Tesla launches its “most affordable” Model 3 electric sedan yet, starting at under $A43,000
Tesla launches its most affordable variant of the Model 3 electric sedan, with performance boost, starting at under $A43,000.
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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.
Australia electric car sales surge to record 16.46 pct share as BYD takes lead, followed by Geely and Zeekr
EV sales in April reach record market share of 16.46 per cent, and year-to-date sales in 2026 are double that of last year as Chinese car makers led by BYD, Geely and Zeekr take the lead.
First Tesla Semi electric truck rolls off high volume production line
First Tesla Semi electric truck comes off the mass production line as the company aims for 50,000 units per year to decarbonise freight and logistics sectors.
Model Y L deliveries begin in Australia, the first Tesla with vehicle-to-load
First deliveries of Tesla's longest, most spacious EV begin in Australia, just over a month after orders open.
First Tesla Cybercab with production VIN rolls off production line
Tesla's first production version of its two-seater Robotaxi rolls off production line in Texas, marking major milestone.
Tesla offers free Supercharging for a year on its electric sedan
Tesla offers free supercharging for a year on its sedan model to help it boost sales.
Australia could already be on track to reach 80 per cent EV sales by 2030
An analysis of Australian battery electric vehicle sales each year since 2010 indicates that we are already on track to reach 80 per cent market penetration by 2030.
New Tesla Model Y variant with more range specs spotted in approval documentation
Tesla's new variant with range boost spotted in Approval documentation, paving path for sale.
Tesla opens two new Supercharger stations, as fast charging costs hit new low of 27c/kWh
Tesla opens two new superchargers as the number of fast-charging stalls reaches 1,000 across Australia, some of them offering charging at super low prices of 27c/kWh.
BYD and Tesla still dominate as EV sales surge, but new brands make their mark
BYD and Tesla are swapping places at the top of the EV tree in Australia, but new brands - and some legacy names playing catch-up - are starting to make their mark.