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Calculated Shard: 12 (from laksa026)

2. Crawled Status Check

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curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa012.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.edmunds.com/tesla/\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.edmunds.com/tesla/\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

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Get Tesla listings, pricing & dealer quotes."],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"Home\nTesla models\nWhile Martin Sheen and others ponder\nWho Killed the Electric Car?\na group of Silicon Valley millionaires is trying to answer the next question: Who will resurrect the electric car?\nShop used Tesla inventory\n \nUpcoming models\nEdmunds Latest Tesla News\nSee all car news\n \nRelated information\nShop Cars\nTesla Model S 2023 For Sale\nTesla Model X 2024 For Sale\nTesla Model X 2026 For Sale\nTesla Model Y 2022 For Sale\nTesla Model Y 2025 For Sale\nPopular new car reviews and ratings\n2024 Tesla Model 3\n2025 Model 3\n2025 Model Y\n2025 Tesla Model S\n2026 Model 3\n2026 Tesla Model 3 News\n2027 Tesla Model 3 News\n2027 Tesla Model Y News\nNew Tesla Cybertruck\nNew Tesla Model 3\nShop Tesla cars for sale by price\nTesla Model 3s under $10,000\nTesla Model 3s under $15,000\nTesla Model 3s under $20,000\nTesla Model 3s under $25,000\nTesla Model Ss under $10,000\nTesla Model Ss under $20,000\nTesla Model Ss under $25,000\nTesla Model Xs under $25,000\nTesla Model Ys under $20,000\nTesla Model Ys under $25,000","attrs_markdown":"[Skip to main content](https:\/\/www.edmunds.com\/tesla\/#main-content)\n\n[![Edmunds Homepage](https:\/\/venom-assets.edmunds-media.com\/images\/786f855a0819e01fc31f.svg)](https:\/\/www.edmunds.com\/)\n\n- [New Cars for Sale](https:\/\/www.edmunds.com\/new-cars\/)\n- [Used Cars for Sale](https:\/\/www.edmunds.com\/used-cars-for-sale\/)\n- [AppraiseMy Car Value](https:\/\/www.edmunds.com\/appraisal\/)\n- [Car Reviews](https:\/\/www.edmunds.com\/car-reviews\/)\n\n[AI AssistantNEW](https:\/\/www.edmunds.com\/ai-assistant\/?page=%2Ftesla%2F)\n\n1. [Home](https:\/\/www.edmunds.com\/)\n2. Tesla models\n\n# Tesla\nWhile Martin Sheen and others ponder *Who Killed the Electric Car?* a group of Silicon Valley millionaires is trying to answer the next question: Who will resurrect the electric car?\n\nTesla Motors is the result, a manufacturer of vehicles than run 100 percent on electricity.\n\nThe company gets its name from Nikola Tesla, the inventor of alternating current, who went toe-to-toe with Thomas Edison (and won) to prove whether AC or DC was the preferred method of transporting electricity over great distances. In the same light, Tesla Motors is trying to prove that electricity is not only capable of transporting automobiles great distances but also that electric cars can be fun to drive.\n\nThe company is the brainchild of Martin Eberhard and Marc Tarpenning and PayPal founder Elon Musk. The founders of Google, Sergey Brin and Larry Page, are also investors. This fresh blood from Silicon Valley is further evidence that Tesla is an entirely different type of car company.\n\nTesla went about creating its first vehicle with the theory that nobody wanted electric cars because nobody had created an electric car worth buying. So they sought to correct the many perceived electric-car problems like range, recharging times, styling and performance. The company's first product, the Tesla Roadster, is capable of going about 250 miles between charges, which is a drastic improvement from the GM EV1's 60-90-mile range. A complete recharge is accomplished in less than 2 hours. (The EV1 took 5.) Recharging is accomplished via regenerative braking, a home recharging unit and an optional portable recharger.