Electric Vehicle News and Reviews (Page 125)

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.

Chevrolet Giving Rebate Checks To Some Bolt Owners

By Carl Malek on July 5, 2022 - 4:30PM

The Chevrolet Bolt is still going through the last remaining hurdles of the ongoing battery recall, but with the electrified hatchback returning to the marketplace, Chevrolet is giving rebate checks to some Bolt owners as part of a new rebate program.

Affordable Electric Vehicle Crossover Market Collapses - Here Are The Numbers

By John Goreham on July 5, 2022 - 11:39AM

As the affordable battery-electric vehicle market in America implodes, the type of vehicle shoppers desire most, AWD crossovers, are selling in tiny numbers. Be warned, if you are drinking the battery-electric vehicle Kool-Aid, this story will not make you happy.

Tesla Production Is At An All Time High

By Jeremy Johnson on July 5, 2022 - 10:50AM

Tesla just announced that June, 2022, was its highest month of production in the companies history.

The Coolest Tesla Cybertruck Attachment Revealed

By Jeremy Johnson on July 4, 2022 - 10:53PM

We have news of a new add-on for the Tesla Cybertruck, just revealed, and it looks to be something that will boost the range of the Cybertruck. Let's take a look and see what it is!

Tesla Has Reached An Annualized Production Run Rate Of 1.9M Vehicles Suggests June Numbers

By Tinsae Aregay on July 4, 2022 - 6:45PM

According to a new estimate by Morgan Stanley, Tesla has delivered a record 158,000 vehicles in June. If the estimates are correct, this means, Tesla has already reached an annualized vehicle production run rate of 1.9 million cars.

Consumer Reports Tests the Most Fuel-Efficient Hybrid Cars, Minivans, and SUVs

By Timothy Boyer on July 4, 2022 - 1:13PM

Here’s the latest on hybrid car winners in Consumer Reports’ exclusive real-world fuel-economy tests. Plus, find out how long it will take for the gas-saving payoffs to put money back into your pocket on some hybrid models compared to their non-hybrid counterpart.

Tesla Set For A Significant Production Increase In The 2nd Half Of 2022

By Tinsae Aregay on July 3, 2022 - 5:26PM

Tesla recently posted production and delivery numbers for Q2 which were 15% less than what the EV maker delivered in Q1 2022. However, with the ramp of Giga Texas & Giga Berlin, Tesla is poised for record production for the second half of the year.

What Will Tesla's Q2, 2022, Look Like?

By Jeremy Johnson on July 3, 2022 - 3:42PM

Tesla had a rough Q2, 2022. Was this a one-time difficulty or will Tesla face more difficulties? Let's take a look!

RAV4 Hybrid Was Toyota’s Best-Selling Hybrid in First Half 2022. You Will Not Believe Second Place

By Jeff Teague on July 3, 2022 - 1:09PM

A closer look at 2022 Toyota first-half hybrid sales reveals a surprising second place competitor to RAV4 Hybrid.

Kia Niro EV, Kia EV6, Hyundai Kona EV, Hyundai Ioniq 5

The Hottest EVs On The U.S. Market Are From Hyundai and Kia, Apparently

By Justin Hart on July 2, 2022 - 8:32AM

Bloomberg.com’s U.S. Edition recently declared that the “hottest” electric cars on sale in the U.S. are no longer Teslas. Rather, they suggest that the Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Kia EV6 are the EVs capturing the most attention, lately.

Samsung Seeking To Be Third 4680 Battery Maker For Tesla, Along with Panasonic And LG

By Nicolas Caballero on July 1, 2022 - 7:05PM

Samsung SDI is finishing installing a new 4680 cylindrical battery cell production line for Tesla, joining Panasonic and LG in their quest to become one of the Austin suppliers manufacturer.

Where is Elon Musk?

By Jeremy Johnson on July 1, 2022 - 11:12AM

Where is Elon Musk? He hasn't Tweeted in well over a week, his longest time without Tweeting in about 5 years. We have some theories as to what he is up to and we'll share them now.

2023 Subaru Solterra all-electric compact SUV features, specs, pricing

Why It’s Smart For Subaru To Pull Away From Toyota Now And Make Its Own EVs

By Denis Flierl on July 1, 2022 - 6:42AM

The 2023 Subaru Solterra EV should have been made available for customers in June, but there is a delay due to a recent recall. The Solterra is manufactured at Toyota's plant in Japan, where Subaru has no control. Now, Subaru will distance itself from Toyota when building its following new all-electric models.

How Much Money is Giga Berlin Burning Through for Tesla?

By Jeremy Johnson on July 1, 2022 - 12:07AM

How much money is Giga Berlin burning through for Tesla? Elon Musk stated that the factory was costing Tesla a lot of money - but just how much is it?

How Much Money is Giga Texas Burning Through for Tesla?

By Jeremy Johnson on June 30, 2022 - 11:36PM

Elon Musk stated that Tesla's Giga Texas is burning through cash. Does that mean billions of dollars or is it less than that? Let's look at one analysts view on what he thinks it is.

Tesla Has Achieved An Incredible Model Y Production Ramp At Giga Texas Suggest Insider Leaks

By Tinsae Aregay on June 29, 2022 - 10:34PM

New leaks suggest Tesla has achieved an incredible production ramp at the company's newest facility in Austin, Texas. According to the leaks, Tesla has already reached a production rate of between 2000 and 5000 Model Y's a week at the facility.

