# Tesla Electric Car Forum **URL:** https://community.electricforum.com/c/tesla-electric-car-forum/77.md?page=1 [Latest](https://community.electricforum.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.electricforum.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.electricforum.com/tags.md) **Page:** 2 --- ## [Tesla update, unions, hydrogen fuel cells and new competition](https://community.electricforum.com/t/tesla-update-unions-hydrogen-fuel-cells-and-new-competition/6074)
**Author:** [@tmark938](https://community.electricforum.com/u/tmark938)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2016, 11:25am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/tesla-update-unions-hydrogen-fuel-cells-and-new-competition/6074 "2016-07-15T11:25:19Z")
It has been a busy week for Tesla, as it always is, and while there are some challenges ahead the company seems well positioned to maximise its own strengths. So, what has been going on in the world of Tesla over the las… --- ## [Tesla Motors to abolish resale guarantee program](https://community.electricforum.com/t/tesla-motors-to-abolish-resale-guarantee-program/6207)
**Author:** [@EvForum](https://community.electricforum.com/u/EvForum)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2016, 1:13pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/tesla-motors-to-abolish-resale-guarantee-program/6207 "2016-07-14T13:13:31Z")
Three years ago Tesla launched its resale value guarantee program which effectively gave early electric vehicle owners a guaranteed resale price should they decide to sell. Many saw this as a perfect way in which to enco… --- ## [Nikola Tesla EV Rally 5th June 2016](https://community.electricforum.com/t/nikola-tesla-ev-rally-5th-june-2016/6075)
**Author:** [@tmark938](https://community.electricforum.com/u/tmark938)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2016, 1:36am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/nikola-tesla-ev-rally-5th-june-2016/6075 "2016-05-24T01:36:36Z")
The Nikola Tesla EV Rally will be held in Croatia on the 5th June 2016. This electric vehicle rally is the perfect way to celebrate the life of Nikola Tesla. For more details check out the following website:- Nikola … --- ## [Could Tesla Motors go cap in hand to Apple?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/could-tesla-motors-go-cap-in-hand-to-apple/6060)
**Author:** [@EvForum](https://community.electricforum.com/u/EvForum)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2016, 3:08pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/could-tesla-motors-go-cap-in-hand-to-apple/6060 "2016-05-17T15:08:27Z")
Elon Musk, the revolutionary leader of Tesla Motors, has today admitted that the company may struggle to meet all preorders for the group’s Tesla Model 3. While deliveries are not expected to commence until 2017 the comp… --- ## [Tesla fights back over autopilot claims](https://community.electricforum.com/t/tesla-fights-back-over-autopilot-claims/6054)
**Author:** [@tmark938](https://community.electricforum.com/u/tmark938)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2016, 10:41pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/tesla-fights-back-over-autopilot-claims/6054 "2016-05-14T22:41:00Z")
Over the last few days we have seen at least 2 Tesla owners step forward suggesting that Tesla's autopilot system has been responsible for 2 expensive incidents. However Tesla is fighting back using official data from th… --- ## [Customized Model S](https://community.electricforum.com/t/customized-model-s/5056)
**Author:** [@tesluv](https://community.electricforum.com/u/tesluv)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2016, 10:35pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/customized-model-s/5056 "2016-05-14T22:35:52Z")
Just got my Tesla customized by Larte Design. I feel very unique when driving around now. Loving it! --- ## [Tesla weekly update, LAPD, poaching from Audi and cracking China](https://community.electricforum.com/t/tesla-weekly-update-lapd-poaching-from-audi-and-cracking-china/6051)
**Author:** [@tmark938](https://community.electricforum.com/u/tmark938)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2016, 10:19pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/tesla-weekly-update-lapd-poaching-from-audi-and-cracking-china/6051 "2016-05-14T22:19:04Z")
It has certainly been an interesting week for Tesla Motors as the company looks to build on recent positive press comment about the Tesla Model 3. So, what has happened over the last seven days in the life of Elon Musk? … --- ## [Specifications Tesla Model S electric car](https://community.electricforum.com/t/specifications-tesla-model-s-electric-car/4608)
