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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News2026 Tesla Model S imagined with Model Y's new face
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What's out, what's coming and what's likely, in what is currently a very shallow segment
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NewsBig 2025 Tesla Model Y facelift revealed ahead of Australian debut
As its best-selling model, Tesla has given the Model Y a more comprehensive makeover to set it apart from its twin, the Model 3.
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NewsNew Electric Cars for Australia: Every EV for 2025 & beyond ⚡
The EV revolution is gaining strength in Australia, which means greater diversity and choice for buyers
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2024-25 Wheels Car of the Year Contender: TESLA MODEL 3 LONG RANGE
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2024 Tesla Model Y facelift leaks show full-width tail lights
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Which electric cars are exempt from the Luxury Car Tax?
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New Tesla models coming: Model Y facelift, Cybertruck, Roadster, Model 2... and Cybercab?
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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