Australian Model 3 Waiting Room

[MattAdrian]

Hey hey!

I just thought I'd finally jump in and say a friendly hello. I've been following this thread for the past week and have found the level of sleuthing incredibly entertaining.

Model 3 SR
Ext: White
Int: Black
OD: 7th March 2024
EDD: February to April
No VIN just yet (hidden or otherwise)

When I ordered on the 7th of March, the delivery dates were still February to April (you've got to love that optimism). . It seems like over the weekend, it changed to March - April. I'm curious to see if they did indeed stockpile a few extras on the boat that haven't been assigned since they still estimate the end of April.

Either way, happy to be here!

Welcome! I ordered a week before you did but same model Colour and interior!

 

[MattAdrian]

I changed my delivery centre to Alexandria this morning. The Sales Advisor all but confirmed that since this DC delivers a lot bigger volume, it is highly likely that you may save a few days...

Same! Got the confirmation via email that he changed me to Alexandria DC too!

 

[mcschultz]

I changed my delivery centre to Alexandria this morning. The Sales Advisor all but confirmed that since this DC delivers a lot bigger volume, it is highly likely that you may save a few days...

Interesting. I'm not too sure about which DC is bigger in Melbourne. I'm currently set to pick up at Mulgrave (mainly because it's closer to the in-laws), but I'm wondering if I should bother swapping to another DC.

 

[dronus]

Saw 4 model 3 highlands getting around adelaide CBD this morning.
Good to see them out and about!

 

[Bonquopg]

Hey Sydney Siders,

I have received an email this morning saying that my Model 3 has arrived in Australia. Hopefully, I can get it by next week!.

 

[BTRProducer]

Hey Sydney Siders,

I have received an email this morning saying that my Model 3 has arrived in Australia. Hopefully, I can get it by next week!.

That's exciting!!

 

[Wagits]

Hi all, placed an order for m3 lr black with white interior on Marc 11th, edd mar-apr. Hoping I don't have to sit in here for too long, however I am enjoying the conversations. From adelaide, and I can see there are a few other adeladians in here. So while I play the waiting game, just wondering if anyone from Adelaide can recommend a good ev home charger installer, I have solar and am looking forward to never having to go to a petrol station ever again

 

[mcschultz]

Hey Sydney Siders,

I have received an email this morning saying that my Model 3 has arrived in Australia. Hopefully, I can get it by next week!.

Very exciting! Just out of curiosity, do you already have your VIN? When did that turn up?

 

[kmsyd777]

Hey Sydney Siders,

I have received an email this morning saying that my Model 3 has arrived in Australia. Hopefully, I can get it by next week!.

How exciting!!!!!! YAY!

 

[kmsyd777]

Hi all, placed an order for m3 lr black with white interior on Marc 11th, edd mar-apr. Hoping I don't have to sit in here for too long, however I am enjoying the conversations. From adelaide, and I can see there are a few other adeladians in here. So while I play the waiting game, just wondering if anyone from Adelaide can recommend a good ev home charger installer, I have solar and am looking forward to never having to go to a petrol station ever again

May I suggest that you compare the price of a Tesla certified installer with a non-certified one. It's actually not that hard for any certified electrician to install this. All they need to do is to install 1-3 circuit breakers in your switchboard (depending on whether you have single phase or 3 phase electricity), run a 6mm or a 8mm cable (depending on how far they need to run it from the board) and then plug it into the wall. I have just installed a Tesla wall connector 3 and the quotes I was getting from Tesla certified ones were in the vicinity of ~$2400 incl the wall connector. I got it done for ~$1500 from a certified electrician.

 

[Wagits]

May I suggest that you compare the price of a Tesla certified installer with a non-certified one. It's actually not that hard for any certified electrician to install this. All they need to do is to install 1-3 circuit breakers in your switchboard (depending on whether you have single phase or 3 phase electricity), run a 6mm or a 8mm cable (depending on how far they need to run it from the board) and then plug it into the wall. I have just installed a Tesla wall connector 3 and the quotes I was getting from Tesla certified ones were in the vicinity of ~$2400 incl the wall connector. I got it done for ~$1500 from a certified electrician.

$1500 including wall box, for gen 3, that's a good price, are you in Adelaide? If so can I get the name of the electrician

 

[kmsyd777]

$1500 including wall box, for gen 3, that's a good price, are you in Adelaide? If so can I get the name of the electrician

I'm in Sydney I'm afraid. What I did was to post this job on various facebook groups - there are a couple of Dads in Sydney kinda groups that I'm a member of and then Electricians in Sydney groups - you may have similar ones in Adelaide too... and asked certified electricians to DM me a quote. What I learnt was there are these sub contractors who usually work for these large "Tesla certified" companies, they have the experience and happy to do it for the same price they quote these large outfits.

 

[Wagits]

I'm in Sydney I'm afraid. What I did was to post this job on various facebook groups - there are a couple of Dads in Sydney kinda groups that I'm a member of and then Electricians in Sydney groups - you may have similar ones in Adelaide too... and asked certified electricians to DM me a quote. What I learnt was there are these sub contractors who usually work for these large "Tesla certified" companies, they have the experience and happy to do it for the same price they quote these large outfits.

Hmm, thanks for the tip

 

[Wagits]

Ok, another question, when you view the source code to find out "hidden" info, is that from your desktop. I can't seem to log on from my desktop, only my phone

 

[Bonquopg]

Very exciting! Just out of curiosity, do you already have your VIN? When did that turn up?

I received my VIN the same day as my vehicle registration form.

 

[mcschultz]

Ok, another question, when you view the source code to find out "hidden" info, is that from your desktop. I can't seem to log on from my desktop, only my phone

Yes indeed. You should be able to login at https://www.tesla.com/en_AU/teslaaccount/

 

[Bonquopg]

Ok, another question, when you view the source code to find out "hidden" info, is that from your desktop. I can't seem to log on from my desktop, only my phone

Correct. It is from your desktop.

 

[MattAdrian]

Hey Sydney Siders,

I have received an email this morning saying that my Model 3 has arrived in Australia. Hopefully, I can get it by next week!.

Wow! Exciting - good for you! Seems like the deliveries are starting to move along quickly from here

 

[BTRProducer]

Wow! Exciting - good for you! Seems like the deliveries are starting to move along quickly from here

Let's hope so! Not used to waiting for a vehicle like this. It's always a week or two with traditional auto dealers.

 

[bezz]

Hey Sydney Siders,

I have received an email this morning saying that my Model 3 has arrived in Australia. Hopefully, I can get it by next week!.

That would be an amazing turn around! I got that notification when mine was offloaded on 29th Jan.... At this stage i am currently booked in for delivery on the 23rd of this month.