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Following on from discussions on this thread Supercharger - Berry, NSW the news that a South East Electric Highway is been considered by various Councils and other Authorities. Link to my local Council's discussion from page 34 Latrobe City Council - CM512 05 February 2018 Hopefully we will be...

waiting for my ModelX 75D coming in March, just got 2 quote insurance , one from Tesla recommend over 3k. another quote from NRMA around 2500, both excess 1500 , is that good deal ?

I've got a P85D that's coming up to 3 years old. I love the car but the real world touring range is slightly disappointing. Even with a full battery, a planned 340km journey (direct, no SC stops) out of Adelaide brings a warning to keep the speed below 100km/h. How much better is the P100D on...

Twitter The SA election is like watching a card game in a Bond movie.

Et Al. I live in Melbourne and planning to purchase a Model X 100D soon. I noticed with buying the car from ACT I can get the stamp duty exemption - may be due to it being electric vehicle? This price also reflects in their website design studio page. This will save me around $10k. I...

It's been confirmed that Tesla will be installing a supercharger at Silos Estate, just south of Berry on the NSW South Coast. Posted on the Silos Estate Facebook: "We are thrilled that John McVeigh Minister for Regional Development and Ann Sudmalis MP, Federal Member for Gilmore today announced...

Anyone else having a problem with their Tesla account not logging in to Spotify?

The Monday edition of Q&A on ABC TV will have a segment on electric vehicles, to register your interest on being an audience member go the the Q&A facebook group or website.

The new baby gets an outing at the local post office (Palo Alto, Northern California) Tesla's Roadster prototype makes a rare outing in Palo Alto headquarters

is it just me, or has the Tesla app been less responsive in the last week or so?

The latest RMS (NSW) registration statistics are out, and the cool thing is we can work out from these stats what Tesla's market share of BEVs has been in New South Wales over time. The chart is below. The first Teslas appeared in the stats in 4Q 2014 with 65 registered. The 4Q 2017 stats...

Is there any truth to CSS battery tech being better than Tesla's? Maybe charging is constant therefore overall faster to charge however is longevity is compromised? Nissan CSS batteries have a shocking life compared to Tesla's thus far, or so I've heard (read).... Tesla Is About To Be Shocked...

With ICE makers now starting to eye the EV market, the wave is coming. Anyone tempted to look at other brands come changeover time or is that heresy? 2019 Jaguar XJ to be reborn as high-tech electric flagship | Autocar

SA gov has teamed up with Tesla again. Hopefully other states and Federal gov get on board. http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-02-04/elon-musk-tesla-to-give-solar-panels-batteries-to-sa-homes/9394352

Instead of more centralised batteries like the one at Hornibrook SA (!00Mwhrs) why cant we use our own parked cars? You would need three phase power, cooperation from Tesla & compensation from power companies. However you would also be able to charge at Chardemo levels 50kWs. Ill assume that...

When are we likely to see first Model 3 deliveries in Oz?

Hi all, purchased hat on 16/12. Has any one in Australia received theirs yet?

Thanks to a friend of mine off-forum for the tip-off and @Morris1100S for investigating and confirming :) Superchargers coming to the Broadway Shopping Centre in Ultimo (or Glebe, depending on who you ask). Morris1100S has said he'll provide photos tomorrow!

When I listen to music off the USB stick, there is zero sound from the rear speakers in Dolby mode. Is this normal? I seem to remember it used to make some kind of noise, but none now???

Hey all :) Car is due at the end of Feb (it's currently on a boat somewhere, any way to track that?), so I need to start thinking about insurance and getting my charger installed. I've emailed a couple of the Tesla recommended installers and am waiting back on quotes, and I'm going to start...

I have had Spotify issues from time to time like everyone. But, this feels different. Since the last software update, I can no longer log in to my Spotify account. Have tried all the usual tricks (MCU reboots etc). And have reentered my log in details and checked and rechecked user name and...

ISPT starts the year with two new leases at 100 Pacific Highway, North Sydney No idea what the purpose of the site will be. It's not that far from Richmond. My guess is a delivery centre (like Alexandria NSW) since it is a warehouse - but they could be splitting sales/service locations, or...

Electric cars set as next shock for MPs The original story is from the Australian and behind paywall, expect an ABC "press release" from the Coalition soon, in short Minister Frydenberg would like to discuss EV incentives, those against pull the out the tired and debunked Tesla v Corolla...

For the fun of it I dropped into a Tesla store today with my family just to show them what Teslas look like up close, and have a sit in a Model X which I've never done before. We got chatting to the sales guy and I told him I lined up to reserve a Model 3 nearly 2 years ago. He said a few...

Sent to me by another (understandably) upset EV owner. Tesla parked in an EV charging only bay (not EV ‘parking’, it’s EV ‘charging’) and not even plugged in. I really hope this doesn’t become a ‘thing’. This kind of behaviour will quickly give Tesla owners a bad name in the EV owners...

Thought I’d share the video we shot on our road trip in a rented Model S visiting the Superchargers all the way from Melbourne to Canberra - around 1200 km’s travelled in a couple of days.

