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24/10/2026

Some automotive stories take an eternity to materialise, and the Tesla Roadster saga definitely holds the crown. First teased way back in 2017, the years ticked by with endless delays while the internet rolled its eyes, unanimously agreeing that the promised “SpaceX package” rocket thrusters were just classic sci-fi marketing hype to juice up stock prices. 

Plot twist: they were actually building a literal spaceship with license plates and some of the development footage has now been released.

Keeping a vehicle development program under wraps in the era of drone leaks and telephoto spy shots is practically impossible—let alone hiding the fact that you’ve partnered with SpaceX engineers (borrowing talent right off the Starship program) to build real cold-gas thrusters capable of giving a street-legal-ish car actual airborne capabilities. 

Behind the scenes, the project—internally codenamed “A-71” after the Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird spy plane—went through agonizing overhauls. Tesla even poached elite engineering muscle from Lamborghini to scrap shared platforms and build a bespoke carbon-fiber missile from scratch. The multi-year “stagnation” wasn’t laziness; it was literal rocket science. 

When Tesla finally pulled the ultimate stealth-mode flex by dropping production-intent demo footage of the Roadster pulling off mid-air flips, short hops, and a blistering 0-60mph (0-100kmh) run in under 0.85 seconds, the joke was suddenly on everyone who thought Elon was just tweeting through it again. 

Turns out they weren’t late—they were just busy teaching a car how to fly. 🚀🤫

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15/10/2026

Spoiler Alert! This might be a first glimpse at the Tesla Roadster or the Porsche Mission S - funnily enough both being unveiled later today.

Update: it was the Porsche. Unquestionably the less impressive launch event though.

10/10/2026

Dewalt is launching a truck?

24/09/2026

That’s a wrap on an epic weekend at Everything Electric Sydney! ⚡️

Huge thank you to the Everything Electric team for putting on such an incredible event, and to everyone who stopped by the WhipSmart booth to chat all things EV and novated leasing. The energy, questions, and excitement around making the switch were unreal.

Loved meeting you all; until next time! 🚗💨

19/09/2026

Despite being an avid critic of EVs previously, and after attending the Everything Electric show in Sydney Yesterday, Jeremy Clarkson (from Parramatta) has said he’s a “convert” and that his next car will be electric!

Amazing work from team. The show is on for one more day today at Sydney Showground in Sydney Olympic Park.

11/09/2026

Are you considering an EV but not sure which one to choose? Get along to Everything Electric Sydney from September 18–20 at the Sydney Showground (Olympic Park). WhipSmart and VBR Race Zone Australia are proud to be the official sponsors of the Test Drive Zone, giving you the chance to get out on the open road in more than 50 different models from over 15 different EV brands.

Once you've tested the real thing, head over to VBR for an immersive sim-racing showdown to see if you can top the leaderboard.

Whether you’re planning your next EV novated lease, interested to know more about home batteries, looking to set the fastest VBR lap of the weekend, Everything Electric will have you covered.

🎟️ Tickets are still available; use code DRIVEN at checkout for 30% off ⚡️Get your tickets here: https://au.everythingelectric.show

Get ready, Sydney! In September 2026, we’re thrilled to bring the ultimate festival of electrification to New South Wales. Everything Electric Sydney takes pla

11/09/2026

Ready to get behind the wheel of the future? ⚡

WhipSmart and VBR Race Zone are heading to Everything Electric from September 18–20! Come say hello, explore the latest in electric mobility, and jump into the driver’s seat for an immersive sim-racing experience at the VBR booth.

Whether you’re planning your next EV novated lease or looking to set the fastest lap of the weekend, we’ve got you covered.

🎟️ Tickets are still available; use code DRIVEN at checkout for 30% off ⚡

06/09/2026

WhipSmart’s CEO (chief electric officer), Tim Brown, was interviewed by Channel 7 about record EV sales in August and the upcoming deadline for the FBT exemption on high end EVs such as Polestar, Mercedes-Benz, BMW and top of the line Zeekrs and Teslas.

With long delays on some models, if you are considering getting a vehicle priced over $75,000 + onroad costs (approx $78k), you should consider getting your order in soon to ensure you don’t miss the delivery deadline. Visit www.whipsmart.au to get your free instant novated lease quote. We can also help order the vehicle for you.

23/08/2026

Australia’s electric vehicle market has officially crossed a major tipping point. Electric vehicles now account for roughly one in every five new cars sold across the country. Driven by rising fuel costs, a wider array of affordable models, and tax incentives like the FBT exemption for novated leases, Aussie drivers are making the switch in record numbers.

Here is a breakdown of the top-performing EVs leading Australia’s sales charts so far in 2026, complete with key specifications and expert commentary from automotive journalists.

Australia’s electric vehicle market has officially crossed a major tipping point. Electric vehicles now account for roughly one in every five new cars sold across the country. Driven by rising fuel

29/07/2026

We thought who better to explain novated leasing than the car itself. So we asked Tesla’s AI to explain it and it turns out even supercomputers are obsessed with FBT exemptions and pre-tax savings... 🤖⚡️

The takeaway? Combining pre-tax salary packaging with current FBT exemptions makes driving an EV one of the most cost-effective ways to upgrade your ride.

Watch the clip to see Grok’s take, or head to the link in our bio to see how much you could save on your next EV with WhipSmart.

👉 Want to see how much pre-tax income you could save? Drop a comment with “GROK” or tap the link in our bio to run your numbers!

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