Tesla was able to dethrone the Toyota Camry as Australia's best-selling car. 

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The Tesla Model 3 on display in Los Angeles, California on November 29, 2018 at Automobility LA, formerly the LA Auto Show Press and Trade Days, which opens to the public from November 30 to December 9. (Photo by Frederic J. BROWN / AFP)

Thanks to the efforts made by Elon Musk and his employees, the Tesla Model 3 is now the best-selling mid-size vehicle in the Australian market. 

In 2021, the Toyota Camry performed well, with delivered units reaching over 13,000. 

But, this number diminished in 2022. Here's how many Tesla Model 3 units were delivered in 2022 compared to the Toyota Camry. 

Tesla Dethrones Toyota Camry as Australia's Best-Selling Car! 

According to Electrek's latest report, the Tesla Model 3 was able to end Toyota Camry's 28-year run as the best-selling vehicle in Australia. 

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Tesla CEO Elon Musk speaks during the unveiling of the new Tesla Model Y in Hawthorne, California on March 14, 2019. - Tesla introduced a new electric sports utility vehicle slightly bigger and more expensive than its Model 3, pitched as an electric car for the masses.

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In December 2022, the EV maker was able to deliver more than 1,800 Model 3s. 

Overall, the giant automaker sold 10,877 Model 3 units in 2022. 

On the other hand, Toyota sold 9,538 Camry units in 2022. This is the first time that Tesla outsold the Japanese carmaker in the Australian market. 

The gap between the delivered Tesla Mode 3s and Toyota Camrys is still small. If this is the case, can Toyota regain its position as the best-selling mid-sizer car in Australia?

Toyota to Work Harder in 2023 

Via its official press release, Toyota said it would work harder in 2023 to deliver more vehicles to its consumers. 

Toyota Sales, Marketing, and Franchise Operations Vice President Sean Hanley said that they are grateful for the trust given by their consumers in Australia. 

"We are extremely grateful - and humbled - to report that our order bank remains very strong due to the trust placed in our brand," said Hanley. 

He added that they would try to deliver over 200,000 vehicles in Australia in 2023. 

But, this will still depend if Tesla can retain its popularity in the Australian market, especially since the EV maker is also making drastic efforts of its own. 

Recently, the Tesla Model S and Model X Plaid upgrades included improved brake calipers. 

We also reported that Tesla's rare blog post showed its positive impacts in California. 

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