\n\nAs for styling and performance, Tesla chose a \\$100,000 sports car to enter the market as a way to establish \"performance DNA\" that would trickle down to less expensive models. Based on the Lotus Elise, the British-built Tesla Roadster is lightweight and svelte, capable of keeping up with other sports cars in its price bracket. Tesla promises 0-60-mph times around 4 seconds and a top speed of more than 130 mph. Throw in handling indicative of its Lotus roots and it should be obvious that the Roadster is one heck of a sports car.\n\nTesla announced in February 2007 that it would be making a new sport sedan known as the WhiteStar, built at a new factory in New Mexico. The company plans on producing 10,000 units each year at a cost between \\$50,000 and \\$65,000 per car. Like the Roadster, it should have a range of about 250 miles, but with battery technology improving, that number could rise.\n\nWith growing international attention, including Tesla Roadsters ferrying stars to high-profile events like the Oscars and the rising interest in alternative fuels to combat global warming, this young electric car company could soon be a big name in the automotive industry.\n\nRead more\n\n[Tesla tax credits, rebates and incentives](https:\/\/www.edmunds.com\/tesla\/car-incentives.html)\n***\n- All (8)\n- Car (4)\n- SUV (3)\n- Truck (1)\n\n- ![](https:\/\/media.ed.edmunds-media.com\/stockphotos\/tesla\/model-x\/2026\/suv\/default-300x200.jpg)\n  \n  [2026 Tesla Model X SUV](https:\/\/www.edmunds.com\/tesla\/model-x\/)\n- ![](https:\/\/media.ed.edmunds-media.com\/stockphotos\/tesla\/model-s\/2026\/sedan\/default-300x200.jpg)\n  \n  [2026 Tesla Model S Sedan](https:\/\/www.edmunds.com\/tesla\/model-s\/)\n- ![](https:\/\/media.ed.edmunds-media.com\/stockphotos\/tesla\/cybertruck\/2026\/crew-cab\/default-300x200.jpg)\n  \n  [2026 Tesla Cybertruck Crew Cab](https:\/\/www.edmunds.com\/tesla\/cybertruck\/)\n- ![](https:\/\/media.ed.edmunds-media.com\/stockphotos\/tesla\/model-3\/2026\/sedan\/default-300x200.jpg)\n  \n  [2026 Tesla Model 3 Sedan](https:\/\/www.edmunds.com\/tesla\/model-3\/)\n- ![](https:\/\/media.ed.edmunds-media.com\/stockphotos\/tesla\/model-3\/2026\/performance\/default-300x200.jpg)\n  \n  [2026 Tesla Model 3 Performance](https:\/\/www.edmunds.com\/tesla\/model-3\/2026\/performance\/)\n- ![](https:\/\/media.ed.edmunds-media.com\/stockphotos\/tesla\/model-y\/2026\/suv\/default-300x200.jpg)\n  \n  [2026 Tesla Model Y SUV](https:\/\/www.edmunds.com\/tesla\/model-y\/)\n\n[Shop used Tesla inventory](https:\/\/www.edmunds.com\/used-tesla\/)\n***\nUpcoming models\n\n- ![](https:\/\/media.ed.edmunds-media.com\/stockphotos\/tesla\/model-3\/2027\/sedan\/default-300x200.jpg)\n  \n  [2027 Tesla Model 3 Sedan](https:\/\/www.edmunds.com\/tesla\/model-3\/2027\/)\n- ![](https:\/\/media.ed.edmunds-media.com\/stockphotos\/tesla\/model-y\/2027\/suv\/default-300x200.jpg)\n  \n  [2027 Tesla Model Y SUV](https:\/\/www.edmunds.com\/tesla\/model-y\/2027\/)\n\n***\n## Popular Brands\n[Acura](https:\/\/www.edmunds.com\/acura\/)\n\n[Audi](https:\/\/www.edmunds.com\/audi\/)\n\n[BMW](https:\/\/www.edmunds.com\/bmw\/)\n\n[Buick](https:\/\/www.edmunds.com\/buick\/)\n\n[Chevrolet](https:\/\/www.edmunds.com\/chevrolet\/)\n\n[Chrysler](https:\/\/www.edmunds.com\/chrysler\/)\n\n[Dodge](https:\/\/www.edmunds.com\/dodge\/)\n\n[FIAT](https:\/\/www.edmunds.com\/fiat\/)\n\n[Ford](https:\/\/www.edmunds.com\/ford\/)\n\n[GMC](https:\/\/www.edmunds.com\/gmc\/)\n\n[Honda](https:\/\/www.edmunds.com\/honda\/)\n\n[Hyundai](https:\/\/www.edmunds.com\/hyundai\/)\n\n[INFINITI](https:\/\/www.edmunds.com\/infiniti\/)\n\n[Jeep](https:\/\/www.edmunds.com\/jeep\/)\n\n[Kia](https:\/\/www.edmunds.com\/kia\/)\n\n[Lexus](https:\/\/www.edmunds.com\/lexus\/)\n\n[Mazda](https:\/\/www.edmunds.com\/mazda\/)\n\n[Subaru](https:\/\/www.edmunds.com\/subaru\/)\n\n[Toyota](https:\/\/www.edmunds.com\/toyota\/)\n\n[Volkswagen](https:\/\/www.edmunds.com\/volkswagen\/)\n***\n***\n***\n[Edmunds