# Tesla Electric Car Forum **URL:** https://community.electricforum.com/c/tesla-electric-car-forum/77.md?page=2 [Latest](https://community.electricforum.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.electricforum.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.electricforum.com/tags.md) **Page:** 3 --- ## [Tesla Raffle](https://community.electricforum.com/t/tesla-raffle/4754)
**Author:** [@rimpals](https://community.electricforum.com/u/rimpals)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2015, 5:04am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/tesla-raffle/4754 "2015-09-17T05:04:21Z")
The Messner Foundation is raffling off a 2015 Tesla Model S! The Messner Foundation identifies underprivileged high school students who have demonstrated leadership traits and gives those students the resources and conne… --- ## [Has Tesla opened the door for EV competitors?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/has-tesla-opened-the-door-for-ev-competitors/5277)
**Author:** [@tmark938](https://community.electricforum.com/u/tmark938)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2015, 3:10pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/has-tesla-opened-the-door-for-ev-competitors/5277 "2015-09-09T15:10:58Z")
Each day seems to bring new revelations regarding the luxury end of the electric car market with Mercedes-Benz apparently on the verge of launching its own “Tesla Model S”. While Tesla has fought tooth and nail to mainta… --- ## [Images of Tesla Model X leaked](https://community.electricforum.com/t/images-of-tesla-model-x-leaked/5259)
**Author:** [@tmark938](https://community.electricforum.com/u/tmark938)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2015, 10:33pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/images-of-tesla-model-x-leaked/5259 "2015-09-02T22:33:03Z")
It seems as though it wont be too long before we see the Tesla Model X in all of its glory - I see images have already been leaked to the press. Has anyone else read about the Tesla Model X? --- ## [Who is the latest celeb to back Tesla?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/who-is-the-latest-celeb-to-back-tesla/5254)
**Author:** [@tmark938](https://community.electricforum.com/u/tmark938)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2015, 9:59pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/who-is-the-latest-celeb-to-back-tesla/5254 "2015-09-02T21:59:34Z")
It seems as though Oprah Winfrey is the latest in a growing line of celebs to back the Tesla Model S. Which other celebs are backing Tesla? --- ## [Tesla Roadster 3.0 upgrade now available](https://community.electricforum.com/t/tesla-roadster-3-0-upgrade-now-available/5255)
**Author:** [@tmark938](https://community.electricforum.com/u/tmark938)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2015, 1:24am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/tesla-roadster-3-0-upgrade-now-available/5255 "2015-09-02T01:24:14Z")
Tesla is now taking orders for a $29,000 battery upgrade for the iconic Tesla Roadster which offers 40% more energy than the original battery pack. While many may see this as an expensive battery upgrade it is even great… --- ## [To appreciate Tesla we need to think outside of the box](https://community.electricforum.com/t/to-appreciate-tesla-we-need-to-think-outside-of-the-box/5236)
**Author:** [@Editor](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Editor)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2015, 2:36pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/to-appreciate-tesla-we-need-to-think-outside-of-the-box/5236 "2015-09-01T14:36:30Z")
Over the last few weeks Tesla Motors has been very much in the news with an array of critics suggesting the company is failing to deliver on its promises. While yet to make a pre-tax profit, after delivering limited oper… --- ## [Tesla wins design award!](https://community.electricforum.com/t/tesla-wins-design-award/5230)
**Author:** [@tmark938](https://community.electricforum.com/u/tmark938)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2015, 8:52am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/tesla-wins-design-award/5230 "2015-08-28T08:52:50Z")
The good news just keeps flowing for Tesla:- Tesla is on a roll and just won a 'Nobel prize of design' | Business Insider --- ## [Tesla Model S receives 103 out of 100 in consumer review!](https://community.electricforum.com/t/tesla-model-s-receives-103-out-of-100-in-consumer-review/5228)
**Author:** [@tmark938](https://community.electricforum.com/u/tmark938)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2015, 8:45am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/tesla-model-s-receives-103-out-of-100-in-consumer-review/5228 "2015-08-28T08:45:53Z")
Check this out, the Tesla Model S received 103 out of a consumer report which was only supposed to have a top score of 100! The Tesla Model S demolishes Consumer Reports’ rating system | ExtremeTech --- ## [Has China already cloned the Tesla Model S?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/has-china-already-cloned-the-tesla-model-s/5166)
**Author:** [@Editor](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Editor)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2015, 8:55am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/has-china-already-cloned-the-tesla-model-s/5166 "2015-07-28T08:55:46Z")
It seems that China has been a difficult market for Tesla to crack with the company having to adjust its offering to get the approval of the Chinese authorities. As you will no doubt have seen, the company has major plan… --- ## [Who wins, 1/4 mile drag race Tesla Model S V Ferrari F 12?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/who-wins-1-4-mile-drag-race-tesla-model-s-v-ferrari-f-12/5073)
**Author:** [@EvForum](https://community.electricforum.com/u/EvForum)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2015, 8:32am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/who-wins-1-4-mile-drag-race-tesla-model-s-v-ferrari-f-12/5073 "2015-06-17T08:32:49Z")
Without looking at the video, which car do you think won the race? https://www.youtube.com/embed/\_nQDU7HOStc --- ## [Tesla agrees to dance to China?s tune](https://community.electricforum.com/t/tesla-agrees-to-dance-to-china-s-tune/4982)
