Recent content by PeterW

In NZ Tesla use NEDC figures for range. So the range for the Model 3 is listed like this: Standard range + 460 km (285 m) Long Range 620 km (385 m) Performance 560 km (348 m) In the US the figures are: SR+ 250 miles (403 km) LR 322 miles (518 km) Perf...

Yeah, they were not there 3 days ago. It is Just around the corner from where we plug in our Leaf. They look finished, though we do not have a Tesla to try with. Strange there are several listed as coming in the next 12 months in NZ but not at this location. I did hear that there were over...

So what do you think these numbers indicate regarding Model 3 reservations? How much of the $283,000 has dropped off due to elimination of the Model X backlog?

Not yet. I may go in and be a bit more diplomatic and tell them you can get into the key and replace the battery. Be interesting to see what sort of response I get

Just wanted to share this. We have a 2002 Toyota Corolla Fielder. It has a key with a button to remotely lock and unlock the car. More than a year ago the remote access stopped working. We thought, Okay probably needs a new battery. Leonie went to Manawatu Toyota where we get our car...

Elon's reply was "hopefully 0.21", which to me means that is what they are trying to end up with. So the current range of 215 miles is not with a cd of 0.21 but the base range will improve if they can reach 0.21

I have a thought(I do get them every once in a while); All Model 3 cars will have auto pilot. Once the Model 3 comes out all supercharging stations will be fitted with self charging snakes. The cars will have to have a programmed destination to be able to charge. Once the car has enough...

Another report from a New Zealand prospective EECA Research confirms environmental benefits of electric vehicles

Isn't this an important part of the equation? Charging to a higher SOC is okay if you use it and don't allow the battery to sit for long periods.

Volkswagen live: 11 million cars affected by emissions cheating scandal - Telegraph Is this what you call Karma?

How Tesla Will Change The World - Wait But Why here it is. A great read, with an entertaining writing style that makes it easy and fun to read.

This is where Tesla have got it Wrong. In their desire to keeps some things under wraps until (presumably) the 29th, they are asking you to confirm your order without giving the info you need to determine if the Model X will suit your needs. The fact that you have (correctly) put your order on...

Ok, good answer. I give you the long narrow items bit, up to the amount of length lost. Skis as well, thou they have a hitch for that. I understand your point about the danger for the dogs, as you have said earlier. Perhaps that is solvable. I question the first 2. We need specs on that and...

I use mine as a screwdriver too, so 2 parallel questions. Why do you want the drill? Why do you want the seats to fold flat?

I find this post interesting. People here have said that it is not a utility if it does not have folding seats. So I would like to know why? Think about this: when you buy a drill, you do not want a drill, you want a hole. So my question to Model X reservation holders is: What will you...