Is this the biggest barrier to electric car adoption? Why price cuts to the Tesla Model Y, Tesla Model 3, Ford Mustang Mach-E, GWM Ora and Peugeot e-2008 show prices are too high | Opinion

Is this the biggest barrier to electric car adoption? Why price cuts to the Tesla Model Y, Tesla Model 3, Ford Mustang Mach-E, GWM Ora and Peugeot e-2008 show prices are too high | Opinion

2 Jun 2024 by Dom Tripolone

Change is in the air.Carmakers are starting to realise sky high electric car prices won’t cut it in the long term.Demand is dwindling in the giant European and US markets as the cohort of early ...Read more
"You want to crash it and make a profit": Tesla owners fume as Model 3 and Model Y values plummet in Australia

"You want to crash it and make a profit": Tesla owners fume as Model 3 and Model Y values plummet in Australia

21 May 2024 by Andrew Chesterton

The price of a new Tesla Model 3 or Tesla Model Y continues to plummet in Australia, with the seemingly endless series of sticker price reductions now leavings owners who have already bought one ...Read more
Blast off! 2024 Tesla Model 3 Performance pricing officially revealed!

Blast off! 2024 Tesla Model 3 Performance pricing officially revealed!

24 Apr 2024 by Tim Nicholson

Tesla has finally confirmed pricing for its blisteringly quick Model 3 Performance electric sedan, and it is set to shock rival carmakers. Read more
2024 Tesla Model Y and Model 3 prices slashed: Electric car war heats up in Australia as Hyundai Ioniq 5, Toyota bZ4X and BYD Seal rivals get cheaper

2024 Tesla Model Y and Model 3 prices slashed: Electric car war heats up in Australia as Hyundai Ioniq 5, Toyota bZ4X and BYD Seal rivals get cheaper

23 Apr 2024 by Dom Tripolone

It’s the second time in just a few weeks the car maker has sliced the price of its high selling models. It is good news for new customers but Australians who have just received their cars might ...Read more
Tesla Model 3 Performance details leaked on Tesla's Australian website reveal new styling and engineering for the BYD Seal rival

Tesla Model 3 Performance details leaked on Tesla's Australian website reveal new styling and engineering for the BYD Seal rival

19 Apr 2024 by Laura Berry

The 2024 Tesla Mode 3 arrives this year but eagle-eyed people have spotted leaked details in the soruce code of the brand's own website in the UK and Australia Read more
Tesla Model 3 pricing shaved for 2024 with BYD Seal electric sedan in its sights

Tesla Model 3 pricing shaved for 2024 with BYD Seal electric sedan in its sights

5 Apr 2024 by John Law

Following drastic price cuts to the Model Y electric SUV, the 2024 Model 3 Long Range AWD has had $1000 shaved from its price. Read more
Tesla stock price takes a hit as electric car deliveries fall short of expectations - but is this the beginning for the embattled EV maker's troubles?

Tesla stock price takes a hit as electric car deliveries fall short of expectations - but is this the beginning for the embattled EV maker's troubles?

3 Apr 2024 by Tom White

Long waiting lists and production challenges have been replaced by more existential threats at Tesla. Read more
How much power?! 2025 Tesla Model 3 Performance details allegedly leaked ahead of late 2024 launch

How much power?! 2025 Tesla Model 3 Performance details allegedly leaked ahead of late 2024 launch

7 Mar 2024 by Tom White

Tesla's Model 3 Performance looks to get a big power bump according to data allegedly leaked from the South Korean Ministry of Environment. Read more
Australia's new electric car king? BYD outsells Tesla as cheap Chinese EVs soar in the first month of 2024

Australia's new electric car king? BYD outsells Tesla as cheap Chinese EVs soar in the first month of 2024

6 Feb 2024 by Andrew Chesterton

BYD appears to be making good on some of its bold sales promises in Australia, with the Chinese EV brand outselling Tesla for the first time in January. Read more
And... we're back. New 2024 Tesla Model 3s officially recalled to resolve ADR issue as deliveries resume for fixed cars

And... we're back. New 2024 Tesla Model 3s officially recalled to resolve ADR issue as deliveries resume for fixed cars

1 Feb 2024 by Laura Berry

Tesla Model 3 deliveries are back now that a compliance issue with the child seat anchor point has been fixed Read more
Hottest 100! Top 100 new cars sold in Australia in 2023: From favourites like Ford Ranger, Toyota HiLux and Tesla Model 3 to emerging challengers from MG, BYD and GWM 

