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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.

Unique rendering of an interior of VW ID1 from VW with a Rivian's logo in it as it will use RV Tech software
Rivian Found Four Ways To Reach Millions Of Drivers Through Volkswagen Without Selling Them A Rivian
By Armen Hareyan on
Rivian found four specific ways to reach far more drivers than its own vehicle lineup allows, and Volkswagen's ID.1 may be only the beginning.
A close-up view of the Nio Aquila Super Sensing System roof-mounted sensors
NIO's Assisted Driving Just Posted Its Fifth Consecutive Month of Growth, and the Numbers Suggest Drivers Are Using It More Than Ever
By Marc Beresford on
NIO’s smart driving is hitting a new gear. With five straight months of rising urban usage, owners are proving that the NIO World Model is not just hype and it is changing how they drive daily. See why NIO’s software first approach is winning.
White 2024 Toyota Prius Limited parked by the waterfront in a front three-quarter view at dusk.
A 2025 Toyota Prius Prime XSE Premium Solar Owner Charged From Empty To Full In 3 Hours And 15 Minutes
By Noah Washington on
A 2025 Prius Prime XSE Premium Solar was charged from empty to full in just 3 hours and 15 minutes using a 220V garage outlet, according to a recent report from a driver tracking the car’s charging performance.
Close-up comparison of Toyo and Pirelli tire tread wear with labels on each tire.
After Getting Just 19,000 Miles From His Pirelli Scorpions, This Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says the Toyo Open Country H/T Is in a Different League
By Noah Washington on
A Tesla Cybertruck driver says the factory Pirelli tires were worn out after only 19,000 miles. After replacing them with Toyo Open Country H/T tires, he expects the deeper tread depth to significantly reduce long-term tire replacement costs.
2026 Honda CR-V Hybrid
A 2026 Honda CR-V Hybrid Displays The 'Critical Failure Detected' Steering Warning - Why Backordered Parts and Diagnosis Won’t Be Easy
By Denis Flierl on
When a 2026 Honda CR-V Hybrid displays a sudden "Critical Failure Detected" warning, the path to a fix faces major roadblocks. A look at nationwide steering rack backorders, dealership diagnostic delays, and essential lemon law advice for owners.
2026 Honda CR-V Hybrid
2026 Honda CR-V Hybrid EPS Glitch Triggers ‘Critical Failure’ Warning 13K In and Sudden Power Steering Drop Under Load
By Denis Flierl on
A 2026 Honda CR-V Hybrid owner reports a sudden "Critical Failure Detected" warning and reduced power steering assist at just 13,000 miles. A deep look into the 6th-generation EPS module voltage drops and the Hitachi steering rack manufacturing defect.
Tesla Model 3 towing two Sea-Doo personal watercraft on a trailer at a Tesla Supercharger station at night.
A Tesla Model 3 Performance Owner Towed Two Jet Skis 250 Miles And Learned The Wind Is The Real Trailer
By Noah Washington on
A 2025 Tesla Model 3 Performance owner towed two large three-seat jet skis roughly 250 miles across Georgia and Florida, stopping twice to charge and arriving at the campground with 23% battery. The trip worked. The energy data tells the better story.
Shawn’s red Ford Mustang Mach-E parked outside a dealership, highlighting its sporty EV styling.
After Spending Over $100 a Week Filling His Chevy Suburban, This Driver Says Switching to the Ford Mustang Mach-E Has Saved Him Thousands Per Year
By Aram Krajekian on
Gas prices may have pushed this owner out of a Chevy Suburban, but what he found after years of driving hybrids and EVs challenges some of the biggest assumptions about electric vehicles.
2025 Toyota Prius & Lexus GS
Why Trading an Ultra-Reliable Lexus V6 for a 2025 Toyota Prius Could Trigger an Expensive Out-of-Warranty Tech Trap
By Denis Flierl on
Swapping a 3.5L Lexus V6 for a 5th Gen Toyota Prius saves cash at the pump today, but it introduces complex hybrid tech risks tomorrow. Torque News breaks down the hidden long-term depreciation traps that consumer advocacy groups warn are brewing.
