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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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Tesla Supercharger, courtesy of Tesla Inc.

Tesla Adjusted Pricing At Superchargers For Peak & Valley Time Slots In Europe

By Nicolas Caballero on October 13, 2022 - 7:08PM

Tesla has just surpassed the symbolic figure of 10,000 Supercharger locations on the European continent, mainly in the Western area. This allows Tesla users to make long-distance trips with relatively short stops, and also allows drivers of other EV brands to do the same, as Superchargers have been opened up to others with the Tesla app.

Image of V-Box EV charger (EVSE) courtesy of Lectron.

Lectron’s New 48 A V-Box Level 2 Home EV Charger Priced At Just $450

By John Goreham on October 13, 2022 - 12:59PM

Lectron has just released its newest home charger unit. The features per dollar are hard to beat.

Image of CCS to Tesla DCFC adapter courtesy of Lectron.

Lectron’s New CCS Adapter For Tesla DC Charging Undercuts Tesla’s Price By $51

By John Goreham on October 13, 2022 - 12:07PM

Lectron has just introduced a new adapter that allows Tesla owners to charge at DC fast charging locations. Here are the details.

Symbolic: Tesla Model Y Best-Selling Car In Germany In September 2022

By Nicolas Caballero on October 12, 2022 - 2:37PM

The best-selling car in Germany in September 2022 was the Tesla Model Y; a headline that actually hides some half-truths, as Tesla usually accumulates deliveries in the last quarter of the year. But it is also true that the huge production ramp up at the Berlin Gigafactory is allowing that to happen, to the terror of German and other European ICE (Internal Combustion Engine) legacy manufacturers in general.

Tesla Is Smoking the Competition

By Jeremy Johnson on October 12, 2022 - 11:15AM

Tesla is smoking the competition, the only company who has a positive amount of growth year to date in vehicle sales.

Nio CEO talks about Nio's future cars and Tesla

Nio CEO: "Electric Cars Are More Profitable Than Tesla"

By Armen Hareyan on October 11, 2022 - 9:48PM

Nio is currently in the red, but has set itself ambitious goals. In 2030 it want to be one of the five top-selling car manufacturers in the world and measures up with Tesla.

Tesla Powerwall Has a New Competitor From GM and It's Fierce

By Armen Hareyan on October 11, 2022 - 9:30PM

Tesla's Market Share in Europe

By Jeremy Johnson on October 11, 2022 - 6:23PM

Tesla has been reported to be losing market share in Europe. What is the truth of this? Let's find out.

“Blade Runner” Style Vehicles Designed By Tesla Dogo Supercomputer: Cybertruck On Mars

By Nicolas Caballero on October 11, 2022 - 3:35PM

These vehicles have been drawn using specific software for the Tesla supercomputer, known as Dojo, partially based on the Cybertruck design. The future of this artificial intelligence involves the complete design of the company's electric models, allegedly without the need for human intervention.

Australian Mine To Supply Lithium To Tesla, Ford and LG, Using Only Renewable Energy

By Nicolas Caballero on October 10, 2022 - 5:04PM

The Kathleen Valley Lithium Project, from which more than 500,000 tons of lithium spodumene concentrate per year will be obtained to supply Tesla, Ford and LG, will be powered by 100 % green, renewable energies combined with battery packs.

Tesla Finally Starts Production Of Tesla Semi; First Deliveries Confirmed

By Nicolas Caballero on October 7, 2022 - 10:33AM

Elon Musk has officially announced the start of production of the Tesla Semi and the date of deliveries of its first units to PepsiCo, who acquired up to 100 of these electric trucks years ago.

New Delivery Record For Tesla In Third Quarter 2022

By Nicolas Caballero on October 6, 2022 - 5:48PM

The year 2022 is going to be the best in Tesla's historical series. The Austin, Texas company is breaking delivery and production records, with the third quarter closing as the best of the year, and while there are still three months to go.

Tesla Removes Ultrasonic Sensors, Favoring Tesla Vision And Neural Networks

By Nicolas Caballero on October 5, 2022 - 9:48AM

Tesla has announced that it will ditch the use of sensors in all of its electric cars in favor of the cameras and computational neural networks that make up the Tesla Vision system.

Gigafactory Nevada, courtesy of Tesla Inc.

Tesla To Increase Production Capacity, Expanding Nevada Gigafactory

By Nicolas Caballero on October 4, 2022 - 2:14PM

With more than a million cars sold per year and with estimates of doubling that number very quickly, Tesla needs more batteries right away. This, among other reasons, is why it is going to expand its Nevada Gigafactory, aiming directly at a steady increase in production.

Driving Comparison: Kia EV6 Versus Tesla Model 3

By Justin Hart on October 4, 2022 - 3:22AM

I recently met up with a friend on a road trip to Walla Walla, Washington (the city so nice they named it twice) and had the opportunity to test drive his 2022 Kia EV6 AWD. I drove my own EV to our meet up and I got to drive his EV6 and compare it to my Tesla Model 3. I found a lot to like about the EV6.

