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I had a couple of bricklayers at my house yesterday and they were saying whats in that a V12. I was like no its electric. What do you mean, you dont use petrol, no... It's electric. It has two engines, powered by batteries. No-way... Is the car on, yes... it is on. WOW, so quiet. Yes, no petrol...

Thanks WhiteStar... good to gather other peoples thoughts. Cheers!

What do peoplpe actually think about range charging and/or typical charges? I have my P85D car set at 80% for my charging, and in the 7+ weeks only done one range charge thus far. I also typically charge up to 80% and don't typically disconnect the car until it sys "charging complete"... What...

As per the title line, does anybody know when the 3-phase wall chargers will be coming to a home near you? I have the dual chargers and would love to take more advantage at home. Cheers and thanks Chris

Hrm, nor was I?

RDIO is about to wind down, I wonder what we will have in our Internet Radio? RDIO is about to wind down, I wonder what we will have in our Internet Radio? Me personally, I hope Spotify comes to the table.

Just an FYI... I asked yesterday and Ludicrous mode is still not in Australia for upgrade :( I will get it, when I bought the P, I bought it for the performance angle as well, may as well get the extra grunt if it is available.

I would love to be joining you all... unfortunately for work I have been traveling the past four... so trying to get a few days off work is near impossible. Perhaps next time. I am taking my car to Sand Down this weekend as a compromise. :) Chris

Folks, just thinking, is there a website hosted in Australia/New Zealand that details day trips and/or 3rd parties that provide electricity so that newbies or old-timers can plan out trips? I know evtripplanner, but it doesn't quite cover the Australian 3rd parties so to speak? Thoughts?

Hello, just wondering about the dash cams I have seen talked about in the US forums... I personally have had someone back in to the front of my old car and drive off without leaving a note in Vic. So I was wondering about fitting a front and rear cam to my new P85D such as those mentioned here...

Oh mine is a fully spec'd P85D, see the pic of my car here (snapped yesterday): Spotted in Australia and New Zealand - Page 62 When do you need it???

With a bit of planning, you can borrow my car for the day? No hassles.

That's me folks, I was out for a lazy brunch. Chris

My drive to Geelong Friday week ago seemed to be a bit noisier than my recent (on Sunday) drive to Kilmore... But hey, I have only driven the car a little over 3 days now. :) Still can't get the grin off my face. Although tinting will now help with the photo-bombing.

I just organised tinting for my car at Tesla in Richmond, pretty painless. Getting done as we speak.

One other thing I found that was interesting was heading along the Northern Highway as I exited Wallan heading towards Kilmore. The sweeping wide lanes where It goes from 2 lanes and the "middle line" disappears and goes to one lane "soon" was interesting, the car drifted left quite a lot, then...

Guys, I applied my 7.0 update to my car... Was slightly scared as it took well over an hour... Given it was my first update and my second actual driving day - lets just say my fingers were crossed. It was unbelievable... Driving up to Kilmore to visit my parents with auto-steering kicking in...

Interesting, I would think one and 2 myself... but when I picked up my car on Friday last week from Richmond, I was told it could roll out to my car in the next 6-12 hours... So could be a post-roll-out interruption?

it's funny coz its true :)

The funniest thing so far was pulling in to Tesla at Richmond and watching a girl walk right in front of the car she simply didn't hear me coming. Followed by a whole family taking pictures 1 by 1 as I sat waiting for a table at Top Paddoch.

Thanks everybody. I think it has been set at 20A as everybody mentioned and 16A draw for the car. I believe it was also set this way so that when 3-phase HPWC comes along, I'll be able to get more 16A 3 phase, or 50 km/hr.

Yeah, my theory is similar... Asking Tim and Jay that very question about the install. I do have a third party e-station mobile charger as well. But need to check if there is a limitation with the power on the house. I know (or believe) I have 53A, 3 phase, not quite 60 from memory. But yes a...

thanks Trav... Why then am I only charging at half your rate? I can't change the Amp's up in the car at all? I am meant to have dual chargers installed in the car as well... Any ideas?

