New Edition of Tesla Model May be Banned in Australia After Safety Rating Withheld

Australia’s national vehicle safety agency has some concerns regarding the latest edition of the Tesla Model 3.

Tesla Model 3 vehicles are shown for sale at a Tesla facility in Long Beach, Calif., on May 22, 2023. Mike Blake/Reuters

The latest edition of a Tesla model may be banned from being sold in Australia after the nation’s vehicle safety agency refused to issue a rating for it. 

The Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP) has halted the ratings process for the new version of the Tesla Model 3, which was officially made available for order in the United States on Jan. 10.