Tesla driver's hidden message in 'smug' number plate - as it fuels the war ... trends now
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A Tesla's driver's hidden message in their number plate has been blasted as 'smug', and fuelled the growing war between electric car fans and lovers of the traditional vehicles.
A Tesla Model S was seen by a driver in Adelaide, South Australia this week with the plates RIP ICE and they posted a picture of it to Facebook.
ICE refers to Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) vehicles - or what Aussies know as everyday petrol or diesel cars.
'Quite appropriate rego for an EV,' the driver said.
One driver who saw the post wrote that the number plate made a 'fair point'.
The number plate seen in Adelaide on a Tesla (pictured) refers to Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) vehicles - or vehicles that use petrol
Electric vehicle (EV) ownership in Australia has increased by two-thirds since 2022 (pictured an EV charging)
'Sales are decreasing for ICE vehicles which will make them RIP,' they said.
'Wow!!! That is the best number plate. Love it,' another wrote.
However, not everyone liked the plates, with some saying it makes the driver stand out for the wrong reason.
'Yeah, I prefer not to
