Christian Prenzler

Christian Prenzler is currently the VP of Business Development at Teslarati, leading strategic partnerships, content development, email newsletters, and subscription programs. Additionally, Christian thoroughly enjoys investigating pivotal moments in the emerging mobility sector and sharing these stories with Teslarati's readers. He has been closely following and writing on Tesla and disruptive technology for over seven years. You can contact Christian here: christian@teslarati.com

Tesla and NIO sales suffer in China as bumpy economic conditions continue

It’s no secret that the tensions between the US and China are high, but now it appears to be affecting…

‘Tesla killers’ are celebrating 7-year anniversary since Model S debut

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Will Google save us from terrible infotainment systems?

It's long been known that automotive companies have, frankly, sucked at bringing modern technology into their vehicle lineups. So when…

Exclusive: How NIO plans to stay a step ahead of Tesla and German rivals in China

In a high-end shopping district in Shanghai, China sits one of the newest, premium electric vehicles in the market: the…

Tesla reports Q1 earnings: Wide loss during logistical challenges

Tesla’s (NASDAQ:TSLA) first-quarter earnings for 2019 saw the California-based electric car maker fall short of Wall Street's revenue estimates after…

My time with NIO and visit to their electric car factory was an eye-opener

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China’s NIO expands mobile charging service to all electric cars, including Tesla

China’s NIO announced at the Shanghai Auto Show that any electric vehicle will soon be able to use their “One…

The EV revolution is finally in full swing around the globe

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Is it time for Tesla to partner up with another automaker? I think so.

This is a free excerpt of our weekly member-only Newsletter. Each week, we give you our take on the biggest…

Tesla CEO Elon Musk faces contempt claim from SEC over recent tweets

Tesla (Nasdaq: TSLA) shares fell by 5% in after-hours trading on Monday after the Securities Exchange Commission asked a judge…

Inside Rivian’s California battery lab: 180 kWh ‘megapacks’, carbon fiber, and ballistic shields

I found myself perplexed when I heard about Rivian’s plan to unveil an all-electric pickup truck with a battery pack…

Rivian gets a surprise visit from Tesla Chief Designer Franz von Holzhausen

Rivian captured the attention of the automotive world when it debuted its quad-motor R1T all-electric pickup truck and R1S SUV in…

Inside Rivian’s plan to challenge Detroit and electrify the American truck & SUV

Nearly one year ago, McLaren’s top engineer departed the British supercar-maker for a relatively unknown EV startup, Rivian, located 3,000…

NIO’s new Formula E race car represents a turning point for the EV industry

At a flashy unveiling in East London on Monday night, NIO, the Chinese-based electric vehicle startup, unveiled their Gen2 Formula E…

Tesla board to formally review Elon Musk’s plan to go private, TSLA reacts after hours

After two days of confusion, it appears Elon Musk's plan to take Tesla private may be beginning to take shape.…

Is Tesla’s ‘next era’ really without TSLA?

With just a few Tweets, Elon Musk announced that he intends to take Tesla private. The move came less than…

Elon Musk’s steady hand marks a ‘New Era’ for Tesla

On Tesla’s 32nd earnings call, CEO Elon Musk may have delivered what investors need, a steady, solid hand. After handily…

Tesla Q2 earnings call Live Feed: Model 3 progress, cashflow, Q3/Q4 profit

Tesla CEO Elon Musk is set to take the stage on Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 pm PDT (5:30 pm EDT)…

Tesla (TSLA) posts Q2 2018 financial results: $4B revenue, profitability in focus

Tesla’s second-quarter earnings for 2018 saw the California-based carmaker beat Wall Street revenue estimates after posting $4B billion in revenue…

Tesla CEO Elon Musk buys $25M in company stock as profitability goals in sight

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has purchased more than $25 million, or 70,000 shares of company stock, as the Silicon Valley…