australia

Tesla continues to see strong demand for its home battery products, with more than 4,000 Powerwalls installed in Australia during July alone, the company revealed this week. Globally, there are now over 810,000 Tesla Powerwalls in use. “4000+ Aussies installed Powerwall in July,” @TeslaAUNZ said in a Friday post on X. “They’re now less reliant […]

Tesla is nearing the launch of its Full Self-Driving (Supervised) software in Australia, with no regulatory hurdles in the way, according to the company’s top executive for the region. Thom Drew, Tesla’s Country Director for Australia and New Zealand, confirmed that FSD (Supervised) has cleared the regulatory review process in both Australia and New Zealand […]

The Tarong Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in Queensland, Australia, has just hit a major milestone, with all 164 of its Tesla Megapack 2XL units now fully installed — reports Ecogeneration. Located at Stanwell’s Tarong Power Station in the South Burnett region, the $514 million AUD (roughly $330 million USD) project also recently completed the energization […]

Tesla’s utility-grade Megapack batteries are once again at the center of a major energy storage initiative — this time in Western Australia. Atmos Renewables has announced financial close for the Merredin Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), a 100 MW / 400 MWh project set to be powered by Tesla’s Megapack systems with grid-forming inverter technology […]

The Collie Battery Stage 1 in Western Australia, featuring Tesla Megapacks, is now fully operational, delivering vital grid support just 18 months after construction began. The project, developed by renewable energy giant Neoen, went live on October 1, 2024, ahead of schedule. With a capacity of 219 MW / 877 MWh, this battery stores energy […]

RWE has announced its decision to invest in building Australia’s first eight-hour Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) near Balranald, New South Wales. The Limondale BESS project, with a capacity exceeding 50 megawatts (MW) and 400 megawatt hours (MWh), will be located next to RWE’s 249 MWac Limondale Solar Farm. This initiative aims to store excess […]

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, […]