I really do... From the moment you plan the trip you ask yourself what yummies surround the station, what scenery, what cafes... Then as you approach the station, you see your battery decrease to well beyond the point of no return, and you realise you are now totally dependant on the services...

G'day, I have a problem with 3 phase Tesla connectors wired as single phase. Specifically those at RACV Noosa; I get 16 AMP but I notice Rod Peachey P100D gets 32 AMP. My Tesla is a '14 model S with a single charger. Anyone else have this problem?

Mercury NZ picks Tesla for ground-breaking battery trial Mercury NZ has selected Tesla as the provider for a scalable national grid-connected battery trial after a tender process launched last September.

This article I consider makes some valid points about the eventual need to re-jig public policy and government regulation to figure out new ways to pay for our road infrastructure, fair enough. But the title of the article and the URL wording is unfair and to me is deliberately inflammatory...

I have reserved a model 3 here's my thoughts lately I am expecting delays on getting a 3 right drive , there eta of end of this year seems a bit far fetched. I have been looking at the price of used model s and they can be had at about $100k . Being it will be about $60000 - $70000k landed for a...

Going to a nephews' wedding in Hobart on the 25th so I thought it would be a good excuse for our first real road trip. We will be driving to Melbourne from Potts Point on Saturday the 20th leaving early but how early? Google maps quotes a door to door trip time of 9 hours so I am predicting 12...

About to depart Sydney for a road trip in my Model S. Here goes....

I found this report (see link below) that Elon will fund 50 new Tesla regional destination chargers for South Australia. I wonder where you would suggest we put them and why. I have listed 28 towns which allows for 1-2 destination chargers at each. It would make sense to add a generic...

Hey there Tesla hive-mind Wife and I have been patiently waiting for our Australian Model 3 (anticipate mid 2019 availability), but our family has grown in that period of time and we've started keeping an eye on the CPO Model S options as well. Saw this listing today, and it's the cheapest...

Hi all, Recent owner of a Roadster in Australia - not the most practical car in the world, but definitely one of the most interesting and iconic! I'm getting my head around the world of original roadster charging. It seems an adapter made by Henry is a great solution to using some of the...

Ive read the threads on spares but I’m a little confused with frunk sizes etc. what’s the current best bet for a spare for a current Model S (single motor)? I’m guessing nothing will fit in the current size frunk? What’s the best bet to get something that will clear the front brakes and where...

I thought this might be of interest to some: I bought my Tesla shares via nabtrade and sadly they don't hold them directly in your name so you don't get to vote or get corporate event notifications, etc. Recently I signed up for stake.com.au and can confirm they do register all whole shares in...

Folks, just took delivery of my MX 75D and new to the forum Considering selling my Silver 22" Turbine OEM wheels for 20" swap + Cash. Wheels have done only 2000kms. Have Eagle F1 tyres on them. One rear rim has some scrape marks on the edge thanks to a curb. PM me if interested. Cheers Dave

To Where'ere Our Hearts Shall Thrust Us When a man finds the vehicle. You know she's the apple of his eye. If he lets you have a peep at it? You're cool. If he permits getting up close to touch and tinker? He respects your opinion. Find yourself in the passenger seat along for a ride...

Just got this going with my X. Thought I would share from US forum for people who didn’t know. Everything you can do on the Tesla app you can do with voice command (except summon). Video here Instructions here Integration with Google Home / Google Assistant - Now available for general use

I have 4 gloss Black original wheels for sale off my model s for $1200, in Sydney NSW

Hey all, Ordered my Model S a few days ago (so excited!) but I'm keen to get an indoor cover for it for when it arrives (early March, so a while away). It'll unfortunately be sharing a garage with a cat, so I need to protect the paint from claws and paw prints. Can't seem to find an option...

Of course if anyone wants to cross Australia quickly and safely the best option is a commercial aircraft, but then then again there are some who claim electric cars are no good for Australia unless they can cross the Nullarbor in 3 days during summer with the aircon working hard, the fact is 80%...

Got any leftovers? No worries. Make soup. Turkey hash is a favorite this time of year. Then again any dish that has rice as one of its ingredients makes my list. Home's where the heart is. No matter where we choose to roam off grid. Or gather for comforts. Sharing stories with families and...

Hi there, I'm producing a short film for Tropfest and we're looking for someone who own or has access to a Model S or Model X for a half day shoot in Melbourne. If you know of anyone who might be interested, please get in touch via DM or cjcwelsh at gmail. We're aiming to shoot on either the...

ok, so I am due for renewal on my 3 year old car. What quotes have folks been getting lately? Sig S 85. Best comprehensive that I have seen so far with $1450 excess has been $2394 with AAMI. Tesla insurance this year is fractionally cheaper but without the same benefits.

0-60mph in 1.9 secs! (faster than the Superman coaster ride in Movieworld) Over 1000 kms per charge! (Brisbane to Sydney without having to supercharge with some juice to spare) Over 400 kph top speed! (no way the cops can catch you) I want one! I'm going to have to sell a kidney (I have a...