Electric Vehicle News and Reviews (Page 9)

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.

The Unexpected Twist In The Subaru Ascent's Sales Journey

By Denis Flierl on October 8, 2024 - 9:02AM

The Subaru Ascent sales have been on a downward trend, but last month, something unexpected happened. The Ascent's sales performance took a surprising turn, breaking a fourteen-month streak.

UK’s Next-Gen Subaru Forester Hybrid, It’s Not The One U.S. Customers Want

By Denis Flierl on October 8, 2024 - 6:18AM

The all-new 2025 Subaru Forester hybrid is launching in the UK. There is a significant reason U.S. customers don't want this new Forester compact SUV hybrid trim level heading to Europe.

Tesla Insurance Was Drastically Lower For This Uber Driver Than Using State Farm

By Jeremy Johnson on October 8, 2024 - 12:26AM

This Tesla Uber driver shared a drastic difference between the cost of Tesla insurance, and State Farm insurance. The difference was a staggering 77% cheaper Tesla insurance.

2025 Chevrolet Silverado EV Offers More Trim and Range Options

By Mary Conway on October 7, 2024 - 9:26PM

Chevrolet increases some truck prices and admits that range anxiety is still a huge issue with EVs.

Can Leapmotor Save Stellantis Or Is It A Path For Chinese EV Makers To Go Global?

By Rob Enderle on October 7, 2024 - 8:21PM

Stellantis is in financial distress and Leapmotor needs a partner to move out of China, if they can work through the Chinese Tariff issues, the partnership between the two companies could be impressively powerful.

Gemini created image of a wrecked Cybertruck and its upset owner.

Geico And The Tesla Cybertruck Mess

By Rob Enderle on October 7, 2024 - 7:22PM

Geico is apparently canceling consumer auto insurance for the Tesla Cybertruck and replacing it with commercial insurance due to the unique nature and costs associated with owning this unique vehicle.

Image of Ford Mustang Mach-E by John Goreham

Claiming the Mustang Name - 2024 Could be the year the Mach-E Surpasses Mustang In Deliveries

By John Goreham on October 7, 2024 - 2:51PM

An interesting fact is that if current trends continue, the electric Ford Mustang Mach-E will “outsell” the gas Ford Mustang in 2024. So, who owns the name?

Chart of electrified minivans courtesy of EPA

Americans Can Now Choose From 4 Green Minivans With Electrified Powertrains

By John Goreham on October 7, 2024 - 11:23AM

The U.S. vehicle market now includes every type of electrified powertrain option for those who wish to buy a minivan. Here is our rundown of the prices and EPA efficiency numbers for these four modern marvel minivans.

Subaru’s All-New U.S.-Built 3-Row EV Is Delayed

By Denis Flierl on October 7, 2024 - 6:31AM

Subaru will launch an all-new 3-Row battery-electric SUV for customers, built in the U.S., but it's now been delayed. I'll explain why it's been held up and when it will be available for customers.

GEICO is Terminating Insurance Coverage of Tesla Cybertrucks, Says “This Type of Vehicle Doesn't Meet Our Underwriting Guidelines”

By Tinsae Aregay on October 6, 2024 - 9:28AM

GEICO, the second-largest vehicle insurance underwriter in the US, has decided it will no longer cover Tesla Cybertrucks. The company is terminating current Cybertruck policies and says the truck “doesn’t meet our underwriting guidelines.”

Tesla's Robotaxi Vehicle Will Address Expensive Waymo And Uber Rides Without The Wait

Tesla's Robotaxi Vehicle Will Address Expensive And Slow To Arrive Waymo And Uber Rides

By Jeremy Johnson on October 6, 2024 - 1:17AM

Tesla is going to reveal their robotaxi vehicle soon. This vehicle will address some major problems in the market of ride-sharing - particularly expensive cost and slowness of arrival.

What Elon Musk And Donald Trump Working Together Means For The Future Of EVs

By Jeremy Johnson on October 5, 2024 - 10:55PM

The future of EVs will be greatly influenced with Donald Trump and Elon Musk working together. Here's what the future bodes for EVs with these two working together.

Eight Service Visits and My Tesla Cybertruck is Still Not Fixed, but I Absolutely Love My Truck

By Tinsae Aregay on October 5, 2024 - 10:37AM

A Cybertruck owner still professes his love for the all-electric despite Tesla failing to fix his Cybertruck on eight separate service visits. Having said that, the owner has decided to let out his frustration after the latest failed service visit.

Did Subaru Overprice The Next-Gen Forester?

By Denis Flierl on October 5, 2024 - 6:25AM

The Forester has been the best-selling model for Subaru of America, but things have changed. The next-generation Forester is showing a decrease in demand. Did Subaru price the Forester too high? I'll explore what's going on with the new Forester now.

By Denis Flierl on October 4, 2024 - 9:06AM

The Subaru Outback is due for remodeling, and before it arrives, it falls behind. The Outback can't compete with a much smaller SUV, the Crosstrek, now America's hottest model. See what the Outback needs to stay up with its smaller brother.

