Australia

Gilmour Space looks to join the commercial rocket race

The Australian-based rocket company Gilmour Space is looking to launch its Eris orbital launch vehicle no earlier than April 2024.…

Polestar follows Tesla in departure from Australian lobby group

Just days after Tesla exited from the largest Australian automotive lobby group — the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI)…

Tesla says Aussie car lobby group is attempting to delay climate action

Tesla says an Australian automotive industry lobby group is attempting to delay climate action by making false claims about the…

Tesla donates destroyed Model 3 to Australia fire safety investigation

Tesla has donated a Model 3 that was destroyed in an accident last year to an organization for an electric…

Huge Tesla Megapack project breaks ground in Queensland

Another Tesla Megapack project in Australia has broken ground, set to replace a former coal plant as part of a…

Tesla owner’s manuals outside North America hint at FSD beta rollout

Tesla has begun including Full Self-Driving (FSD) beta information in some of its newer owner's manuals across Europe, China and…

Tesla partners with CBA on low-interest financing in Australia

The Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) has partnered with Tesla to offer low-interest financing on electric vehicle (EV) purchases. Through…

Tesla deliveries keep rolling into Australia, hinting at another stellar quarter

Tesla deliveries keep rolling into Australia, hinting at stellar sales numbers this quarter from down under. Tesla ship tracker VedaPrime…

Australian government highlights policy challenges linked to electric car adoption

The Australian Federal Government highlighted that electric vehicle (EV) adoption has presented politicians worldwide with policy challenges and opportunities, particularly…

Tesla pulls Model S and Model X orders in Australia

Tesla has pulled Model S and Model X vehicle orders in Australia, updating its website to reflect that prospective buyers…

Volvo receives the largest order for electric trucks in Australia

Volvo Trucks has been tasked with fulfilling the largest order for electric trucks in Australia. Team Global Express, an Australian…

Australia considers expanding EV incentives, cutting incentives for PHEVs

The Australian government is considering introducing EV incentives that would also slowly phase out support for plugin hybrid models. A…

Bank Australia plans to eliminate loans for ICE vehicles in 2025

Bank Australia has announced it will no longer supply car loans to internal combustion engine vehicles by 2025. According to…

Tesla Powerwall soars in Australia, contributing 34 MW of growth

Australian citizens are coming more in-tuned with the idea of powering their homes with sustainable energy, and they're choosing Tesla…

Tesla’s Chairwoman isn’t thrilled about her home country’s adoption of EVs

Tesla Chairwoman of the Board Robyn Denholm is not happy with her home country of Australia's progress of adopting electric…

Tesla is one of Australia’s Most Trusted Automotive Companies

Tesla has officially cracked into the Top 3 in a list of the Ten Most Trusted Automotive Brands in Australia…

Tesla Powerpack battery system becomes cash cow for Australian university

Tesla's 1.1MW/2.15MWh Powerpack battery system at the University of Queensland in Brisbane, Australia, has become a cash cow of sorts…

Tesla is sending ‘Destination’ sweepstakes winners to a sweet sustainable vacation

Tesla is offering a new program titled "Tesla Destinations" that will give lucky winners located in Australia in New Zealand…

Tesla Big Battery deal will help South Australia push for 100 percent green energy by 2030s

Tesla is set to activate a massive 25 MW Powerpack battery farm that will support Infigen’s 278.5 MW Lake Bonney…

Tesla Powerwall network to form Adelaide’s first renewable energy digital marketplace

The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) recently announced that plans are underway for Tesla to provide 1,200 Powerwall 2 batteries…