“They’re dreaming!” Tesla reportedly offers demo car for higher price than new
One Tesla Model 3 customer says she was offered a demo model by the EV maker for more than the new car she is waiting for. Some say she should have grabbed it.
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Bridie Schmidt is associate editor for The Driven, sister site of Renew Economy. She has been writing about electric vehicles since 2018, and has a keen interest in the role that zero-emissions transport has to play in sustainability. She has participated in podcasts such as Download This Show with Marc Fennell and Shirtloads of Science with Karl Kruszelnicki and is co-organiser of the Northern Rivers Electric Vehicle Forum. Bridie also owns a Tesla Model Y and has it available for hire on evee.com.au.
How a Tesla Model 3 plans to win a Perth to Sydney marathon
The Perth to Sydney marathon commences in late October with a Tesla Model 3 in the starting lineup. How will it keep charged along the way?
Tesla Model 3 wait times reduced after 10% increase in prices and Model Y release
Wait times for new Tesla Model 3 electric cars are down, after Tesla implemented third price hike for 2022 and made the Model Y available.
Tesla increases price of Model 3 sedan and Model Y crossover in Australia by up to $3,800
Tesla increases price of Tesla Model 3 and Tesla Model Y just one week after launching the Model Y in Australia.
Second hand sales of Model 3 nearly double as Tesla owners plan switch to Model Y
Number of secondhand Model 3s on used car markets spikes after Tesla makes its electric crossover, the Model Y, available to order.
Bigger than the Model 3: How the Model Y shapes up to Tesla’s electric sedan
Is the Model Y really that much bigger than the Model 3? In some ways, yes. In others, no. This is how it measures up.
Tesla extends Model 3 wait times in China as shipload arrives in Australia
Even Tesla's China customers are now facing long waits for the Model 3 as it endeavours to make up for lost production during April's Covid-19 shutdowns.
Tesla Model 3 and SUVs top electric car sales so far in 2022
The Tesla Model 3 and a number of electric SUVs are proving top choices for drivers going electric in 2022. With chart.
Why most Polestar 2 buyers opted for longer range rather than subsidies
Nearly two out of three Polestar 2 buyers opted for long-range options, foregoing subsidies, compared to only 14% of Tesla owners.
“So expensive!” Or not. Tesla owners share Model 3 maintenance costs
Tesla Model 3 drives 160,000km in two years, spends $1,000 on maintenance and $7,000 on tyres.