Despite broader Nasdaq futures trading flat, TSLA futures edged 1.1% higher to $196.20, buoyed by reports of easing supply chain bottlenecks in battery production. Technical charts indicate a potential breakout if RSI sustains above Electric vehicle (EV) automaker Tesla (TSLA) has had a decidedly tumultuous year. It’s been in the news for many reasons, including sales and stock drops, as well as CEO Elon Musk’s involvement with the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). In an analysis on Tuesday, S3 Partners said Kohl's is a "battleground stock" because it has equal amounts of active long and short positions. In pre-market action, TSLA futures climbed to $193.95, up 0.6%, driven by optimism in EV adoption trends across Europe. The DAX-listed EV suppliers also traded higher, providing sector confirmation.