2025 Toyota Prius and Lexus GS V6
2025 Toyota Prius Owner Parks Dream Lexus 3.5L V6 to Escape High Regional Gas Costs
By Denis Flierl on
A 2025 Toyota Prius LTD owner in Albuquerque has parked her dream Lexus 3.5L V6, choosing the hybrid’s fuel savings over soaring regional pump prices. Torque News examines the real-world operating cost data driving luxury owners back to high-mpg hybrids.
2026 Ram 1500
Current eTorque Owners Face Rapid Depreciation Risks As Ram Reverts To Non-Hybrid Hemi V8
By Denis Flierl on
Current eTorque owners face massive depreciation risks as Ram reinstates the non-hybrid Hemi V8. Torque News report tracks plummeting trade-in values, forum panic, and provides a critical diagnostic checklist and 48V warranty guide to protect your truck.
Tesla Model Y
A Tesla Model Y Owner Says There Is a Large Spider Inside His Autopilot Camera. He Adds, “The Car Behaves Strangely, With Phantom Braking at High Speeds & Cruise Control Disengaging On Straight Roads”
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Tesla Model Y owner was surprised to discover a large spider inside his car’s camera housing. The vehicle’s driver-assist features have been acting strangely for some time, and Tesla is investigating, with the issue escalated to headquarters.
Beyond the EX60: Comparing Today’s Extreme Range EV Frontiers
Navigating The Volvo EX60 Launch And Finding Electric SUV Alternatives Delivering Near 400 Miles Of Range
By Rob Enderle on
Volvo’s highly anticipated EX60 is finally hitting the US market, but the 400-mile P12 flagship remains delayed. Discover which models you can order today and explore long-range electric SUV alternatives.
American Manufacturing Meets Advanced Electric Mobility with the 2026 EV6
Kia Upgrades the 2026 EV6 and Expands Domestic Manufacturing at the West Point Assembly Plant
By Rob Enderle on
Join me at Kia's West Point facility as I explore the refreshed 2026 EV6, dissecting its advanced powertrains, redesigned aesthetics, and the frustrating reasons I passed on the GT model.
Close-up of a Rivian R1T wheel with Michelin Pilot Sport S5 tire and yellow brake caliper.
A Rivian Owner Swapped To Michelin Pilot Sport S5 Tires And Says The R1S Finally Feels Sharper Than The OEM 22s
By Noah Washington on
A Rivian owner put more than 2,000 miles on Michelin Pilot Sport S5 tires after coming out of a winter 20-inch all-terrain setup. The early verdict is clear.
White GMC Sierra Denali parked at night in a driveway beside a basketball hoop with marker lights on.
A GMC Sierra EV Owner Swapped The Factory 24s For 20-Inch Pirellis, And His First Efficiency Readings Made No Sense In The Best Way
By Noah Washington on
A GMC Sierra EV owner replaced the factory 24-inch setup with 20x9 Almax wheels and Pirelli 285/65R20 EV-rated tires. The ride barely changed, the noise got worse, and the early efficiency numbers were strange enough to deserve a closer look.
2021 Toyota RAV4
How Spending $300 on Three Critical Maintenance Upgrades Safely Pushes a 2021 Toyota RAV4 Past 150,000 Miles
By Denis Flierl on
Digging past generic dealer service menus, Torque News uncovers the $300 part-and-fluid roadmap that insulates fifth-gen 2021 Toyota RAV4 owners from premature trade-in pressure, proving that a $300 targeted intervention easily secures 150,000 miles.
2021 silver Toyota RAV4
Why Trading a Paid-Off 2021 Toyota RAV4 For The Redesigned 2026 Hybrid Only Makes Sense If You Owe Under $5,000
By Denis Flierl on
A 2021 Toyota RAV4 owner with just 51,000 miles and a $5,000 balance is tempted by the all-black, redesigned 2026 RAV4 Hybrid. We analyze whether to run her bulletproof gas model to the ground or risk buying Toyota's first-year sixth-generation tech.
Front three-quarter view of Christopher’s Chevy Blazer EV connected to a fast charger during a road trip stop.
The EV Savings Reality: Why This Chevrolet Blazer EV Road Trip Reveals Gas Cars Can Be the Cheaper Option
By Aram Krajekian on
EV road trips are easier than ever and this Chevy Blazer EV road trip proves it. But once you rely on fast charging instead of home power, the savings story starts to look very different.
Gregg’s GMC Sierra EV Denali parked at a wooded campsite with overlanding gear mounted in the bed.
