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 Gets Bricked While Charging Using a Wall-Mounted Charger – Tesla Engineers Forced to Come Out to the Owner’s Garage to Try to Unplug the Truck

By Tinsae Aregay on December 24, 2024 - 5:17AM

A Cybertruck that died while charging connected to a wall-mounted charger is causing Tesla engineers headaches. Tesla is sending people to the Cybertruck owner’s house to try to unplug the vehicle so that it could be towed to a service center.

Jeep Prepares for Launch of 2024 Jeep Wagoneer S and Says You Don't Have to Sacrifice Capability for Beauty

By Mary Conway on December 23, 2024 - 9:52PM

Jeep is positioning its first North American BEV as beautiful but capable. See the Wagoneer S in action in its new ad campaign 'Beautiful Things Can Still Get Dirty'.

This Cold Weather Is Really Draining My Cybertruck's Range as I Get Only 135 Miles After Charging 80% And Driving 35 Miles

By Armen Hareyan on December 23, 2024 - 12:34PM

Cold weather is wreaking havoc on Tesla Cybertruck range—find out why one owner lost 105 miles after just 35 miles of driving and how you can prevent it.

Elon Musk Dares Portland Residents Threatening to Vandalize Tesla Vehicles, Says “Go Ahead, Make My Day”

By Tinsae Aregay on December 23, 2024 - 8:40AM

Elon Musk has chosen to respond definitely after Tesla drivers started to receive threatening messages from people who expressed dislike for Musk. However, in response, the Tesla CEO dares the people and says, “Go ahead, make my day.”

I Covered My Tesla Model X In Christmas Lights, RIP to My $100K Car, Who Let Me Do This, and Why Didn’t Anyone Tell Me This Was Going To Happen?

By Denis Flierl on December 22, 2024 - 8:14AM

Have you seen cars with Christmas lights driving around? It looks nice at night, lit up, but it's not a good idea. Here are two stories: one from a Tesla Model X owner and another from an Audi R8 V10. Both owners won't have a good holiday. Don't do this.

Owner Finds His Brand-New Cybertruck Leaking Half a Gallon Of Oil – Tesla Says the Issue Will Take a Month to Fix

By Tinsae Aregay on December 22, 2024 - 7:30AM

A Cybertruck owner says his truck has been leaking half a gallon of oil daily in the three days since he bought it. Making things worse, Tesla says the Cybertruck will take more than a month to fix and is unwilling to give the owner a replacement.

A Tesla Investor Says He’s Considering Legal Action Against the EV Maker After His Brand-New Cybertruck Breaks Down Only Minutes After Pickup

By Tinsae Aregay on December 21, 2024 - 6:36AM

A Tesla investor who recently decided to buy a Cybertruck says he’s considering taking legal action against the EV maker. The Cybertruck owner says he was delivered a defective truck that immediately needed to go back to service.

Jackman's Tesla Cybertruck, which he says has zero problem and is a big powerful truck

1,500 Miles in, My Tesla Cybertruck Has Zero Issues and Zero Concerns, But There Is Too Much Fake News On This Big Power Fast Truck

By Armen Hareyan on December 21, 2024 - 2:58AM

One Cybertruck owner just dropped a bombshell: 1,500 miles, zero issues, and nothing but praise—but wait until you hear what he says about the ‘fake news’ surrounding Tesla’s most controversial truck.

What is the 2025 Ramcharger and Why it is Creating so Much Demand

By Mary Conway on December 20, 2024 - 10:04PM

As I reported earlier this week, Ram announced it is pushing back the launch of its Ram 1500 REV BEV and opting instead to launch its 2025 Ram 1500 Ramcharger first.

Edsel Vs. Cybertruck In the Coliseum With The Audience Given Both Thumbs Down Rendered By Gemini

The Tesla Cybertruck Is The New Edsel Given The Dislike For This Very Different Pickup Is Off The Charts Though The Vast Majority Who Own Them Do Love Them

By Rob Enderle on December 20, 2024 - 8:00PM

The Tesla Cybertruck and Ford Edsel have a lot in common in terms of innovation, poor reliability, making fun of the owners, and yet most of those owners love their cars. We just don’t like change.

