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Tesla Australia Sees Historic EV Sales Milestone

WHY IT MATTERS

This achievement highlights Australia's growing adoption of electric vehicles, which could lead to increased investment in EV infrastructure and a reduction in carbon emissions.

What happened

Elon Musk has congratulated Tesla Australia on a historic achievement: for the first time, electric vehicles (EVs) outsold internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles in Australia. According to Tesla Australia and New Zealand, the Model Y was the top-selling vehicle, and Tesla ranked as the third-best-selling brand overall for the month. This milestone marks a significant shift in the country's automotive market.

LINKED SOURCES

Musk Congratulates Tesla Australia — August EV Sales Update

CleanTechnica · David Waterworth · Discovery and factual synthesis only; publisher copyright terms apply

AI-assisted summary · THELAST.NEWSPublished September 5, 2026 at 5:30 AMUpdated September 5, 2026 at 5:30 AMRevision 11 linked source

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