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

Published on January 17, 2024

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.  Unlike its predecessor version, which was granted a five star rating, ANCAP has declined to issue a rating for the newly-facelifted edition based on information provided by Tesla. ANCAP’s announcement comes just a week after the car was placed under investigation for breaching Australian national automotive regulation because of absent access to a child-seat top-tether anchor point, a requirement for certification as a five-seat passenger vehicle. ...

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