Largest Supercharger site below the equator

Tesla has opened its largest Supercharger EV station on the Sydney to NSW highway with 20 charging stations. Image Credits: Tesla

Rapid charging speed

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Pricing & Charges

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What does this mean for Tesla?

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Australia’s EV Strategy

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