Skip to main content

Electric Vehicle News and Reviews (Page 6)

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.

By Tinsae Aregay on October 31, 2024 - 7:38AM
A group of Cybertruck owners brainstorm ideas on how to make their trucks appear less politically polarizing. The fear is they will be singled out for politically motivated violence after the election results are out.
By Jeremy Johnson on October 30, 2024 - 11:56PM
Elon Musk has told us all to wait a little in response to when we are going to have flying cars. What does this mean?
By Jeremy Johnson on October 30, 2024 - 11:40PM
A video is circulating of the Tesla Cybercab without hubcaps, showing its black rims and red brake calipers.
By Mary Conway on October 30, 2024 - 9:18PM
The Ram 1500 pickup has won countless awards overs the years but the latest honor shows exactly why families love the full-size pickup.
By John Goreham on October 30, 2024 - 9:11PM
We polled three large fan clubs online and asked owners of plug-in hybrid-electric vehicles how often they plug in and how many of their driven miles are electric. We also pulled in data from J.D. Power, PlugShare, and a manufacturer of PHEVs.
By Mary Conway on October 30, 2024 - 7:50PM
Up until now, the Cadillac V-Series has only included high-horsepower ICE vehicles. The 2026 LYRIQ is the first EV to earn the performance badge.
By Armen Hareyan on October 30, 2024 - 6:41PM
Toyota is having a Kodak moment, output drops, and finally is getting a new electric SUV from Suzuki.
By Denis Flierl on October 30, 2024 - 10:41AM
What are the best winter, snow, all-season, and off-road tires for your Subaru Forester, Outback, or Crosstrek vehicle? Do you really need winter or snow tires on your all-wheel-drive SUV? I'll answer those questions and more here. 
By Tinsae Aregay on October 30, 2024 - 10:19AM
Multiple Cybertruck owners report receiving negative comments from Toyota Prius drivers on the road. Looking at the issue a bit more, there appears to be a major divide taking place in the electric vehicle world.
By Jeremy Johnson on October 29, 2024 - 11:27PM
A Cybertruck owner purchased a CCS adapter and achieved greater than 350 kW charging speed at a non-Tesla charging station. He can't wait for the day there are v4 Superchargers with Tesla, which will also charge this fast.
By Jeremy Johnson on October 29, 2024 - 8:58PM
Being in an accident is no fun. If you own a Tesla, it's important to know how the dash cam footage is saved to the USB drive, as there are cases it might not get saved.
By Jeremy Johnson on October 29, 2024 - 6:05PM
Tesla has just released a video on their X account, showing an autonomous ride in one of its cybercabs. You can even fall asleep while the car drives itself to your destination.
By Dimitar Angelov on October 29, 2024 - 11:54AM
These used Toyota models are worth keeping an eye on if you want an versatile arsenal of versatile, fun, and reliable vehicles
By Jeremy Johnson on October 28, 2024 - 11:18PM
Tesla will mass produce the Cybercab and get its cost down to a staggering $15,000. Here's how.
By Jeremy Johnson on October 28, 2024 - 7:52PM
Elon Musk has talked extensively that he will help lead a department of government efficiency. He even stated that $2 trillion can be shaved off the over spending of the U.S. government. What does this mean for Tesla and all other auto makers?
By Tinsae Aregay on October 28, 2024 - 8:58AM
Tesla has adopted a new much more aggressive Cybertruck sales strategy as it tries to reach new buyers. Tesla is directly reaching out to people who have never shown interest towards the all-electric truck and is advertising a lower $74,490 price.
By Denis Flierl on October 28, 2024 - 7:25AM
Subaru Corporation will start with the Forester compact SUV and then the Crosstrek subcompact SUV for its next-generation hybrid system. They will arrive in Japan first, but they were designed to meet the power needs of U.S. customers. 
By Dimitar Angelov on October 28, 2024 - 4:00AM
The next-generation Toyota Supra confirmed to be all-Japanese, as Toyota ends its partnership with BMW
By Armen Hareyan on October 26, 2024 - 11:01PM
When I drive the 2024 Kia EV6 GT you will know that electric vehicles aren't necessarily associated with the fight against climate change, but can also be very powerful performance cars.
By Denis Flierl on October 26, 2024 - 11:02AM
Is Rivian, the R1T and R1S EV manufacturer, in trouble? Reports say the automaker is not only having financial problems, but workers in its factory are suffering severe injuries due to an unsafe work environment. Here is Addison's troubling story.
By Tinsae Aregay on October 26, 2024 - 9:40AM
A Tesla Cybertruck owner says there is a concerted effort to publicly shame people who drive the all-electric truck. He recounts several instances where people pointed and laughed at him while driving his Cybertruck.
By Jeremy Johnson on October 26, 2024 - 12:10AM
After viewing the Tesla Model X in a showroom, the wife of the famed "Dirty Tesla" account admits that she and her children want a Model X, saying she cannot be allowed in a showroom again.
By Timothy Boyer on October 25, 2024 - 10:58PM
Here's Tesla's answer for avoiding any legal responsibility for their Cybertruck Lightbar accessory.
By Jeremy Johnson on October 25, 2024 - 9:45PM
A man's wife had her Prius totaled by a rat, and they are picking up a 2023 gray Model 3. This was the advice given to them from their post on Facebook.
By Rob Enderle on October 25, 2024 - 8:33PM
The CEO of Ford likes his Chinese Car more than any Ford, showcasing the critical need for companies like Ford to partner with companies like Lenovo to increase their speed of innovation before doing what Japan almost did.
By Rob Enderle on October 25, 2024 - 8:00PM
The International Scout died in the 1980s, but Volkswagen has brought it back, and the result could be a car that is as amazing as the original Scout with none of the downsides. And you can order one now.
By Rob Enderle on October 25, 2024 - 7:08PM
Waymo’s $5.6B additional investment speeds up the move away from car ownership dramatically.
By Rob Enderle on October 25, 2024 - 6:32PM
Stellantis is in trouble, but the announcement that it is partnering with Factorial for high-performance solid-state batteries suggests there may be a light at the end of its dark tunnel.
By Mary Conway on October 25, 2024 - 6:26PM
Scout hopes to start production in 2027, with EVs that start under $60,000.
By Rob Enderle on October 25, 2024 - 5:53PM
The move to electric vehicles in the UK is far faster than in the US due to the higher cost of gas and the relative inconvenience of filling up a car in the UK compared to the US.