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I think this debate will rage on for some time (it's in the interest of the ICE industry to do so), but if the electric vehicles we now enjoy had been mass produced since 1904 just imagine the infrastructure and technology that would be around now (not to mention clean air). Normal day to...

Do people really say, 'egad'? Maybe we should update the sign? "Egad! Danger - Road! May contain cars!"

This really explains so much ... :)

@omniwolf - great trip and wonderful description! Fills me nspiration. I'm planning a somewhat easier road trip from Melbourne to Coffs Harbour in late March - quick question - how long do the super chargers take in real life practice?

I still think road signs are the answer, you know, like - "Danger - Road" ...

You know what - when I walk on a road meant for traffic I make the very simple (stupid) assumption that there could be a car driving on it at some time in the future. Maybe we could erect warning signs rather than making superbly graceful cars emit a warning noise. You know - like - "warning...

Having driven Jags for the last 15 years I feel sorry for them now. The Model S just kills 'em. Just finished my first small tester road trip - Melbourne to Metung (300 km) - incredible. Autopilot - amazing. Power to spare ;) - unbelievable. Battery duration - more than enough. Ive run out of...

@LGGD - nice! We got ours months apart, but I admire your style.

First father/son and now ... Aw gee :)

Never thougght we would get it! Brilliant. The next step ...

Received the iPhone update wit NO summon feature??? Go figure?

I drive whichever one he lets me. And who would complain? BTW alpal is dad! - - - Updated - - - Black - 85D - tan seats, white alcantara interior Red - 90D - black seats, black alcantara Otherwise identical - pano roof/smart susp/AWD/autopilot etc However, in the good looks department, the...

(Dances little jig) Yaaaaay! Mind you, who needs to be the first. The joy I had that afternoon: driving around, photo shoots, coffee, well ... Who would have ever thought you could get that from a car. Yes, I have that Tesla grin again. :)

Brighton???

Oh, well. Maybe first in Victoria? (Getting desperate now). ;)

Father - son combo! Love to be the first in Australia? PS @Colin - deliberately covered the red Tesla's number plate - no self spotters here.

Heck - sounds like good advice. I'll check 'em out. :) :)

When I write **** it gets scrubbed but no one has an issue with the word 'heck'? ;)

Touch wood - quick! But I think I agree with you. I might put my BMW experience down to just plain bad luck. Anyway, I have four spare Tesla tyres so at a pinch all I need is a jack and a tow bar when I go on a longer road trip.

Thanks Whitestar. When I got my Tessie I bought the Turbine tyres (post purchase) so I have a complete spare set of tyres but was reluctant to take up valuable boot space (I have and AWD) with it. I suppose I'll have to and I better get a jack. anyone else had some incidents with tyres?

Part of me wants the number to stay rare and the other part wants the numbers to explode! Go figure.

i know this is bringing up an old topic but I had a problematic situation on the weekend when my wife and I had a flat in country Vic in her BMW X3. After ringing all the tyre companies in an eighty km range (about 12) and an actual BMW dealer in a nearby town, we discovered none carried the...

Spotted ar Chadstone destination chargers (sorry for poor quality shot)

Is that you Mary? Oh I hope so...

Can I detect a little scratch of the left bumper??

Today!!! OMG at last! I hope everything goes well for you. Man, are you in for a treat!

Oh, there you are ... - - - Updated - - - Mine says either $1600 off home charger installation charge for up to 3 referrals (odd because the rewards for referring are based upon many more than 3) or $1500 of purchase price - a bit contradictory??

And Victoria is leading the way to ... to ...

I wondered what had happened to my reply and comments to that link - just love censureship and its tenacious effects...

Funny - the full program details link offer differs to the opening offer??

Must b y u picked the name Homer? D'oh!

Not sure I agree...

I wholeheartedly reinforce the above statement. My experience with Melbourne's service squad has never been short of excellent. They have always gone the extra mile for me.

Another hurdle passed? Driverless Cars Get a Learner's Permit From The Federal Government

It's worth pondering - good question. After reading many forum reviews concerning charging and questioning those in the know, it seems to me that the charging accessories offered by Tesla aren't the ones you should buy.

Thnx PaulP - just ordered some Poorboys. I'll give it a go. Such a pain to do the tires.

Me too!

To me, part of being the best, is my car's ability to change: to be enhanced, to evolve. Operating system updates have moved the automobile into the 21st century, not only the fact that fossil fuels can be left undisturbed. I now fear the day when new model releases contain equipment updates...

Im driving what I consider to be one of the, if not the, best cars on the road today and you want me to leave the door slightly ajar instead of tesla doing a minor logic enhancement. PS I really think it's the best ...

How about the alarm not activating if someone is inside? The logic can't be that difficult. If someone is inside do not activate. ??

Looks brilliant with the dark tires!!

Has anyone else experienced the following? I Stopped at some shops today, got out and went in leaving my wife in the car. Five minutes later I hear an alarm going and see my wife looking embarrassed and a bit exasperated. I stopped the alarm by pressing the top of my fob. All she had done...

Hi Tom - for goodness sake don't pull the plug. A lifetime worth of regret. My wife was iffy too about my purchase. Fortunately, Brendan, the then sales guy at Tesla Melbourne was right onto it. He came around and she had a test drive. I signed up five minutes later. She loves it almost as...

I've been away so today was my first experience back with my baby Model S now with Spotify - and my first song? Thunderstruck by AC/DC! Wow. My non high end audio sounded just fine... THUNDERSTRUCK!

Can't make it either. Bugger. The place looks fabulous and I think I would love the challenge of the drive. Next time maybe. ��

Thnx MrT - I'll give them a bell.

Wonderful article, Jude. Really sorry I missed it. Next time for sure! (Enjoyed your writing style!)

Does anyone know of a similar service in Melbourne??

Wonderful description - inspirational. Will definitely do trip one day! Thanks. (Also good to see how to electrically plan such an expedition).

Just not convinced Tesla would deliberately hold back a feature - why? Reward American customers over other countries? I think in Australia we are being punished enough with currency conversion, taxes etc etc; we should be rewarded taking it on, not the reverse!