Australian Model 3 highland accessories

[Mes1]

Hopefully you used a referral

Here’s my plan with ovo - provider ausgrid in NSW.

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Yo I'm in nsw but with endeavour, wonder if I can get the same as this?

Also mention of referral would I get a cheaper rate if I get code from someone?

Thanks!

 

[Hairyman]

Had these for the model Y and end up replacing it with the mesh fabric with Velcro. Why? Since it’s hard plastic, the kids use it to scrap crap off the bottom of their shoes.

Edit: for those using chargeHQ and have multiple Tesla. What is the best workaround? Multiple accounts or easier to switch car in the app before charging?

Do you have a link for the mesh & velcro vent covers or were they DYI?

 

[sammody]

Yo I'm in nsw but with endeavour, wonder if I can get the same as this?

Also mention of referral would I get a cheaper rate if I get code from someone?

Thanks!

Best would be to search for your address to see if you can sign up:

OVO Energy | Get a Quote in Under 3 Minutes

OVO Energy Australia. Smart billing & no exit fees. Start your journey to affordable energy today!

switch.ovoenergy.com.au

I can pm you a referral if you wanted to go ahead, you'll get $120 credit over 12 months. Just let me know

 

[Mes1]

Best would be to search for your address to see if you can sign up:

OVO Energy | Get a Quote in Under 3 Minutes

OVO Energy Australia. Smart billing & no exit fees. Start your journey to affordable energy today!

switch.ovoenergy.com.au

I can pm you a referral if you wanted to go ahead, you'll get $120 credit over 12 months. Just let me know

Thanks mate will check if eligible and let ya know, cheers! $120 towards more tesla accessories

 

[sammody]

If anyone wants to join up please use my referral so we both gain a nice credit

Lol thanks for stealing my thunder

 

[dronus]

Doesnt seem to be available in SA.
Cant have people getting a taste of whats its like to not be completely rorted ripped off.

 

[dan_brooks]

This is mine. dont mind the dog hammock on the back seat!

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Thanks mate, what brand is that one?

 

[TE5L4]

Lol thanks for stealing my thunder

whoops sorry mate, i'll delete the post and write my own post. You should edit your previous post with him and add your referral

 

[TE5L4]

I was able to change to the EV Plan which includes 12am-6am 0.8c/kw as well as 3 hours free daily 11-2 and the better FIT of 8c and lower peak rate. If anyone wants to join up please use my referral so we both gain a nice credit

www.ovoenergy.com.au/refer/david12294

 

[Mes1]

No worries I'll reach out Sam if eligible

 

[dronus]

Thanks mate, what brand is that one?

Folded Sunshade for Model Y or 3

Protect your occupants and car's inside with this easy to install sunshade for both the Model 3 and Model Y. Quick and easy to install. Under 5 mins

myteslaaccessories.com.au

Comes with the shade and the additional silver insert which goes on top to black out all light and heat.
Ive been using it in this adelaide heat and it works heaps good. Has little clip things to hold it up but its a snug fit snyway

 

[TE5L4]

Doesnt seem to be available in SA.
Cant have people getting a taste of whats its like to not be completely rorted ripped off.

That's unfair.. why does SA get heaps higher rates than everyone else?

 

[sammody]

whoops sorry mate, i'll delete the post and write my own post. You should edit your previous post with him and add your referral

Haha all good

 

[dronus]

That's unfair.. why does SA get heaps higher rates than everyone else?

Because the share holders demand more stock bonuses, the executive want bigger boats and the govt wants more gst.
But they tell us its because its out of their control… yep… sell the utilities to private companies and this is what happens…

And, now there is talk of charging us to export to the grid!

 

[cafz]

That's unfair.. why does SA get heaps higher rates than everyone else?

SA has to run a lot of wires out a long way to places where there aren't many people buying electricity. Everyone in the state ends up paying for that.

 

[dronus]

SA has to run a lot of wires out a long way to places where there aren't many people buying electricity. Everyone in the state ends up paying for that.

WA is a pretty big place too though. QLD is no spring chicken. Its pretty disproportionate though, and if it actually cost that much money to run wires (which are already there, but might need maintaining) the wholesaler wouldn't be making record profits year after year...