**Author:** [@EvMan](https://community.electricforum.com/u/EvMan)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2016, 10:23am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/specifications-tesla-model-s-electric-car/4608 "2016-05-11T10:23:00Z")
\[image\] \[SIZE=2\]Image courtesy of thecarconnection.com ENGINE - Performance Version\[/SIZE\] Engine Type: Electric SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM: 416 @ 5000 SAE Net Torque @ RPM: 443 Brakes Brake ABS System: 4-W… --- ## [BMW Working With Tesla?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/bmw-working-with-tesla/6043)
**Author:** [@Yenko](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Yenko)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2016, 10:19am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/bmw-working-with-tesla/6043 "2016-05-11T10:19:59Z")
I have heard Rumors that Tesla and BMW could possibly be working together to Produce the M9. I noticed that Bmw has been collaborating with other companies as well, or example BMW and Toyota for the New Supra. If BMW a… --- ## [Is the Tesla Model 3 a game changer?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/is-the-tesla-model-3-a-game-changer/5894)
**Author:** [@EvForum](https://community.electricforum.com/u/EvForum)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2016, 10:14am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/is-the-tesla-model-3-a-game-changer/5894 "2016-05-11T10:14:39Z")
Elon Musk promised us an affordable EV for the mass market and it seems that he may have delivered on his promise with the Tesla Model 3. Is this the game changer we have been waiting for? We would appreciate your vi… --- ## [Could Google be a challenger for Tesla?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/could-google-be-a-challenger-for-tesla/6009)
**Author:** [@tmark938](https://community.electricforum.com/u/tmark938)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2016, 8:30am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/could-google-be-a-challenger-for-tesla/6009 "2016-05-03T08:30:32Z")
There are very strong rumours that Chrysler will be using Google’s autonomous vehicle technology in a 2017 vehicle. Is Google throwing down the gauntlet to Tesla which has already said autonomous vehicles are the future. … --- ## [Is Tesla making headway on its challenge to the dealership?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/is-tesla-making-headway-on-its-challenge-to-the-dealership/5989)
**Author:** [@tmark938](https://community.electricforum.com/u/tmark938)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2016, 6:33am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/is-tesla-making-headway-on-its-challenge-to-the-dealership/5989 "2016-04-27T06:33:10Z")
For some time now Tesla Motors has been challenging the status quo with regards to car dealerships and an effective ban on selling directly to customers. Progress certainly has been made but is anybody aware of the most … --- ## [Why is a Tesla car warranty only 4 years but 8 years for batteries?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/why-is-a-tesla-car-warranty-only-4-years-but-8-years-for-batteries/5988)
**Author:** [@tmark938](https://community.electricforum.com/u/tmark938)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2016, 6:30am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/why-is-a-tesla-car-warranty-only-4-years-but-8-years-for-batteries/5988 "2016-04-27T06:30:22Z")
There may be a relatively simple answer to this but why is the Tesla Motors car warranty only four years but eight years for the batteries and drive units? Will this put some people off buying a Tesla in the future? Su… --- ## [Tesla Is Offering Free Autopilot Access](https://community.electricforum.com/t/tesla-is-offering-free-autopilot-access/5955)
**Author:** [@EvForum](https://community.electricforum.com/u/EvForum)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2016, 11:05pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/tesla-is-offering-free-autopilot-access/5955 "2016-04-18T23:05:07Z")
Tesla is really ramping up it sales team with news that Model S and X owners will be offered free autopilot access for one month:- Tesla Is Offering Free Autopilot Acces for One Month to Model S and X Owners --- ## [Tesla Launches Supercharging Assistant Program](https://community.electricforum.com/t/tesla-launches-supercharging-assistant-program/5931)
