Tesla Plans Largest Australian Supercharger Yet to Support Growing EV Market

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2026-03-16T15:57:49-04:00

Tesla plans its largest Australian Supercharger yet with a new 25-stall site near Mackay, supporting the nation's rapidly expanding electric vehicle market.
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🇦🇺 Quick Summary

New Station: 25+ stall Supercharger near Mackay, Queensland — largest in Australia

Previous Record: 20-stall site in Goulburn, NSW (Sydney–Canberra corridor)

Technology: Expected V4 Superchargers with longer cables for non-Tesla EVs

Network: 148 active sites nationally; 80 open to non-Tesla EVs

2025 Sales: 28,856 deliveries (−24.8% YoY) — but Model Y up 4.6%

Market Share: Tesla holds ~28% of Australian BEV market despite decline

2026 Signal: EV sales nearly doubled YoY in February — rebound underway

Tesla is planning its largest Supercharger station in Australia — a 25+ stall hub at a highway service centre near Mackay, Queensland. The project signals Tesla's long-term infrastructure commitment to Australia even as the company navigates a challenging 2025 sales environment marked by intensifying competition from Chinese EV makers.

"Highway service centre near Mackay with 25+ charging stalls! Website has a couple of video renders too." — @chuqtas

The Mackay Mega-Hub: Key Specs

Detail | Specification
Location | Highway service centre near Mackay, Queensland
Stalls | 25+ (largest in Australia)
Expected Charger Type | V4 Superchargers — faster speeds, longer cables for non-Tesla EVs
Strategic Role | Key waypoint for long-distance Queensland coastal travel
Previous Record Holder | Goulburn, NSW — 20 stalls (Sydney–Canberra corridor)

Tesla's Australian Supercharger Network

148

Active Supercharger sites nationally

80

Sites open to non-Tesla EVs

54%

Of network now open to all EVs

💡 The Open Network Strategy: By opening 80 of 148 sites to non-Tesla EVs, Tesla is positioning its Supercharger network as Australia's default EV charging standard — regardless of brand. The network's reputation for reliability and plug-and-charge simplicity makes it the preferred choice for all EV drivers, not just Tesla owners.

2025 Australian Sales: The Full Picture

Metric | 2024 | 2025 | Change
Total Tesla Deliveries | 38,347 | 28,856 | ↓ 24.8%
Model Y Deliveries | ~21,260 | 22,239 | ↑ 4.6%
Model 3 Deliveries | ~17,087 | 6,617 | ↓ 61.3%
Model Y Share of Tesla Sales | ∼55% | 77% | ↑ 22pp
Tesla BEV Market Share | ∼34% | ~28% | ↓ but still #1

Model Y vs. Model 3: Two Very Different Stories

✅ Model Y — The Juggernaut

22,239 deliveries — up 4.6% YoY

Australia's #1 best-selling EV

77% of all Tesla sales in Australia

"Juniper" mid-year refresh reinvigorated demand

SUV format perfectly matches Australian consumer preference

Exterior/interior upgrades kept it competitive vs. new rivals

⚠️ Model 3 — Under Pressure

6,617 deliveries — down 61.3% YoY

Global shift away from sedans toward SUVs

Fierce competition: BYD Seal, Polestar, Hyundai

BYD Seal targets Model 3 demographic with aggressive pricing

No major refresh to counter new entrants

🇦🇺 Australia's EV Market: Booming Despite Tesla's Dip

Metric | 2024 | 2025 | Change
Total Australian EV Sales | ∼112,000 | 156,000+ | ↑ 38.7%
EV Share of New Car Market | ∼9% | 13% | ↑ 4pp
Tesla BEV Market Share | ∼34% | ~28% | Still #1 BEV brand

💡 The Key Insight: Tesla's sales declined, but the overall EV market grew 38.7%. This means Tesla lost share to new entrants — primarily Chinese brands like BYD — rather than losing to a shrinking market. The pie is growing fast; Tesla's slice is smaller, but the pie itself is much bigger.

2026 Outlook: Early Signs of Rebound

Signal | Detail
📈 February 2026 EV Sales | Overall EV sales nearly doubled YoY — strongest early-year signal yet
🚗 Model Y Momentum | Exceptionally strong gains continuing into 2026 — cornerstone of Tesla's local strategy
🔌 Mackay Infrastructure | 25+ stall hub signals long-term commitment to Australian market growth
🌐 Open Network Expansion | 54% of sites now open to all EVs — positions Tesla as Australia's universal charging utility

Conclusion

📌 Key Takeaways

25+ stall Mackay hub — Australia's largest Supercharger, expected V4 with non-Tesla cable support

148 active sites, 80 open to all EVs — Tesla becoming Australia's universal charging standard

2025 total deliveries down 24.8% — largest annual drop on record; second consecutive decline

Model Y up 4.6% — 22,239 units, 77% of Tesla sales, Australia's #1 EV; "Juniper" refresh key

Model 3 down 61.3% — sedan segment pressure + BYD Seal competition

Australian EV market up 38.7% — 156,000+ total sales; Tesla still holds ~28% BEV share

2026 rebound signals — February EV sales nearly doubled YoY; Model Y momentum strong

Tesla's 2025 in Australia was a year of recalibration — not retreat. The Mackay Supercharger project, the open network expansion, and the Model Y's continued dominance all point to a company playing a long game. As Australia's EV market accelerates toward mainstream adoption, Tesla's infrastructure advantage may prove to be its most durable competitive moat.

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