Australian Model 3 Highland experiences, tips, tricks

[Jules22]

Has anyone seen any updates after 2024.2.7 yet?

2.8.3 seems to be going out widely now, 2.8 only went to a very limited number of vehicles. Seems like we should see 8.3 soon.

Few minor changes - Tesla Update 2024.8 Brings New Menus for WiFi and Bluetooth; Changes to Turn Signal Icons and Hold Mode

Plus the adaptive high beams going out to older vehicles as part of .8

 

[Jules22]

tesla are encouraging the use of voc’s

Not sure how you made the leap to "encouraging" when they point out that the use of them is restricted in many countries and states, and say use limited VOC content ONLY in certain conditions. I've no idea of the anti-freeze properties of VOC, but reading between the lines it may be required in some areas that suffer from freezing issues and they are clearly highlighting that it is an issue and should be used in a limited manner only in those circumstances.

 

[dronus]

2.8.3 seems to be going out widely now, 2.8 only went to a very limited number of vehicles. Seems like we should see 8.3 soon.

Few minor changes - Tesla Update 2024.8 Brings New Menus for WiFi and Bluetooth; Changes to Turn Signal Icons and Hold Mode

Plus the adaptive high beams going out to older vehicles as part of .8

Thanks

On a separate note its a slightly nicer day in Adelaide today so this morning i took my sunroof shades out and drove around topless. Wow, its like getting another new car again!

 

[Mes1]

I guess im just a bit cautious about using wiper fluid that could cause smearing which might affect the camera.
This is from the manual

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Last week filled mine with filtered water (not ordinary tap water, but from our filter), 3 litres the car took, along with 60ml of this concentrate... safe to say works a charm!

 

[edy80y]

Today is (business) day 15 since submitting the application for EV Stamp Duty Rebate.

I called Revenue NSW for an update, they're currently working on applications submitted on 4th and 5th Feb.

 

[dronus]

Today is (business) day 15 since submitting the application for EV Stamp Duty Rebate.

I called Revenue NSW for an update, they're currently working on applications submitted on 4th and 5th Feb.

Yeah mine took a while here in SA. You have had a lot of practice in the waiting game recently hahaha.

 

[dronus]

2.8.3 seems to be going out widely now, 2.8 only went to a very limited number of vehicles. Seems like we should see 8.3 soon.

Few minor changes - Tesla Update 2024.8 Brings New Menus for WiFi and Bluetooth; Changes to Turn Signal Icons and Hold Mode

Plus the adaptive high beams going out to older vehicles as part of .8

Now that my adaptive high beams work again i got too nervous this morning and manually turned them off hahaha

 

[SpokenFour]

Today is (business) day 15 since submitting the application for EV Stamp Duty Rebate.

I called Revenue NSW for an update, they're currently working on applications submitted on 4th and 5th Feb.

Geez that's slow. I submitted mine early March I guess I'll be waiting for a while.

 

[paulp]

Not sure how you made the leap to "encouraging" when they point out that the use of them is restricted in many countries and states, and say use limited VOC content ONLY in certain conditions. I've no idea of the anti-freeze properties of VOC, but reading between the lines it may be required in some areas that suffer from freezing issues and they are clearly highlighting that it is an issue and should be used in a limited manner only in those circumstances.

VOC is not a product or brand that you buy off the shelf and add. They are environmentally damaging chemicals used to make products you buy off the shelf. Those that care about the environment search for products with no voc’s. This is why car paints are now typically water based, as the paint manufacturers are starting to show some environmental care. Equally you can now buy house paints with no voc’s. Those that show environmental responsibility either find or create products that do not need these nasty compounds to be functional. A few million cars in cold climates dispensing it into the environment daily via their windscreens is not a small matter.

 

[Jules22]

VOC is not a product or brand that you buy off the shelf and add. They are environmentally damaging chemicals used to make products you buy off the shelf.

Correct, obviously the reference is to adding products containing it to water. My point is that it was a massive stretch to claim that Tesla are 'encouraging' their use.

 

[dronus]

Tesla app 4.31 is available in app store.

 

[dronus]

Weirdness opening new version after update

 

[cafz]

Or steel drums/barrels are popular too.

I guess the Leyland P76 sold well down Adelaide way.

 

[pongie]

Geez that's slow. I submitted mine early March I guess I'll be waiting for a while.

Mine was 28th Feb, going to be a long wait too

 

[dronus]

I guess the Leyland P76 sold well down Adelaide way.

Rather large boot from memory

 

[AusMar]

Today is (business) day 15 since submitting the application for EV Stamp Duty Rebate.

I called Revenue NSW for an update, they're currently working on applications submitted on 4th and 5th Feb.

Did your LR come in under the limit? Mine was about $250 over

 

[edy80y]

Did your LR come in under the limit? Mine was about $250 ever

LR, Black out and black in, “19, $77,000 is the dutiable amount.

 

[ConnorMcleod]

Does anyone know if enhanced autopilot is available for the M3H in Australia yet? When I test drove back in February the sales guy told me it wasn’t available yet for the highland.

 

[Jules22]

Does anyone know if enhanced autopilot is available for the M3H in Australia yet? When I test drove back in February the sales guy told me it wasn’t available yet for the highland.

EAP has always been available, he might have meant the summon features which currently are not.

 

[EVGL]

2.8.3 seems to be going out widely now, 2.8 only went to a very limited number of vehicles. Seems like we should see 8.3 soon.

Few minor changes - Tesla Update 2024.8 Brings New Menus for WiFi and Bluetooth; Changes to Turn Signal Icons and Hold Mode

Plus the adaptive high beams going out to older vehicles as part of .8

Hi Jules....How does the software update take place? Does it update randomly? Do we wait for the notification on the Tesla APP?