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.

Tesla Cybertruck Exterior with Lowe's in the background

I Daily Drove a Tesla Cybertruck for 48 hours, From Hauling Salt Bags to School Runs, Here's My Honest Review

By Noah Washington on March 21, 2025 - 10:26AM

I daily drove a Tesla Cybertruck for 48 hours, putting it through real-life tasks from hauling heavy salt bags to navigating school drop-offs, and here’s my honest review of how it held up in everyday use.

I Installed Ventilated Seats In My 2024 Tesla Model Y Performance, Now They're Controlled Right From The Screen

By Noah Washington on March 21, 2025 - 10:15AM

The Tesla Model Y Performance, starting at $52,490, offers rapid acceleration and advanced technology but lacks certain comfort features like ventilated seats that come standard in similarly priced luxury vehicles.

I Hit Charging Issues on My Rivian while on a Road Trip, my Tesla Charger died, and ChargePoint was Slow, But There’s a Solution

By Narek Hareyan on March 20, 2025 - 8:22PM

Stranded with three teenagers on a road trip, Erika's Rivian faced a dead Tesla charger and a painfully slow ChargePoint, what happened next is a lesson every EV owner needs to know.

I Was Excited for My 2025 Rivian R1T TriMax, But Constant HVAC Failures Turned It Into a Nightmare

By Narek Hareyan on March 20, 2025 - 6:08PM

I was thrilled to get my 2025 Rivian R1T TriMax, until the HVAC system started failing over and over again. What should have been a dream truck turned into a nightmare of endless repairs. Is Rivian ignoring a deeper problem? Read on to find out.

Just in Case People Want To Try Something Harmful To My Tesla Cybertruck, I Can Have My Evidence And Send Them To Prison

By Tinsae Aregay on March 20, 2025 - 4:36PM

A Tesla Cybertruck owner shares a warning to all would-be vandals targeting his vehicle. He shows that if someone tampers with his truck, he’ll be able to collect evidence and ensure the perpetrators face jail time.

Tesla Cybertruck in freezing temperature

Foundation Series Cybertruck Owner Experiences Heating Failure in Below 18 Degree Temperatures, Uses Blankets and Electric Heater to Defrost his Windshield

By Nicholas Muhoro on March 20, 2025 - 4:31PM

Paul Brendemuhl, a cybetruck owner experienced heating failure as temperatures went below 18 degrees. He had to use blankets and an electric heater to half defrost the windshield.

Image of BYD trade show display courtesy of BYD media support.

EV Advocacy Publications Praise New Chinese Charger Capabilities, Calling Them “As Quick As Filling a Gas Car” - In Fact, They Are More Than 7 Times Slower

By John Goreham on March 20, 2025 - 11:39AM

Battery-electric vehicle charging remains as slow as molasses when compared to adding range to other types of vehicles. Let’s examine a new breakthrough technology that has EV fans all hot and bothered and see how their claims match up to measurements.

He Works at an Auto Shop That Does EV Repairs, and They Had a Client Bring a Custom Built 1993 Humvee for a Full Electric Conversion

By Nicholas Muhoro on March 20, 2025 - 10:20AM

An auto shop posted a story abut a customer that wanted an electric conversion of their 1993 Hummer. Though rare, this conversion has been done before by Youtuber JerryRigEverything.

My Tesla Cybertruck Has Been Compared to a UFO, Refrigerator, Tank, Door Stop, and a Dumpster, I Like That It Disrupts Expectations

By Denis Flierl on March 20, 2025 - 10:04AM

Are Tesla Cybertruck owners counter-cultural? One CT owner says he likes that it creates excitement, confusion, and resistance. It's been compared with everything you can imagine. Here's his take. What do you think of the Tesla Cybertruck?

I Found Rivian's 2020 Promise of Level 3 Autonomy in the Wayback Machine, Now They Won't Even Upgrade Our Hardware Like Tesla Did

By Noah Washington on March 20, 2025 - 9:03AM

Rivian's 2020 website promised level 3 autonomy for R1 models, but now they won't match Tesla Model 3's hardware upgrade program.

