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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 […]

Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (Supervised) has already impressed reviewers in Australia and New Zealand, but it has now also achieved a world first. Australian Tesla owner Harald Murphy (@harald_murphy) has become the first person to circumnavigate an entire continent using FSD (Supervised). Murphy drove a refreshed Tesla Model Y around Australia, covering 13,577 km (8,436 miles) […]

Tesla has officially begun the public rollout of Full Self-Driving (Supervised) across Australia and New Zealand, the company confirmed on X via its @TeslaAUNZ account. The launch marks the first time FSD (Supervised) is being made widely available in a right-hand-drive market. FSD Supervised is now available in Australia and New Zealand pic.twitter.com/0Lxsgz82na — Tesla […]

Tesla Energy is setting its sights on a massive milestone in Australia’s energy landscape. By the end of 2026, the company expects to have around 4.5 GW of grid-forming battery energy storage capacity operating across the country, according to Josef Tadich, Tesla Energy’s APAC regional director (via Energy-Storage.News). Tadich added that this figure is expected […]

The first Tesla Megapacks built at the company’s new Megafactory in Shanghai are now being deployed to power the completion of a $285 million battery project in Australia. The units are being installed at Neoen Australia’s Western Downs Green Power Hub, where the second stage of the project consists of a 270 MW/540 MWh battery. […]

Tesla has officially brought the refreshed Model Y Performance to Australia and New Zealand, less than two weeks after debuting the upgraded performance SUV in Europe. In Australia, the new Model Y Performance starts at $89,400 AUD (around $58,350 USD), while in New Zealand it begins at $100,900 NZD (roughly $59,100 USD). You can now […]

French renewable energy developer Neoen has officially completed the second stage of its massive Collie Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in Western Australia, further cementing Tesla Megapacks as the backbone of the project (via Energy-Storage.News). Stage 2 of the Collie BESS adds 341 MW/1,363 MWh of capacity through the installation of 348 Tesla Megapack 2XL […]

Tesla this week officially launched Full Self-Driving (Supervised) in Australia and New Zealand, and the first wave of local reviews has been overwhelmingly positive. With the media embargo lifted, mainstream outlets and EV reviewers got their first hands-on time with Tesla’s advanced driver-assistance system on public roads. Australian media described the experience as “mind-blowing,” with […]

Tesla has officially confirmed that its advanced driver-assistance software, Full Self-Driving (Supervised), is launching in Australia and New Zealand. The rollout marks a major milestone for the company, bringing its hands-free driving technology to the first right-hand drive (RHD) markets as part of its path toward global deployment. Earlier this week, Australian media teased a […]

A 2021 Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus in Western Australia has reached an impressive 254,619 miles (409,770 km) on its original battery and motor — an achievement that underscores Tesla’s reputation for EV longevity (via EV Central). Used for Uber ridesharing, the rear-wheel-drive sedan’s 60 kWh lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery shows a calculated State […]