The Amazing Almost Free (in Colorado) Fiat 500e That Is Fully Funded In Colorado By State And US Federal Incentives With $0 and $0 per month for 27 months

By Rob Enderle on December 20, 2024 - 6:53PM

The best deal in the US for an EV is in Colorado, where you can lease a Fiat 500e for $0 down and $0 a month for 27 months after state and federal rebates and paying the taxes and disposition fee.

A Blend Of Honda and Nissan Design Elements By DALL-E

The Merger of Honda And Nissan To Better Address The Chinese EV Threat Would Likely Be Better Served With A Well-Funded Joint Venture Than A Merger

By Rob Enderle on December 20, 2024 - 4:45PM

Honda and Nissan are looking to merge but the merge process would take to long to settle even if they used the Dell/EMC methodology so A better path would be to create a Polestar like Joint Venture learning from Polestars mistakes.

The Chevy Equinox EV Is A Far Better EV For Kids And Our Aging Population Than A Tesla Because It Is Inexpensive, Relatively Slow, But Has Great Brakes

By Rob Enderle on December 19, 2024 - 8:26PM

The Chevy Equinox EV is one of the most highly rated EVs on the market. This is largely due to its moderate performance, great brakes, impressive storage capacity and comfort, and attractive price.

Plug And Charge Protocol Is Great News For EVs

Coming EV Plug And Chage Protocol Should Allow The Charging Experience To Be Universally Similar To Tesla

By Rob Enderle on December 19, 2024 - 7:43PM

The new 2025 “Plug And Charge” protocol will significantly improve the convenience of public charging and close the competitive gap between Tesla and other companies’ EVs.

The Two Honda CES Prototypes Care Of Honda

Honda Makes A Powerful Move At CES 2025 And Intends To Present Two Fascinating Next Generation Electric Car Prototypes Using A New Operating System

By Rob Enderle on December 19, 2024 - 7:10PM

Honda has teased two EV prototypes, an excellent Lamborghini-like sedan and an updated minivan. We are months from the cars being released, suggesting they could be very close to these fantastic prototypes.

Tesla Model X Owner Says, People Say It Must Be Bad In the Snow, and Hard to Charge, I Laugh and Say I Don't Have to Go Out Of My Way to Pump Gas in Sub-Zero Temps

By Denis Flierl on December 19, 2024 - 10:13AM

How good is the Tesla Model X in the snow? Selena, who owns an X, says it's the best snow vehicle you can own. Check out Selena's story and others' views on the Tesla vs. Snow debate.

Tesla Cancled My Cybertruck Delivery Hours Before Pickup Because I Sold a Foundation Series Cybertruck Outside Tesla’s Permission Back in April

By Tinsae Aregay on December 19, 2024 - 7:04AM

A prospective Cybertruck buyer says he received a surprising phone call from Tesla informing him that he will not be allowed to take delivery of his Cybertruck. Tesla says he has been blacklisted for selling his Foundation Series Cybertruck back in April.

Image of Charger Daytona courtesy of Dodge.

Two Opposite Opinions On New Dodge Charger Daytona EV- Could They Both Be Right?

By John Goreham on December 18, 2024 - 4:32PM

We contrast two professional reviewers’ takes on Dodge’s new Charger Daytona electric muscle car. One loves it; the other does not. Here’s why I think they are both right.

2026 Honda Prelude to feature all-wheel drive and NSX shift strategy

Here's Why Honda Prelude's E-Axle Is Brilliant

By Dimitar Angelov on December 18, 2024 - 12:32PM

The Honda Prelude is coming back. It is not what you hoped for, but here's why that's a good thing.

Ram Is Delaying Ram 1500 REV BEV and Moving up Launch of Extended Range Ramcharger

By Mary Conway on December 18, 2024 - 10:21AM

Stellantis just announced a huge change in strategy after industry admits lack of demand for pure electric trucks.

2025 VW ID Buzz 1st Edition or a Toyota Sienna Hybrid AWD - Which Is the Better Green Minivan?

By John Goreham on December 17, 2024 - 2:20PM

We play “Would you rather…” with the new Volkswagen ID Buzz battery-electric minivan and Toyota’s legendary Sienna hybrid.

