Tesla has claimed the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) of making false and misleading public statements about the impact of the Australian Government’s New Vehicle Efficiency Standards (NVES) on vehicle prices. In a detailed letter dated March 7, 2024 to Tony Weber, CEO of the FCAI, Tesla outlines several key allegations against the industry […]
Queensland, Australia, has commenced construction on the Swanbank Battery, a 250MW/500MWh energy storage system. This initiative, a collaboration between CleanCo, Tesla, and Yurika, marks the inception of one of Queensland’s largest publicly owned batteries, situated at the site of the former Swanbank B coal-fired power station. Premier Steven Miles, alongside Deputy Premier Cameron Dick and […]
Tesla recently held a media event in Australia, unveiling the updated 2024 Model 3 ‘Highland’, which introduces several significant enhancements and design changes. The event saw media invited including Tesla Tom from Ludicrous Feed, who offered an extensive walkaround of the new Model 3 variants, highlighting the advancements Tesla has made in its popular electric […]
Tesla has been fined $155,460 by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) for failing to meet mandatory safety standards related to button batteries in some of its products. The fine is equivalent to the cost of just over two Tesla Model 3 vehicles. The ACCC alleges that Tesla did not conduct the required safety […]
In the first nine months of 2023, Australia has seen a significant increase in electric vehicle (EV) adoption, with over 65,000 new battery electric cars sold. According to the latest data from the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) V-Facts, September alone accounted for 110,702 new car sales, marking an 18% increase compared to the […]
Tesla is on track for its best sales year in Australia, with nearly 30,000 electric vehicles sold by the end of July, according to data from the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI). The current quarter is shaping up to be particularly strong, with multiple indicators pointing to higher sales, reports The Driven. VedaPrime, a […]
Tesla has unveiled a new incentive for homeowners looking to enhance their energy independence in Australia. The company is offering a $750 rebate for each Powerwall, their rechargeable home battery system, installed between 11 August 2023 and 31 December 2023. This system allows homeowners to store solar energy for nighttime use and ensures power continuity […]
The Tesla Model Y has emerged as a prominent contender, securing the position of the second highest-selling car during June 2023 in Australia. According to the latest data, a total of 124,926 new vehicles were sold in Australia during this period, marking a substantial increase of 25.0% from June 2022 and 8.2% from the first […]
A man accused of stealing renowned tennis player Nick Kyrgios’ Tesla after allegedly threatening his mother with a gun has entered a plea of not guilty. The accused, presently held on remand, is scheduled to return to court on July 18 for a string of charges, including aggravated robbery, furious driving, driving a stolen vehicle, […]
Want to pre-order a Model S or Model X in Australia? Well, you can’t anymore as Tesla has mysteriously paused orders of its flagship sedan and SUV on its website. The Tesla website now only shows a “Get Updates” button, a change made late Wednesday. Previously, those in Australia could pre-order a Model S or […]
Tesla has once again adjusted the prices of its 2023 Model 3 and Model Y electric vehicles in Australia, marking a decrease just weeks after the last increase and a few months after a similar round of price reductions, reports Drive. The automaker has lowered the price of the entry-level rear-wheel-drive and Long Range variants […]
Tesla’s energy storage technology is set to power yet another battery project in Australia, this time in the country’s northeasternmost state. A set of 40 Tesla Megapacks has arrived at a Genex battery project in Queensland, Australia, as detailed in a press release shared on Monday. Originally reported in 2021, the arrival of Tesla’s Megapacks […]
SpaceX’s satellite internet service Starlink has nearly reached 100,000 customers in Australia in just two years of operations in the country, according to The Sydney Morning Herald. At a round table discussion earlier in February, SpaceX officials said Starlink had earned 95,000 active users in Australia, according to anonymous sources in the telecommunication sector during […]
The City of Sydney, Australia voted unanimously in favor of a plan to increase electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure and shift to zero-tailpipe-emission options in its municipal fleet on Sunday evening. The project includes plans to double the city’s EV chargers in council car parks, and perform pilot programs for low-impact on-street charging, as well […]
Australian graphite developer Magnis Energy announced in a press release on Tuesday that it signed a binding contract with Tesla over the supply of battery anode materials for three years starting in February 2025, as reported by Reuters. The news comes as many electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers are eagerly searching for suppliers of key minerals […]