**Author:** [@Editor](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Editor)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2015, 9:15am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/tesla-agrees-to-dance-to-china-s-tune/4982 "2015-05-18T09:15:55Z")
In a surprise development, bearing in mind how independent and strong minded Tesla has been in years gone by, the company has agreed to abide by Chinese government charging standards in the future. On the surface this ma… --- ## [Messner Reeves LLP 20th Anniversary Tesla Raffle](https://community.electricforum.com/t/messner-reeves-llp-20th-anniversary-tesla-raffle/4853)
**Author:** [@Editor](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Editor)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2015, 12:44am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/messner-reeves-llp-20th-anniversary-tesla-raffle/4853 "2015-03-19T00:44:42Z")
We are delighted to announce the forthcoming Messner Reeves LLP 20th Anniversary Tesla Raffle with a brand-new Tesla valued at in excess of $85,000 on offer.\* The raffle will be drawn on 13 June 2015 with all proceeds go… --- ## [Tesla shares rally after upbeat figures](https://community.electricforum.com/t/tesla-shares-rally-after-upbeat-figures/4642)
**Author:** [@EvForum](https://community.electricforum.com/u/EvForum)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2015, 2:18am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/tesla-shares-rally-after-upbeat-figures/4642 "2015-01-28T02:18:24Z")
While expectations for the electric vehicle market have never been higher, investment has never been greater and the pressure has never been as intense, Tesla still continues to deliver. After announcing a $75 million qu… --- ## [Audi takes on Tesla!](https://community.electricforum.com/t/audi-takes-on-tesla/4656)
**Author:** [@Editor](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Editor)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2014, 4:04pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/audi-takes-on-tesla/4656 "2014-11-22T16:04:53Z")
In a surprise move it has been confirmed that Audi is currently working on a new electric vehicle which should be ready in 2017. Technical director Prof Dr Ulrich Hackenberg confirmed that the company is in the process o… --- ## [Specifications Tesla Roadster](https://community.electricforum.com/t/specifications-tesla-roadster/4598)
**Author:** [@EvForum](https://community.electricforum.com/u/EvForum)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2014, 7:37am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/specifications-tesla-roadster/4598 "2014-11-08T07:37:37Z")
\[image\] \[SIZE=2\]Image courtesy of Tesla Motors Dimensions\[/SIZE\] Length of vehicle: 3941 mm Width from the mirror to mirror: 1851 mm Height: 1127 mm Wheelbase: 2351 mm Front track: 1455 mm Rear track: 1484 mm Curb… --- ## [Will Tesla struggle when Elon Musk leaves?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/will-tesla-struggle-when-elon-musk-leaves/4546)
**Author:** [@EvForum](https://community.electricforum.com/u/EvForum)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2014, 5:25pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/will-tesla-struggle-when-elon-musk-leaves/4546 "2014-10-17T17:25:11Z")
If there is one person who has single handily turned the EV sector round it has to be Tesla CEO Elon Musk. However, do you feel that Tesla will struggle as and when Elon Musk leaves or is the company now bigger than its … --- ## [Tesla Business Models](https://community.electricforum.com/t/tesla-business-models/4392)
**Author:** [@dulchinos](https://community.electricforum.com/u/dulchinos)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2014, 4:05pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/tesla-business-models/4392 "2014-10-04T16:05:39Z")
Started with high end, luxury models Started with full 300 mile range battery Selling direct and trying to bypass dealerships. How many business models can you overturn at once? --- ## [OnCars: Tesla Model S Video](https://community.electricforum.com/t/oncars-tesla-model-s-video/1224)
**Author:** [@eclecticeletric](https://community.electricforum.com/u/eclecticeletric)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2014, 3:05am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/oncars-tesla-model-s-video/1224 "2014-07-09T03:05:49Z")
OnCars has just posted part one of its three-part series on the 2011 Tesla Model S: 2011 Tesla Model S Part 1 of 3: Design | Video - OnCars --- ## [Tesla to wave patent infringements](https://community.electricforum.com/t/tesla-to-wave-patent-infringements/4290)
**Author:** [@Editor](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Editor)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2014, 11:04am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/tesla-to-wave-patent-infringements/4290 "2014-06-29T11:04:07Z")
If there is one business entrepreneur in the world who speaks his mind and does his own thing it has to be Tesla’s founder Elon Musk. When the company was originally created he had a vision of Tesla leading car giants do… --- ## [Turbo Tesla?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/turbo-tesla/598)
**Author:** [@ll201](https://community.electricforum.com/u/ll201)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2014, 11:15am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/turbo-tesla/598 "2014-04-07T11:15:17Z")
Just read about Tesla possible using capacitors to provide a turbo boost. Don't know how they would deal with the extra heat, but it'd be cool if they figured it out. http://theelectricpulse.com/blogs/index.php?blog=1&… --- ## [Did the 60 Minutes Show add combustion engine sounds to the Tesla piece?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/did-the-60-minutes-show-add-combustion-engine-sounds-to-the-tesla-piece/4154)