Latest Tesla News](https:\/\/www.edmunds.com\/car-news\/)\n\n[2026 Rivian R1T Dual Standard vs. Tesla Cybertruck All-Wheel Drive: Comparing Entry-Level E-Trucks](https:\/\/www.edmunds.com\/car-news\/rivian-r1t-dual-motor-vs-tesla-cybertruck-awd.html)\n\n[We Test the Tesla Model Y Performance Against the Model 3 Performance. There's a Clear Winner](https:\/\/www.edmunds.com\/car-news\/tesla-model-y-model-3-comparison-test.html)\n\n[Tesla Model 3: Edmunds Top Rated Electric Car 2026](https:\/\/www.edmunds.com\/car-news\/tesla-model-3-edmunds-top-rated-electric-car-2026.html)\n\n[Elon Musk Says the Tesla Model S and Model X Will Die Soon](https:\/\/www.edmunds.com\/car-news\/tesla-model-s-x-dead-elon-musk.html)\n\n[See all car news](https:\/\/www.edmunds.com\/car-news\/)\n***\nRelated information\n\nShop Cars\n\n- [Tesla Model S 2023 For Sale](https:\/\/www.edmunds.com\/tesla\/model-s\/2023\/for-sale\/)\n- [Tesla Model X 2024 For Sale](https:\/\/www.edmunds.com\/tesla\/model-x\/2024\/for-sale\/)\n- [Tesla Model X 2026 For Sale](https:\/\/www.edmunds.com\/tesla\/model-x\/2026\/for-sale\/)\n- [Tesla Model Y 2022 For Sale](https:\/\/www.edmunds.com\/tesla\/model-y\/2022\/for-sale\/)\n- [Tesla Model Y 2025 For Sale](https:\/\/www.edmunds.com\/tesla\/model-y\/2025\/for-sale\/)\n\nPopular new car reviews and ratings\n\n- [2024 Tesla Model 3](https:\/\/www.edmunds.com\/tesla\/model-3\/2024\/)\n- [2025 Model 3](https:\/\/www.edmunds.com\/tesla\/model-3\/2025\/)\n- [2025 Model Y](https:\/\/www.edmunds.com\/tesla\/model-y\/2025\/)\n- [2025 Tesla Model S](https:\/\/www.edmunds.com\/tesla\/model-s\/2025\/)\n- [2026 Model 3](https:\/\/www.edmunds.com\/tesla\/model-3\/)\n- [2026 Tesla Model 3 News](https:\/\/www.edmunds.com\/tesla\/model-3\/2026\/)\n- [2027 Tesla Model 3 News](https:\/\/www.edmunds.com\/tesla\/model-3\/2027\/)\n- [2027 Tesla Model Y News](https:\/\/www.edmunds.com\/tesla\/model-y\/2027\/)\n- [New Tesla Cybertruck](https:\/\/www.edmunds.com\/tesla\/cybertruck\/2025\/)\n- [New Tesla Model 3](https:\/\/www.edmunds.com\/tesla\/model-3\/2025\/performance\/)\n\nShop Tesla cars for sale by price\n\n- [Tesla Model 3s under \\$10,000](https:\/\/www.edmunds.com\/tesla-model-3-under-10000\/)\n- [Tesla Model 3s under \\$15,000](https:\/\/www.edmunds.com\/tesla-model-3-under-15000\/)\n- [Tesla Model 3s under \\$20,000](https:\/\/www.edmunds.com\/tesla-model-3-under-20000\/)\n- [Tesla Model 3s under \\$25,000](https:\/\/www.edmunds.com\/tesla-model-3-under-25000\/)\n- [Tesla Model Ss under \\$10,000](https:\/\/www.edmunds.com\/tesla-model-s-under-10000\/)\n- [Tesla Model Ss under \\$20,000](https:\/\/www.edmunds.com\/tesla-model-s-under-20000\/)\n- [Tesla Model Ss under \\$25,000](https:\/\/www.edmunds.com\/tesla-model-s-under-25000\/)\n- [Tesla Model Xs under \\$25,000](https:\/\/www.edmunds.com\/tesla-model-x-under-25000\/)\n- [Tesla Model Ys under \\$20,000](https:\/\/www.edmunds.com\/tesla-model-y-under-20000\/)\n- [Tesla Model Ys under \\$25,000](https:\/\/www.edmunds.com\/tesla-model-y-under-25000\/)\n\n[Back to Top](https:\/\/www.edmunds.com\/tesla\/#main-content)\n\nJoin Edmunds\n\nReceive pricing updates, shopping tips & more\\!\n\n[Back to Top](https:\/\/www.edmunds.com\/tesla\/#main-content)\n\nFollow Us\n\nDownload the Edmunds app\n\n- [![Download Edmunds app on Apple app store](https:\/\/venom-assets.edmunds-media.com\/images\/e33346c55ada5270705f.svg)](https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/edmunds-shop-cars-for-sale\/id393630966)\n- [![Download Edmunds app on Google play store](https:\/\/venom-assets.edmunds-media.com\/images\/91010c8622b1d1db633b.svg)](https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.edmunds)\n\n- [Contact Us](https:\/\/help.edmunds.com\/hc\/en-us\/requests\/new)\n- [Careers](https:\/\/www.edmunds.com\/careers\/)\n- [Your Ad Choices](https:\/\/www.edmunds.com\/about\/privacy.html#adsonthirdpartysites)\n- [Privacy Statement](https:\/\/www.edmunds.com\/about\/privacy.html)\n- [Visitor Agreement](https:\/\/www.edmunds.com\/about\/visitor-agreement.html)\n- [Accessibility](https:\/\/www.edmunds.com\/about\/accessibility.html)\n- [Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information](https:\/\/www.edmunds.com\/data-privacy-request\/)\n- [Edmunds Information](https:\/\/www.edmunds.com\/edmunds-info\/)\n\n[© Edmunds.com, Inc.](https:\/\/www.edmunds.com\/), a wholly owned subsidiary of CarMax, Inc. 