Great posts Techno-phile, just goes to show that with a little bit of perseverance, inventiveness, patience, the right attitude and ABC2 you can go just about anywhere in Aust. with an EV.
One question, when your remaining range reaches the big ZERO does she just stop like a power tool or continue on for a while going gradually slower.
Obviously there will still be power left in the battery at zero range but it is detrimental to battery health to use it. Can it be unlocked in an emergency (probably voiding the warranty) or has Tesla declared that a no go zone.