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    Supercharger - Melbourne (South Yarra), Vic

    Holbrook NRMA lists on Plugshare that parking is $20 plus TOU fees. Can anybody verify? The new SC at Holbrook may sort this out. Im going this way in a few weeks and will post my findings.
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    Tritium asks Qld government for up to $90m bailout

    That partly explains why there are so many carced Tritium installations around the country. Has to be an opportunity to fix them if Tritium doesnt.
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    Tritium asks Qld government for up to $90m bailout

    Does anyone know what goes wrong with failed DC chargers? Software or hardware?
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    State based EV road user charge (Overturned 18/10/23)

    Far west Qld liveable houses can be bought for less than $100k. Id like to live there to escape Vic in winter anyway.
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    State based EV road user charge (Overturned 18/10/23)

    When is Qld likely to impose RUC? I would like to buy a Qld property to avoid Vic RUC.
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    State based EV road user charge (Overturned 18/10/23)

    The Vic RUC includes distance travelled outside Victoria. AFAIK there is no monies remitted to those states from Vic ie they keep it. This is my objection to theVicRUC. I know someone who does a lot of interstate driving who has a suitable address in another state has now transferred his rego...
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    V2L modelS

    Once my battery is out of warranty Id like to set up V2L using My "S". I had considered buying another EV that offers same but surely it can be done somehow with my S. At the moment my solar home power system runs on an AC coupled Selectronics bidirectional inverter so there is no need to buy...
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    3,200km EV road Trip from Mornington Peninsula VIC to Townsville QLD

    Im planning on a trip Melb to Cairns using the shortest route possible via Bourke. There are some 400k-450k stretches. My car is a prefacelift S with 85kWhr bat. Ive done Melb to Marlo straight and it had 20% left So I know it can be done at reduced speed on the long flat stretches on this...
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    Regaining licence after stroke NSW?

    In victoria you have to do a car driving test with driving instructor and occupational therapist sitting in the back seat watching your every move. I think they want to wait about 3 months after the stroke for this. Of course if youve had a bad Stalin like stroke you wont be driving again.
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    SE Melbourne Showroom and Service Centre - Elsternwick

    went to elsternwick site today. Bldgs empty no note on doors with new site. Power off so no power to wall charging units. Skips empty nothing to scavenge there.
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    Model S giving much grief

    Its an 85D prefacelift.
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    Model S giving much grief

    The parasitic (vampire) losses have been a lot less with new MMC module around 1% perday cw about 3X that before. It was so bad I was thinking of buying a Hyundai Ioniq EV not the 5, the earlier model.
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    Trip data storage

    Does anyone know if you can get access to years of trip storage data. Needed for a Land Tax issue.
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    Model S giving much grief

    Had to another double scroll press due to unreponsive screen
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    Model S giving much grief

    Fixed now thanks everyone. The 12V bat replaced as well. Was so shagged that it barely sparked when shorted.
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    Model S giving much grief

    Gone to Tesla for a new mem module & 12V battery.
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    Model S giving much grief

    Im in Sandringham. Havnt had MCU2 fitted thought you had to wait for Tesla to ring first. Would like to try your scanner.
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    Model S giving much grief

    My Tesla a prefacelift S is becoming increasing more unreliable. There have been times when I couldnt get it to go at all. Today I couldnt access the main screen. It still motors but I dont think Ill be able to charge it to desired level. Also cant reboot by pressing the 2 scroll buttons. Any...
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    Cooma to Melb in SR+?

    You could also consider the Princess Hwy route to Melb. Charge at NRMA Bega next Marlo Hotel ,Sale and Moe
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    EV chargers are fuel stations

    I take a thermos and have breakfast at euroa s c on the way to syd. The lack of facilies is irrelevant. Lunch at gundagai sc with food I bring with me. Olivers is too dear anyway. Dont stop at wodonga sc too far off hume.
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    ModelS wont supercharge following CCS2 upgrade by Tesla

    R got his car back Friday. They fixed it free under "goodwill" so he didnt see parts replaced.
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    ModelS wont supercharge following CCS2 upgrade by Tesla

    My understanding is that the on-board charger is AC. When DC charging the traction battery is connected to the supercharger or other highpower charger and control of volts & current is effected from that source. This of course requires a handshake between the two by the aux pins and allocation...
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    ModelS wont supercharge following CCS2 upgrade by Tesla

    A few months ago my brother R hit a wombat on the freeway from Wollongong to Waterfall and damaged the front of his 75D. During the repair he decided to get the CCS2 upgrade so he could use the latest SCs. There is going to be one near his home at Gymea. He was happy with the repairs but couldnt...
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    Good wh/km ?

