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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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Image of Hyundai Lona EV for sale by John Goreham

Myth Busted - EV Prices Still Well Above ICE and Hybrids - With One Important Exception

By John Goreham on September 30, 2024 - 7:47AM

Articles far and wide now offer misleading data on electric vehicle prices. We correct the record but acknowledge there is one segment where EVs lead on price, and it’s all due to one Tesla Model.

STOP - Before You Buy A CCS Adapter For Your Cybertruck - You Need A Special CCS Adapter That Tesla Doesn't Sell

By Jeremy Johnson on September 29, 2024 - 5:43PM

If you're looking to get a CCS adapter for your Cybertruck, be sure not to buy the one on Tesla's website, as that is not compatible. Here's how you can find a CCS adapter that works with the Cybertruck.

Tesla Will Breakout - And It Will Be Before Robotaxis and Optimus

By Jeremy Johnson on September 27, 2024 - 2:22PM

Tesla is going to breakout, and it's going to be before robotaxis and Optimus robots contribute to its business.

Here is My Experience Trying to Buy the $50,000 Tesla Cybertruck with the “88G Plutonium Upgrade”

By Tinsae Aregay on September 27, 2024 - 10:32AM

A Tesla Cybertruck was recently posted for sale on Facebook Marketplace for only $50,000. The vehicle has a red wrap; however, what was more surprising was that it is the tri-motor version with the “88G Plutonium upgrade.”

Breaking: Tesla has Quietly Recalled Cybertrucks Built Around February & is Secretly Replacing Complete Battery Packs – Tesla Says It’s Due to “Cell Side Dent Induced Core Collapse”

By Tinsae Aregay on September 26, 2024 - 11:08AM

Tesla is conducting a secret recall to replace the high-voltage battery pack for Cybertrucks produced around February of this year. Tesla told one customer the issue has to do with dented cells that can cause a battery short and “core collapse.”

Tesla, "We Robot", Shared For The 10/10 Robotaxi Event - Here's Three Things That Will Happen

By Jeremy Johnson on September 25, 2024 - 8:14PM

Tesla has just shared the phase, "We Robot" in reference to the 10/10 robotaxi event. This is what it means.

Tesla Cybertruck Rental Prices are in Free Fall – You Can Rent One for $134/Day

By Tinsae Aregay on September 25, 2024 - 9:09AM

Cybertruck rental rates have fallen precipitously over the past few months, from $1000/day at the start of the year to as low as $134/day now. After Turo takes its cut, Cybertruck owners are only making $92/day renting out their trucks.

You Can Hear The Comments Of People Pass By A Driverless Tesla Being Smart Summoned In A Costco Parking Lot

By Jeremy Johnson on September 23, 2024 - 8:56PM

A Tesla without a driver in a Costco parking lot was seen and heard, with passers making comments while the car drove itself to the driver to be picked up.

Electric Car Battery Degradation Study Suggests Batteries Will Outlast Cars

By Rob Enderle on September 23, 2024 - 1:39PM

Our knowledge on how to make batteries better continues to improve and the result is that we are finding that EV batteries can and do last longer than we thought if treated well.

My Tesla Cybertruck Startled My Elderly Neighbor’s Horse; She Fell & Broke 8 Ribs – Deers & Gazelles are Also No Cybertruck Fans

By Tinsae Aregay on September 23, 2024 - 10:18AM

A Cybertruck owner says that his elderly neighbor had to be airlifted to a hospital after his truck startled her horse. She fell down and broke eight ribs. The Cybertruck also seems to startle and confuse other animals even more than gas vehicles.

Tesla Saves The Life Of This Man's Love Of His Life - A Testament To Tesla Safety

By Jeremy Johnson on September 22, 2024 - 6:25PM

A Tesla saved this man's love of his life, in an accident that would have been fatal in just about any other car. It is a testament to the safety of Tesla vehicles and their numerous safety features.

Firefighters Struggle to Break the Tesla Cybertruck’s “Transparent Metal” Glass During Emergency Response Training

By Tinsae Aregay on September 22, 2024 - 11:44AM

A new video posted on X and TikTok shows firefighters attempting to break the Cybertruck’s windows. However, despite wielding heavy axes, it takes three blows to see the first crack and over 12 blows to break the window completely.

My Tesla Cybertruck Windshield Shattered to Pieces While Washing it With a Microfiber Cloth

By Tinsae Aregay on September 21, 2024 - 11:29AM

A Cybertruck owner, Addam, says that his truck’s windshield shattered into pieces as he was washing it using a microfiber cloth. He adds that he was drying his glass from the inside when it spidered and shattered.

Tesla Cuts FSD Prices to as Low as $4,500 – Owners Who Paid $15,000 Demand a Refund

By Tinsae Aregay on September 20, 2024 - 12:27PM

Tesla's recent price cuts for the full-self-driving software have angered current owners who have paid more than three times for the option. Tesla has lowered the FSD price to as low as $4,500 on some variants.

Help, My Tesla Is Losing Battery Charge Overnight - What Can I Do?

By Jeremy Johnson on September 19, 2024 - 5:24PM

A Tesla owner sees that her Tesla's battery goes down by 1% overnight and wonders what she can do to avoid this. We'll explain everything.

