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How long can Tesla fend off BYD as Australia’s most popular EV brand?

How long can Tesla fend off BYD as Australia’s most popular EV brand?

Tesla has long been Australia’s most popular EV brand, but with steadily growing choice and fierce competition from BYD, Tesla’s tight grip on the top spot appears to be weakening. (With graphs).
Tesla’s next big bet, the Cybercab, to go into production next year

Tesla’s next big bet, the Cybercab, to go into production next year

Tesla’s next big bet with no steering wheel or pedals, the Cybercab, to go into production in Q2 2026, as the company hones in on autonomy.
Tesla drivers most likely to be caught speeding, police data shows

Tesla drivers most likely to be caught speeding, police data shows

One in six Tesla drivers caught speeding in last year, police data shows, more than any other car model, with Audi and Ram close behind.
BYD reveals key details of Atto 1, expected to be lowest cost EV in Australia

BYD reveals key details of Atto 1, expected to be lowest cost EV in Australia

BYD details specs of Atto 1, expected to be Australia’s lowest cost EV, as The Driven takes it on its first drive in Australia ahead of imminent launch.
“The limits of physics:” Tesla’s new Roadster to be finally unveiled before Christmas

“The limits of physics:” Tesla’s new Roadster to be finally unveiled before Christmas

Tesla’s head designer says Tesla’s next new EV, the updated Roadster, is expected to be revealed in 2025 and will “test the limits of physics”.
“One of biggest cons:” Plug-in hybrids pollute almost as much as petrol cars, report finds

“One of biggest cons:” Plug-in hybrids pollute almost as much as petrol cars, report finds

Plug in hybrids described as “one of the biggest cons in automotive history” because they pollute 8 times more than claimed and nearly as much as petrol and diesel cars.
Tesla ramps up Cybercab road testing ahead of production

Tesla ramps up Cybercab road testing ahead of production

Tesla’s two door Cybercab – with no steering wheel or pedals – has been spotted undergoing engineering testing ahead of its planned rollout in 2026.
NSW hits major vehicle milestones with 100,000 EVs on the road, Tesla share falls below 50 pct

NSW hits major vehicle milestones with 100,000 EVs on the road, Tesla share falls below 50 pct

NSW passes major milestone with more than 100,000 full battery EVs on the road. However, there are still more than 4.6 million fossil fuelled cars registered in the state.