Electric Vehicle News and Reviews (Page 3)

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.

Hyundai Ioniq 5 being repaired at car dealership

I Poured Windshield Washer Fluid in My Ioniq 5's Coolant Tank and Learned an Expensive Lesson About EV Maintenance

By Noah Washington on April 3, 2025 - 6:55AM

My Ioniq 5's coolant system got an unwelcome addition. I poured Rain-X into my Ioniq 5's coolant tank instead of coolant. 100 miles later, I discovered the problem.

Image of Hillsboro Ford courtesy of Seth Orlick.

Ford’s Mustang Mach-E and E-Transit Both See Solid Growth In Q1, Bucking the EV Decline

By John Goreham on April 2, 2025 - 4:30PM

Ford is seeing solid and steady long-term progress with the Mustang Mach-E and E-Transit as an important competitor suffers declining sales and lower buyer interest.

After 100,000 Miles on my Rivian, I Started to Worry About My Efficiency Until I Realized Other Owners Might Be Getting Even Less

By Narek Hareyan on April 2, 2025 - 4:15PM

I thought my Rivian’s efficiency was slowly getting worse after 100000 miles, until I saw what other owners were getting and realized my numbers might not be so bad after all.

Hyundai Ioniq 6 in front of a house and charging

My 70-Year-Old Dad Just Drove His Ioniq 6 From Oklahoma to Florida (940+ Miles) in One Day, This Was His First EV Road Trip Just as Tesla Chargers Go Live

By Noah Washington on April 2, 2025 - 12:08PM

At 70, my dad just completed his first EV road trip, a 940+ mile trek from Oklahoma to Florida in his Hyundai Ioniq 6, arriving just as Tesla's Superchargers opened to non-Tesla vehicles.

My Rivian R1T Is Stuck in Tow Mode Post-Update, but There’s No Trailer Attached

By Aram Krajekian on April 2, 2025 - 10:59AM

Rivian’s software update left an R1T owner dealing with a bizarre bug that keeps his truck stuck in tow mode although there’s nothing attached to the back.

A Cybertruck Owner Says He’s Thrilled that Tesla Sold Him a Defective Truck. He adds, “I Can Now Return the Truck to Tesla at Full Price & Buy a Brand-New Cybertruck for $30,000 Less"

By Tinsae Aregay on April 2, 2025 - 9:46AM

A Cybertruck owner is celebrating the fact that Tesla sold him a defective truck. He can now avoid all the depreciation by returning the vehicle to Tesla at full price. However, he’ll be using the money to buy another Cybertruck for $30,000 less.

What Seemed Like the Perfect Tire Swap for My R1T, Quickly Became a Frustrating Battle with a Stubborn Settings Menu

By Narek Hareyan on April 1, 2025 - 11:04PM

A simple tire upgrade on a Rivian R1T was supposed to be an easy win, until it triggered a software meltdown, setting off a chain of glitches that every owner needs to see before making their next move.

This Tesla Model 3 gets a range of 145 files after 5 years

55,000 Miles In, I Absolutely Love My Tesla Model 3, But I Am Only Getting 145 Miles At Full Charge

By Armen Hareyan on April 1, 2025 - 9:56PM

55,000 miles in, my Tesla Model 3 still drives like a dream, but I am only getting 145 miles at full charge. Yet, I think there may be a fix Tesla owners need to know about.

I Bought My 2025 Rivian R1S Just Nine Days Ago, and It Already Left Me Stranded, but I’m Determined to Find Out What Went Wrong and Make It Right

By Narek Hareyan on April 1, 2025 - 9:46PM

Just nine days after taking delivery of his dream 2025 Rivian R1S, a proud new owner was left stranded and speechless, now the real journey begins as the Rivian community rallies to uncover what went wrong and what it means for all of us.

I Just Switched From a Kia EV6 to a Rivian R1S Gen 2 And I Can’t Think of a Better Upgrade

By Aram Krajekian on April 1, 2025 - 10:27AM

From one EV to another, here’s why this owner says making the switch to Rivian R1S from the Kia EV6 was her best decision yet.

