Our Model 3 has done 66,000kms in 2 years, and we’ve paid zero for “fuel”. But not for long
Our Tesla Model 3 has just turned 2. It's clocked up 66,000kms and hasn't paid a cent in fuel costs. But that may be about to end.
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Giles Parkinson
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Giles Parkinson is founder and editor of The Driven, and also edits and founded the Renew Economy and One Step Off The Grid web sites. He has been a journalist for nearly 40 years, is a former business and deputy editor of the Australian Financial Review, and owns a Tesla Model 3.
Giles Parkinson is founder and editor of The Driven, and also edits and founded the Renew Economy and One Step Off The Grid web sites. He has been a journalist for nearly 40 years, is a former business and deputy editor of the Australian Financial Review, and owns a Tesla Model 3.
Matt Kean: We need to have electric car sales only by 2035
Kean says the state will need to eliminate sales of new fossil fuel cars by 2035 to meet net zero, and colleagues want what he has got – a Model 3.
The Driven Podcast: “Everyone wants to drive it.” Matt Kean and his Tesla
NSW energy minister Matt Kean on why he chose a Tesla Model 3, the state’s EV and renewables vision, and getting out of coal.
Hyundai unveils Australian pricing for much anticipated Ioniq 5 electric SUV
Hyundai unveils pricing for the much anticipated Ioniq 5 SUV with vehicle-to-load. It won't qualify for rebates in NSW and Victoria.
Tesla Model 3 sweeps to stunning victory in prestigious Targa West road rally
Tesla Model 3 sweeps all before it in 165km class of Targa West rally, and might have challenged the open field if it had a faster charger.
Orders open soon in Australia for Hyundai Ioniq 5 EV, but numbers limited
New Ioniq 5 electric crossover to be open for order in Australia in mid October, but only around 400 will be available, despite unprecedented interest.
EV drivers lodge High Court challenge to Victoria’s electric road tax
Two EV drivers launch High Court action against Victoria government's EV road tax, saying it is unconstitutional and a really bad idea.
AGL expands EV subscription to Adelaide, but loses EV lead to petrol refiner
AGL extends EV subscription offer to Adelaide, with MG electric SUV first on the menu, even though Tesla Model 3 is most popular in other cities.
Lismore to get first two EV fast-chargers, along with solar car park
Northern NSW town to get its first EV charging stations, located under a new 100kW solar car park awning.
NSW releases masterplan for 1,000 “ultra-fast” charging bays along major routes
NSW releases plan to have more than 1,000 "ultra fast" electric vehicle charging bays across the state.