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I did a long trip recently and got a couple of stone chips. The Tesla repair shop applied some touch up paint (base colour plus the metallic on top and finally some clear coat) all for free which was very generous of them. The results are good but not perfect; they explained that a bonnet...

The new development of Yarra Bend in Melbourne is offering Solar, Tesla battery and an EV charge connector on each new house.Not cheap though. Reported by One Step Off The Grid Developers website

In an effort to help with world recognition for the many kilometers we drive in Australia relative to our population, and the need for greater attention for infrastructure etc, I am asking that anyone that has recently undertaken, or is planning a trip of reasonable length, to post on this...

Does anyone know if it's possible get to Mt Bulla from Melbourne in a Model S 70? Just staying overnight and I guess will have to take the Land Rover, however getting *sugar* from friends with their big Porsche 4WD......

Saw this in Sunnyvale, CA. Note the sticker on the window.

For those not near the current retail locations. The Electric Road Trip Here's Where Tesla's Electric Road Trip Will Stop In Australia http://feeds.gizmodo.com.au/~/164430768/0/gizmodoaustralia~Heres-Where-Teslas-Electric-Road-Trip-Will-Stop-In-Australia/

One Tesla 30 amp charger at Burnside Village has been out of action for about a week now. It is cordoned off and there is a pool of water. I wondered at first if it had been ICEd and someone had melted the offender but it turns out it's a leak from the pipe above. Hopefully they fix it soon.

Hey guys, Im thinking about wheels and I've been looking at the TST Sportlines. I'm pretty sure that someone mentioned that they have ordered some and I'm wondering if anyone in Oz has any experience with them or further suggestions. Ive got a midnight silver metallic MS on order and was...

Am I the only one who is totally disappointed in the Tesla Australian 4 year 80,000kms warranty? When many makers are offering 100,000km warranties, and many more moving to unlimited kms, I'm feeling Tesla's warranty should be better. I know the battery and drivetrain warranty is very good, but...

Help ! ! Am I missing something here ? I start the day with 84.6 kWh (94% of my 90 kWh battery) I use 65.3 kWh during the day So I should end up with 19.2 kWh But I actually end up with 9.9 kW (11% of 90 kWh) This happened the day before as well, leaving me struggling to make a place I...

We're away so I'm using the mobile connector for the first time. It worked really well and got my car back up to 80% from 30% in about 16 hours. We leave tomorrow for a long journey home and so I want to charge up to 100% just before we leave. Using the wall connector at home, it usually...

Greetings all astute Tesla owners, My son is graduating from high school in November and is really keen to have him and his partner delivered to the ceremony by a Tesla, in competition with the usual Harleys, Mustangs, limos, Kenworths, old Holdens etc etc. If anyone is interested in being...

Anyone going? TMC Connect 2016 | The Offical Conference of Tesla Motors Club

Its official, I am a Tesla fan boy. Reasons are: 1. Most comfortable ride I've had, ever. I've had a few cars and this is by far the best. 2. Second easiest car to get in and out of (I still believe my old Prius III was best, but only by a bit). This is important to me because I drive...

Hi there, Just joined. I live in Eltham North in Melbourne and I am very keen to get a Model S. I have seen the base 60kw rear wheel drive model is around $115,000 new, but I am hoping to spend about $80K cash on a used one in any spec. Is this realistic? Currently on Carsales the cheapest ones...

It being Elon Musks Birthday yesterday seemed like as good a time as any to pull the tigger on a new Model S 60. That and today is apparently the last day to use a referral code. RWD Midnight Silver Metallic Black leather / black headliner Figured ash Auto pilot Premium sound system Pano roof...

Time for a roadtrip.

James Tambassis and Pia Peterson were both kind enough to recommend a post on the forum. Thank you. If an owner is free in Brisbane on Sunday 14th August and would love to show off their pride and joy at a wedding in Milton my bride to be Suzanne and I would love for you to join us. Conditional...

We just got back to Sunnyvale CA after a week long trip to Vegas, Grand Canyon, LA and back to Sunnyvale. Added over 3,000 km to Tom's P85D. Was a good run except for a total car failure on day 1. The lane holding (AP) doesn't work as well here as in Oz. Good fun cruising down the freeways at...

I just got my 70D delivered yesterday, around 4 pm. The delivery guy said the Tesla App should only take a few hours before it would start working. Unfortunately still not working today. How long did it take for yours to activate?

Yes - I'm seriously thinking about this so I thought I'd start a new thread. As with my previous two road trips I'll ask if anyone has any ideas/suggestions/etc (even if it's "Don't do it!") would you please submit them. They were invaluable last time. I'll post the plan as soon as I have a...

Hi guys, Thought I'd stop lurking and finally join the forum. I have a new Model S 70D on order, arriving in October. I live in Sydney with relatives in Brisbane and Tassie, looking forward to some road trips:-)

Yahoo! D day is today! Can't wait. Look at my own "mini" supercharger! He he...

So I went for a drive today and got a bit carried away, travelled too many kilometres and may have done a bit too much Ludicrousing (it’s now a word!). When I dialled in the Nav destination for home it sent me a very rude reply in red stating “ -1%. Need to recharge to reach destination!!! ”...

Hi there, I am total newbie here and in process of ordering a S60D. Have difficulty deciding if I should take the Pano Roof or Solid Roof. There will be two very young kids sitting behind. Was told textile seats are way more durable than next gen leather. Wife is not keen on Pano because...