I've Had My Blazer EV at the Dealer for 10 Hours Today, They Need to Hire More EV Techs

By Noah Washington on March 20, 2025 - 8:42AM

I love my Blazer EV but the Chevy dealership I take it to provides poor customer service, I'm not sure what my options are but I'm disappointed.

My Tesla Model 3 Convinced Me to Ditch Gas Cars Forever, And I'm Not The Only One

By Noah Washington on March 20, 2025 - 8:31AM

When I first bought the Tesla Model 3 it was my first EV, now I won’t buy an ICE car ever again. Here’s why…

So I Just Picked Up My 2nd Tesla Cybertruck And Tinted It, But in Less Than 24 Hrs, This Woman Scratched Up The Whole Left Side

By Tinsae Aregay on March 19, 2025 - 7:27PM

A Tesla Cybertruck owner reports that his truck was vandalized by an older woman just three days after he took delivery and less than 24 Hours after putting on a wrap. He added, "This is my second Cybertruck after Tesla repurchased my first truck."

I Finally Got the Rivian I Wanted and Traded My Model 3 for the R1S, and It Feels Like a Massive Upgrade

By Narek Hareyan on March 19, 2025 - 6:48PM

After finally trading his Tesla Model 3 for the Rivian R1S he always wanted, Jeff reveals why it feels like the ultimate upgrade, sparking a debate among former Tesla owners who share their own surprising EV journeys.

He was Previously Frustrated With The Mileage on His 2025 Honda CRV Hybrid, but He's Suddenly Getting the Expected Mileage after 1000 Miles

By Nicholas Muhoro on March 19, 2025 - 4:30PM

Honda C-RV hybrid owner, Jim Williamson experienced lower than expected fuel economy for the first 1,000 miles. following a B-trip odometer reset and warmer weather his mileage improved to 39.8 miles to the gallon.

Tesla Model Y and a battery in front of it

I Own A Body Shop And Have Fixed Over 100 Teslas With Collision Damages, But I Think Only 2 Had Serious HV Battery Damage Requiring Battery Replacement

By Armen Hareyan on March 19, 2025 - 11:18AM

You think a small road debris can total your Tesla with a $20,000 battery replacement? The truth might shock you and here’s what a Tesla repair expert really says.

Image of Tesla dealership in Massachusetts by John Goreham

I’ve NEVER Had a Vehicle Depreciate This Fast In All My Life, And EV Depreciation Crisis Isn't Unique To Tesla, Yet Here’s How to Avoid Losing Your Shirt On an Electric Vehicle

By John Goreham on March 19, 2025 - 10:55AM

The potential cost of ownership advantage of battery-electric vehicles is spoiled entirely by a terrible depreciation rate. The value of BEVs drops like a stone compared to other types of vehicles, and the reasons are many. Here’s why EVs are a bad buy.

Tesla Model 3 Performance on Twisty Road

I'm Ditching My 20-Year-Old VW For A Tesla, Autopilot Will Save Me 1000 Miles Of Monthly Driving Stress

By Noah Washington on March 19, 2025 - 10:13AM

After owning a VW for 20 years, I'm switching to a Tesla. Figuring out which one to buy is difficult, but I know I want Autopilot.

A Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says He’s Blowing Past His 1.28 Terabyte Data Cap After Buying the Truck – Adds, “The Internet Spikes Coincide With Cybertruck Updates”

By Tinsae Aregay on March 19, 2025 - 9:17AM

A Cybertruck owner reports that his truck sent and received 940 gigabytes of data in just one month, causing him to exceed his 1.28 terabyte internet cap. Interestingly, he notes that his wife’s Model 3 used only 2.5 GB of data during the same time frame.

I Bought The Most Controversial Truck In America, And These Are My Cybertruck's Honest First Impressions

By Noah Washington on March 19, 2025 - 9:14AM

The Tesla Cybertruck has finally landed in owners' driveways, and as a new owner myself, I understand why it's the most talked-about vehicle in America.