“Front Differential Fluid Was Underfilled by About an Inch or So in Early Cybertruck Models,” Says Tesla Employee as the Truck Barrels Towards Its 7th Hardware Recall

By Tinsae Aregay on December 14, 2024 - 5:00PM

A 7th Tesla Cybertruck recall is brewing due to an improperly filled front differential fluid present on early Cybertruck builds. The issue is already causing premature differential issues and can cause noise, vibration, and uneven tire tread wear.

Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says It’s An Expensive Brick After Washing His Truck, “I’m Only Two Months In With 3,400 Miles, My Screen Is Blank and Won’t Reset"

By Denis Flierl on December 14, 2024 - 6:32AM

Can you take the Tesla Cybertruck through a car wash? Tesla says it has a "Car Wash Mode." This owner says his truck's screen is dead after washing out sand from his new Cybertruck after a day at the beach. And then something unexpected happens.

The Telo MT1 May Be The Best Value In An Electric Pickup When It Ships. It Is Vastly More Practical And Far Cheaper Than A Tesla Cybertruck And Musk Is Trying To Kill It

By Rob Enderle on December 13, 2024 - 9:09PM

The Telo MT1 is by most any measure a better pickup truck than the Tesla Cybertruck and a far better value. Elon Musk appears to be aggressively working to kill companies like Telo which shouldn’t be allowed.

BMW Teases A 4-Motor M-3 Electric Sports Sedan, Why 4-Motor Electric Cars Are Superior To Their Two And Three Motor Counterparts. It’s All About Traction!

By Rob Enderle on December 13, 2024 - 8:25PM

BMW’s coming M-Class 4-Motor EV Sedan could end up being the quickest car BMW has ever built and an excellent car to drive in any weather condition.

Dall-E Generated Image Of An Updated XK-180

Why AI Suggests That The Jaguar Type Should Be Something Else. It's Because All of Jaguars Initial Successes Have Been Sports Cars, And Their Mistakes Have Often Been GTs

By Rob Enderle on December 13, 2024 - 7:12PM

Jaguar’s history suggests they should have started their rebrand with a sportscar that dovetailed with prior Jaguar design language. This is what Jaguar should have launched instead of the Type-00.

Get a Used 3-Row 2024 EQS 580 For The Price of Kia and Luxury That's Unparalleled To Tesla

By Armen Hareyan on December 13, 2024 - 7:33AM

Real-world owners are calling the Mercedes EQS 580 the epitome of luxury, the Kia EV9 the ultimate in value, and the Tesla Model X a tech-lover's dream. Now see which one truly stands out in the electric SUV race.

Tesla Quoted Me $2,400 To Replace My Cybertruck's Cracked Windshield, But I Have No Idea What Caused It To Crack Such a Hyped Windshield

By Armen Hareyan on December 11, 2024 - 4:08AM

Tesla's hyped 'armored' Cybertruck glass faces real-world scrutiny as a Texas owner battles a mysterious $2,400 windshield crack - was it impact, defect, or something else?

First Dad to Let His 16-year-old Son Take a Driver’s License Test in a Tesla Cybertruck Raises Safety Concerns – “That’s a Lot of Acceleration for a 7,000 Pound of Steel”

By Tinsae Aregay on December 10, 2024 - 10:27AM

A 15-year-old boy from Minnesota has become the first kid to take his driver’s license test in a Tesla Cybertruck. The prospect of a 15-year-old hitting the streets with a Cybertruck as his first vehicle has raised safety concerns.

Tesla Management Says the Torn-up Fabric on the Cybertruck Dash Exposing an Ugly Yellow Foam is “Normal Fitment,” Adds, “If One Was Replaced Dash Will Look the Same”

By Tinsae Aregay on December 9, 2024 - 8:02AM

A Cybertruck owner who took his truck in for service due to a torn-up dashboard with visible yellow foam says Tesla told him this is “normal fitment.” Telsa management added, “If one was replaced, it would look the same.”

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