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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.
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PRIMARY SOURCES
Musk Congratulates Tesla Australia — August EV Sales Update
CleanTechnica · David Waterworth · Discovery and factual synthesis only; publisher copyright terms apply