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  1. meloccom

    BYD opening ‘megastore’ next to Tesla Cremorne/Richmond (VIC)

    One stop EV shopping 👍🏼
  2. meloccom

    Tesla Software updates - Australia

    Below is the UMC (2) update thread, if you’re not using your UMC regularly to charge your car it may not have had an opportunity to update. Try some of the techniques in the thread or contact Tesla to get your UMC tails updated...
  3. meloccom

    Chadstone Store - Closed 24/10/23

    Not sure about how BYDs work but if you ever need to show your Tesla, bring your UMC and plug it into your car. It won’t go into drive whilst in charging mode.
  4. meloccom

    EVIE Fast Charger - Brisbane (Windsor), Qld

    Moderators note: Title amended from Supercharger to EVIE Fast Charger
  5. meloccom

    New California Owner of a low mileage 2013 Tesla Model S

    The 2013 Model S misses out on any Autopilot features and suffered from higher than normal battery issues. I would ask Tesla to extend the AC drain pipe for you so it no longer drips on top of the battery and causes corrosion. Other than that the battery is what it is and whilst has a low number...
  6. meloccom

    3G Phase Out

    About a year ago or more, Alexandria service could only offer me a new MCU at $2,500 to resolve the end of 3G issue. There is now a permanent error message when you tap the 3G or WiFi icon. “This vehicle currently contains a 3G modem. Staring in 2022, many cellular network operators are...
  7. meloccom

    Toyota Bz4X

    The original Leaf happened during Carlos Ghosn’s leadership and Andy Palmer was the vehicle development manager. CG also lead the Nissan Renault merger. This did not sit well with other Japanese management and government. CG was charged with embezzling money and escaped Japan to return to...
  8. meloccom

    Tesla Software updates - Australia

    If you’re referring to my pre refresh Model S, it came with the V1 UMC, which is a different device to what you can now purchase a V2 UMC. I have only used it on road trips and the 10A works at 10A, but that’s not what current Model 3/Y owners are dealing with. P.S. To anyone reading this, if...
  9. meloccom

    Australian Model 3 Waiting Room

    I would replace the power point with this. With 5 GPOs you can leave them all plugged in. https://www.bunnings.com.au/deta-five-outlet-power-point_p4430424
  10. meloccom

    Tesla Software updates - Australia

    This refers to the Universal Mobile Connector (UMC). On new UMCs the adapters for 10A and 15A plug sockets only draw 8A and 12A respectively and the car (Model 3 or Model Y) will apply an update so they then work at the full 10A or 15A rate. However since the Highland Model 3 was released it...
  11. meloccom

    Australian Model 3 Waiting Room

    15 Maddox Street Alexandria is a specialized Delivery Centre and is separate from The Bourke Road Alexandria Service Centre. It's an industrial warehouse with a large capacity for cars so I don't think 100 cars a day is an exaggeration. Random picture off Reddit, I haven't been there myself.
  12. meloccom

    EVIE Fast Charger - Brisbane (Windsor), Qld

    Based on the last time I was in Brisbane, mid last year, it’s desperately needed. I went to the Fortitude Valley Supercharger a number of times at different times of the day and it was always full and sometimes cars waiting.
  13. meloccom

    Electric vehicle rebate and 'ute tax' set to be killed off in December

    Moderators note: I am obviously too late to stop the above flame war as I can’t be here all the time. I have edited a number of posts and deleted one and will place 48 hour bans on both protagonists. Please remember that you can have different opinions and remain respectful.
  14. meloccom

    Supercharger - Waitomo

    Although for the legacy Model S and X the charge port is Type 2 or Mennekes, and up until the release of Model 3 all Superchargers in NZ used this plug and a second CCS2 plug was fitted to existing Superchargers. The newer Superchargers are now installed with CCS2 plugs only and Model S and X...
  15. meloccom

    Australian Model 3 Highland experiences, tips, tricks

    BZ = Beyond Zero, 4X as in looks like it’s a capable 4WD but isn’t really. 😂
  16. meloccom

    Australian Model 3 Highland experiences, tips, tricks

    However if you compare the BYD Seal with the Model 3, the Model 3 travels circa 25% further on the same energy, based on the test results, and these are directly comparable vehicles. That’s a significant difference IMHO.
  17. meloccom

