Tesla
Founded in 2003, Tesla is an electric vehicle manufacturer headquartered in the United States. The company’s vehicles are built across the US, Germany and also China, where most of Australia’s Teslas are produced.
Tesla’s line-up includes two SUVs, the newest Model Y and Model X, as well as two sedans, the mid-sized Model 3 and larger Model S sedan.
Fun Fact: CEO Elon Musk famously tried to spell ‘SEXY’ with the model names, but couldn’t secure Model E – leading instead to the Model 3 we now know so well!
News
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NewsWhat Tesla didn’t mention at its spectacular Roadster launch…
Almost a decade after its original unveiling, Tesla’s electric supercar has resurfaced with extraordinary performance claims – but prospective buyers should read the fine print…
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NewsTesla Roadster flies upside down and barrel rolls in the wildest car debut in memory
Elon Musk said it’s “better than any James Bond car” and the mind-altering launch of the Tesla Roadster actually proved him right.
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NewsTesla slashes the price of Model 3 and Model Y cars by up to $3750
Tesla is offering discounts of up to $3750 on selected Model 3 sedan and Model Y SUV inventory as it clears stock ahead of MY27 arrivals.
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NewsVFACTS September 2026: Ford Ranger’s stunning turnaround takes it back to No.1 as the EV tide shows no signs of slowing
VFACTS September figures show Australia’s new-car market had 108,778 sales in September, up 0.9 per cent from the same month last year.
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NewsTesla sales surge in September as Model Y drives Australian EV growth
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NewsTesla upgrades Model 3 and Model Y with new features, better value for MY27 as Performance version gets $5000 price cut
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NewsTesla’s new entry-level Model 3 is its cheapest Aussie car. Here’s what you get for a price tag of just $45,900
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NewsTesla files patent for radical new tech as long-awaited Roadster launch is delayed by bad weather. Yes, you read that right
About Tesla
Tesla is a US-based electric vehicle manufacturer that produces cars in the United States, China, and Germany. In Australia, most Tesla models are built in China. Tesla Australia offers a variety of vehicles, including the Model S sedan, Model X SUV, Model 3 sedan, and Model Y SUV. The Model 3 was originally intended to spell ‘SEXY’ with the model names, but Tesla could not secure the name, so they chose the Model 3 instead.
The company was founded in 2003 by Martin Eberhard and Marc Tarpenning. However, it wasn’t until Elon Musk invested US$6.5 million of his US$100 million PayPal sale into the company in 2004 that it really took off. Musk became the chairman of Tesla just three months later. The company’s first model was the Lotus-based Tesla Roadster, which has an interesting story of its own.
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