Tesla produces its five millionth EV, takes just six months for last million
Tesla has produced its five millionth EV, which happens to be the latest version of its first mass-market electric car, the Model 3.
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Riz is the founder of carloop based in Melbourne, specialising in Australian EV data, insight reports and trends. He is a mechanical engineer who spent the first 7 years of his career building transport infrastructure before starting carloop. He has a passion for cars, particularly EVs and wants to help reduce transport emissions in Australia. He currently drives a red Tesla Model 3.
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