Breaking: Tesla Starts Selling Cheaper Cybertruck Variant – 5% Smaller-Range, Honors 2019 FSD Price, No $7,500 EV Tax Credit

By Tinsae Aregay on October 4, 2024 - 5:03AM

The non-Foundation Series Tesla Cybertruck is available starting at $79,900. Interestingly, it has 5% less range, several stripped-out features, and does not qualify for the $7,500 tax credit. However, Tesla is honoring the 2019 FSD reservation price.

Tesla’s Robotaxi Launch: The Beginning Of The End For Personal Car Ownership

By Rob Enderle on October 3, 2024 - 8:23PM

Tesla’s Robotaxi Launch will be the beginning of the end for personal car ownership. While this won’t happen overnight, once we have the equivalent of horizontal elevators only the rich are likely to continue to own cars, and maybe not even them.

Future Gas station with mini-mart converted to electric charging and rendered by Gemini

Ionna Charging Stations: Finally Making EV Charging Stations Make Sense

By Rob Enderle on October 3, 2024 - 7:38PM

Ionna addresses one of the significant shortcomings of EV vehicles, public charging, by building charging stations with amenities similar to those of gas stations. This could be a massive game-changer for EVs.

Future High Performance EV Generated By Gemini

Head Of Mercedes Performance AMG Group Confident Buyers Will Switch To EVs

By Rob Enderle on October 3, 2024 - 6:44PM

The head of Mercedes AMG group is partially right that performance car buyers are interested in tech and that there are reasons they should prefer EVs. But, without focused marketing, it is doubtful they’ll pivot to EVs as quickly as they otherwise might.

The World Economic Forum And The Five Things Making EVs More Attractive

By Rob Enderle on October 3, 2024 - 5:54PM

The World Economic Forum has identified 5 things that they think would improve EV sales and help stop global climate change. However, some aren’t yet financially viable, and the ones they didn’t list are just as important.

Gemini created image of an electric car 90% off

The Cost Of EV Batteries Has Fallen 90% Since 2010

By Rob Enderle on October 3, 2024 - 5:07PM

EV battery prices have dropped 90%, giving Chinese carmakers an additional massive cost advantage on top of the labor cost and government investment advantages they already enjoy. Tariffs won’t protect existing car makers, who may mostly fail.

Gemini rendered image of curious electric car.

Electric Cars From BYD Can Listen To Owners, How Dare They?

By Rob Enderle on October 3, 2024 - 4:21PM

BYD cars in Australia are capturing audio, however as we continue to deploy AI tools, more and more of our Smartphones and other devices will be doing the same. Perhaps it is time to moderate our behavior because we are almost always on-stage.

Why 2022-2024 Jeep Wrangler 4xe and 2022-2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe Owners Are Being Told to Park Outside

By Mary Conway on October 3, 2024 - 2:08PM

Jeep is recalling over 194,000 of their top-selling hybrids because of a potential fire risk.

Several Former Tesla Cybertruck Owners Share The Staggering Amount of Money They Lost When Selling Their Trucks – “$30,000 Gone in 2 Months”

By Tinsae Aregay on October 3, 2024 - 11:38AM

A Cybertruck owner recently posted his truck for sale, sparking debate about the fair price for a used Cybertruck. Thankfully, several former Cybertruck owners chimed in, sharing exactly how much they sold their trucks. And the market is rough.

I Got Into an Accident Driving My Tesla Cybertruck; My Airbags Didn’t Even Deploy, Whereas the Other Vehicle was Totaled

By Tinsae Aregay on October 2, 2024 - 6:42PM

A Cybertruck owner says he was shocked to see how little damage his truck sustained following an accident. On the other hand, the vehicle that collided with the Cybertruck was left crumpled and nearly totaled.

Something Seems To Be Brewing Between Tesla and McDonalds For The 10/10 Robotaxi Event - Elon Follows Head Of Marketing

By Jeremy Johnson on October 2, 2024 - 5:59PM

Elon Musk has followed the McDonalds head of marketing and the two companies could be forming some kind of partnership related to the 10/10 robotaxi event.

2024 Was the Year the Affordable EV Died - Part 4 - Good News and Bad News

By John Goreham on October 2, 2024 - 11:46AM

We update our year-long series on the death of the affordable EV in America. We have important updates from GM, Tesla, and Nissan.

Nissan Emerges as New Leader In Affordable Automobiles in 2025 With Four Key Models

By John Goreham on October 2, 2024 - 8:52AM

In the American market, Nissan is emerging as the leader in low-cost vehicles, including cars like Sentra and Versa, crossover SUVs like Kicks, and EVs like its Leaf.

GM's Electric Vehicle Average Transaction Price More Than Doubled Over Past Year

By John Goreham on October 2, 2024 - 8:04AM

General Motors has shifted to ever-more expensive electric vehicles. Year to date, deliveries are up by about 13,000 units.

Tesla Says Goodbye To The Base Model 3 RWD In The U.S.: Now Just Long Range And Performance Versions Available

By Jeremy Johnson on October 2, 2024 - 1:23AM

Tesla has discontinued sales of its Model 3 RWD base model version with LFP batteries in the U.S. Currently, only the long range versions and the performance Model 3 are available.

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