**Author:** [@Editor](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Editor)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2014, 4:00pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/did-the-60-minutes-show-add-combustion-engine-sounds-to-the-tesla-piece/4154 "2014-04-01T16:00:35Z")
It would be fair to say that Tesla Motors has not had a strong relationship with television and the media over the last couple of years. While Elon Musk, the charismatic chief executive officer of Tesla, has managed to w… --- ## [Tesla Model X News](https://community.electricforum.com/t/tesla-model-x-news/2860)
**Author:** [@Editor](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Editor)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2014, 6:56am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/tesla-model-x-news/2860 "2014-03-24T06:56:09Z")
\[image\] Image provided by Tesla Motors While Tesla may be better known for the Tesla Roadster there is no doubt that the Tesla Model X electric car will be the next winner from this technologically advanced groundbre… --- ## [Tesla receives setback on Chinese venture](https://community.electricforum.com/t/tesla-receives-setback-on-chinese-venture/4099)
**Author:** [@EvForum](https://community.electricforum.com/u/EvForum)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2014, 4:37pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/tesla-receives-setback-on-chinese-venture/4099 "2014-02-25T16:37:12Z")
Despite the fact that Tesla is one of the most recognisable and technologically advanced electric vehicle manufacturers in the world, it seems that its Chinese venture will not attract any Chinese government subsidies. M… --- ## [Will Tesla ever sell electric vehicles in the mass market?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/will-tesla-ever-sell-electric-vehicles-in-the-mass-market/3869)
**Author:** [@Editor](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Editor)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2014, 12:23am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/will-tesla-ever-sell-electric-vehicles-in-the-mass-market/3869 "2014-02-21T00:23:17Z")
Tesla Motors is a company which seems to go from strength to strength and indeed to all intents and purposes this is a company which has dragged the electric vehicle market kicking and screaming to the point of mass acce… --- ## [Tesla Model S is Canadas favourite EV](https://community.electricforum.com/t/tesla-model-s-is-canadas-favourite-ev/3935)
**Author:** [@Editor](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Editor)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2014, 5:47pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/tesla-model-s-is-canadas-favourite-ev/3935 "2014-02-20T17:47:12Z")
Over the last few years the name of Tesla has become synonymous with the electric vehicle market although it is still seen by many people as a luxury motor company. Slowly but surely the company is spreading its wings ev… --- ## [Tesla under pressure after third fire involving Model S electric car](https://community.electricforum.com/t/tesla-under-pressure-after-third-fire-involving-model-s-electric-car/3868)
**Author:** [@Editor](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Editor)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2013, 3:30am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/tesla-under-pressure-after-third-fire-involving-model-s-electric-car/3868 "2013-11-16T03:30:30Z")
Over the last 12 months or so it has all been good news for Tesla Motors but the last couple of months have been something of a hiccup. The Tennessee Highway Patrol today confirmed that a third fire involving a Tesla Mod… --- ## [Who can give me some technology data?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/who-can-give-me-some-technology-data/3828)
**Author:** [@mechanicdesign](https://community.electricforum.com/u/mechanicdesign)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2013, 12:44am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/who-can-give-me-some-technology-data/3828 "2013-11-13T00:44:10Z")
Who can give me some technology data of Roadster,for examole ,Battery Management System. --- ## [Where would Tesla be today without Elon Musk?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/where-would-tesla-be-today-without-elon-musk/3645)
**Author:** [@Editor](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Editor)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2013, 9:16am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/where-would-tesla-be-today-without-elon-musk/3645 "2013-07-22T09:16:27Z")
There's no doubt that the name of Elon Musk is synonymous with Tesla but where do you think Tesla would be today if Elon Musk had not been at the helm? --- ## [Broker target for Tesla $84](https://community.electricforum.com/t/broker-target-for-tesla-84/3639)
**Author:** [@Editor](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Editor)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2013, 1:54am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/broker-target-for-tesla-84/3639 "2013-07-20T01:54:09Z")
There is some very interesting research into Tesla showing what may or may not happen in the future. Goldman Lowers Tesla Price Target To $84--Time To Sell? (TSLA,GM,F,FIATY,NSANY,GS,) I think we will see a lot more … --- ## [Tesla Model S: Battery Hot Swap](https://community.electricforum.com/t/tesla-model-s-battery-hot-swap/3519)
**Author:** [@FEUS](https://community.electricforum.com/u/FEUS)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2013, 7:03am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/tesla-model-s-battery-hot-swap/3519 "2013-06-25T07:03:49Z")
Battery Swap | Tesla Motors Way to go Tesla, BIG step in the right direction for EV's! :smiley: [Previous page](https://community.electricforum.com/c/tesla-electric-car-forum/77.md?page=1) [Next page](https://community.electricforum.com/c/tesla-electric-car-forum/77.md?page=3)