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Tesla

Read the latest Tesla news here. At TorqueNews we cover Tesla’s automotive and financial news, and do reviews so that you can make the best decision when it comes to buying your next car, or if you’re just in the mood to learn a little about Tesla.

Tesla is one of the most well known names in the modern day automotive industry. It is the leading automotive manufacturer for battery powered cars. Yes, that means zero gasoline usage. It is without question that the evil genius behind this company, Elon Musk, has done anything except the abnormal. Their brand released their first car in 2008 and today in 2020 it is one of the most popular and practical options you can get on the market. Tesla’s have entered the market from the top down as they are quickly on their way to meet the $20,000 to $30,000 price mark, but their most popular models are $35,000 and above.

The brand is most noted by their quirky leader, their long range capabilities under one singular charge, their surprising performance aspects, and their cutting edge technology. Currently, the Model S holds the record for the longest range on one charge which was 370 miles, but Elon claims 400 miles is coming soon and also claims that the coming soon 2nd gen Tesla Roadster will not only be the fastest production car, but it will also have a range of 620 miles which is absurd.

The Current Tesla Lineup

Teslas Model 3 ————————————— Starting MSRP $35,000
Tesla Model S ————————————— Starting MSRP $75,000
Tesla Model X ————————————— Starting MSRP $81,000
Tesla Model Y ————————————— Starting MSRP $52,990

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When will battery electric vehicles sell at one percent rate of vehicles?

Battery Electric Vehicles Make Up 0.3% of Current U.S. Auto Sales

By John Goreham on March 2, 2016 - 3:48PM

Battery electric vehicles are running at less than a third of one percent of U.S. auto sales year to date.

workers leave Tesla gigafactory jobsite in protest

Why did the workers at the Tesla gigafactory just walk off the job?

By John Goreham on March 1, 2016 - 10:00AM

Construction workers at Tesla new manufacturing plant claim the company is using out of state workers in violation of an agreement.

Motorweek's 2016 Tesla Model S P90D Test Says 0-60 MPH Takes 4 Seconds

By John Goreham on January 25, 2016 - 10:54AM

Motorweek’s entirely positive test cannot match other reports’ ludicrous launch times.

Following GM's Bolt Reveal Tesla says "Model 3 On Track"

Following Chevy's Bolt Reveal Tesla says "Model 3 On Track"

By John Goreham on January 7, 2016 - 6:17PM

Tesla wants you to remember this was their idea.

Tesla Only Delivers 208 Model X Vehicles In Q4

By John Goreham on January 4, 2016 - 9:35AM

The automaker’s soft launch is nothing new.

3 Things We Will See Happen, If People Show Demand For Electric Cars

By Armen Hareyan on December 17, 2015 - 8:30AM

EPA estimate shows the cost of electric cars exceeds the social cost of carbon. If we want to reduce emissions by 80 percent by 2050 governments need to almost completely remove carbon from transportation, this means from electric cars like Nissan LEAF, Tesla Model S, Chevy Volt, BMW i3 or Prius Plug In. How do we reconcile this?

The Reason Why Tesla May Curtail Model S Autopilot Capabilities in The Upcoming Update

By Armen Hareyan on December 15, 2015 - 2:48PM

A bit of bad news for Tesla Model S owners with autopilot. Looks like Tesla is planning to severely curtail the capabilities of autopilot in the next software upgrade (7.1). Reason is given as 'crazy behavior' of some of the Model S owners abusing the version 7.0 of the autopilot which was released in October, writes one EV owner at Electric Vehicle Assn. of Alberta (EVAA).

In the market for a used, early model Tesla? You might want to read this before you buy

By Armen Hareyan on December 11, 2015 - 7:17AM

Owner data, compiled by Plug In America, suggests that 2/3 of earliest Tesla Model S drivetrains need replacement at 60,000 miles. Now you know why Consumer Reports ejected this car from its coveted "recommended buy" list in October of 2015. However, can Tesla Motors correct the Model S drivetrain reliability issue with a design change?

Here is when the real competition to Tesla will come

By Armen Hareyan on December 9, 2015 - 9:53AM

Every time a new electric car enters the market people and auto enthusiasts wonder if this one will become a Tesla killer or a challenger. Challenger yes, but a killer? Here when I think the real competition to Tesla will come.

Man tests almost all EVs and Says Hybrids are "Garbage," Do You Agree?

By Armen Hareyan on December 8, 2015 - 6:11PM

I personally own a 2012 Toyota Prius, which I bought two weeks ago. I am very happy with it and think it's a great compromise between an electric car and a ICE. However, one man, who says he tried all EVs and Plug-in Hybrids, calls the hybrids as "garbage." As a hybrid owner I disagree with him. But let's share his reasoning. Here is Mathias Carlberg from Electric Cars Facebook Group.

Who Else Thinks Porsche's Concept Electric Will Spell Trouble for Tesla?

By Armen Hareyan on December 8, 2015 - 5:19PM

Porsche's all electric Mission E is moving from concept to production. Here is what some current EV owners think of the challenge it will pose for Tesla.

Tesla's slow Model X launch raises questions

Failure to launch- Tesla has delivered 15 Model X vehicles in 3 months

By John Goreham on December 2, 2015 - 12:54PM

Why has Tesla’s Model X rollout been so ridiculously slow?

Today Cars Started Driving Themselves 10-15-15

By Douglas Stansfield on October 15, 2015 - 8:00PM

On Monday, I wrote about the planned downloading event to Tesla S P85 cars equipped with the driving sensors. Today Tesla made good on their word and started sending version 7 software out to the Model S cars that were built from October 2014 on through to today.

