One of the biggest barriers to mainstream electric vehicle (EV) adoption remains the support for charging infrastructure, Tesla is rolling out its Superchargers all across the world. Tesla has installed one of Australia’s first Tesla V3 Superchargers, located at the East Devonport ferry terminal in Tasmania, Australia, according to The Advocate (via Reddit). The site […]
Tesla is expecting to spend over $1 billion per year on Australian minerals, due to the country’s responsible mining practices and vast resources, according to a statement from a company chairperson. On Wednesday, Tesla Chairperson Robyn Denholm said that Australia is slated to gain from developing supply chains for electric vehicle (EV) battery production, due […]
The range of the Tesla Model 3 has a few different options, depending on which variation of the electric sedan one buys. In a new update, however, Tesla has seemingly increased the range for European buyers of the Model 3 on its website. Tesla updated the range on its all-wheel drive Long Range Model 3 […]
Tesla has lowered the price of its Model 3 sedan in Australia and New Zealand, as the company again continues to fluctuate its pricing around the globe. Check out the price changes below for the Model 3 in New Zealand below, with Nathan Li (@4teslanz) noting his existing Performance order will reflect the new price drops: […]
Starlink’s satellite internet beta went live in Australia earlier this month, and users are reporting their first connectivity speeds since the SpaceX company began testing within the country. On Tuesday, u/goldmikeygold shared an internet speed test using Starlink from Canberra, Australia. The test, which was shared on Reddit, displays 310 Mbps of download speed via […]
SpaceX’s low-Earth orbit satellite company Starlink is now live with a limited beta service in certain parts of central Victoria and southern New South Wales, according to Tech AU. The satellite internet service is expected to expand across the remainder of the country in later months. Last year, Australia granted a carrier license to SpaceX […]
Talks of the Tesla Semi are heating up, with more sightings in the wild coming up in recent months than ever before. However, there is still more work to be done for the electric semi-truck to reach Australia. On Wednesday, Bloomberg reported that Tesla’s first-generation Semi will be delayed in Australia due to a law […]
Neoen and Tesla announced plans to partner in building Victoria’s biggest battery yet just a few months ago, and according to a new update, the companies are now a little closer to financing the project. On Thursday, the Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC), established in 2012 under the Australian Government, announced it would be investing […]
SpaceX recently launched 60 new Starlink satellites, following two different postponed launch windows. Now the Starlink beta will be offered in more than just North America, now adding the UK, and soon, Australia to its ranks. On Tuesday, the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) granted SpaceX the apparatus license to operate “Dishy McFlatface,” a […]
Image via @kkvr2823 Tesla appears to have expanded its in-app messaging to owners in Canada and Australia. The messaging feature allows Tesla owners to chat with the company’s service team at a specific Service Center. Unread messages are indicated with a red dot under the Service category in the Tesla app. You can see the […]
Tesla’s 2021 Model 3 comes with a number of exciting updates and is set for delivery around the world over the next few months. Australia’s first refreshed 2021 Model 3 has arrived, according to The Driven, and with many more on the way, those with Tesla reservations are likely getting excited right about now. This […]
France-based renewable energy company Neoen is working with energy storage and electric vehicle (EV) company Tesla on what will be Australia’s biggest battery yet. Tuesday, Tesla and Neoen began installing the battery site in Victoria at a groundbreaking event ceremony near Geelong, as reported by Renew Economy. Victoria energy and climate minister, Lily D’Ambrosio, was […]
Traditional gas car drivers that park in electric vehicle (EV) charging spots will now be held accountable, and even fined, for their actions in Australia. On Sunday, CarExpert reported that gas cars parked in EV charging spots in Victoria could cause owners up to $330.44 in fines, a victory for EV owners down under. Similar […]
The government of Victoria, Australia is making a major push towards renewable energy, and as a result, the region will soon be home to the largest battery in the southern hemisphere. Now, as reported by ABC, renewable energy company Neoen will pay for a 300 megawatt Tesla battery, which will ultimately be installed at Moorabool, […]
Recently, Tesla has announced a whole slew of new Supercharger locations around the world, refreshes, price drops, and upgrades to its entire line, as well as the continued progress of its Gigafactory Berlin and Terafactory Texas sites. But with everything going so well for the electric-vehicle (EV) giant, why the need to silently raise charging […]
