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!
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NewsTesla’s long anticipated Roadster may finally surface as new trademarks emerge
Fresh filings fuel speculation the long-delayed electric supercar is finally nearing its long-promised debut.
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NewsWheels crowns its first-ever Ute of the Year in new February 2026 issue
Nine of Australia’s best-selling dual-cab utes face Car of the Year-style testing as Wheels launches a landmark new award.
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NewsOh oh, Tesla: China’s move to ban flush door handles over safety concerns
New regulations will require mechanical door releases after incidents raised fears occupants could be trapped following crashes.
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NewsTesla reveals tweaks to names for popular models
Tesla has rolled out a revised model naming structure in Australia to align with other markets. Could it mean the Standard models are coming?
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NewsWhat’s your dream car? New research reveals which rides Australians crave
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NewsTesla will kill the Model S and Model X to make way for robot production
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Tesla quietly kills some standard safety features in North America; Australia unaffected
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NewsANCAP reveals top safety performers of 2025
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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