Tesla has opened a milestone Supercharger in Australia with the perfect theme as it expands its EV charging presence “down under.”
The automaker announced that it has officially opened its 100th Supercharger site in the country, which opened in Glenelg, a beach-side suburb located in the South Australian capital of Adelaide.
Say g’day to our 100th Supercharger site in Australia!
đź“ŤGlenelg, South Australia pic.twitter.com/bBY8lcz34k
— Tesla Australia & New Zealand (@TeslaAUNZ) September 19, 2024
The Supercharger’s design even pays tribute to the Aussies with a green and gold theme, which are the national colors:
“Long associated with Australian sporting achievements, the national colours have strong environmental connections. Gold conjures images of Australia’s beaches, mineral wealth, grain harvests and the fleece of Australian wool.”
If you couldn’t tell, the Supercharger is not on the beach in actuality. It is located under a canopy and several Tesla owners have already ventured to the site, where the company held a special event for the grand opening:
It works! pic.twitter.com/K6pi5IlmGT
— James Boman ⩟ (@JBoman32768) September 19, 2024
Tesla has become widely popular in Australia, and the Model 3 and Model Y recently won awards for the best EV in the country.
However, Tesla’s automotive prowess in Australia may not be what it is most known for. Instead, the company’s energy division is perhaps the most notable feature, as it operates several different energy storage facilities.
This is not to say that Tesla has not experienced success in terms of vehicle sales figures. The Model Y has been the country’s best-selling EV.
Through the first half of the year, Tesla’s Model 3 and Model Y made up 45.3 percent of total EV sales figures. The Model 3 has been the second-best-selling EV in the country, according to Drive AU.
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