Charging Plug Battle Between CCS2 and NACS

GM Vehicles Get Access To Tesla Superchargers - What You’ll Need Before Using A Tesla Supercharger

By Rob Enderle on September 19, 2024 - 5:01PM

With GM now beginning their conversion to the NACS Tesla plug standard there are things you need to know, one of them being, it may be unsafe to use a Tesla supercharger with a non-Tesla car.

Tesla Cybertruck Achieves a Record 405KW Peak Charging Speed (1,030 Miles/hr)

By Tinsae Aregay on September 19, 2024 - 11:22AM

A Tesla Cybertruck using a 600KW fast charger has set a new record, achieving a peak charging rate of 405KW. This translates to recouping 1,030 miles/hr; however, the charging curve still needs improvements.

People Who Own GM EVs, Like the 2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV, Can Finally Buy Adapters to Use the Tesla SuperChargers

By Mary Conway on September 18, 2024 - 10:40PM

This is a huge step that will help all GM EV owners. GM announced that the $225 adapters will give owners access to the Tesla network of nearly 18,000 superchargers.

Electric Car Chargers instead of gas pumps in a gas station format

GM Partners With EVgo To Emulate Tesla And Build 400 Fast EV Chargers

By Rob Enderle on September 18, 2024 - 7:34PM

GM and EVgo are collaborating to create gas-station like charging stations that should appeal to both existing electric car owners and potential owners considering switching from gas cars. If this becomes the new standard, sales should improve a lot.

Excited Electric Car buyer, incentives make a difference

Electric Car Sales Continue To Improve Thanks To Strong Incentives

By Rob Enderle on September 18, 2024 - 6:38PM

Electric car sales reporting for July indicates that the market is strong, but the difference between car makers is significant highlighting that marketing and incentives are having a major impact on the growth of the total market and individual brands.

How To Tell If A Cybertruck Is A Beast Or Dual Motor By Looking At The VIN Number

By Jeremy Johnson on September 18, 2024 - 4:48PM

There is a way to tell if a Cybertruck is a beast version or dual motor version by simply looking at the VIN number. Here's how you do it.

Tesla Says The Cybertruck Hitch is Rated to Support the Same Vertical Loads as the Model Y – “No More than 160 lbs or 2 Bicycles”

By Tinsae Aregay on September 18, 2024 - 9:44AM

According to Tesla’s Cybertruck Owner Manual, the Cybertruck “hitch assembly is designed to support vertical loads up to 160 lb (72 kg). Exceeding this maximum weight can cause damage.” Tesla further explains that the load is equivalent to two bicycles.

Tesla Pretended To “Break the Wheel” By Selling Direct, But Instead Stole Legacy Dealers’ Playbook

By John Goreham on September 17, 2024 - 5:43PM

When Tesla debuted, one differentiator was supposed to be a direct sales model free of the horsetrading that legacy dealers engaged in. Now, Tesla does all those same things.

Tesla “Exploded Like a Bomb” After Fiery Crash - Shrapnel Takes Down Passerby

By John Goreham on September 17, 2024 - 2:29PM

A Tesla has crashed in New York, and the resulting post-crash fire is one of the worst we’ve seen. Witnesses describe the explosion that followed, and how a passerby was felled by the blast.

I Took My Tesla Cybertruck Off-Roading and Half My Truck is Broken – Window Cracked, Fender Dented, Mud Flaps Crashed

By Tinsae Aregay on September 17, 2024 - 11:43AM

A Cybertruck owner following an off-roading trip shows all the parts that broke on his all-electric truck. Among other issues, the single trip cracked his Cybertruck’s passenger side window, dented his fender, and crashed the plastic mud flaps.

I Am Planning On Buying My Wife A Model 3 Long Range - Any Advice About One Year's Model Versus Another

By Jeremy Johnson on September 17, 2024 - 12:19AM

Someone is wanting to buy a Tesla for their wife and asked a question about which Model 3 year for the long range is best. We answer all the questions this man needs to know - and you need to know for your wife.

Electric Vehicle Publications Fact Check One Another - Name Calling Begins

By John Goreham on September 16, 2024 - 4:06PM

Publications advocating for battery electric vehicles are offering competing headlines on what the EV deliveries mean. It’s fun to compare and contrast the views of the EVangelist media.

A Number of Tesla Customers Who No Longer Want to Take Delivery of Their Cybertruck Start a Petition to Get Their Non-Refundable $1000 Deposit Back

By Tinsae Aregay on September 16, 2024 - 11:33AM

A Change.org petition calls on Tesla to refund people who no longer want to take delivery of a Foundation Series Cybertruck their non-refundable $1000 deposit. The issue has come to the forefront as people wait for the regular Cybertruck variant.

Tesla Robo Taxi Rendered By Google Gemini

Tesla Tests Robotaxi With Rotating Seats-The End Of Car Ownership Is Approaching

By Rob Enderle on September 13, 2024 - 7:54PM

With Tesla’s entry of a viable Robotaxi the beginning of the end of car ownership, humans driving cars, and ICE cars in general begins with the eventual end forecast to be in 10 to 15 years based on prior trends.

TOPS Will Replace Horsepower In Future Electric Cars

By Rob Enderle on September 12, 2024 - 6:57PM

TOPS, or Trillions of Operations Per Second, will increasingly be more relevant to how we measure cars than HP or any other metric as automobiles and their functions become smarter than we currently are.

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