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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 Toyota Prius parked next to a Supercharger by John Goreham

Powering a Bolt With A Tesla Supercharger Costs Double that of Fueling a Prius With Gas

By John Goreham on March 5, 2023 - 4:53PM

Non-Tesla owners of affordable EVs are posting up the cost per kWh and how much they get in terms of range per dollar spent when charging at U.S. Superchargers. The quick math shows that conventional gas-powered cars cost less to power. Hybrids are dramatically less expensive per mile to operate on gas than powering a non-Tesla at a Supercharger.

Tesla Does It Again and Delights EU Car Buyers With New Prices

By Armen Hareyan on March 5, 2023 - 12:42AM

Chevrolet Silverado EV and Ford F-150 Lightning EV

All Electric Pickups Are Awesome, But They're Going To Slow EV Adoption

By Justin Hart on March 4, 2023 - 6:37PM

There, I said it. I am a die hard electric vehicle (EV) nerd, yet I am pretty sure full size all electric pickups will throttle the expansion of the EV market. I believe this is true for multiple reasons, but the foremost reason is that they use a lot more batteries than a compact or midsize EV pickup or SUV would, or a smaller crossover, never mind a sedan or hatchback. Simply put, more EV pickups translates into fewer batteries being available to electrify a larger number of other vehicles.

Tesla Owes Its Supercharging Success to This Woman

By Jeremy Johnson on March 4, 2023 - 1:01PM

Tesla charging has grown and been very successful - and a big part of that is this woman.

Tesla Has a Van Covered Up On Their Product Road Map: What It Will Cost And Have

By Jeremy Johnson on March 3, 2023 - 11:19PM

Tesla has a van that is covered up on their upcoming product road map. This van should be announced sometime next year.

Challenge Accepted: Giga Mexico To Be Built Faster Than Giga Shanghai

By Jeremy Johnson on March 3, 2023 - 10:53PM

We just saw Tom Zhu, head of Tesla's production efforts say that he wants to see Giga Mexico built faster than Giga Shanghai.

Tesla Secrets Revealed from Sandy Munro Rant

By Jeremy Johnson on March 3, 2023 - 3:32PM

If you listen closely to Sany Munro, you can glean some secrets about what Tesla is doing that they didn't make obvious during Investor Day.

Tesla China Produces Record 74k Vehicles In February Despite Model 3 Production Shutdown

By Tinsae Aregay on March 3, 2023 - 1:28PM

Tesla China has just posted a record delivery number for the month of February producing and selling 74,402 vehicles. This number is even more impressive when we take into account that Tesla has shut down the Giga Shanghai Model 3 production line for half of the month.

Tesla's Innovative Electric Cars: Breakthroughs In Manufacturing And Cost-Savings

By Nicolas Caballero on March 3, 2023 - 10:00AM

The big Investor Day event last Wednesday night revealed the first details of the next generation of Tesla electric cars, but without getting into details about new models or specific launch dates.

Tesla Will Build a Model 2, Then a Model 1: Each Half the Cost Of the Prior Model

By Jeremy Johnson on March 2, 2023 - 4:44PM

If you watched Tesla Investor day, you can deduce something about the future of Tesla vehicles. They will keep driving down costs on future models.

Why Wouldn't Tesla Talk About the Compact Car During Investor Day?

By Jeremy Johnson on March 1, 2023 - 8:17PM

Tesla investor day just finished and one thing that stood out was just how little Tesla talked about the compact car.

Tesla Insurance: Late Night Driving Is Too Penalizing

By Jeremy Johnson on March 1, 2023 - 11:04AM

Tesla Insurance is awesome except one thing - late night driving is too penalizing.

Magic Dock Engineering Genius In Action - Rivian and Ford Charger at Tesla Supercharger

Magic Dock Engineering Genius In Action - Rivian and Ford Charge at Tesla Supercharger

By Jeremy Johnson on March 1, 2023 - 10:40AM

A Rivian and a Ford are seen charging at a Tesla Supercharger using its magic dock. It is engineering genius seeing it in action.

Toyota Executive Calls Refreshed 4680 Tesla Model Y “Truly A Work Of Art” Following Tear down

By Tinsae Aregay on February 28, 2023 - 2:38PM

A Toyota executive who took part in the Model Y teardown spoke with Automotive News in conditions of anonymity and said about the all-electric crossover “taking the skin off the Model Y, it was truly a work of art. It’s unbelievable.”