Hottest 100! Top 100 new cars sold in Australia in 2023: From favourites like Ford Ranger, Toyota HiLux and Tesla Model 3 to emerging challengers from MG, BYD and GWM 

27 Jan 2024 by James Cleary

As with most things, the only constant in the Australian new car market is change. The first part of 2023 was a story of constricted supply thanks to everything from COVID-19 and a shortage of semi- ...Read more
Updated 2024 Tesla Model 3 deliveries to resume in Australia as early as within the coming week with ADR issue addressed

Updated 2024 Tesla Model 3 deliveries to resume in Australia as early as within the coming week with ADR issue addressed

25 Jan 2024 by Chris Thompson

Discussions in Tesla owner forums and groups have revealed that many Tesla Model 3 customers waiting on paused deliveries of the updated 2024 car will soon be able to take delivery. Read more
Thousands of 2022-23 Tesla Model 3 and Model Y electric cars recalled for steering issue following separate ADR fault

Thousands of 2022-23 Tesla Model 3 and Model Y electric cars recalled for steering issue following separate ADR fault

22 Jan 2024 by Chris Thompson

A new potential ADR issue has arisen for Tesla, this time for pre-update Model 3 electric cars and its sibling Model Y, relating to a possible steering issue for thousands of cars. Read more
Model 3 on hold: Updated 2024 Tesla Model 3 electric car sales paused due to "compliance matter"

Model 3 on hold: Updated 2024 Tesla Model 3 electric car sales paused due to "compliance matter"

18 Jan 2024 by Chris Thompson

Tesla has paused deliveries of its updated Model 3 electric car after it surfaced earlier this week that the facelifted model may not meet a specific Australian Design Rule (ADR). Read more
Updated 2024 Tesla Model 3 electric car loses five-star ANCAP safety rating despite extra airbag and side-impact bolstering

Updated 2024 Tesla Model 3 electric car loses five-star ANCAP safety rating despite extra airbag and side-impact bolstering

15 Jan 2024 by Chris Thompson

With the arrival of the updated Tesla Model 3 comes the departure of its previous five-star safety rating according to a new statement by the Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP). Read more
Toyota bZ4X, Hyundai Tucson Hybrid, BYD Ute and more: These are the most important cars coming in 2024

Toyota bZ4X, Hyundai Tucson Hybrid, BYD Ute and more: These are the most important cars coming in 2024

3 Jan 2024 by Stephen Ottley

We already know what will be the biggest-selling vehicles in 2024. The usual suspects like the Toyota HiLux, Ford Ranger and Toyota RAV4. But what about the most important models for each of the ...Read more
Tom White's Top 5 cars of 2023: From the BYD Dolphin to the Kia EV9

Tom White's Top 5 cars of 2023: From the BYD Dolphin to the Kia EV9

25 Dec 2023 by Tom White

I didn't expect my entire list to be fully electric cars, but these five are all stand-outs in their own right. Read more
Buy now or wait? Is the Tesla Model 3 about to get even cheaper in Australia?

Buy now or wait? Is the Tesla Model 3 about to get even cheaper in Australia?

18 Dec 2023 by Andrew Chesterton

One of Australia's most popular electric vehicles could be about to get even cheaper, with a decision in the USA to cause potential ripples for the Tesla Model 3 in our market.Stateside, the cheapest ...Read more
2024 Tesla Model 3 vs Polestar 2 vs BYD Seal: How do these three direct electric car rivals compare on the numbers?

2024 Tesla Model 3 vs Polestar 2 vs BYD Seal: How do these three direct electric car rivals compare on the numbers?

3 Dec 2023 by Tom White

We've tallied the stats to see how the updated 2024 Tesla Model 3 will compare to its new and updated key rivals when it arrives early next year. Read more
2024 Tesla Cybertruck finally gets a price-tag and specs in America with massive torque and towing, but with limited range and a higher-than-expected price can it possibly live up to expectations?

2024 Tesla Cybertruck finally gets a price-tag and specs in America with massive torque and towing, but with limited range and a higher-than-expected price can it possibly live up to expectations?

1 Dec 2023 by Tom White

Tesla Cybertruck full details drop! Is this F150 rival all its cracked up to be? Read more
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