I Used My Cybertruck's Tailgate As a Step While Moving Tile, Now It's Permanently Deformed After Just One Use

By Noah Washington on April 1, 2025 - 9:19AM

Despite its appearance, my Cybertruck's tailgate proved surprisingly fragile. A single use as a step while moving tile resulted in irreversible damage.

I Was Worried About My Tesla Cybertruck, So I Parked Away From Everyone. When I Came Out, I Was Shocked to See My CT Dwarfed By Two Ford F-150s

By Denis Flierl on April 1, 2025 - 7:10AM

What's it like to own a Tesla Cyberteruck? Here is Victor's super chrome red-wrapped Cybertruck parked between two Ford F-150 trucks, and there's an interesting story behind this picture. Check out one day in the life of this Cybertruck owner.

I Took My First Extended Trip in a 2025 Rivian R1T but Level 3 Charging Failure Left Us Stranded

By Aram Krajekian on March 31, 2025 - 9:17PM

A 2025 Rivian R1T owner’s road trip turned sour when his truck refused to fast charge, leaving him stranded for hours and casting doubts as to whether he should complete the purchase of his second Rivian.

Image of Chevrolet Bolt charging at a Supercharger courtesy of James Hamm

I’m Sitting at a Tesla Supercharger Station, and It Says It Is Not Compatible, but I'm Using the Adapter I Need Help - Let’s Examine the Many Ways Charging a Non-Tesla Vehicle at a Supercharger Can Go Wrong and How To Overcome Challenges

By John Goreham on March 31, 2025 - 10:58AM

We paraphrase a Ford EV owner trying to use a Tesla Supercharger. It should work, right? We break down the long checklist of things one must check to enable charging.

A Tesla Cybertruck Owner Who Was T-Boned By a Drunk Driver Running a Red Light at 60 MPH Says His Truck Saved His Life & The Life of His 5-Year-Old Daughter – He Adds “I’ll Buy Another Cybertruck This Week”

By Tinsae Aregay on March 31, 2025 - 10:32AM

A Tesla Cybertruck owner who was hit by a drunk driver running a red light at 60 miles per hour asserts that his truck safeguarded both his and his five-year-old daughter's lives. He says he’ll be buying another Cybertruck as soon as possible.

Cybertruck Survival Story is a Testimony to Tesla

"I'll Be Buying a New Cyberbeast This Week" ―If You Love Your Family, Buy a Tesla

By Timothy Boyer on March 31, 2025 - 10:02AM

Sometimes, an image is all you need to understand why Tesla Cybertruck owners are so adamant with their feelings about their vehicles.

So I Just Picked Up a 2025 Tesla Model 3 For My 82-Years-Old Mom, And Am Considering One For Myself After Experiencing Her LR Model

By Armen Hareyan on March 31, 2025 - 9:00AM

I bought a 2025 Tesla Model 3 for my 82-year-old mom, but after experiencing her Long Range model, I might just have to get one for myself. Here’s why this unexpected turn of events has me rethinking everything about my next car.

I Paid Extra for My Kia EV9's 2nd-Row Leg Rests And Quickly Learned They Are Worthless To Me As You Can See From This Image

By Noah Washington on March 31, 2025 - 9:00AM

At 6'1", I found the EV9's much-praised second-row leg rests disappointingly impractical; my feet simply couldn't fit.

I Was Worried When I Saw a Woman Fiddling With My Tesla Cybertruck’s Windshield, but It Turns Out She Just Wanted to Leave me a $20 Ruby Tuesday Gift Card – I’m Getting Mozzarella Sticks and a Burger

By Tinsae Aregay on March 31, 2025 - 7:56AM

A Tesla Cybertruck owner reported being initially concerned when he saw a woman acting suspiciously around his truck; however, his suspicion turned into a pleasant surprise when he realized she had left him a $20 Ruby Tuesday gift card.

White Rivian R1s next to Yellow Volkswagen ID. Buzz

I Parked My R1S Next to VW's New ID. Buzz, And It's Huge, Range and Price Make Rivian the Easy Choice

By Noah Washington on March 31, 2025 - 7:54AM

Parking my Rivian R1S next to the new VW ID. Buzz revealed a stark contrast in size, but ultimately, range and price cemented my preference for the Rivian.

