Tesla Manufactures its 8-Millionth Electric Vehicle, Introducing the New Tesla Model Y
Tesla Reaches Milestone of Producing 8 Million Electric Vehicles
Tesla, the leading electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer, has reached a significant milestone with the production of its 8 millionth EV. The historic moment took place at Giga Berlin, the company's European factory, where a red Tesla Model Y was produced.
This milestone comes at a time when Tesla is preparing to launch more affordable models and begin rideshare operations in Austin, Texas. The company's focus on innovation and sustainability continues to drive the EV revolution.
In Australia, the Model 3 and Model Y vehicles have gained popularity among drivers looking to switch to electric vehicles. Over 110,000 of these vehicles have been imported to Australia over the last 10 years, with the supply plant switching from Fremont, California to Shanghai in 2021. As of 2023, the Tesla Shanghai plant is the only supply plant for Australia, with Model S and Model X vehicles no longer supplied into the local market.
Riz Akhtar, the founder of carloop, a Melbourne-based company specialising in Australian EV data, insight reports, and trends, drives a red Tesla Model 3. Akhtar, a mechanical engineer with a passion for EVs, spent the first 7 years of his career building transport infrastructure before starting carloop.
The global production of Model 3 and Model Y vehicles has been on the rise. According to recent data, Tesla produced approximately 1.68 to 1.7 million of these vehicles in 2024, with the Model Y dominating recent years. The exact Model Y-only production figure is not publicly broken out, but given the growth and focus on Model Y, a significant majority of these combined units are likely Model Y.
Meanwhile, Tesla continues to manufacture and deliver the Model 3 from the Shanghai plant into the European market, which is its key export hub globally. The company's European factory in Germany currently produces Model Y vehicles for left-hand-drive markets in Europe.
Elon Musk, Tesla's CEO, has previously acknowledged the challenges faced during the ramp-up of the Model 3 production at its Fremont factory in California, but the company has since overcome these hurdles.
As Tesla moves forward, it continues to push the boundaries of what is possible in the EV industry, inspiring others to follow suit and contributing to a more sustainable future.
- The success of Tesla, a significant player in the technology and business sectors, has extended beyond electric vehicles (EVs) as their global production of Model 3 and Model Y vehicles reached approximately 1.68 to 1.7 million units in 2024, with Model Y dominating recent years.
- Riz Akhtar, a mechanical engineer, and founder of carloop – a Melbourne-based company specializing in Australian EV data, insights, and trends – drives a red Tesla Model 3, reflecting the growing popularity of EVs in Australia.
- The Tesla Shanghai plant is the sole supplier for Australia, providing Model 3 and Model Y vehicles. While Model S and Model X vehicles are no longer supplied into the local market, the company continues to deliver Model 3 from the Shanghai plant into the European market, its key export hub globally.
- Tesla's focus on innovation and sustainability not only drives the EV revolution but also influences other industries, promoting a more sustainable lifestyle and contributing to a better future for the entire manufacturing industry.
