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Hi there, Just bought an inventory solid black S60 from the Melbourne depot; apparently someone cancelled their order. It is currently at the docks and delivery is "within the next two weeks". Can't wait! It completely base though, so hopefully that won't be an issue. Standard cloth seats, but...

Does anyone here either live in Cairns (and drive a Model S) or know someone who does? I have an old friend up there who is interested in the car, but would need a test drive. I know it's a bit of an ask, but...? Any offers greatly appreciated.

I am planning a trip from Adelaide to Kangaroo Island later in the year. The local council on KI have installed various EV chargers but they are J1772 so I would need an adaptor and to sign up to Charge Point. They are rated at 50 kW. Kangaroo Island Council - E-Vehicle My question is at what...

Not sure if this has already been reported but Tesla now offers insurance in Oz. My new Model S arrives in a couple of weeks and I got a quote from Tesla Insurance today, (underwritten by QBE Insurance). They offer new replacement for 3 years from first registration and also cover the wall...

I lost a good friend yesterday and so far as I know now the funeral is in Forster next Tuesday. I looked up destination charging and there seems to be a dead zone between Newcastle and Port Macquarie. EVtriplanner tells me I will use circa 330 Km rated range to get to Forster. The plan so far...

Saw my first "refreshed" Model S up close and personal today and I have to say that I'm not a fan of the new froot, which is now vestigial indeed. There naturally should be an option to have a second motor (or rather a single motor) but not that horrendous waste of space for the HEPA filter...

Hi, new guy here, Danny from Kings Park. Have been lurking for a few weeks and noticed how much fun you guys have in your Tesla's. I dont actually own a Tesla so I just rent one when I can afford it. (EVEEH) I want to start a world wide contest for longest distance driven in an electric car in a...

My car has just asked for an update, any idea what the latest update is? So excited about 8 release, assuming this update isn't it? -ECIT

Here's the back story. Imported a 90D into New Zealand. Ordered the CHAdeMO adapter with the car which was in the boot when it arrived in NZ. Tried to use the CHAdeMO adapter at 3 different locations with different makes of DC fast chargers (Veefil, Delta, ABB). Every time I tried to use the...

The light is now partially surrounding the type2 socket.

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Did you know that on the P cars in the US, the charging port can actually close electronically? At least in the earlier models I am sure that they could. That would come in handy when the snake is finally released. But on the other hand, if the snake can snake its way into the charging...

Picked up our new Model S (yay) and seems there is a new charge port surround for oz. The charge lights are now located to the left and directly next to of the socket (not in the taillight). Similar to the US lights. And it auto opens when pressed (and still with charger button too). And auto...

I have four so far: 1. When you put the car in park with the mirrors tucked in, then when you enter SUMMON mode - the mirrors flap out then flap in. This can be annoying when the mirrors flap out only to hit the wall. But the flap out flap in just looks a little ridiculous. 2. When you...

The 100kwh battery announced this morning only shows as being available in the P100D. Sounds like they are supply constrained on these batteries and the option is not yet showing in the Austraian DS.

Being optimistic, should we have a sticky thread for any info that comes to hand about this presumed upcoming supercharger route? I couldn't see one existing already or did I miss it?

Hey guys, So I have out my name down for the new Center console that now comes with the rear cup holders, please see link below: Tesla — Model S Integrated Center Console Been waiting for a couple of months now. Is anybody else here waiting on this?

Today marks the first anniversary of taking delivery of our incredible model S, a wet and windy August day in 2015, I can still remember flooring the accelerator up the on ramp for the first time, I can still remember the first Insane run and the scream it induced from the unsuspecting...

So, my mother in law's farm has this 4 pin connector. Wondering if I can get an adaptor to connect tessy or whether it is missing earth or something? I'm not too wise on these plugs

So I took delivery of my S70 (demo) with about 5k on the clock. Keen to experience the trials and tribulations of EV's I thought I would mission down to Thredbo to visit my youngest bro for a few days boarding for his birthday. Wifey couldn't spare the time off work, so I drove down with mum...

Hi all, I was forwarded a link to the attached paper written by the legal firm Clayton Utz regarding the adoption of driverless technologies and legal framework. It is an interesting read with some really good points raised...

ok, I've had the Model S for some time now, but only had the HPWcharger installed in my garage for a short time. On the weekend I screwed the black bracket to the wall, went to plug the cable in and : it doesn't fit. I tried a few times- am I going mad? Does yours fit??? Here is a link to the...

Shut the front lid on an esky that was just a little too big. Lid caught on the first catch but wouldn't shut far enough for the second catch. Problem was: It wouldn't open either from the fob or screen. The screen indicated it was already open. Eventually sat on it and used the fob to open...

I'm planning to go to Gunnedah from Brisbane via the coast route to Port Macquarie and then inland over the mountains to Walcha -> Gunnedah. Coast route looks straight forward, charging at Ballina Day Surgery and Coffs Harbour Showgrounds then the SC at Port Macquarie. The rest? Well... OK...