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Markdown	[Skip to main content](https://www.edmunds.com/tesla/#main-content) [![Edmunds Homepage](https://venom-assets.edmunds-media.com/images/786f855a0819e01fc31f.svg)](https://www.edmunds.com/) - [New Cars for Sale](https://www.edmunds.com/new-cars/) - [Used Cars for Sale](https://www.edmunds.com/used-cars-for-sale/) - [AppraiseMy Car Value](https://www.edmunds.com/appraisal/) - [Car Reviews](https://www.edmunds.com/car-reviews/) [AI AssistantNEW](https://www.edmunds.com/ai-assistant/?page=%2Ftesla%2F) 1. [Home](https://www.edmunds.com/) 2. Tesla models # Tesla While Martin Sheen and others ponder Who Killed the Electric Car? a group of Silicon Valley millionaires is trying to answer the next question: Who will resurrect the electric car? Tesla Motors is the result, a manufacturer of vehicles than run 100 percent on electricity. The company gets its name from Nikola Tesla, the inventor of alternating current, who went toe-to-toe with Thomas Edison (and won) to prove whether AC or DC was the preferred method of transporting electricity over great distances. In the same light, Tesla Motors is trying to prove that electricity is not only capable of transporting automobiles great distances but also that electric cars can be fun to drive. The company is the brainchild of Martin Eberhard and Marc Tarpenning and PayPal founder Elon Musk. The founders of Google, Sergey Brin and Larry Page, are also investors. This fresh blood from Silicon Valley is further evidence that Tesla is an entirely different type of car company. Tesla went about creating its first vehicle with the theory that nobody wanted electric cars because nobody had created an electric car worth buying. So they sought to correct the many perceived electric-car problems like range, recharging times, styling and performance. The company's first product, the Tesla Roadster, is capable of going about 250 miles between charges, which is a drastic improvement from the GM EV1's 60-90-mile range. A complete recharge is accomplished in less than 2 hours. (The EV1 took 5.) Recharging is accomplished via regenerative braking, a home recharging unit and an optional portable recharger. As for styling and performance, Tesla chose a \$100,000 sports car to enter the market as a way to establish "performance DNA" that would trickle down to less expensive models. Based on the Lotus Elise, the British-built Tesla Roadster is lightweight and svelte, capable of keeping up with other sports cars in its price bracket. Tesla promises 0-60-mph times around 4 seconds and a top speed of more than 130 mph. Throw in handling indicative of its Lotus roots and it should be obvious that the Roadster is one heck of a sports car. Tesla announced in February 2007 that it would be making a new sport sedan known as the WhiteStar, built at a new factory in New Mexico. The company plans on producing 10,000 units each year at a cost between \$50,000 and \$65,000 per car. Like the Roadster, it should have a range of about 250 miles, but with battery technology improving, that number could rise. With growing international attention, including Tesla Roadsters ferrying stars to high-profile events like the Oscars and the rising interest in alternative fuels to combat global warming, this young electric car company could soon be a big name in the automotive industry. 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