
Tesla Model 3

Australia’s best electric cars for 2023
We’ve tested nearly every EV below six figures in Australia to rank the best on sale today

Tesla Model 3 and Model Y get new dash buttons, courtesy of a clever teen
A Norwegian developer aims to address a significant complaint for many owners: the lack of dash buttons

Tesla prices slashed globally by up to 20 per cent to boost sales
With poorer-than-anticipated sales figures in 2022 Tesla has sprung into action, cutting prices across the globe

Tesla will ban you from Full Self-Driving beta for two weeks for inattentiveness
The latest software update for Tesla owners has the ability to ban drivers for improper use of its Full Self-Driving beta

2023 Tesla Model 3 and Model Y prices fall between $1600-3400
A host of price drops have come into effect across Tesla’s range of EVs, bringing the entry point back to where they started

VFACTS December 2022: 20 years on top for Toyota as the market breaks through the COVID years to find recovery
The results for 2022 are in and its Toyota that dominated, with the HiLux selling ute selling more units than any other vehicle since 2005

California bans Tesla, and others, from implying ‘Full Self-Driving’ capability
Musk claims Tesla’s ‘self-driving’ system will be ready by the end of the year, despite concerns regarding dangerous advertising

Hertz Polestar and Tesla electric car rentals prove popular for extended test drives
International rental car giant Hertz says its increasingly electric fleet could help drive EV adoption now, and in the used market

Tesla to remove ultrasonic sensors, despite camera-only tech lacking key features
Tesla’s electric vehicles will soon be built without some promised features – but Tesla says a future update will resolve this

VFACTS November 2022: HiLux back on top as SUVs outsell LCVs
Sales climb again in November with most brands experiencing growth, and SUVs proving particularly popular

Tesla Model 3 update reportedly due next year with simplified interior, minor changes
Tesla is preparing an update to its popular Model 3 electric sedan, with changes including a simplified interior and improved performance

VFACTS September 2022: Supply boost gives car brands bumper month – with Tesla Model Y nabbing a top 10 spot
Almost all the big brands enjoyed greater sales numbers in August after a tough year so far

VFACTS August 2022: Brighter skies emerge for new car sales
Almost all the big brands enjoyed greater sales numbers in August after a tough year so far

VFACTS August 2022: Tesla sales drive record month for EVs in Australia
Four out of five EV sales last month were a Tesla as US company benefits from a fresh shipment of the Model 3 and Model Y

Tesla full self-driving technology under fire as video seems to show it failing to detect child-sized object
A pair of testing videos have been released in recent days, showing Tesla vehicles failing to stop for child-sized objects

VFACTS July 2022: Market up, Toyota dominates with strong HiLux and RAV4 sales
The Australian new car market has recovered from a rough June, but it’s not clear sailing yet

Tesla facing lawsuit for allegedly painting over structural cracks
A Tesla Model 3 owner has taken the company to court in Germany, claiming it painted over underbody cracks

EVs that qualify for incentives in Australia 2022
Despite five states now offering a subsidy/rebate for electric vehicles, not many models actually qualify

Tesla strips home charging cable from standard equipment list and removes refundable order fee
The decision to remove the Mobile Connector as a standard item comes after Model 3 and Model Y pricing increased last month

Tesla Model Y and Model 3 production paused
Expect further delays for the in-demand EVs

VFACTS June 2022: New-car sales drop to lowest point in over a decade, Toyota remains on top
A tough June for carmakers has resulted in the lowest sales figures since 2011

Gold Coast hotel offers guests chance to hire Tesla Model 3
Guests at the Mantra hotel will be able to use Australia’s most popular electric vehicle for $30 an hour

What were the top 10 best-selling models worldwide in 2021?
Japanese marques took eight of the top 10 spots

Tesla Model Y price hike already, as Model 3 cost also increases
The new Tesla Model Y has only just touched down in Australia, and prices are up already
