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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

Follow Torque News Tesla reporters Guillaume Humbert, Paul Fosse and Tinsae Aregay for daily Tesla News.

Gigafactory takes big step forward as Panasonic signs contract with Tesla

By Luke Ottaway on July 31, 2014 - 6:11PM

It was a big news day for Tesla – in addition to releasing strong second quarter sales numbers, the company announced the long-awaited Gigafactory deal with battery supplier Panasonic.

Update: Reno out of the running for Gigafactory as California bolts into the lead?

By Luke Ottaway on July 28, 2014 - 12:05AM

Ah, the joys of speculation. Since activity was reported at the Tahoe-Reno Industrial Center that looked suspiciously like Gigafactory construction, new reports have emerged that the site may already have been shut down. Meanwhile, California continues to make its case to Tesla.

Not surprisingly, Nissan will lose money on first LEAF replacement battery packs

By Luke Ottaway on July 24, 2014 - 11:00PM

Nissan surprised some people when it announced LEAF replacement batteries will cost just $5,499 plus the return of the old pack. The company has now confirmed it is subsidizing the cost to an undisclosed degree.

Could this Reno construction site be Tesla’s Gigafactory?

By Luke Ottaway on July 23, 2014 - 7:05PM

Since Tesla Motors is still keeping the chosen site(s) under wraps, some have taken it upon themselves to find out where the Tesla Gigafactory will be located. There is now strong evidence that Reno, Nevada is at the very least a final candidate.

Edmunds shatters Tesla’s old record for fastest cross-country road trip in an EV

By Luke Ottaway on July 21, 2014 - 10:22PM

Two iron-willed drivers from the car shopping site Edmunds.com drove a Tesla Model S from Redondo Beach, California to New York, NY in just 67 hours and 21 minutes. The feat is further demonstration that taking a Tesla on long road trips is becoming more and more convenient.

Tesla continuing trend of unoriginal names with Model III just feels right

By Luke Ottaway on July 16, 2014 - 8:33PM

As far as names go, Tesla doesn’t delve too deeply into the depths of creativity. Somehow it seems to work quite well, and the naming of their most important car yet follows the pattern.

Tesla lemon law case ends quietly with $126,836 settlement

By Luke Ottaway on July 15, 2014 - 11:27PM

Just over three months after the news was made public that a Wisconsin lawyer planned to file a lemon lawsuit against Tesla on behalf of his client, the self-proclaimed “lemon law king” released yet another video concluding the saga.

Hyundai, Tesla exchange barbs over refueling networks – one of them has a point

By Luke Ottaway on July 15, 2014 - 8:43PM

A misinformed jab at Tesla’s Supercharger network by fuel cell-minded Hyundai and a counter-punch from the electric automaker remind us that car companies really don’t like being linked to government backing, yet this will become an increasingly important issue.

Green cars' 2014 sales decline in the US, but overall US fleet MPG goes up

By John Goreham on July 11, 2014 - 11:42AM

Green car sales for the first half of the 2014 are not on-pace to match 2013. How can our average fuel economy be improving even as green car sales are declining?

Tesla CEO Musk honors company’s namesake with $1M donation to Tesla museum

By Luke Ottaway on July 11, 2014 - 12:10AM

Nikola Tesla was one of the most brilliant people to ever live, yet was largely unappreciated in life and after his death. Tesla CEO Elon Musk will donate $1 million to help make sure the inventor is honored properly with a Tesla museum.

A Miata can smoke a Tesla in a drag race – an electric Miata, that is

By Luke Ottaway on July 8, 2014 - 11:32PM

Beloved by car enthusiasts everywhere, the Mazda Miata now has a unique accomplishment to add to its trophy case: it beat a Tesla Model S P85 in a drag race. And ‘beat’ might be the understatement of the year.

Palo Alto sets the standard for EV readiness

By Luke Ottaway on July 7, 2014 - 7:15PM

The California hometown of Tesla Motors has made it even easier for residents to own electric vehicles with new infrastructure requirements for apartments, hotels, and commercial buildings.

Deaths in Tesla Model S crash might have been prevented by common safety system

By John Goreham on July 7, 2014 - 5:22AM

This weekend at least three people were killed in a Toyota Corolla when a driver in a Tesla Model S rear-ended them. Could a safety feature found on most cars in the Tesla’s price range, but not on Teslas, have prevented the tragedy?

That big battery breakthrough EV lovers talk about isn't happening at Tesla

By Aaron Turpen on July 6, 2014 - 1:26AM

In analyzing the Gigafactory plans, it's clear the CEO Elon Musk has no plans to improve the batteries themselves. So the big "breakthrough" in battery tech that EV enthusiasts always claim is coming anytime now? Well..

