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Elon Musk confirms Tesla Model 3 is coming to Australia this winter

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Finally: CEO and founder of Tesla, Elon Musk, has confirmed that the long-awaited, less expensive Tesla Model 3 all-electric sedan will likely be on Australian shores by this winter.

Production of the Australia right-hand drive version of the best-selling electric sedan will begin in late May or June, with shipments starting shortly after, Musk tweeted late Thursday (Australia time).

The Model 3, which has disrupted the US auto market, starting with its premium Long Range and Performance versions, was the global best-selling electric car in 2018 – and it was only on sale in the USA.

Only three weeks ago, Tesla finally delivered on its promise to sell an electric car for only $US35,000 ($49,400 at today’s rates) – unfortunately it will likely not be this cheaper Standard Range version that will first come to Australia.

The confirmation came, of course, via Twitter, and in response to a plea from Tesla enthusiast @teslainthegong.

Read the full story on RenewEconomy’s electric vehicle-dedicated site, The Driven…

Bridie Schmidt is lead reporter for The Driven, sister site of Renew Economy. She specialises in writing about new technology, and has a keen interest in the role that zero emissions transport has to play in sustainability.

Bridie Schmidt

Bridie Schmidt is lead reporter for The Driven, sister site of Renew Economy. She specialises in writing about new technology, and has a keen interest in the role that zero emissions transport has to play in sustainability.

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