**Author:** [@EvForum](https://community.electricforum.com/u/EvForum)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2016, 7:11am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/tesla-launches-supercharging-assistant-program/5931 "2016-04-13T07:11:15Z")
This article has been republished with the consent of the author (original article Tesla Launches Supercharging Assistant Program | CleanTechnica). Rumors have been milling around the ‘nets for a few weeks about Tesla … --- ## [Check the Tesla image gallery on our Facebook page](https://community.electricforum.com/t/check-the-tesla-image-gallery-on-our-facebook-page/5906)
**Author:** [@EvForum](https://community.electricforum.com/u/EvForum)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2016, 3:02am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/check-the-tesla-image-gallery-on-our-facebook-page/5906 "2016-04-07T03:02:40Z")
Hi Check out the array of Tesla images on our Facebook page:- https://www.facebook.com/electricforum/ More to follow.... --- ## [Watch the launch of the Tesla Model 3](https://community.electricforum.com/t/watch-the-launch-of-the-tesla-model-3/5892)
**Author:** [@EvForum](https://community.electricforum.com/u/EvForum)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2016, 2:54am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/watch-the-launch-of-the-tesla-model-3/5892 "2016-04-07T02:54:41Z")
Elon Musk explaining all you need to know about the new Tesla Model 3:- //youtu.be/LBuTElFMOvA YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LBuTElFMOvA --- ## [LAPD stocks up on EVs](https://community.electricforum.com/t/lapd-stocks-up-on-evs/5302)
**Author:** [@tmark938](https://community.electricforum.com/u/tmark938)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2016, 8:45am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/lapd-stocks-up-on-evs/5302 "2016-03-24T08:45:50Z")
Interesting to see the LAPD stocking up on EVs - Tesla seems to be the vehicle of choice. Is this the start of a big move to EVs in the public sector? --- ## [Recommend Tesla to a friend and earn commission!](https://community.electricforum.com/t/recommend-tesla-to-a-friend-and-earn-commission/5229)
**Author:** [@tmark938](https://community.electricforum.com/u/tmark938)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2016, 9:04am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/recommend-tesla-to-a-friend-and-earn-commission/5229 "2016-03-23T09:04:19Z")
In a simple, but what could be highly effective move, Tesla has announced plans to pay a referral fee to those who successfully recommend a Tesla to friends, family and third parties:- Bloomberg - Tesla Great move El… --- ## [What would you change?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/what-would-you-change/5203)
**Author:** [@EVision\_Supercars](https://community.electricforum.com/u/EVision_Supercars)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2016, 9:01am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/what-would-you-change/5203 "2016-03-23T09:01:36Z")
What would people change about the Model S if anything? I would have the cup holders in a different place than the arm rest, I find that really annoying. --- ## [Could Apple ever compete with Tesla?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/could-apple-ever-compete-with-tesla/5178)
**Author:** [@Editor](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Editor)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2016, 2:38am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/could-apple-ever-compete-with-tesla/5178 "2016-02-06T02:38:03Z")
While Apple continues to dominate the smart phone market, as well as a number of other technology related areas, it seems to be that the first to market is not always the most successful. Apple was not necessarily first … --- ## [Brokers Disagree With Elon Musk](https://community.electricforum.com/t/brokers-disagree-with-elon-musk/5422)
**Author:** [@tmark938](https://community.electricforum.com/u/tmark938)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2016, 5:46am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/brokers-disagree-with-elon-musk/5422 "2016-01-13T05:46:22Z")
It seems that Elon Musk believes Tesla could be profitable next year:- Tesla Motors Inc Could Be Profitable Next Year: Elon Musk although brokers covering the company have differing opinions. There is concern that th… --- ## [Plaza Research Needs Tesla Owners For Up-coming Focus Group](https://community.electricforum.com/t/plaza-research-needs-tesla-owners-for-up-coming-focus-group/5688)
