Tesla recently produced its 10-millionth vehicle worldwide at its Fremont factory in California.

For us at iEV Chargers & Accessories, this is more than another Tesla production milestone. It is a powerful sign of how far electric vehicles have come — and how quickly the way we refuel our cars is changing.

Both of iEV's co-founders, Raymond and Allen, are Tesla Model Y owners, so we have experienced the transition to electric driving personally as well as professionally.

The milestone vehicle was a Diamond Black Tesla Model Y, surrounded by Tesla employees as it came off the production line. Tesla reached its first million vehicles in 2020, meaning the company has added approximately nine million vehicles in just six years.

Tesla's global manufacturing footprint now includes major factories in the United States, China and Germany, while the company is also developing its manufacturing footprint in Mexico.

For Australian Tesla owners, the Shanghai Gigafactory is particularly important. Since 2021, Australian Model 3 and Model Y vehicles have been sourced from Tesla's Shanghai factory, with more than 180,000 Tesla cars delivered in Australia over the past 11 years.

Australia is entering a new EV era

The Tesla milestone comes at an exciting time for Australian motorists.

In August 2026, battery-electric vehicles became Australia's biggest-selling vehicle fuel type for the first time, overtaking petrol and diesel individually.

According to VFACTS data reported by carsales, battery-electric vehicles accounted for 24.9% of new-vehicle deliveries, compared with 23.7% for petrol and 21.7% for diesel. 

The Model Y was Australia's best-selling vehicle overall in August, with 6,414 deliveries.

Australians aren't simply buying more EVs because they want to try new technology. Increasingly, EVs are becoming the normal choice for commuting, family transport, business use and everyday driving.

If more Australians are driving EVs, how should they charge them at home?

Buying an EV is only half of the equation

One of the biggest advantages of an EV is the ability to charge at home.

Instead of driving to a petrol station, many EV owners simply plug their vehicle in when they arrive home and wake up with a charged car the next morning.

But choosing a home charger isn't as simple as choosing a brand of car.

Your ideal charger can depend on:

• Whether your home has single-phase or three-phase power
• How quickly your vehicle can AC charge
• Whether you have rooftop solar
• Whether multiple people need access to the charger
• How far the charger is from your parking position
• Whether you prefer a tethered cable or socket
• Whether you want an app
• Whether you want RFID access
• Whether you want a display
• Whether you want future flexibility for another EV

And this is where we believe "one charger fits all" is NOT necessarily the best approach.

Tesla Wall Connector vs iEV's Three Wall Charger Options

While Tesla designs and manufactures its vehicles through its global Gigafactory network, the Tesla Wall Connector is manufactured by a third-party partner in China.

At iEV, we believe EV charging should be about giving drivers the right choice, rather than assuming every EV owner wants exactly the same charging experience.

That's why we offer three different levels of home EV charging — from simple and practical to highly connected smart charging.

Tesla Wall Connector vs iEV options

** Some older Tesla Wall Connector installations can be configured for “Tesla vehicles only” or restricted to specific vehicle VINs. If this setting is enabled, non-Tesla EVs cannot charge unless the restriction is changed — something worth considering if you may own a different EV in the future.

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Why choose an iEV charger if you drive a Tesla?

This is one of the questions we hear regularly.

The answer is simple:

You don't need to drive a non-Tesla to benefit from a charger designed for more than just one vehicle brand.

If you own a Tesla today but may buy a BYD, MG, Hyundai, Kia, Geely, Zeekr, Polestar or another EV in the future, your charging requirements may change.

1. Need a longer cable?

Our iEV chargers feature an 8-metre charging cable, this means extra reach and flexibility—perfect for double garages, wider driveways, or homes with two EVs.

2. Need controlled access to your charger?

A home charger isn't always used by just one person. You may have:

• A shared driveway
• An apartment parking space
• A workplace charger
• Tenants or guests using the charger

iEV chargers can be configured with RFID access, allowing authorised users to start charging with an RFID card.

Our standard iEV 22kW Essential Wall Charger includes two RFID cards.

3. Want to charge your EV using free solar?

This is where EV charging becomes particularly rewarding.

Australia has abundant sunshine, and many Australian homes already have rooftop solar.

Why use solar electricity to power your home during the day and then buy electricity from the grid to charge your EV at night if you can use your own surplus solar energy?

Our iEV Smart Solar Wall Charger is designed around this idea.

It provides three charging modes:

☀️ Solar Only

Use surplus solar energy to charge your EV.

☀️ + ⚡ Hybrid

Combine solar and grid electricity when additional charging power is required.

⚡ Grid

Use grid electricity when solar isn't available or when faster charging is required.

4. Looking for a Premium European Smart Charger?

For customers looking for a premium smart charging solution designed & manufactured in Europe, iEV also offers the Teltonika EVC-2 Socket Wall Charger.

The European-designed EVC-2 combines features including:

• 22kW AC charging
• Single- and three-phase compatibility
• Bluetooth app control
• Wi-Fi
• RFID
• CT-clamp solar monitoring
• Smart-meter integration
• OCPP
• Multiple colour options

The EVC-2 is available in colours including Anthracite Gray, Snow White, Granite Brown and Burgundy Red.

This gives EV owners considerably more choice in both functionality and appearance.

Tesla's 10 million cars are only the beginning

Tesla reaching 10 million vehicles is an extraordinary achievement.

But perhaps the bigger story isn't Tesla itself. It is what those 10 million vehicles represent.

Millions of people have already changed the way they think about transportation.

And now Australia is reaching another important milestone: battery-electric vehicles have become the country's biggest-selling new-vehicle fuel type for the first time.

The transition from petrol to electric isn't happening someday in the distant future.

It is happening now.

As more Australians make the switch to EVs, the charging infrastructure that supports them becomes increasingly important.

At iEV, this is more than just an opportunity—it’s our mission. We want to help make EV ownership easier, more convenient and more sustainable by providing reliable charging solutions for Australian drivers.

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