Has anybody ever put snow chains on their 21" Model S wheels? We're planning a trip to Thredbo in about a week and I am considering taking The Homer instead of Marge's Lexus RX. But I think I might have read somewhere that snow chains can be tricky to fit to the S due to the gap, or lack of one...

Sparky's preparing for her 2nd road trip to Melby Melbs from Radelaide for dual charges install. MaxiCharger via Jetcharge & EVNomics J1772 kit is on its way! Getting really excited to start exploring! Tesla are quoting $3500 install - does this sound right? Tesla — Dual Charger with...

This was to an Old Boys Boarders Reunion. The trip involved Superchargers to Gundagai after which I stayed o'night at my sisters place outside Young and charged at 10A , the next day departing with 100%.charge, At Dubbo I payed $10 to charge at 8A to avoiding tripping a multi outlet board...

I'm looking at getting some tyres for my Model S, any advice or experiences from tyre companies in Melbourne? Not sure I would take to my local garage that hasn't had some experience lifting these things, plus the last time I had new tyres fitted on my Jeep the rims were covered in nicks and...

Australian electricity company will give you Tesla charging for $1 a day Australian energy company, AGL, will provide customers who own electric vehicles, such as a Tesla, all-you-can-consume electricity for A$1 per day. The company's CEO Andy Vesey announced the Australian-first initiative...

Just a message to the owner of 767BHP, if you were wondering who lined up next to you at 5pm on Johnson/Paradise Rd on Tues 21st of June 2016, that was me!!! Not sure if you saw it was another Tesla. That was like one chance in a million we had that perfect opportunity. If anyone knows the...

We had a test drive in a Model X today with the following impressions compared to our S: Was a bit rougher but that could have been the low profile tyres. Was quieter that the P85D we are using here but similar to our 85. Son (at 188 cm) complains of hitting head in the S didn't have that...

Here's something... even though there are at least a couple of HPWC's at Dinner Plain you can't use Tesla approved snow chains on your Model S to get there in Winter. Turns out that the ones that Tesla sell/endorse are "spider" chains that are banned on the Mount Hotham road and the only design...

So normally I miss out on invitations from Tesla so was pleasantly surprised to get one today without prompting. Has anyone else got an invite?

I'm reposting this in its own thread since it will probably get lost in the model X design studio thread. Especially as there doesn't seem much interest in that thread. Which is kind of interesting in itself Having waited for so long for the Model X design studio to open I think I've decided...

Hi guys. I'm just curious about what people here have nick-named their cars.

Hey guys, Just wanted to ask a question, I have a HPWC connected on a single phase 32amp circuit. My model S only has a single charger. What charging rates should I be getting? I swear I used to get 50km/hr but the last few times I'm getting a charging rate at 33km/hr. Does this seem right...

The site and the story these figures came from has very little credibility so have they made that sales figure up as well? Country Cumulative sales through 12/2015 Unpaved roads in country (km) United States 63,161 2,281,895 Norway 10,062 18,116 China 5,524...

Disclaimer: Not an official test, just a bit of fun. After MDK and a fellow Tesla driver compared energy usage after driving the same QLD road under similar conditions Technophile took the opportunity of today's WA Tesla meetup to take a comparison one step further, all cars drove the same 72km+...

We've just decided to go visit our friends in Canberra and managed to book a two-bedroom at Hotel Realm at the last minute tonight. We don't love this hotel - it already seemed fairly tired when we stayed not long after it opened - but it has a Tesla destination charger so that is enough for us...

I received an email this morning that we can now configure our Model X for delivery by late 2016 (18 months after reservation). NSW on-road cash price ranges from A$147,137 for a 75D with no options to A$280,509 for a ludicrous P90D with every option.

I'm thinking of getting personalised plates here in Queensland. This is most likely going to be a stupid question, but getting a slimline front plate will not be an issue with the new facelift, right?

wasn't sure when to post this but seeing it has to do with Australian pricing i through i would post here, i posted it on another website at first and feel free to do your own on model 3 or even your model S. not that we know the pricing of the current model 3 and the exchange rate but as of...

Hi Ozzies and Kiwis, I am about to take possession of a new MS in a few weeks and will be shipping it over to NZ (one of the about 30 in NZ). It is important to note that there is no Tesla presence in NZ, i.e. no service center...yet. But they are coming as they haven taken order for the 3...

it appears as if the 70 has been dropped for the S60 and 60D, both with the "locked" 75 pack though, if my memory is correct that's an $11 000 reduction over the 70.

WA owners are meeting this Saturday 11th June at Oakover Estate in the Swan Valley at 11:00. We are then driving 72kms through the hills to Mason Mill, where we will have lunch. All owners and partners are invited to join us. Please respond here if you can come and email Mason Mill with your...

Hiyas, Does anyone know the best way to buy Tesla shares in the public offering announced last month? Information seems a bit thin from my google searches. ??

I realise this is probably stating the bleeding obvious, just letting others know that may not be aware of the consequences of not having a mechanical connection for locking. (Which I like by the way). My little story: Went wading at Bridgewater Beach with my key fob in my back pocket (mistake...

Looks like a good example of what *not* to do: Pedestrian Menace on Twitter Can understand it might be frustrating on the EV owner however if they have nowhere better to park.

Many articles have come out today quoting these figures, this link in particular has an interactive chart down the bottom... VFACTS for May: Big month for Hyundai i30 - motoring.com.au Tesla doesn't appear to be included? I know they often don't publicise their exact total sales numbers but I...