    Charge On Solar Australia

    Moderators note: 45 posts moved from TeslaSoftware Updates Australia thread.
  18. meloccom

    Charge On Solar Australia

    Moderators note: Changed thread name to Charge On Solar Australia
  19. meloccom

    Charge On Solar Australia

    Like Vostoks post if you agree. If there are a lot of likes I will move the posts. However you should be aware it will sometimes make the threads hard to follow as posts are inserted chronologically.
  20. meloccom

    Tesla Roadster II in Australia

    IIRC Model S Signature deposit was $40,000 and standard production model deposit was $6,000. They may offer a standard reservation for the Roadster later on.
  21. meloccom

    Tesla Roadster II in Australia

    Moderators note: Modified title to Tesla Roadster II in Australia to distinguish between the original circa 2008 Roadster and the New upcoming Roadster as well as the thread being in the Australian forum.
  22. meloccom

    Australian Model 3 highland accessories

    I bought a cheap self applied ceramic coating kit to seal my wheels and the left over I applied yearly to my headlights and fog lights. After 9 years the headlights look close to new with no fading or yellowing, just one or two stone marks. The fog lights similarly are clear, but have suffered...
  23. meloccom

    Australian Model Y Waiting Room

    So will people be able to smoke in the new dad mobile?
  24. meloccom

    Australian Model 3 Highland experiences, tips, tricks

    I use synthetic chamois to dry my car and when finished wipe down the parts of the interior that are heavy touch points. So long as you do it regularly it works well, then I throw the chamois into the washing machine so it’s clean for the next time. For the screen I put it in clean mode, wipe it...
  25. meloccom

    FSD Transfer Offer

    No offer here for an original Model S owner. 🥺 Perhaps they have given up on me buying a replacement. 🤷🏻‍♂️ Biggest problem is that if I were to replace it, I would want a Model 3 but my partner wants a Model Y and we’re yet to come to an agreement.
  26. meloccom

    Australian Model 3 Waiting Room

    I saw a truckload of white Model 3/Y heading north into Sydney along the M5 today, so some people are getting cars in Sydney.
  27. meloccom

    Aftermarket Model 3 tail lights?

    I think the term is sequential tail lights. Quite a few hits when you search for sequential, but only for pre Highland.
  28. meloccom

    State based EV road user charge (Overturned 18/10/23)

    The way I look at it, is that a bicycle on the road is one less car, less wear and tear, less traffic so I’m okay giving them a pass on user pays.
  29. meloccom

    Tesla Software updates - Australia

    Back when I was in the insurance industry, a CTP provider needed to show the authority that it had statistically significant data if they wish to introduce a new rating factor. So this means they were able to show a relationship between demerit points and claim risk. Unfortunately there is no...
  30. meloccom

    Australian standards for home charging an Electric Vehicle.

    In the description I found: “15A/10A 2-in-1◀ The plug side of this type 2 EV charger is an AU 15A plug. Alternatively, you can also use a AU 10 A Socket with the supplied Adapter (Just please dial down to 10 amps when using the 10A outlets.)” So this means that when used in 10A mode, the user...
  31. meloccom

    Australian Model 3 highland accessories

    The 5 pin three phase plug is a common plug in remote and rural areas as it’s often used to connect welders and car lifts; it was also the plug chosen for the AEVA/TOCA remote charging network, so I would recommend using that plug. I would also price the difference between 3 phase and single...
  32. meloccom

    Australian Model 3 Highland experiences, tips, tricks

    Yes, that would be a CCS2 adapter for Model S/X. They’re a bit clunky to use but work well if you put the adapter on the CCS2 plug first.
  33. meloccom

    Electric new sales S-Curve

    Another related and interesting phenomenon is Ethiopia banning internal combustion vehicles immediately. Story There are a number of countries struggling with the cost of fossil fuels and their drain on the balance of trade and access to foreign exchange. If this strategy is successful, there...
  34. meloccom

    Australian Model 3 Waiting Room

    As it was your first charge, I wouldn’t charge overnight the next time and charge when you are home whilst keeping a close eye on the electricity circuit supporting the charging. Perhaps you have a wire getting too warm?
  35. meloccom

    Australian Model 3 Highland experiences, tips, tricks

    The Tesla Launch in Australia was December 9, 2014 where about a dozen Signature reservation holders had their cars delivered. The first standard production Model S were delivered at the very first Tesla Store in St Leonard’s on December 29, 2014. There were no stores in any other cities at the...
  36. meloccom

    Australian Model 3 highland accessories

    For the sake of $20, wouldn’t you go for the 22Kw version that allows a Model 3 or Y to charge at 11Kw? https://evse.com.au/product/5-metre-type-2-to-type-2-ev-charging-cable-22kw/
  37. meloccom

    Australian standards for home charging an Electric Vehicle.