The Hunter Valley EV Festival is on this weekend at Cameron Park on the outskirts of Newcastle. It is organised by the Tom Farrell Institute at the University of Newcastle. I've been to the last couple (last year my car was on display with @Dborn) and there have been plenty of cool things on...

I saw a Tesla themed home charger setup in the Nick Howe book, and thought it would be good to recreate in oz. Not sure if there is an oz thread on this already, but thought I would share the details. The closest colour to the Benjamin Moore Neon Red I found in Oz was Taubmans Renegade...

This might of interest to those in the Brisbane or Hunter areas: Beyond Zero Emissions Other locations around the country coming later, apparently..

Hi everyone, I am keen to purchase an X, but am curious as to how those already have a Tesla claim expenses. For a ICE car, l claim petrol receipts as a percentage based on log book. As there is no petrol receipts how does it work?? Based on Km only x a $ rate? I tried to search for the...

Exiting times! Anybody get one of these?

I'm looking to do a return trip Sydney - Cowra on the same day (via Goulburn supercharger). Goulburn -> Cowra -> Goulburn is 410kms return + diversions. I'm hoping to top up at Yass on one leg. Has anyone used the destination charger at the Yass Soldiers Club? Can you access anytime or only...

For anyone who would like to take their Tesla to the drag strip in Portland on the 26th October, please let me know. Welcome to South Coast Raceway It is the intention to have a day out in Portland at the local drag strip for the local Portland Harbour Probus Club. I will be taking them for an...

Hey Yall! Thinking of taking a roadtrip down to Perisher to visit my brother for his Birthday next week. Might take the wednesday off and get cracking. Just need to pick a pit stop before Port Macquarie, any tips?

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The nav voice in my car sounds fine most of the time, except when it utters the final turn direction as you approach an intersection, ie "now turn left" or "now turn right". After the word "left" or "right", there's an extra sound which might be a click. My daughter thinks it sounds like the...

I'm getting an odd behaviour of my passenger side windows, both front and back. They occasionally open up without me triggering them to open. Sometimes just a fraction, sometimes a good 2cms. I'm not really sure when it happens. But I think I noticed it once when I opened my driver side...

With the help of Dborn on this thread, I installed a light bar on my Model S: It is ultra cool and does the job for what it was installed for. Here it installed behind the grill above the radar. When it is off, it is practically invisible. Here is a picture of it turned off: The light...

Went to autopark (parallel) yesterday; wife driving so I had a good view of the front corner. Parking behind a small truck with an extended tray just at the level of the top of the front corner. The car would have hit the back corner of the had we not aborted the park. The truck was a similar...

Not everyone on TMC is lucky enough to own a Tesla so I thought I would post the dates and times of the Tesla Electric Road Trip. Sorry Queenslanders it seems we missed yours but here are all the Dates and times with a link to the RSVP page for anyone who wants to go along. Indooroopilly...

We're looking forward to some long country drives in the Tesla. Followed Richard McN's advice and upgraded the charger for country use. Have a 600km adventure to a seaside destination planned this weekend, and another to country NSW early August, and yet another to Merimbula area in September...

Got a message from one of my staff with a photo of the charger, expecting delivery Friday of my MS. How am I going to hibernate until Friday!

I actually read it - does this disqualify me from becoming an owner? I noticed some interesting parts: Really??? Probably good advice, however wondering how many Tesla owners do check the tire pressures on a monthly basis? As opposed to relying on the automatic monitoring to tell you if the...

Hello fellow club members, I have gotten a quote from my local solar installer (Gold Coast) for the following system: 24 panels 315w LG neon2 + Enphase S270 Microinverter = 7.5KWH roof top complete installation $13500 after solar rebate ($5800). 4xEnphase AC batteries fully installed @$8000...

I have noticed that a lane change on autopilot always, unless you have moved the wheel in the last 20 seconds, prompts for a wheel grab. Now, while in the US recently and having driven a Model S for over 3000 miles, I didn't see that behaviour at all. Question (particularly to those who have...

So does anyone still have access to the Model X design studio? I canceled my reservation and ordered an S instead so I don't have access any longer but I'm wondering what the equivalent pricing is for the extras. They announced the MX 60D last night with pricing in OZ. The price is $130,087.20...

It has always fascinated me how Tesla automatically slows the car under TACC to enable a safe speed on sharp bends. A particularly good example for me occurs on my regular trip from Melbourne to Portland via Cobden. In the attached video, I have the cruise control set at 100 km/hr and am aware...

Would there be a difference in terms of battery longevity between the two scenarios? 1. Charge to 80% then drive and discharge to 60%, occasionally go down to 50% 2. Charge to 70% then drive and discharge to 50%, occasionally go down to 40% This would be an almost daily (6 days a week...

Well worth the read: Time for Australia to get its electric vehicle policy into gear

Following on from the trip to Fowlers Winery I suggest a lunch to Bailey's. It is about 260ks from Melb so an overnight stay in the area is probably the go. You will need to use the miserable 2 unit Euroa SC. If sufficient interest Ill suggest some dates, best in Spring.

New update going in now. I suspect only bug fixes to judge from USA website. But, if so, seems to be a VERY fast rollout this time. Virtually simultaneous with USA.