Ford's New EV Rules For Dealerships Stirs Tension, Criticisim

By Carl Malek on June 29, 2022 - 4:05PM

It's no secret that the current market for new automobiles has rapidly descended into chaos amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Low inventory has spurred the creation of steep markups and these practices (among others) have spurred some companies to act with Ford confirming that it will enact new rules to address these issues on the EV side.

An Honest Assessment After 6 Months Owning a Tesla Model Y

By Jeremy Johnson on June 29, 2022 - 11:08AM

We have a Tesla Model Y owner who gives his honest assessment of the vehicle after 6 months of ownership. What did he have to say about quality, costs, range, and performance? Let's find out!

Tesla Has Begun Delivering Model Y Long Range With 2170 Cells & Updated Interior From Giga Texas

By Tinsae Aregay on June 28, 2022 - 8:05PM

After starting production at Giga Texas with the refreshed Model Y with 4680 cells and a structural battery pack, today, Tesla has also started selling a second Model Y variant from the Austin facility. The new Model Y Long Range comes with the 2170 cells and updated interior features.

Samsung Is Setting Up 4680 Battery Production Line For Tesla And BMW

By Tinsae Aregay on June 28, 2022 - 5:03PM

After facing difficulties ramping 4680 cell production in-house, Tesla has been partnering with battery suppliers to build the new cell format. And today we learned that Samsung SDI is setting up a pilot plant to supply 4680 cells to Tesla and BMW.

A dark grey Lucid Air Grand Touring Performance lines up at the start of the Goodwood Festival of Speed hill climb course.

Lucid Air Wins Fastest Production Car At Goodwood

By James Walker on June 28, 2022 - 4:40PM

Air Grand Touring Performance makes a strong public debut by claiming the production car crown.

Gigafactory Berlin, courtesy of Tesla Inc.

Gigafactory Berlin To Have A Third Shift: More European Tesla Models

By Nicolas Caballero on June 28, 2022 - 3:30PM

Tesla Giga Berlin continues to prepare for mass production, although it is currently still a "money burner" as per Elon Musk´s comments, due to its relatively low production volumes. The company has not managed - like every other automaker - to stabilize its supply chain issues yet; but still, that is not the entire picture: Giga Berlin wasn't offering salaries lucrative enough in order to quickly fill its vacancies, but Tesla has already taken notice and is offering more euros for the same job.

Ford F-150 Lightning Performs Poorly in Truck Towing Challenge

Reasons Why Many Truck Owners are Sticking with ICE Over Electric

By Timothy Boyer on June 28, 2022 - 11:00AM

Should your next truck or other vehicle be an EV? You might want to consider the main reasons why truck owners are deciding to stick with their traditional internal combustion engine over a battery pack powered motor in this truck challenge video.

Kia Expands Recall Of Hybrid and Plug-In Hybrid Sorentos For Seat Belt Safety Issue

By Justin Hart on June 28, 2022 - 3:53AM

In March this year, Kia recalled a small number of Sorento Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrids manufactured between July 12th and July 28th, 2021 for a potentially dangerous issue with their seat belts. Now the recall is expanding with new VIN numbers being included in the recall as of today.

Is a 2022 Tesla Model 3 RWD With LFP Worth It?

By Jeremy Johnson on June 28, 2022 - 1:15AM

Is a 2022 Tesla Model 3, RWD worth it? We have a review from one owner who did a quality check on the car shortly after its delivery. Were there any issues? Let's find out.

GM Makes Quick-Charging Easy and Easier to Find

By Mary Conway on June 27, 2022 - 10:52PM

GM is teaming up with EVgo to make quick-charging easily accessible. The network has more than 850 fast-charging locations, in more than 30 states and serves over 60 metropolitan areas

Image of the McMurtry Speirling fan car in the paddock at Goodwood with its gullwing door open.

Tiny 1000-HP Fan Car EV Breaks Goodwood Hill Climb Record

By James Walker on June 27, 2022 - 1:00PM

It looks like a miniature Batmobile and it's motorsport's first fan car since 1978. It's also incredibly fast.

Kia Sportage Plug-In Hybrid Driven: First European Review

By Justin Hart on June 26, 2022 - 10:10PM

The first reviews of Kia’s newest plug-in hybrid, the 2023 Sportage PHEV, have come out in European media. Unsurprisingly, the reviews tend to be similar to what I and others in the U.S. have said about the larger Sorento PHEV which came out last year. For the sake of U.S. shoppers interested in Kia’s slightly smaller 2 row PHEV, coming sometime in Q3, I have pulled together a few new details from the first European driving reviews.

How Far Ahead is Tesla With Full Self Driving?

By Jeremy Johnson on June 26, 2022 - 2:58PM

Is Tesla ahead in FSD (full self-driving)? Elon Musk thinks so and said in a recent interview that Tesla was 5 years ahead of any competition.

Tesla Virtual Power Plant To Compensate Powerwall Users Who Help Avoid Blackouts

By Nicolas Caballero on June 26, 2022 - 1:33PM

Tesla has teamed up with the electric company PG&E in California to release a new version of the Powerwall virtual power plant. The highlight is that in the event of a power emergency, users who contribute their backup energy will receive 2 dollars for each kWh contributed.

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