Major Updates And Announcements: What To Look Out For In Tesla's Investor Day

By Nicolas Caballero on February 28, 2023 - 11:14AM

After some years of relative calm, Tesla Investor Day on March 1 will apparently recover its revolutionary essence, with many important news and announcements widely expected.

Tesla To Build Giga Factory in Monterrey, Mexico: Will Provide Much Lower Labor Costs

By Jeremy Johnson on February 28, 2023 - 11:09AM

We have word from Mexican President, Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador, that Tesla is building its next giga factory in Monterrey, Mexico.

Why the Model Y Will Be the Best Selling Vehicle in the World in 2024

By Jeremy Johnson on February 28, 2023 - 10:54AM

The Tesla Model Y will be the best selling vehicle in the world in 2024 and here's why.

Why the Model 3 Is An Attractive Vehicle

By Jeremy Johnson on February 28, 2023 - 10:39AM

The Tesla Model 3 is one of the most attractive vehicles on the market. Here's why.

Image of BlueCruise in operation courtesy of Ford Media Support

Video: Consumer Reports Rates Ford BlueCruise and GM’s Super Cruise Above Tesla’s System

By John Goreham on February 28, 2023 - 9:38AM

In a new video from Consumer Reports, the group shows visually why Ford’s BlueCruise and GM’s Super Cruise hands-free driver assist systems are the best in the business. Tesla fans won't be happy.

New Street Research: $400B Tesla Model

By Armen Hareyan on February 28, 2023 - 9:15AM

Tesla Giga Berlin Is Nearing Phase One Target

Tesla's Berlin Factory Expands Operations Getting Really Close To Phase 1 Target

By Armen Hareyan on February 28, 2023 - 9:09AM

Big Changes Coming to the Model 3, and Other Tesla Vehicles, In 2023

By Jeremy Johnson on February 27, 2023 - 8:28PM

There are big changes coming to the Tesla Model 3 in 2023 - as well as other Tesla vehicles. Here's what I expect.

Tesla Sweeps The Manufacturer and Make Loyalty Category, Winning 5 Awards in Total

By Armen Hareyan on February 27, 2023 - 1:15PM

Tesla Reveals Giga Berlin Has Already Reached Production Rate Of 200,000 Model Ys A Year

By Tinsae Aregay on February 27, 2023 - 12:13PM

Tesla officially inaugurated Giga Berlin only 11 months ago. However, today, the EV maker has announced that the plant has reached a Model Y production rate of 4000 vehicles a week. This gives Giga Berlin an annualized production rate of 200,000 vehicles per year.

Image of Tesla in snow courtesy of Tesla, Inc.

Fact Check - Are Snow Days Better In a Tesla Model Y?

By John Goreham on February 27, 2023 - 11:06AM

A seasoned winter vehicle tester takes a close look at whether the Tesla Model Y is a vehicle that makes snow days better than other vehicles do.

Tesla's Great Leap Forward: The Next Step in Automotive Evolution

By Armen Hareyan on February 27, 2023 - 10:46AM

Tesla: The Path to 20 Million Vehicles Produced Per Year

By Jeremy Johnson on February 27, 2023 - 9:09AM

Tesla has an ambitious goal to get to 20 million vehicles per year of production. Here is how they can reach this goal.

Tesla Model 2 - Most Important Vehicle Since Model T 100 Years Ago

By Jeremy Johnson on February 27, 2023 - 8:52AM

The Tesla compact car - Model 2 - is going to be the most important vehicle since the Model T, 100 Years Ago.

Secret Footage From Tesla Shows Pickup Driver Lying About Crash

By Jeremy Johnson on February 26, 2023 - 5:29PM

We have some footage from a Tesla vehicle that was involved in a crash with a pickup truck. The footage shows the pickup truck driver was lying.

Who Is Fixing Tesla’s Repair and Recall Problems?

By Timothy Boyer on February 26, 2023 - 10:59AM

Here’s a recent reveal by one mechanic on who Tesla owners have to go to for maintenance and repairs. Hint---it’s not Tesla. Plus, how one manufacturer claims they will surpass Tesla sales by 2025.

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