Australia

Tesla’s ‘virtual power plant’ in SA still alive after government official takes softer stance

Tesla’s proposed 250 MW/650 MWh virtual power plant for South Australia could still push through, as newly-elected premier Steven Marshall…

Tesla says its SA battery response time is too fast for utility billing system

Tesla’s 100 MW/129MWh Powerpack system near Jamestown in South Australia is proving to be so quick in providing backup power…

Tesla’s virtual power plant under fire from South Australia’s new premier

Tesla’s plans of setting up a 250 MW/650 MWh virtual power plant comprised of 50,000 residential homes and Powerwall 2…

Tesla’s South Australia battery is ‘Kim Kardashian’ of energy, says minister

Tesla’s massive South Australia battery installation recently received some harsh words from LNP senator and Minister for Resources Matt Canavan, who likened…

Tesla is building a massive “virtual power plant” in South Australia using residential solar and battery systems

Tesla is partnering with South Australia's Labor government to create the world’s largest virtual power plant, consisting of 50,000 homes fitted with…

Tesla has completed its massive battery project in Australia

Elon Musk's vow to install the world’s largest lithium-ion battery storage system in South Australia within a 100-day window has…

Tesla’s Powerpack is helping a water treatment facility provide clean drinking water in Australia

A Tesla Powerpack system is helping a remote water treatment facility in Queensland, Australia, provide safe drinking water 24 hours a…

Tesla Superchargers in Australia will lead to the world’s biggest battery

Tesla's upcoming Supercharger route in Southern Australia will provide drivers with the opportunity to marvel in the world’s biggest battery. https://twitter.com/TeslaMotors/status/905591398224732160 The…

Tesla scores deal to fix South Australia’s power crisis with 100MW battery system powered by wind farm

Tesla has secured a contract to install the world's largest lithium-ion battery storage system in South Australia. Premier Jay Weatherill has…

Australian grid operator to add 250 kW Tesla Powerpack for “demand response” and blackout prevention

Australian transmission operator Transgrid has announced that it will install a 250 kilowatt, 500 kilowatt hour Powerpack installation in New South…

Musk bets against Australian billionaire: 100MWh Tesla Powerpack in 100 days

Tesla CEO Elon Musk responded to a challenge to install a 100MWh Powerpack system in South Australia in less than 100…

Tesla celebrates first deliveries in New Zealand with launch party

With red lights casting an alluring glow and enormous paper lanterns hanging from the ceiling, Tesla celebrated its official launch…

Tesla Powerwall advocates fight proposed ban on in-home lithium ion battery storage systems in Australia

Battery storage systems are exceedingly popular in Australia, which has some of the highest energy costs in the world. Battery…

Tesla will launch pop up showroom inside Australia’s largest retailer

Companies that want to disrupt customer expectations are now turning to Tesla to create positive brand association and appeal. Peek…

Australia Parliament committee recommends Hyperloop technology as alternative to high-speed rails

The Committee on Infrastructure, Transport and Cities' created by Australia's Parliament has recommended the government to explore the use of Hyperloop…

Tesla completes 1,000-mile long Supercharger corridor in Australia

Tesla Model S and Model X owners can now take an electrified journey from Melbourne to Brisbane using nothing but the company's…

Tesla Collision Avoidance intervenes to prevent driver from impact with truck

A Tesla owner in Australia can thank his Model S this new year after the vehicle's built-in collision avoidance system, in conjunction with Lane Assist, intervenes…

Tesla begins Powerwall 2 sales in Australia

Following last month's unveiling of Tesla's improved Powerwall 2 home battery storage system, boasting twice the capacity at half the price, the…

Tesla begins selling in New Zealand, Supercharger will connect Auckland with Wellington

Tesla has officially begun accepting online orders for the Model S and Model X from customers in New Zealand. The…

You can now rent a Tesla Model S from Thrifty when traveling to Australia

The Thrifty rental car company has added a Tesla Model S to its rental fleet in Canberra, Australia. The move…