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Tesla has turned the sensible EV into something you actually want, even if the panel gaps occasionally keep you guessing. In Australia, the Model 3 and Model Y dominate EV sales thanks to brisk acceleration, low running costs, and a charging network that actually exists. Cabins are minimalist tech dens with slick software and over-the-air updates, though the single-screen everything approach isn’t everyone’s cup of Bushells. Ride quality ranges from comfy to a bit terse depending on wheels and tyres, and build quality has improved, if not always flawless. Autopilot is driver assistance, not witchcraft; hands on the wheel, brain engaged. If you want silent speed, cheap fuel and smugness at the servo, it’s hard to beat; if you crave buttons, burbles and brand tradition, look elsewhere.