Tesla Model Y Ride Closest Yet to True FSD

Full Self Driving In My New 2026 Tesla Model Y Launch Series (Juniper) Is Impressive! Is True FSD Just Around the Corner with Version 14.0.0?

By Timothy Boyer on March 30, 2025 - 11:12PM

This must-see FSD version 13.2.8 supervised drive in Colorado is possibly the most convincing evidence that Tesla is almost there.

GMC Beefs Up 2026 GMC Sierra EV and Adds More Affordable Models

By Mary Conway on March 30, 2025 - 9:12PM

With gas prices down and the pressure off to go electric, can GMC entice people to buy an EV truck?

Several Tesla Cybertruck Owners Are Reporting a Sudden Spike in Insurance Premiums Following the Recent String of Tesla Vandalisms – State Farm and Progressive Policyholders Report Upto a 33% Increase

By Tinsae Aregay on March 30, 2025 - 10:34AM

Tesla Cybertruck owners are experiencing a sudden increase in insurance premiums following a recent rise in Tesla vandalism incidents. Some owners report premium increases of up to 33%. Nevertheless, these owners state they will not sell their Cybertruck.

A Dirty, Never Changed Battery Air Filter Maintenance Question on a 2015 Prius

I'm Considering Buying a 2015 Prius With 68k Miles. At The Dealership, I Insisted That The Service Staff Check On The Battery Fan Filter. It Was Pretty Dirty. The Owner Hadn't Cleaned It In 10 Years. Is This a Red Flag In a 2015 Prius?

By Timothy Boyer on March 30, 2025 - 10:02AM

Here's how to check if a Prius' hybrid battery life may have gone bad from overheating due to a blocked or never serviced battery fan filter.

I Sold A Tesla Model 3, and Now My Customer Has Buyer’s Remorse and Wants To Return It After Owning It One Day Because of Charging Issues

By Denis Flierl on March 30, 2025 - 7:03AM

Have you ever purchased a car and immediately known it was the wrong decision? If so, you know how Andrew feels. He bought a 2022 Tesla Model 3 and had buyer's remorse the day after he bought it. Here is his story and what all Tesla buyers need to know.

Why the 2026 Cadillac Escalade IQL Could Finally Convince People to Go Electric

By Mary Conway on March 29, 2025 - 10:23PM

Despite the turmoil in the auto industry, Cadillac is pushing ahead with plans to go electric. This Escalade IQL is the most convincing EV, yet.

Yellow VW ID. Buzz cruising next to ocean

After 4 Years of Waiting, My New ID. Buzz Is Everything I Hoped For, And Everyone Else Seems to Love It, Too

By Noah Washington on March 29, 2025 - 9:06PM

The four-year wait is over, and my ID. Buzz has arrived, surpassing all expectations. It’s a vehicle that resonates deeply, not only with me but with anyone who sees it.

Rivian R2 Exterior next to mountain in background

My First-Ever Rivian Test Drive Ended With a Dead R1S, Grinding Noises, and a Tow Truck, Should I Keep My R2 Reservation?

By Noah Washington on March 29, 2025 - 8:13PM

With my R2 delivery just months away, I took an R1S for a test drive, and to my surprise, it unexpectedly shut down mid-drive.

Ford is Patenting a New Way to Make EVs Like the 2025 Mustang Mach E More Fun to Drive

By Mary Conway on March 29, 2025 - 6:53PM

Ford is patenting a way to give EVs a stick shift. The move is aimed at making EVs more fun to drive but very few young people know how to shift gears.

2025 Bludicrous blue Dodge Daytona Charger

2025 Dodge Charger Daytona Adds New Blue Color, Fans Want to Know When They Can Get a HEMI

By Mary Conway on March 29, 2025 - 3:11PM

Dodge has moved up production of the Dodge Charger Daytona models with the inline 6 engine. Now that fans know they will produce HEMIs again, they are clamoring for them.

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