Tesla Can Overtake Toyota in Germany Threatening The Japanese Brand

By Armen Hareyan on October 3, 2022 - 10:19PM

Should Tesla record more sales than Toyota in Germany in 2022, it would have achieved something that seemed unlikely.

Tesla Giga Berlin Announces New Weekly Milestone

By Nicolas Caballero on October 3, 2022 - 3:50PM

After opening at the end of March, it took almost three months before Tesla was able to report the first milestone for its German Gigafactory in Grünheide near Berlin: for the first time, 1000 Model Y units were produced within a week, the company announced in mid-June. Since then, rumors of further increases have been heard again and again, and on Saturday the next round number became official: in the past week, 2000 Model Y were produced in the German factory, Tesla announced again via Twitter.

Using Tesla's CCS Adapter - My First Hand Experience

By Jeremy Johnson on October 1, 2022 - 4:30PM

I just got Tesla's CCS adapter and there was one big reason I got it. I will share that with you now!

What A Tesla Model 3 Could Mean For You

By Jeremy Johnson on October 1, 2022 - 4:18PM

A Tesla Model 3 - even its base version - is an advanced electric and semi-autonomous vehicle. It's like driving a space ship. It is the most family friendly, cost effective, safe, and fuel-efficient vehicle on the market today.

Tesla AI Day - Big Reveals

By Jeremy Johnson on October 1, 2022 - 4:02PM

What do you get when you combine one of the world’s most innovative companies with cutting-edge artificial intelligence technology? Tesla AI Day, of course! Held yesterday, Tesla AI Day was a chance for the company to show off some of its latest AI-powered products and give attendees a glimpse into the future of how AI will be used in transportation and service. Here are some of the big reveals from the event!

Tesla Optimus Robot Presented At "AI Day"; To Reach Markets For Less Than $20,000

By Nicolas Caballero on October 1, 2022 - 10:52AM

Last night the "Tesla IA Day" event took place in Palo Alto, California, where the Austin EV manufacturer officially presented its advances and improvements in artificial intelligence and robotics, and where the general public was able to directly see a working prototype of Optimus, the humanoid robot with which Elon Musk wants to somehow alleviate many of the burdens of heavy or repetitive everyday tasks for human factory workers.

Toyota bZ3 Sedan To Challenge Tesla Model Y with a competitive price

Cheap Tesla Alternative: Toyota Wants To Score With a New Electric Sedan With a Competitive Price

By Armen Hareyan on October 1, 2022 - 9:33AM

Toyota is late with its electric cars, but the Japanese carmaker has promised to deliver more than the only model bZ4X so far. The next model in the bZ series is scheduled to start this year. It could become a real alternative for a Tesla. Toyota's challenge to Tesla? This electric car comes at a competitive price.

Black Tesla Model 3 with multimedia display showing maximum driving range

Wine Country Road Trip: 4 1/2 Year Old Tesla Model 3 Battery Range Test

By Justin Hart on October 1, 2022 - 3:29AM

My wife and I are taking a road trip to Walla Walla for some wicked fun in Washington wine country. We’re going all electric on this trip and meeting up with friends who are also driving their new EV for our first post-Covid getaway together. I’m intending to measure the real world, long distance freeway only range for my 4 and ½ year old EV.

Tesla Cybertruck, courtesy of Tesla Inc.

Tesla Cybertruck Will Be Waterproof And Serve As A Lifeboat

By Nicolas Caballero on September 30, 2022 - 1:01PM

In Coincidence with one of the worst floods in recent memory in parts of the United States, Elon Musk claimed that the Tesla Cybertruck will be waterproof and that it will be able to serve as a lifeboat in case of emergency.

Tesla Giga Berlin Doesn't Yet Have a Working Fire Alarm System, But Moving

By Armen Hareyan on September 30, 2022 - 10:15AM

As Sort Of Annual Tradition, Tesla Expects Frantic Deliveries By End Of 2022

By Nicolas Caballero on September 29, 2022 - 11:48AM

A leaked internal email has revealed that Tesla leadership expects a dizzying pace of deliveries during the last quarter of this year, while at the same time encourages all network workers to do their best to help with the tasks.

Tesla's Cybertruck Is Going to Surprise You

By Jeremy Johnson on September 28, 2022 - 5:38PM

Tesla's Cybertruck is going to surprise you. It will have a host of great features and there will possibly be a low end version for $39,900.

Model 3 RWD, With LFP Batteries, Is Most Efficient Car

By Jeremy Johnson on September 28, 2022 - 5:29PM

The Model 3 RWD, with LFP Batteries is the most efficient EV of 2022, according to the Department of Energy website.

A Fire At Tesla Gigafactory Berlin Last Monday As An Excuse To Stop Production

By Nicolas Caballero on September 28, 2022 - 2:13PM

A fire declared in the recycling section of the Tesla Gigafactory forced firefighters to work hard on its extinction. Although there were – luckily - no personal injuries or damages of great material value, several civil associations from the Brandenburg area are calling for a plant shutdown.

Sources on Tesla Giga Shanghai Production Capacity: "NOT YET!"

Fresh information on Tesla Giga Shanghai's that contradicts yesterday's reports

By Armen Hareyan on September 28, 2022 - 2:09PM

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