Monday, December 8, 2025
Latest:
  • Electric overhaul: Meet the next-gen Lexus LFA supercar that trades its petrol-sucking V10 for state-of-the-art EV power
  • 2025 GAC Aion V Review: New Chinese SUV sizes up BYD, MG and even Toyota with long range and budget price
  • 2026 BMW iX3 50 xDrive Review: The best car of 2025? Neue Klasse stakes its claim
  • Affordable Kia EV2 release date confirmed: China fighter headed Down Under in 2026 with a sub-$40,000 price tag
  • 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 price and specifications: New tech, fewer grades for refreshed EV
EV Central

EV Central

News, reviews and comparisons of electric cars and SUVs from Australia's most trusted experts

  • News
  • Reviews
    • SUV reviews
    • Car reviews
    • Ute reviews
  • Tech
  • EV FAQ
  • Charging
  • EV types
    • EV or BEV: Electric vehicle or battery electric vehicle
    • Hybrid vehicle
    • PHEV: Plug-in hybrid electric vehicle
    • FCEV: Fuel cell hydrogen electric vehicle
  • Opinion
  • Videos
  • Contact
  • About us

All tesla model-3 news

2025 Tesla Model Y Long Range
LATEST Model 3 Model Y News Tesla 

Australia backs Tesla: While BYD is dominating sales in Europe the Model Y still leads the way here

December 3, 2025December 2, 2025 John Mahoney 9111 Views 0 Comments BYD, BYD Shark 6, Tesla, Tesla Model Y

BYD delivered Tesla another devastating blow in Europe last month, recording 17,470 sales in October,. By contrast, Tesla Model 3

Share this:

  • Post
Read more
2025 Tesla Model Y Long Range
LATEST Model 3 Model Y News Tesla 

Plug and CarPlay: Is Tesla about to overturn its 11-year ban on Apple CarPlay? You use Android? Bad luck

November 18, 2025November 18, 2025 John Mahoney 11736 Views 0 Comments CarPlay, Tesla, Tesla CarPlay

Tesla is rumoured to have abandoned its anti-Apple CarPlay agenda. The US car-maker is said to have already begun work

Share this:

  • Post
Read more
2025 Tesla Model Y Standard.
LATEST Model 3 Model Y News Tesla 

More affordable 2026 Tesla Model Y Standard and cheaper Model 3 revealed. Not coming to Australia any time soon.

October 14, 2025October 14, 2025 John Mahoney 14204 Views model 3, model y, Standard, Tesla

Tesla has revealed the long-awaited entry-level Tesla Model 3 and Tesla Model Y. Known as the Standard trim it is

Share this:

  • Post
Read more
2025 Tesla Model 3 Long Range Rear Wheel Drive.
LATEST Model 3 News Tesla 

Range buster! Tesla Model 3 Long Range Rear-Wheel Drive launches in Australia with 750km range, AWD Long Range dropped

October 3, 2025October 3, 2025 Bruce Newton 12332 Views Tesla Model 3 Long Range Rear Wheel Drive

The maximum range claimed by a production battery electric vehicle in Australia has been reset with the launch of the

Share this:

  • Post
Read more
Tesla Model 3 with Full Self-Driving (Supervised)
LATEST Model 3 Model Y News Tesla 

Tesla Full Self Driving is now live in Australia: HW4 Tesla Model 3 and Model Y can download now. Monthly subscriptions will be offered

September 18, 2025September 18, 2025 EV Central team 18951 Views Tesal Model 3, Tesla Full Self Driving Supervised, Tesla Model Y

Australia and New Zealand have become the first right-hand drive countries in the world where Tesla Full Self Driving (Supervised)

Share this:

  • Post
Read more
2025 Tesla Model Y Performance.
LATEST Model Y News Tesla 

LCT-busting Australian price revealed for 2026 Tesla Model Y Performance

September 5, 2025September 5, 2025 Iain Curry 9757 Views model y australia, model y performance, Tesla Model Y Performance, tesla price

Tesla’s new Model Y Performance will cost from $89,400 before on-roads when it arrives in Australia, with first deliveries expected

Share this:

  • Post
Read more
2025 Tesla Model Y Performance.
LATEST Model Y News Tesla 

New Tesla Model Y Performance launched: Faster acceleration, updated chassis, new battery tech and more gear for blistering-hot electric SUV

August 30, 2025November 24, 2025 Bruce Newton 13712 Views Tesla, Tesla Model Y Performance

The new Tesla Model Y Performance based on the Juniper refresh has broken cover in Europe. Expected on-sale in Australia

Share this:

  • Post
Read more
2025 Tesla Model Y L.
LATEST Model Y News Tesla TOP STORIES 

2026 Tesla Model Y L on-sale: Six-seat stretched Model Y launches in China

August 21, 2025September 19, 2025 John Mahoney 16943 Views Tesal Model Y L, Tesla

A longer, more practical take on the world’s best-selling EV has launched. But for now the six-seat 2026 Tesla Model

Share this:

  • Post
Read more
2021 Tesla Model 3 with over 400,000km showing at EV Workz, Port Kennedy WA
LATEST Make Model List Model 3 News Tesla TOP STORIES 