Stolen Tesla Model S crashes and burns in spectacular fashion

By Luke Ottaway on July 5, 2014 - 12:42AM

Tesla has had problems with Model S battery fires before. Very early on July 4 another Tesla caught fire after a collision resulting in an aftermath that must be seen to be believed.

Is there a future for electric pickup trucks?

By Luke Ottaway on June 30, 2014 - 10:04PM

The electrification movement has largely ignored the segment that arguably needs it the most: pickup trucks. With one notable exception, we still won’t be seeing electric pickups on the road for some time.

Pennsylvania decides to allow Tesla stores, but not very many

By Luke Ottaway on June 28, 2014 - 10:03AM

Continuing the highly publicized saga of Tesla’s state-by-state attempts to sell its electric vehicles direct to consumers, Pennsylvania has voted to compromise.

Why Tesla doesn’t really care about battery swapping

By Luke Ottaway on June 25, 2014 - 11:53PM

Proponents of battery swapping once touted it as the ideal replacement for gas stations. A year ago Tesla put on a flashy demonstration of battery swap capability, and has scarcely mentioned it since. Here’s why.

Tesla is world’s most important automaker because of the present and the future

By Luke Ottaway on June 23, 2014 - 11:16PM

A prominent Morgan Stanley analyst has called Tesla Motors “arguably the most important car company in the world.” We agree based on the impact Tesla has on the auto industry right now but also its influence on the future.

BMW, Nissan, and Tesla – the big three EV makers want to team up on fast charging

By Luke Ottaway on June 16, 2014 - 11:30PM

The nascent electric vehicle industry still has not agreed on a universal standard for fast charging, but that could soon change if the three biggest players in the EV industry join forces.

Musk satisfies appetite for disruption by unleashing every Tesla patent

By Luke Ottaway on June 12, 2014 - 5:17PM

When Elon Musk said he would do something controversial with regard to Tesla’s patents, few expected he would open all of them to outside use. But that is exactly what the CEO has done, and the implications are unpredictable.

Tesla to offer up Supercharger network and patents, but don’t get excited yet

By Luke Ottaway on June 10, 2014 - 11:31PM

Speculation has run rampant since Elon Musk recently hinted more than once that he would open up several patents and would be happy to offer Supercharger access to other automakers. But will it amount to anything?

New Jersey will allow Tesla to sell direct, but eventually it might not matter

By Luke Ottaway on June 8, 2014 - 3:12PM

Nearly two months after Tesla was forced to halt sales at its two New Jersey stores, the state assembly has passed a bill permitting direct sales for zero-emission vehicle manufacturers. The big question is whether or not Tesla will eventually change its business model.

Everyone wants a cheaper Tesla, according to unscientific poll

By Luke Ottaway on June 6, 2014 - 7:20AM

It is fairly common, when the subject of Tesla is brought up, to hear people say “I’d love to buy one if only it wasn’t so expensive.” They really mean it, according to a recent poll.

U.S.S. Tesla Motors remains on course – with some interesting surprises

By Luke Ottaway on June 4, 2014 - 10:49PM

At Tesla’s annual shareholders’ meeting CEO Elon Musk covered a great deal of topics important to those following the electric car company, and his answers were reassuring as usual with hints of a few twists to look forward to.

Record-breaking EV sales in May led by one mainstay and two surprises

By Luke Ottaway on June 4, 2014 - 6:20PM

Electric vehicle sales have increased year-over-year in every month for 42 straight months. Still, the record-setting numbers the industry put up in May were impressive.

Tesla Model S bumps Toyota RAV4 EV from top spot on Green Car list

By John Goreham on May 28, 2014 - 2:58PM

AAA of Southern California’s annual Green Car Guide chose the most expensive electric car as its top choice. Surprised?

Panasonic still hesitant about Gigafactory, Tesla doesn’t appear worried

By Luke Ottaway on May 26, 2014 - 11:45PM

As battery supplier Panasonic continues to demonstrate a reluctance to commit to Tesla’s planned Gigafactory, the California automaker is pushing on and plans to break ground soon.

Owner data: once you go electric, you never go back

By Luke Ottaway on May 23, 2014 - 8:54AM

Preliminary results from electric vehicle owners indicate that EV owner satisfaction blows that of conventional vehicles out of the water.

Tesla Superchargers to arrive Down Under in 2015

By Luke Ottaway on May 22, 2014 - 1:13PM

Drivers around the world want a go at Tesla’s Model S, but many are forced to wait as China and Europe get first global dibs. Australia hasn’t been tops on Tesla’s list but it was recently revealed that the company will begin deploying Supercharger stations in the country next year.

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