A massive new Tesla Megapack-powered battery energy storage system (BESS) is now officially online in Victoria, Australia, marking the largest completed battery project on the country’s main grid — and one of the biggest operational grid batteries in the world. The Melbourne Renewable Energy Hub, located in Plumpton in Melbourne’s west, features 444 Tesla Megapacks […]
Tesla’s refreshed Model 3 continues its winning streak in Oceania, picking up a major honor in New Zealand this week. DRIVEN Car Guide officially named the Model 3 the country’s Best Passenger Car of 2025, praising the sedan for its value, technology, and driving experience. Tesla’s local X account celebrated the achievement on the platform, […]
Starlink has quietly started rolling out its new budget-friendly “Residential 100 Mbps” plan to customers in Canada and Australia, giving users in both countries a far more affordable way to get onto SpaceX’s satellite internet network. The option has begun appearing for some existing subscribers when attempting to change plans, according to several Facebook users […]
Tesla has secured another major utility-scale energy storage deal, this time supplying Megapack systems for a massive new battery project being built alongside what will soon become the largest wind farm in Australia — and the entire southern hemisphere. According to new details shared by developer TagEnergy, the company has ordered 168 Megapack XL 2.0 […]
Tesla has expanded its latest paint option to new markets, announcing that Marine Blue is now available for the Model Y Performance in Australia and New Zealand. The update was shared by the company’s local account on X, which wrote: “Marine Blue [is] now available for Model Y Performance in Australia & New Zealand.” Marine […]
Tesla continues to dominate Australia’s electric vehicle (EV) market in 2025, with the Model Y leading as the country’s best-selling EV so far this year. According to sales data compiled by The Driven, Tesla has sold a total of 23,569 vehicles year-to-date, far ahead of BYD in second place with 17,019 units. The Model Y […]
Tesla has officially launched monthly subscriptions for its Full Self-Driving (Supervised) feature in Australia and New Zealand, expanding the company’s driver-assistance offering to more customers in the region. As announced by Tesla Australia & New Zealand (@TeslaAUNZ) on X, owners can now subscribe to FSD (Supervised) directly through the Tesla app. The subscription costs $149 […]
A major new Tesla Megapack-powered energy storage project in Queensland, Australia, has officially entered its commissioning phase. Publicly owned energy company CleanCo Queensland recently announced that its 250 MW/500 MWh Swanbank Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) has been registered with the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) and is now undergoing testing — reports Energy-Storage.News. The […]
Tesla is offering a rare deal for new buyers in Australia and New Zealand — a discount of nearly $5,000 AUD/NZD on vehicles equipped with its Full Self-Driving (FSD) Supervised software. The promotion applies to eligible Model 3 and Model Y inventory vehicles and runs through the end of October (via The Driven). Customers browsing Tesla’s […]
Tesla is increasing the price of its Premium Connectivity subscription in several international markets, including Australia and New Zealand, starting November 10. In Australia, the monthly cost of Premium Connectivity is rising by 40%, from $9.99 to $13.99 AUD per month. “To keep delivering the premium features you enjoy, we’re updating the subscription fee for […]
Tesla on Thursday announced the launch of its most efficient and longest-range Model 3 yet in Australia and New Zealand. The new Model 3 Long Range Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) delivers up to 750 km of WLTP-rated driving range (with 18-inch Photon wheels), making it the longest-range electric vehicle currently available in Australia. Model 3 Long […]
Tesla’s Model Y has taken the crown as Australia’s best-selling passenger vehicle for September, according to new sales data from the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI). Figures from the VFACTS report show Australians purchased 106,891 new vehicles in September 2025, up 6.3% from August and 10.1% from a year earlier — the biggest monthly […]
Tesla owners in Australia and New Zealand have collectively logged more than one million kilometers (621,000 miles) using Full Self-Driving (Supervised) in less than two weeks since the feature’s public launch. The milestone was announced Monday by Tesla Australia & New Zealand (@TeslaAUNZ) on X. According to Tesla, that figure is roughly equivalent to 67 […]
Tesla Energy has reached a major milestone in Australia, delivering 224 Megapacks for the Orana Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) near Wellington, New South Wales. That marks the halfway point for the project, which will eventually see 448 Megapacks installed with a total capacity of 415 MW and four hours, or 1,660 MWh, of storage […]
Starlink has started offering a new perk for its longtime customers in Australia. Residential subscribers who have maintained their plan for over a year are receiving app notifications and emails inviting them to claim a free Starlink Mini dish, along with a 50% discount on Roam plans activated on that dish (via Reddit). “As a […]
