Recent content by ColinA

The current model with max 16.5kW is very different to the dual charger upgrade, as Richard said. With the new spec chargers it is a software update as all cars come with the full 16.5kW charger hardware. The original car came with an 11kW charger, up-gradable by the physical addition of a 2nd...

The next QLD TOCA meetup is this coming Saturday 4th Feb at Macadamia Castle. The plan is to meet at the Macadamia Castle Supercharger at around 11am next Saturday. Aside from soaking in some free electrons, Macadamia Castle is a great place to stop and have a bite to eat and relax, especially...

The other factor here is that spacing would then require a much longer supercharger stop - like 75 min. The 200km interval means a supercharger stop of around 25 min. Having just done Brisbane to Melbourne on superchargers I could have skipped a supercharger (I get 420km typical on on my 85D)...

James from Tesla has confirmed the Supercharger at Big Banana (Coffs Harbour) is now open - 2 bays, so must be a sled.

James from Tesla confirmed it is open

From past experience I've just learnt to not stress about updates coming. They'll come when they come, and in the meanwhile we have the most awesome car on the planet to drive, even with 7.1!

They usually seem to start coming to AU up to a few days later, and then it is phased rollout even within Australia.

During our meet up there a while back (but after the DA was approved) James from Tesla made it quite clear there were issues with the owners and it wasnt a done deal.

Based on past superchargers, the DA would definitely specifically mention Tesla. So it is unlikely.

I'm on 2.32.65 - Tesla service told me that there are many different firmware versions out there for the different model cars and options installed. Definitely not one size fits all, and apparently that is also a reason for the phased rollout of new firmware due to the different builds for...

That's a fair enough point of view. In my case I didnt get dual chargers etc as a hedge against Tesla non performance, I bought it because I want flexibility to travel to other areas easily for which there are no immediate Supercharger plans. For example, my wife and I are doing a trip around...

A bit more info on the new user interface in V8... First look at Tesla v8.0 software update with UI overhaul, improved Autopilot visualisation, and more

I would suggest based on history that if someone at Telsa says "December or maybe January", then Feb/March is more realistic. The latest example of that was availability of the 3 Phase HPWC. Senior leadership set the tone, and Elon has always been willing to talk dates that are not fulfilled...

Yes, that is a real biggie for me too. It is my single greatest irritation and need to take over with the current system. Made me realise how much we just naturally as human drivers move over to far edge of our lane when crowded by a truck or wayward car in the adjoining lane.

Signed! Would be nice if it got some traction at Tesla. Not holding out much hope though.