400,000km Australian Tesla Model 3 goes viral with 90% health remaining on its original battery

August 13, 2025September 13, 2025 Iain Curry 37147 Views model 3 battery life, tesla battery life, Tesla Model 3, tesla SOH, tesla uber

A Western Australia 2021 Tesla Model 3 has clocked up a remarkable 410,000km using its original battery and motor. The

Share this:

  • Post
Read more
2025 Tesla Model Y Juniper
LATEST Model Y News Tesla 

More efficient, a rear afterburner, and a frunk Esky? Tesla Model Y Juniper designers explain all

February 12, 2025February 12, 2025 Iain Curry 11668 Views 2025 model y, model y juniper, tesla juniper, Tesla Model Y

Tesla has published a video giving the most detailed information yet on updates and improvements for the new Model Y

Share this:

  • Post
Read more
New Tesla Model Y
LATEST Model Y News Tesla 

New 2025 Tesla Model Y ‘Juniper’ breaks cover and breaks the internet – excitement at fever pitch

January 10, 2025January 10, 2025 Stephen Corby 17354 Views

If you’re feeling a powerful and positive disturbance in The Force – similar to that encountered when a new Apple

Share this:

  • Post
Read more
Screenshot of the Tesla Model 3 owner's manual showing the location of the airbags, including a centre front airbag
LATEST Make Model List News Tesla 

Everything you need to know about owning a Tesla: From tech to charging, haggling to hardware

May 26, 2024May 26, 2024 Toby Hagon 16973 Views model 3, model y, Tesla

Tesla only sells two models in Australia, but the brand is a top 10 seller that’s tempting more Aussies into

Share this:

  • Post
Read more
Tesla Cybertruck
LATEST News Tesla 

2025 Tesla Cybertruck driven: Here’s what you need to know about the giant electric ute for Australia

April 15, 2024May 5, 2024 Stephen Corby 11860 Views

Despite all the obvious risks to our safety and our pride, EV Central recently flew to Los Angeles to drive 

Share this:

  • Post
Read more
2024 Tesla Model 3
EV LATEST News Tesla 

Has Autopilot failed? Tesla has recalled nearly all of its cars in the USA because drivers aren’t paying attention

December 24, 2023December 26, 2023 John Mahoney 3230 Views Tesla Autopilot

Tesla has been forced to recall over two million vehicles in the United States after cars fitted with its Autopilot

Share this:

  • Post
Read more
2024 Tesla Model 3
LATEST Make Model List Model 3 News Tesla 

New secret details of 2024 Tesla Model 3 Performance! Musk’s mega-fast electric car explored in Australia

November 25, 2023November 25, 2023 Toby Hagon 6831 Views model 3, Tesla, Tesla Model 3

Tesla has confirmed it will revive the Model 3 Performance in the first half of 2024 – but it will

Share this:

  • Post
Read more
Tesla Model 3 Ludicrous
LATEST Make Model List Model 3 News Tesla 

Musk’s monster: Secret Tesla Model 3 Ludicrous coming to battle the BMW M3 with more power and performance

October 23, 2023November 9, 2023 John Mahoney 4847 Views Ludicrous, Tesla Model 3

Tesla is secretly working on a wild follow-up to its current Tesla Model 3 Performance that is set to challenge

Share this:

  • Post
Read more
2024 Tesla Model 3
LATEST Make Model List Model 3 News Tesla 

BYD Seal hunter: Here’s what we’ve learnt about the new ‘Project Highland’ Tesla Model 3 ahead of its Australian arrival

October 21, 2023November 6, 2023 Toby Hagon 5256 Views model 3, Tesla

First deliveries of the updated Tesla Model 3 are still a couple of months away in Australia, but more details

Share this:

  • Post
Read more
BYD Seal
LATEST Make Model List Model 3 News Tesla TOP STORIES 

Australia’s new electric vehicle king? BYD Seal pricing undercuts Tesla Model 3 by more than $10k!

October 17, 2023November 6, 2023 Stephen Corby 10214 Views

Is this the car to finally break Tesla’s stranglehold on the electric-car market in Australia? The folks at EVDirect and

Share this:

  • Post
Read more
The MG4 XPower
LATEST Make Model List Model 3 News Tesla 

“Supercar performance”: MG4 XPower hot hatch undercuts Kia EV6 GT and Tesla Model 3 in Australia

October 5, 2023November 6, 2023 Stephen Corby 5318 Views australia, ev, MG4 XPOWER

The MG4 XPower electric hot hatch has been priced at an ultra-competitive $59,990 in Australia, leaving its rivals from Kia,

Share this:

  • Post
Read more
Abarth 500e
LATEST Make Model List Model 3 News Tesla 

Abarth 500e landing with $60,500 price tag, nudging Tesla Model 3 money

September 23, 2023November 6, 2023 Iain Curry 4803 Views 500e, Abarth 500e, Abarth EV

When asked what car you drive, what price being able to say “Scorpionissimaaaa…” in your finest faux Italian? Abarth Australia

Share this:

