Category: EV News & Reviews
10 September 2024
JET Charge rolls out significant vehicle transition with IAG
JET Charge helps IAG electrify its fleet under a $12 million government program. JET Charge is helping Australia’s largest general insurer, IAG, as it transitions its tool of trade fleet of around 650 fossil-fuel-powered vehicles to electric or hybrid electric models. As businesses look for impactful, efficient and financially viable ways to achieve Net Zero […]
8 August 2014
Tesla instrument panel – now higher resolution
In a great example of how the Tesla Model S will improve over time, some on the TMC community have pointed out that the instrument panel on newer Model S now have a higher resolution. This particular user had a loaner car with a VIN in the 44xxx range while their older car has a […]
2 August 2014
What can you get for a Tesla Model S 60 in Australia
We know a lot has been said about the Model S being compared to an Audi A8, Mercedes S Class or a BMW 7 series in the States, but that’s not the reality in Australia, nor does it apply to a 60kwh version. Today – we’ll be looking at the Tesla Model S’ competitors for […]
22 July 2014
Tesla Introduce new colour
Effective immediately, Tesla have withdrawn their old dolphin grey, and introduced a new Steel Grey colour for new cars. We prefer the look of the new ones, but some have criticised saying it’s too black, and that Tesla now have 4 colours that are pretty much black: Black, Black Blue, Black Green and now Black […]
21 July 2014
First Australian Consumer Model S produced
Finally! We are underway. The first Australian Model S cars have been produced. From what we can ascertain, at least 2 Model S cars have been produced, and both will be in Melbourne. When would we expect to see them on our roads? Well, there are two display cars in Melbourne already, so I […]
18 July 2014
Model S Test drive – First Tesla Model S in Melbourne
I test drove the Model S last night in Melbourne. Here are my first impressions. Exterior As it was night time, the black P85 (not plus) was a sleek silhouette under the street lamps. This was a good thing, as it made me focus on the major design lines of the car, rather than fussing […]
16 July 2014
Tesla Model III in Australia
According to Auto Express, Tesla’s CEO Elon Musk has revealed that the much awaited Gen III Tesla will be called the Model III. It’s fairly well known that Tesla had always wanted their models to be S . E . X, but because Ford wanted to sue them for the Model E name, they decided […]
10 July 2014
Tesla Model S surprisingly luxurious
As we mentioned last time, test drives in Australia are about to start.
9 July 2014
Tesla Australia to start test drives
After years of agonising, Tesla reservation holders have confirmed that Tesla will begin test drives in Sydney this weekend. Previously, you can ride in the car, but because of insurance issues, nobody could drive it. This will be the first time that Australians will be able to put the Blue P85+ through its paces on […]