 

[cafz]

WA is a pretty big place too though. QLD is no spring chicken. Its pretty disproportionate though, and if it actually cost that much money to run wires (which are already there, but might need maintaining) the wholesaler wouldn't be making record profits year after year...

WA's grid only covers a relatively small portion of the south-west though. Areas outside that charge about 30c/kWh and $1.10/day, but that's a rate that's been subsidised by the WA government.

SAPN isn't a "wholesaler", they're a distributor (they don't buy and sell electricity, they charge to move it from one place to another). Distributors prices are regulated to a fixed rate of return - their costs and charges have to be approved by the AER. For example:

https://www.aer.gov.au/industry/networks/cost-pass-throughs/sa-power-networks-cost-pass-through-2022-23-river-murray-flood-event-0

The AER "Determination" for SAPN's next 5-year regulatory period (2025-2029) has started, there's points in the process where you can make submissions if you want (this is the bit where they decide on things like export tariffs):

https://www.aer.gov.au/industry/registers/determinations/sa-power-networks-determination-2025-30

 

[dronus]

WA's grid only covers a relatively small portion of the south-west though. Areas outside that charge about 30c/kWh and $1.10/day, but that's a rate that's been subsidised by the WA government.

SAPN isn't a "wholesaler", they're a distributor (they don't buy and sell electricity, they charge to move it from one place to another). Distributors prices are regulated to a fixed rate of return - their costs and charges have to be approved by the AER. For example:

https://www.aer.gov.au/industry/networks/cost-pass-throughs/sa-power-networks-cost-pass-through-2022-23-river-murray-flood-event-0

The AER "Determination" for SAPN's next 5-year regulatory period (2025-2029) has started, there's points in the process where you can make submissions if you want (this is the bit where they decide on things like export tariffs):

https://www.aer.gov.au/industry/registers/determinations/sa-power-networks-determination-2025-30

Yeah i was just reading that

https://www.aer.gov.au/system/files/Final%20decision%20-%20SA%20Power%20Networks%20distribution%20determination%202020-25%20-%20Overview%20-%20June%202020_2.pdf

 

[dronus]

The reply to the enquiry into "super profits" is pretty much spin tho

https://www.escosa.sa.gov.au/ArticleDocuments/21944/20230208-Inquiry-RetailEnergyPricesSubmission-SAPowerNetworks.pdf.aspx

 

[Mes1]

I was able to change to the EV Plan which includes 12am-6am 0.8c/kw as well as 3 hours free daily 11-2 and the better FIT of 8c and lower peak rate. If anyone wants to join up please use my referral so we both gain a nice credit

www.ovoenergy.com.au/refer/david12294


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Alrighty trying to compare so I did some number crunching of figures to decide if this is worthwhile for me, (TLR - Thinking it will be!).

Looking at the OVO EV Plan...

Current provider:
NSW Origin Energy
Daily Supply - 85.150 c/day
General Usage - 35.37 c/kWh
Solar FiT - 10c/kWh

NSW OVO EV Plan offer
Daily Supply - 90.20 c/day
General Usage - 36.3 c/kWh
Solar FiT - 8c/kWh

Lets say I use 2000kWh a quarter (90days)
Origin - $707.4
OVO - $726

Solar Exported in a quarter 1500 kWh
Origin (10c FiT) - $150
OVO (8c FiT) - $120

Outright cost difference going to OVO : (daily supply + general usage + reduced solar FiT = $53.15 a quarter more.

So OVO seems worse at first look, but this doesn't factor in the off peak 12-6am window and the free 3 hours a day which would I assume more than make up for with, charging Tesla overnight, using appliances during the free period or off peak period (a/c ducted, dishwasher, washing machine etc)

Ie Charging Tesla to 100% 60whr battery
OVO = $4.80
Origin = $21.20
x that by a fortnight (as I only do approx 200km a week)
Means just on the Tesla charging alone I'd save $100 a quarter, plus the other benefits mentioned above re. appliances.

Feel like no brainer then and OVO the better choice for me!