    Goldburne is 700mASL so down trips give better figures.
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    Supercharger - Kirrawee, NSW

    QBN ask at uni counter to see if its been handed in.
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    Drive disabled for software update

    I tried Factory Reset. Whilst this was happening I was aware of a new software update improved regen & maps. I havent seen a new upgrade for a year or two. I now have drivability but have lost my lifetime energy consumption & driver settings.
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    Drive disabled for software update

    This is the message I got with my 2015 model S this morning when I wanted to use the car. I didnt initiate a software update and its now been like this for 2 hours. Im still on the original mmc. Pressing the two scrolls has no affect. Ive had the screen go black a few times requiring the reboot...
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    Supercharger - Moe, Vic

    If Tesla are now doing SCs as CCS only they should be doing it for free.
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    State based EV road user charge (Overturned 18/10/23)

    The legislation makes you pay for travel outside Vic as well as inside.
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    ARENA Future Fuels Fund - fast chargers

    I suggest that the new subs be fitted with waterproof CCS2 outlets so that we can charge from them when they are idle in port. Renewable energy at work! An interlock will be needed to avoid your car being dragged into the abyss if they get a call.
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    Another front suspension control arm failure

    https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2017/MC-10110741-9999.pdf Observe the design of the new forelink. It has approx. 16mm bosses either side of the link near the small end. These are leads from the casting mould. They most likely found the smaller leads of the earlier design caused defects. You...
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    Another front suspension control arm failure

    I think your onto something there Target. Ive inspected the replacement arm and it is different from the original. Bigger cast lead holes and thicker walls around the small end and a changed shape on one surface. Tesla have obviously been concerned but not recall mind set. Ill send pics later.
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    Suspension Failure

    No games GM but have had the steering wheel wrenched violently to the right on AP when the car thought I was going to hit something. It was a road side sign on my left. No physical risk just another AP debacle. For Aussies it is just before Gundagai SC north bound. We drive on left here.
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    Suspension Failure

    Ill be presenting Tesla with a Consumers Affairs threat if they don't come good.
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    Suspension Failure

    ShockonT The $650 was to replace the forearm as Tesla calls it. They said I hit something. I cant get my head around how this arm is stressed but will have a look next week. Ive hit potholes in other cars Ive owned and never had problems.
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    Suspension Failure

    Pl view pics. Im not an aggressive driver, have not hit anything perhaps gone into a few country road pot holes but that is not unusual. I don't agree with meloccom about suspension. These items should last cars life not be a fragile item subject to yearly scrutiny. There doesn't appear to much...
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    Another front suspension control arm failure

    Pl view my forelink pics. Mine failed without braking a piece first. It has opened up though. Been a lot of force to do this. When I have finished with it I may repair it with my Mig welder to take on long trips for roadside repairs.
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    Suspension Failure

    Ive got my car back less $650. tesla tech says you have hit something cant happen any other way. I may take action against them. The arm is elongated at one end & has a missing piece. Tesla probably think owners will not act for sums that small. Like a lot of car companies you deal thru a...
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    Another front suspension control arm failure

    Ive had a failure as well. 2015 85D. Although I have a month left Tesla here In Melbourne Aus say I hit something. Its the only way they say that damage can occur. They want $650 (Aus) to fix. Its the control arm I think . Ill have a pic tomorrow.
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    Suspension Failure

    Ive yet to see the Judgement of Solomon. Ive never once had the car in for service. So you never no which way the cookie crumbles. Yes PJF there was a loud bang when I was backing out of a parking spot. Shook the whole front bonnet and the nose cone nearly came out & had to be pushed back in. My...
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    Suspension Failure

    My left front suspension failed. I have less than a month warranty. The camber arm or fore arm broke at the inside end. There are are plenty of references on the US part of the forum. Mine is a 2015 85D. It is not driveable & has been taken away on a flatbed. I have now lost all confidence in...
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    Supercharger - Moonee Ponds, Vic

    I arrived at 0615 today and it was all locked up. As well I had enough charge to do my trip. Supposed to be open at 0600.
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    Superchargers in Australia

    BNE SC is claimed to be 150kW. Would a local with around 20% left like to verify?
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    Would you, could you drive a ICE again?

    Ive got a 2001 Bentley Arnage which is a very comfortable car to drive for both driver and passengers. I love driving it but it loves petrol with its 6.8 litre turbo v8. Ill just stick to short trips.
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    Road Tax for EVs

    Be wary of registration in ACT? It is much higher than Vic. Ok for the ACT preliminary rego to avoid stamp duty but convert to your state after 3 months.
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    Road Tax for EVs

    The simplest solution is you put in estimate of your driving for the year and it is checked by VicRoads yearly or on request. Or you send a screen shot.
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    Supercharger - Moonee Ponds, Vic

    I think they will not impose time limit if there is no internet. Im usually there around 6am so shouldnt affect other users.
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    Supercharger - Moonee Ponds, Vic

    The site sparky told me that Jemena are the main source of the delay.
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    Vampire drain

    My S is losing about 3% a day now. I have heard a low humming sound from under the front "tub". The circulating pumps are operating continuously. You can feel the lines vibrating. I suspect the pumps are three phase and run at medium frequency. It is the inverter that drives them that I can...
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    Tesla Model 3 in Australia

    My brother who has an S decided to buy a Leaf as a second family EV. The main feature he likes is facility to do V2G about 10k more. It seems to have better regen perhaps to a lower cutoff speed but I cannot quantify this. It is also a smaller car & better to use driving around Sydney. The range...