Hello, I have dual charges installed and at home 3-phase 53A power, although the wall mount is still single phase until three phase rolls out. Just checking with you all that 16A is expected power charging rate? 17km/hr 245v 16/16A thanks all.

Maybe a few more... I think it was slightly less than 80% charged, but it was a lot of fun showing my nieces and nephews and hearing them all say go again... something I won't forget in a while. What an amazing car. Yeah James said it will be available in the next 6-12 hours. I guess I'll...

Thr car is amazing... Gotta say it was well worth the wait. The cars pulling up behind me at the lights with mobile phones flashing was kinda funny. I drove to geelong to see my brother and his family... Tried a few launches. That is not getting old fast. Amazing car. Still grinning. i got...

I pick up my car from the delivery centre in Richmond tomorrow... I'll be sure to let you know if I hear anything.

Thanks everybody, will organise to get it post delivery... I don't want to delay the afternoon pick up on Friday :)

Folks that have had their car for a while, any thoughts on whether to "tint" the windows or leave as is? Let me know what you think... Thanks, Chris

Thanks Brewster, Pick up 3:30 on Friday... Can't wait. - - - Updated - - - Thanks Trav, I can't wait.

James has done me well... P85D will be in my hands this Friday, Yay. Can't Wait.

I wonder how much of it will be geoblocked in the nanny state that is Victoria?

Sounds Exciting.... that is exactly what I have never done and would love to try myself in my P85D that's coming this week hopefully... I will be getting Ludicrous mode though. I saw the P90D vs P85D video recently and it just confirmed my decision: Tesla Model S P90D Ludicrous vs Tesla Model S...

I don't have a family, I'm single... so this is my new baby (so to speak)... not a real baby :)

Would be interested to know if this works myself... I have taken a week off in the hope to take my new baby for many drives in my new Tesla.

True, but an interesting concept. I'd like to see the math of how much range you'd lose pulling a 400 pound "trailer"

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I was thinking of doing the same Melbourne to Adelaide trip... I have the e-station three phase charger with me, but unsure of the best path to Adelaide as of yet.

I can't wait... Although I am stupid enough and young enough to do Lubricious mode anyway. Besides, I paid for custom plates, "P85DL" so I better get L right :) I also paid for another number plate, I (HEART) QUIET ... SO I can't wait to zoom past those other ICE based cars as they read my...

So how's the new car going? Now that you have tried a few times with Insane mode... what are your thoughts on pushing Ludicrous mode? I'll still get it when it comes to Australia, but thoughts now that you have "launched" a few times...? I hope I am getting my car by Friday next week... Yay...

Thanks Brewster, I hope to get my car in about 2 weeks... OMG I cant wait. I am thinking of doing the following trip: Northcote to Euroa Euroa to Wangaratta Up to Aubury Then head down to Metung, should reach there with 25% left. Then "recharge", I have the aftermarket charger from Tim that I...

Did you get an update on this?

Your location says Northcote, nice... I live in the same suburb. I will hopefully have my P85D in the next 2-3 weeks, and would love to do a similar trip. Let me know how it goes. :)

Folks, I live in Melbourne/Victoria, and soon hopefully middle of October I will have gotten my P85D, unfortunately L mode is not here yet, so will get that shortly after, BUT... I am taking a week of to celebrate :) With that I absolutely love Tasmania and one of the thoughts I had was to...

Guys, looking at Progressive, the "agreed" value is about 70K less than the actual car is worth day 1? Thoughts about this. I looked at the P85D as my car option?

I just got an update myself... Middle of October for me... So close!!!! CAN'T wait. all I need now is a date for Ludicrous mode. :)

I am just hoping my P85D is on the ship right now sailing to lil ol' Melbourne... I am also planning on taking the week off to celebrate :) I can't wait. "In Transit" is a long and very boring journey, let me tell you!

Thanks and Looking... I am also installing (or going to install) a wall mount at my parents place in Kilmore, Victoria. They're generally nice people :)

My theory whether right or wrong is I am spending over 200K on a car that does 3.2 to 100, Whats another 10 or so to get an extra 400ms. Try and do that in an ICE car and its swapping an engine out. I made the decision to get the 'P' may as well get the best 'P' performance.