of safe miles, regulators are opening new investigations. The numbers suggest a breakthrough, but is the world truly ready to hand over the wheel?
A white GMC Sierra EV is parked on a paved road, towing a large white enclosed trailer. The background features a grassy field and a clear, sunny sky.
I Bought My GMC Sierra EV AT4 to Replace My Silverado 3500HD, But My First Towing Trip Showed Me Just How Fast EV Range Can Disappear
By Aram Krajekian on
When this GMC Sierra EV owner hitched up a trailer for the first time, his drive turned into a real-world test of patience and physics, showing how towing can turn EV range from a number into a challenge.
Rivian R1S off road in high desert mountains
Wow, I Had a Fun Time in the Dirt with My EV, The Rivian R1S Was Born to Off Road
By Chris Johnston on
Off roading with an EV like the Rivian R1S makes instant torque feel like a cheat code.
Purple futuristic truck with a motorcycle mounted on the back, parked in a wooded area.
I'm Attempting To Be The First Person To Drive A Tesla Cybertruck Through The 575-Mile Washington Backcountry Discovery Route From Oregon To Canada, With Just 4 Miles Of Buffer On My First 119-Mile Off-Road Leg
By Noah Washington on
The single biggest question about the Cybertruck is its energy consumption in severe off-road terrain. This pioneering driver is logging real-time telemetry to prove the Cybertruck's off-road endurance.
Silver sedan parked on a road with mountains and cloudy sky in the background.
I Calculated The Total Cost Of Owning A 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 6 In California And Found It Saves $1,430 Per Year In Fuel Costs Compared To A Gasoline Car, Totaling $21,448 Over 15 Years
By Noah Washington on
A detailed analysis comparing EV vs. gasoline fuel costs just exposed a major trap for electric owners. Find out why the public charging economic trap makes refueling an EV at peak hours cost the same as buying gas.
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