Tesla Model 3 in Australia

[adee]

This is my first post.. hi everyone.
I have a reservation but have not placed the order yet.
I have a daughter who has another year or so on her P plate. I trust her and want her to be able to drive the Model 3 when required. Unfortunately, all current Tesla models are banned for P1/P2 in NSW (probably other states too).
It should be easy enough for Tesla to make a driving mode for junior drivers. Probably Chill mode is good enough for that purpose. However, I don't think the authority will recognise that.
I'm just wondering if anyone else is going to have this issue.

 

[Blue heaven]

Interesting observation about the plastic trim panel next to the accelerator, that could cause some dangerous issues if your foot gets jammed.

I had this issue on a model S (2015), I reformed the trim panel back away from the accelerator pedal, a very dangerous issue for someone unaware.

 

[aegidius]

a driving mode for junior drivers. Probably Chill mode is good enough for that purpose. However, I don't think the authority will recognise that.

A PIN-protected chill mode should satisfy them (of course it probably won't, but that's the fun police for you)

 

[paulp]

This is my first post.. hi everyone.
I have a reservation but have not placed the order yet.
I have a daughter who has another year or so on her P plate. I trust her and want her to be able to drive the Model 3 when required. Unfortunately, all current Tesla models are banned for P1/P2 in NSW (probably other states too).
It should be easy enough for Tesla to make a driving mode for junior drivers. Probably Chill mode is good enough for that purpose. However, I don't think the authority will recognise that.
I'm just wondering if anyone else is going to have this issue.

Hi there!
Chill mode definately works and gives parents peace of mind. I suspect our authorities are a long way off accepting electronic restrictors, however as digital cars start to become mainstream it will have to be resolved.

 

[Miggy]

The Model S use to have a valet mode, not sure if they still have it or if it is on the Model 3.

An in-depth look at Tesla's new Valet Mode for the Model S

 

[raynewman]

NSW and QLD (and maybe others) define a High Powered (P restricted) vehicle as one having a power to weight ratio of greater than 130 Kw/tonne; the Model 3 SR+ has (I think) a power to weight ratio of 119 Kw/tonne so should be OK for a P plater in those states.

 

[Chenkers]

NSW and QLD (and maybe others) define a High Powered (P restricted) vehicle as one having a power to weight ratio of greater than 130 Kw/tonne; the Model 3 SR+ has (I think) a power to weight ratio of 119 Kw/tonne so should be OK for a P plater in those states.

Victoria has a similar limitation with PWR >130 kW/t. Vicroads has a database of allowable and restricted vehicles. This shows both the 3SR+ and 3P as banned. Only the SR X and S are allowed to be driven on P plates. (I have 2 P platers who miss out while the other still on his L's would be OK for now).
VicRoads Vehicles

 

[adee]

NSW and QLD (and maybe others) define a High Powered (P restricted) vehicle as one having a power to weight ratio of greater than 130 Kw/tonne; the Model 3 SR+ has (I think) a power to weight ratio of 119 Kw/tonne so should be OK for a P plater in those states.

I checked the list in this Transport for NSW site. SR+ is also banned. The only Tesla that is probably allowed is the 2014 S60 (the site says to contact RMS for this model).
Even if chill mode technically satisfy the low-performance requirement, putting P plates on a banned vehicle is likely to be illegal. In the future, they should work out a scheme to allow new drivers to drive a safe high performance car like Teslas with the 'slow mode setting'.

 

[Priit]

NSW and QLD (and maybe others) define a High Powered (P restricted) vehicle as one having a power to weight ratio of greater than 130 Kw/tonne; the Model 3 SR+ has (I think) a power to weight ratio of 119 Kw/tonne so should be OK for a P plater in those states.

According to the initial specs the SR+ would have a little over 128 kW/t as the motor was rated 283 hp (211 kW) and the weight of the car is 1645kg according to wiki: Tesla Model 3 - Wikipedia
though with Tesla that power may have ben increased since by software update, so might have tipped over the 130 kW/t limit. It could also be that the local people in charge of the allowed list do not like that car...

 

[Priit]

Victoria has a similar limitation with PWR >130 kW/t. Vicroads has a database of allowable and restricted vehicles. This shows both the 3SR+ and 3P as banned. Only the SR X and S are allowed to be driven on P plates. (I have 2 P platers who miss out while the other still on his L's would be OK for now).
VicRoads Vehicles

How does 2019 Tesla Model S Standard Range Auto AWD get approved for Probationary drivers and M3 SR+ does not? I would suspect the AWD Model S would accelerate much faster and would have higher power to weight ratio.

 

[Nuclear Fusion]

Gonna get the foot sensor for the X & the auto open/close & foot sensor for the 3 from Tesla Offer
Hopefully they also release something for the foot (frunk)

 

[paulp]

Gonna get the foot sensor for the X & the auto open/close & foot sensor for the 3 from Tesla Offer
Hopefully they also release something for the foot (frunk)

Its called a frunk (FRont trUNK) in the US or froot (FRont bOOT), pronounced ‘fruit’ in aust.

 

[Nuclear Fusion]

Its called a frunk (FRont trUNK) in the US or froot (FRont bOOT), pronounced ‘fruit’ in aust.

Nah, I go with fOOT over bOOT, like fRUNK over tRUNK

 

[zjrobinson]

Had a look at the design studio again today, still defaulting to black paint. Does anyone know if the flat white standard option is going ahead in Australia as well as other markets?

 

[jgdc]

Had a look at the design studio again today, still defaulting to black paint. Does anyone know if the flat white standard option is going ahead in Australia as well as other markets?

Hi,
I'd check tomorrow. It is still June 30 in most of the the USA.

 

[Nuclear Fusion]

First quote for XPEL clear wrap - $7K
Far too high & they would be just guessing, especially as there is no roof work to do

 

[paulp]

Nah, I go with fOOT over bOOT, like fRUNK over tRUNK

Frunk is a tesla term that comes from ‘front trunk’. The TR is replaced, not just the T. Foot is the part of your body that holds toes and sometimes brains. Foot isnt pronounced in a manner that rhymes with boot.

But hey its your car, call it whatever you want.

 

[Nooodle]

Model 3 is now around $1k cheaper FYI

 

[m4rtin]

Model 3 is now around $1k cheaper FYI

What changed?

 

[Nooodle]

Not sure, just seems to be $1k cheaper on the performance and I think the same on the Sr+. Also looks like the upgrade option is down $300 as well. Wish I could get my 1k back.. oh well, not worth cancelling the deposit and reordering I don't think.