  • Post
Read more
2024 Tesla Model 3
LATEST Make Model List Model 3 News Tesla 

2024 Tesla Model 3 update: Has the electric car maker done enough to fend off the EV onslaught?

September 10, 2023November 6, 2023 Toby Hagon 4910 Views ev, model 3, Tesla

There’s now been a week to soak up the reveal of Tesla’s updated Model 3, which is due in Australia

Share this:

  • Post
Read more
2024 Tesla Model 3
LATEST Make Model List Model 3 News Tesla 

Updated Tesla Model 3 electric car now on sale in Australia, bringing Project Highland updates to reality with more features, tech and EV range

September 1, 2023November 6, 2023 Toby Hagon 5369 Views model 3, Tesla

The updated Tesla Model 3 has finally broken cover and is now on sale priced from $61,900 plus on road

Share this:

  • Post
Read more
BYD Seal arrives in Australia
EV LATEST Make Model List Model 3 News Tesla 

China’s Tesla Model 3 Performance fighter arrives in Australia: AWD BYD Seal preps for launch in Sydney

August 22, 2023November 6, 2023 Stephen Corby 5404 Views australia, BYD Seal

BYD’s Tesla Model 3 Performance fighter is edging closer to its local launch, with what appears to be a top-spec

Share this:

  • Post
Read more
2023 MG MG4.
LATEST Model 3 News Tesla 

2024 MG MG4: Essence 77 Long Range review – Chinese brand takes aim at the Tesla Model 3 with new premium play

August 13, 2023November 9, 2023 Bruce Newton 10204 Views 77, Essence, Long Range, mg, MG4

2024 MG MG4 Essence 77 review: All the focus when it comes to the new 2024 MG MG4 electric vehicle

Share this:

  • Post
Read more

New EVs coming soon

Happy electric new year! Every EV coming to Australia in 2025
LATEST NEW EVs News 

Happy electric new year! Every EV coming to Australia in 2025

January 4, 2025 Toby Hagon 9
EV ute overload: The electric pickups coming in 2024
NEW EVs News 

EV ute overload: The electric pickups coming in 2024

May 1, 2024 EV Central team 2
New EV electric car calendar
EV HEV NEW EVs PHEV 

New EV electric car calendar

December 5, 2023 EV Central team Comments Off on New EV electric car calendar
The electric year ahead: Every EV coming to Australia in 2023
LATEST NEW EVs News 

The electric year ahead: Every EV coming to Australia in 2023

January 3, 2023 Toby Hagon 2

Types of EVs

FCEV: Fuel cell hydrogen electric vehicle
EV advice EV types 

FCEV: Fuel cell hydrogen electric vehicle

January 10, 2021 EV Central team Comments Off on FCEV: Fuel cell hydrogen electric vehicle

Hydrogen electric vehicles, often called hydrogen fuel cells vehicles (FCEV), drive the same as regular EVs. They can have one

Share this:

  • Post
PHEV: Plug-in hybrid electric vehicle
EV advice EV types 

PHEV: Plug-in hybrid electric vehicle

July 27, 2019 Stephen Corby Comments Off on PHEV: Plug-in hybrid electric vehicle
Hybrid vehicle
EV advice EV types 

Hybrid vehicle

July 26, 2019 Stephen Corby Comments Off on Hybrid vehicle
EV or BEV: Electric vehicle or battery electric vehicle
EV advice EV types 

EV or BEV: Electric vehicle or battery electric vehicle

July 26, 2019 Stephen Corby Comments Off on EV or BEV: Electric vehicle or battery electric vehicle

Beginner’s Guide to EV Charging: Brought to you by Ampol

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aevBHjWoXIY

EV videos

Mad video: G-force overload as we ride with F1’s Liam Lawson in Ford’s 4000Nm electric SuperVan
LATEST News Videos 

Mad video: G-force overload as we ride with F1’s Liam Lawson in Ford’s 4000Nm electric SuperVan

April 13, 2024 Iain Curry Comments Off on Mad video: G-force overload as we ride with F1’s Liam Lawson in Ford’s 4000Nm electric SuperVan

With acceleration to rip the skin from your cheekbones, Ford’s SuperVan 4.2 is an electric Transit with performance from another

Share this:

  • Post
VIDEO: Kia EV6 GT-Line AWD review
Videos 

VIDEO: Kia EV6 GT-Line AWD review

February 25, 2022 Toby Hagon Comments Off on VIDEO: Kia EV6 GT-Line AWD review

About Us

EV Central is the centre of the electric-vehicle universe, a place where you can find out what’s watt in the whole wired world of EVs. We’ll bring you news, reviews and our views on this fast-moving segment of the car market, one which should increasingly become the mainstream. We welcome your input and your opinions as well, so please click the Contact Us link to get in touch.

Useful Links

  • Home
  • News
  • Reviews
  • EV FAQ
  • Contact
  • Advertise
  • How to charge an electric car
  • Home
  • News
  • Reviews
  • EV FAQ
  • Contact
  • Advertise
  • How to charge an electric car
Copyright © 2025 EV Central. All rights reserved.