GMC Sierra EV Denali Owner Shares 1.5 Year Experience Showing Strong Capability but an Early Battery Failure Before 23,000 Miles Raises Serious Reliability Concerns
By Aram Krajekian on
An early ownership testimony shows why the GMC Sierra EV Denali is winning over truck buyers but also why some are still hesitant to fully trust first generation electric trucks.
2026 Subaru Solterra charges at home
Subaru Solterra vs. Crosstrek Hybrid: We Gave the EV Every Advantage: It Still Cost More to Own
By John Goreham on
We compared two very similar 2026 model year Subarus, one a hybrid and the other an EV. The hybrid had the lower cost of ownership, even when we leaned toward the EV in every possible way.
Black 2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E Premium driving on a two-lane road in a front three-quarter action view.
A Mustang Mach-E Owner Drove 2,000 Miles From Arkansas To Canada And Came Home With A 400-Mile Rule
By Noah Washington on
A Ford Mustang Mach-E owner took a six-day, 2,000-plus-mile road trip from Arkansas to Canada and back. The car made the trip, chargers were available, and the lesson was still blunt: EV road trips can cost more time than the range number suggests.
Tesla Cybertruck
The Cheaper $59,990 Cybertruck Starts Showing Up At Tesla Locations Across The US As The EV Maker Gears Up To Start Deliveries
By Tinsae Aregay on
The highly anticipated, more affordable $59,990 Cybertrucks are beginning to appear at Tesla service centers across the country. This indicates Tesla is close to starting deliveries of the sold-out cheaper Cybertruck variant.
2026 Cadillac Vistiq which I parked when I was shopping groceries for my family and it shows the entire side view
Cadillac Finally Understands What Luxury Families Want, And That Vistiq's Real Competitor Isn't Tesla
By Armen Hareyan on
Cadillac stopped designing an EV and started designing a luxury family EV, but Vistiq's biggest challenge isn't beating Tesla. It's convincing traditional luxury SUV buyers they don't need gasoline anymore.
The NIO ES9 All-Electric SUV
NIO’s Q2 Guidance Reflects a Company Coming of Age, And Going from Growth to Scale
By Marc Beresford on
While many EV players have faced headwinds, NIO continues posting strong double-digit and triple-digit percentage growth.
Kia Sportage Hybrid Debuts Alongside Advanced Robotics at HMGMA
How Advanced Robotics and Smart Politics Propel the Kia Sportage Hybrid into Georgia Automotive Manufacturing History
By Rob Enderle on
Flying to Savannah to watch Kia launch the Sportage Hybrid revealed how advanced robotics and smart state politics are rapidly transforming Georgia into a modern American automotive powerhouse right now.
A graphic shows factors influencing EV insurance costs.
EV Insurance Spoils the Gas Savings Plan - How Affordable Hybrids Beat EVs
By John Goreham on
Insurify ran the numbers on EVs, gas vehicles, and Hybrids. If you thought buying an EV would save money, read this before you sign on the dotted line. The hidden EV insurance cost penalty makes hybrids the better choice for many shoppers looking to save.
Blue 2026 Subaru Solterra driving on a mountain highway in a front three-quarter action view.
A 2026 Subaru Solterra Owner Says Dashcam Footage Caught Techs Taking A 20-Mile Drive During A Software Update
By Noah Washington on
A new Subaru Solterra went in for a routine software update. The owner says it came back with nearly 20 extra miles, dashcam footage of technicians taking an extended drive, and questions the dealership still hasn't fully answered.
Silver Lucid Air parked near the ocean in a front three-quarter view.
A Used Lucid Air Grand Touring Owner Drove 1,575 Miles And Found The Mountains Were The Best Part
By Noah Washington on
After 1,575 miles through highways and mountain roads, a used Lucid Air Grand Touring owner came away impressed by its efficiency, charging speed, and comfort, but a few surprising annoyances kept the trip from being perfect.
Hyundai Ioniq 5 towing a utility trailer while parked near EV charging stations on a rainy day.
After 10 Seattle-to-Calgary Trips in an Ioniq 5, One Driver Says Alberta’s Best EV Charging Stop Is a Gas Bar That Had No Gas
By Noah Washington on
After 10 road trips between Seattle and Calgary, one Hyundai Ioniq 5 owner found something unexpected: a gas station with no gas, but four fast chargers that actually worked.
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