In 1978 the VB Commodore was a standout for its sophisticated styling and refinement. Perhaps a rough diamond, but it was able to challenge the Europeans of the time. The 2017 Tesla Model 3, released in Australia in 2019, was not the first battery electric vehicle(BEV) in the world. Being thoroughly designed, engineered, reasonably priced and effective differentiated it from BEVs made by the older manufacturers. New electric cars are routinely compared to the Model 3 and its Model Y derivative. It revolutionised the automotive industry.