Get Ready Tesla Model S and Model X drivers, AutoPilot is almost here

By Douglas Stansfield on October 12, 2015 - 7:43PM

Elon Musk tweeted recently that on October 15th, the seventh version of Tesla’s software will be released worldwide. During a short Q&A on Twitter, Musk stated that the Autopilot capabilities will be the same for both the Model X and Model S cars if equipped with the appropriate hardware.

Falcon Wing Doors – 3 Reasons They Are Better Than Gullwing Doors

By Douglas Stansfield on October 4, 2015 - 11:07AM

Last week the world watched as Tesla Motors introduced its Model X, fully electric SUV. During the launch event, Elon Musk took the time to explain the Model X’s rear Falcon Wing Doors.

Tesla Model X Specs and MSRP

By Douglas Stansfield on September 30, 2015 - 5:14PM

What a grand entrance. So majestic, so clean, so quiet and just a squeaky sound from the tires on the floor. After being welcomed into the meeting by Elon Musk with the mission “to accelerate the world’s transition to sustainable transport” the world was introduced to the Tesla Model X.

What’s next 720 mile Range EV?

By Douglas Stansfield on September 29, 2015 - 7:50PM

Currently the Tesla Model S and its list of owners have achieved some of the longest Electric Vehicle miles of range per charge than any other car maker. What's next?

Tesla Model X Introductory Party is Tonight With Livestream

By Douglas Stansfield on September 28, 2015 - 6:39PM

Since Elon Musk is looking to change the world, the success of Tesla Model X launch is extremely important. Since the crossover category has such major competitors in it such as the Porsche Cayenne and the Landrover SUVs, this launch will contribute significantly to the success or failure of this company. Here is how to watch the livestream of the Model X launch and where.

Rumor Has It Apple To Join Auto Manufacturers By Launching an Electric Car in 2019!

By Douglas Stansfield on September 23, 2015 - 10:27PM

Is Apple's iCar Google next? Is it going to be an autonomous drive? Will this be a winner or a loser? Who will jump into the first car launched by a company that has only been making electronics? This are the questions I have for this long awaited product launch.

Tesla Innovation Brings Out The Clones

By Douglas Stansfield on September 14, 2015 - 7:50PM

Maybe automakers like Porsche, Audi and VW are concerned that the next time the oil market decides to overheat, they will have “me too” products waiting for the consumers likely rebellion.

Why The Destruction of The I.C.E. is Coming

By Douglas Stansfield on September 12, 2015 - 4:04PM

As this week of 9-11-2015 comes to a close let us never forget the men and woman that perished from the terrorist attack on this great nation. I personally knew people that lost their lives that day and I know many of you may have been touched negatively on that day. Let us never forget.

One Person is Going to Buy 500,000 Teslas

By Douglas Stansfield on September 12, 2015 - 3:41PM

At between $75,000 and $125,000 per Tesla that would be a purchase of $62.5 Billion at the $125k price point. Who would be able to spend that much money on Teslas? Why would someone need half a million Teslas and what in the world are they going to be used for?

How Many Times Has Your EV Been Towed

By Douglas Stansfield on September 11, 2015 - 7:01PM

How many times have you been towed in your Nissan Leaf, Tesla or other Electric Vehicle? Fortunately for me I have never ever had to be towed in my Nissan Leaf. I always use the Plugshare app to make sure that I know where the charging stations are prior to me leaving if my destination is outside of my normal Leafs range.

3 Reasons 2015 Likely to Not Reach 2014 EV Sales Figures

By Douglas Stansfield on September 9, 2015 - 3:12PM

Many factors are contributing to the decline in Electric Vehicles Sales. This is trending to the lightest EV sales year since the modern days EV sales started back in 2011 when the category was virtually empty.

Tesla Model 3, How much and When?

By Douglas Stansfield on September 2, 2015 - 9:32PM

Everyone has been asking, everyone has been wondering when will we know, when will Tesla’s every man’s car Model 3 be ready and how much will it cost?

Am I the only one who thinks the Tesla Model X is a move in the wrong direction?

By Armen Hareyan on September 2, 2015 - 4:44PM

If Elon Musk wants to make Tesla a mainstream car, is it going to the wrong direction with Model X? People are hoping for a Tesla model that will cost less than $30,000 and go 200 miles on a single charge, while Tesla is coming up with a Model X, which costs $132,000 and going to $144,000 with upgrades.

Who is Tesla’s latest celebrity customer?

By Douglas Stansfield on September 2, 2015 - 9:07AM

We all have seen reports of famous people stepping in to buy Tesla Model S, but this one might influence more buyers than anyone else. Is it the President? Is it the Queen of England? Who could be more influential than these two people? Well, I think this person can influence more people.

U.S. Electric Vehicle Sales In August Drop Below 2013 Levels

By John Goreham on September 2, 2015 - 7:20AM

EV sales numbers have been bad for months, but August is a disaster.

Really: What Are The Problems You See With Tesla Model S?

By Armen Hareyan on September 1, 2015 - 2:24PM

Hello everyone, in one of the car forums a forum member asked about the real limitations of Tesla Model S, which I thought to bring up here in TorqueNews for a discussion. Except the known limitations of the range the charging time, what are the real problems you have encountered while driving or owning a Tesla Model S?

Could Future Electric Vehicle Range News Be Hurting Current EV Sales?

By Douglas Stansfield on August 6, 2015 - 2:08AM

With month over month sales declines from Tesla S and Nissan Leaf cars, are we seeing a slowdown because of the declining gas price or is there something else that is causing sales declines?

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