I Won’t Ever Buy A Tesla Again, We Moved to An Apartment, It Takes Too Long To Charge, and Now Our New Model 3 Sits Most Of the Time

By Denis Flierl on March 19, 2025 - 8:31AM

Priscilla says, here is why you should never buy a Tesla. She makes an excellent point for Tesla and EV buyers to think about. Should you buy an electric vehicle? It's not always a good choice. Here is what all Tesla and EV buyers need to know.

My Hummer EV's Suspension Is Unstable Since Installing 38-inch Tires, And I Can't Find a Fix

By Noah Washington on March 19, 2025 - 8:08AM

After installing 38-inch tires on my GMC Hummer EV, I discovered that modifying these electric titans isn't as straightforward as upgrading traditional trucks.

Tesla Cybertruck in desert with sunset and clouds

Tesla's Autopilot Just Saved My Cybertruck From a Minivan's Blind U-Turn, Here's What Actually Happened

By Noah Washington on March 18, 2025 - 9:38PM

I was recently driving my 2024 Tesla Cybertruck on a four-lane country road with Autopilot engaged when I experienced firsthand how quickly its autonomous safety features can respond to danger.

Chrysler Invites High School Students to Design Their Dream Future Vehicle

By Mary Conway on March 18, 2025 - 8:31PM

Chrysler is encouraging students to consider automotive design as a future career. While the challenge is to design a future Chrysler vehicle, the prize is a chance to work in the Ram design department.

Goodbye Tesla Model X, Hello Rivian R1S, The Bold Switch That’s Blown Us Away

So I Said Goodbye Tesla Model X, And Hello Rivian R1S, But The Switch Isn't Because We Didn't Like Tesla

By Narek Hareyan on March 18, 2025 - 6:53PM

A longtime Tesla Model X owner just made the bold switch to a Rivian R1S, and he’s never looking back. Find out why this decision was a game-changer, what the EV community has to say, and whether Rivian is the new king of electric SUVs.

I Love One-Pedal Driving in My Chevy Bolt, But Maine's Winter Salt Just Destroyed My Unused Brakes

By Noah Washington on March 18, 2025 - 1:07PM

After driving my Chevy Bolt for nearly a year in Maine, I've discovered an unexpected downside to one of its best features. While one-pedal driving makes the Bolt incredibly efficient and fun to drive, it also means the brake rotors rarely get used.

So I Just Got The Update And Changed My Rivian R1S's Tire Size From The Settings Screen, And Man, My Range Estimate Went From 320 To 273 Miles

By Nicholas Muhoro on March 18, 2025 - 6:58AM

Rivian owner, Mike Andrews recently installed over the air updates on his R1S. He changed his tire size from the settings screen and got a range reduction from 320 to 273 miles. This may have been caused by the choice of tire.

My Canadian Province Just Doubled My EV Registration Fee, Here's What That Means for Owners

By Noah Washington on March 17, 2025 - 9:41PM

As electric vehicles become increasingly popular, their impact on road infrastructure is raising concerns among transportation officials. Modern EVs like the GMC Hummer EV, weigh in at 9,000 pounds, or the Rivian R1T at 7,148 pounds.

My New R1S Died 4 Hours After Purchase, Then Completely Stranded Us Days Later, Rivian's Nearest Service Center is 8 Hours Away

By Noah Washington on March 17, 2025 - 9:29PM

As a new Rivian R1S owner, I've experienced firsthand how quickly the excitement of owning a cutting-edge electric SUV can turn to frustration. Within just four hours of delivery, my $90,000 vehicle displayed a battery warning.

What started as a perfect night of camping in the Rivian with the Super Pacific X1 ended up getting stuck in a muddy nightmare beneath a snowy Mt. Rainier

On The Way Out My Rivian R1T's Rear End Slid Into a Ditch, But I Applied My Military Mindset To Off-Roading And Recovered With a Bright Side

By Narek Hareyan on March 17, 2025 - 4:38PM

A peaceful night under the stars in my Rivian R1T with a Super Pacific X1 turned into a muddy, solo battle against a ditch and a 12-inch log, proving even the best-laid adventures can test your limits and your electric rig.

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