Electric Cars

First “unicorn” Tesla Model 3 with bigger battery put to test

First “unicorn” Tesla Model 3 with bigger battery put to test

A Model 3 Standard Range Plus with a larger battery and original acceleration is put to the test in New Zealand.
Germany is now Tesla’s largest Europe market, and Model 3 is number one car sold

Germany is now Tesla’s largest Europe market, and Model 3 is number one car sold

One in four of Tesla’s European sales are now in Germany, with some interesting new try-before-you-buy tactics pushing up sales.
Tesla hits top speed with 10,000 Model 3 shipments to Australia in 2021

Tesla hits top speed with 10,000 Model 3 shipments to Australia in 2021

Tesla closes in on stellar 2021 in Australia as Model 3 shipments surpass that of its entire sales from 2014 to 2020.
Tesla-tough: Yes, my Model 3 can handle a bump on the undercarriage

Tesla-tough: Yes, my Model 3 can handle a bump on the undercarriage

We’ve all dropped our mobile phones, right. Well, it seems that a Tesla is tougher, much tougher.
Local electric car repairer launches iMiEV battery upgrade

Local electric car repairer launches iMiEV battery upgrade

The iMiev came to Australia in small numbers and with little range, but owners can now get a serious battery upgrade.
Subaru debuts first all-electric Solterra, and it may come to Australia

Subaru debuts first all-electric Solterra, and it may come to Australia

Japanese carmaker Subaru debuts first 100% battery-powered car and hints that a local release may be on the cards.
EV startup Rivian stuns Nasdaq on debut to become sixth most valuable carmaker

EV startup Rivian stuns Nasdaq on debut to become sixth most valuable carmaker

Electric ute and SUV start-up Rivian ends its first day of trade with a bigger valuation than GM, Ford and BMW, underlining the huge shift to EVs.
Tesla Model 3 electric cars added to rental fleet in Tasmania

Tesla Model 3 electric cars added to rental fleet in Tasmania

Visitors to Tasmania get new option for silent, zero-emissions driving as car rental Drive Car Hire adds a number of Tesla Model 3s to its fleet.