**Author:** [@RkingPlazaResearch](https://community.electricforum.com/u/RkingPlazaResearch)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2015, 3:08pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/plaza-research-needs-tesla-owners-for-up-coming-focus-group/5688 "2015-12-21T15:08:34Z")
Hey Guys, My name is Rodney David King. I'm a recruiter for a marketing research firm called Plaza Research. We are currently booking for a focus group we will be conducting at our facility for Tesla owners. Thi… --- ## [Tesla Motors to recall all 90,000 Model S sedans](https://community.electricforum.com/t/tesla-motors-to-recall-all-90-000-model-s-sedans/5605)
**Author:** [@EvForum](https://community.electricforum.com/u/EvForum)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2015, 4:48pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/tesla-motors-to-recall-all-90-000-model-s-sedans/5605 "2015-11-21T16:48:07Z")
An issue with a single Model S sedan seat belt in Europe has led to Tesla recalling all 90,000 Model S sedans sold to date. This is just a precautionary measure and the company could actually come out of this with an enh… --- ## [Have you tried the Tesla autopilot yet?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/have-you-tried-the-tesla-autopilot-yet/5502)
**Author:** [@EvForum](https://community.electricforum.com/u/EvForum)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2015, 10:48am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/have-you-tried-the-tesla-autopilot-yet/5502 "2015-10-29T10:48:33Z")
We are very interested to hear from anyone who has tried the Tesla autopilot software update. --- ## [Could Tesla rebase to China?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/could-tesla-rebase-to-china/5490)
**Author:** [@Editor](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Editor)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2015, 10:23am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/could-tesla-rebase-to-china/5490 "2015-10-27T10:23:19Z")
While Elon Musk has been waxing lyrical about the opportunities the Chinese electric car market offers, it is very unlikely the company will move its head office away from the US. Even though the company’s initial dealin… --- ## [Have the press turned against Tesla?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/have-the-press-turned-against-tesla/5468)
**Author:** [@EvForum](https://community.electricforum.com/u/EvForum)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2015, 10:11am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/have-the-press-turned-against-tesla/5468 "2015-10-24T10:11:19Z")
There is an interesting article which covers the change in rating by Consumer Reports after suggesting the Tesla Model S was the best car they had ever tried:- Elon Musk responds to Consumer Reports' Tesla Model S down… --- ## [Tesla Model S autonomous driving software update](https://community.electricforum.com/t/tesla-model-s-autonomous-driving-software-update/5438)
**Author:** [@tmark938](https://community.electricforum.com/u/tmark938)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2015, 12:19pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/tesla-model-s-autonomous-driving-software-update/5438 "2015-10-18T12:19:36Z")
This Thursday will see a software update for the Tesla Model S called Tesla Autopilot which will allow partial autonomous driving. A fully autonomous Tesla is expected within three years although this latest software upd… --- ## [What did you think of the Tesla Model X?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/what-did-you-think-of-the-tesla-model-x/5390)
**Author:** [@tmark938](https://community.electricforum.com/u/tmark938)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2015, 10:09pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/what-did-you-think-of-the-tesla-model-x/5390 "2015-10-03T22:09:51Z")
The launch of the Tesla Model X certainly caught the attention of the media - what do you think of the car? --- ## [Secrets of the Tesla Model S](https://community.electricforum.com/t/secrets-of-the-tesla-model-s/5328)
**Author:** [@EvForum](https://community.electricforum.com/u/EvForum)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2015, 1:37pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/secrets-of-the-tesla-model-s/5328 "2015-09-19T13:37:46Z")
I found this interesting article about the Tesla Model S:- 5 secret Tesla Model S features to get excited about [Previous page](https://community.electricforum.com/c/tesla-electric-car-forum/77.md) [Next page](https://community.electricforum.com/c/tesla-electric-car-forum/77.md?page=2)