    Again, not an electrician, but the electrician that installed my wall connector also included an isolation switch directly adjacent to the wall connector. So in scenario 2, I would unplug the car first and then turn off the isolation switch to power down the wall connector. Still a bit confused...
  38. meloccom

    Australian standards for home charging an Electric Vehicle.

    So someone plugs in more loads than a power board is clearly labeled and designed for and this results in a fire. Then this is the fault of the quality of the electrical installation not the end user. Sorry I don’t follow, it appears to me to be a mistake of the end user.
  39. meloccom

    Australian Model 3 Highland experiences, tips, tricks

    All Japanese Domestic Market (JDM) Nissan Leafs have the CHADEMO DC charge port and J1772 AC port. Later Australian delivered Gen 2 Leafs changed the AC port to type 2 but I think JDM versions did not. In addition JDM market cars have Japanese language on the binnacle and centre screen. It’s...
  40. meloccom

    Australian standards for home charging an Electric Vehicle.

    Kinda why we have fires in winter. TV, video, set top box on the power board, then someone gets cold and plugs in the 2400w fan heater and 🔥.
  41. meloccom

    Australian standards for home charging an Electric Vehicle.

    I’m not an electrician and you do what you want with your house. I’m just passing on the information I received from an electrician. Back in 2008 when I built my house, I knew I wanted an EV one day so I had the house wired a 3 phase and installed a 32A 3 phase plug in the garage. When I bought...
  42. meloccom

    Australian standards for home charging an Electric Vehicle.

    The Australian/New Zealand wiring rules are different for temporary versus continuous loads. An Iron, kettle or hair dryer are not operated continuously for multi hour periods like an EV charger.
  43. meloccom

    NRMA fast charging network

    You missed the first double L. It’s Woolloomooloo. The way I remember it is it’s all doubles until the M then it’s singles except for the Double O’s. “Double U, Double O, Double L, Double O, M, Double O, L, Double O.” 🤔
  44. meloccom

    Model 3 Highland live now

    New official Tesla video, outlining the improvements to Model 3 Highland.
  45. meloccom

    Battery and Drive Unit Warranties ending soon. What next?

    I decided to keep my 2014 Model S even after the warranty expired. I have had one out of warranty repair when the battery heater failed. They were able to remove and open the battery and replace the heater and a couple of coolant pipe junctions which they told me were starting to ’weep’, total...
  46. meloccom

    Australian Model 3 Waiting Room

    Given that the entire ship Glovis Caravel was turned back by Brisbane Bio-security last year, I don’t believe so.
  47. meloccom

    Cybertruck RHD(Japan) confirmed

    This is an official video by Tesla titled “CGI IRL” available on YouTube for a while now. I don’t speak or read Japanese but I don’t think this confirms a RHD Cybertruck at this point but would be happy to be wrong.
  48. meloccom

    Gen2 Mobile charger - need help

    As you confess to being a newbie I’ll give you some more detail. What you have bought is a Universal Mobile Connector, UMC for short, not a charger. The charger that includes an inverter to change AC from your house and put DC into your battery is in your car. The primary job of the UMC is to...
  49. meloccom

    Chargepoint in Australia (Closed 31/01/2024)

    I talked to Westfield Bondi Concierge today and the official line is that they are looking into alternatives but have no ETA of a replacement at this time.
  50. meloccom

    Gen2 Mobile charger - need help

    Tesla says, "Charging current is reduced due to a detected fault in the adapter." As it's a new UMC the adapter is probably a tight fit. Try removing and replacing the 10A adapter tail a few times. https://service.tesla.com/docs/Public/diy/model3/en_us/GUID-A3E92BEC-5A7A-4092-BAAF-A17B8E863B3F.html