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First NZ Model S
- Thread starter SteveWest
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I see a lot of people snapping pics from the car behind me
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The latest word is, basically, don't hold your breath.
I leave Auckland on Wednesday morning around 9am, drive to Taupo, charge there @ 22kW till I'm full then carry on to Wellington. I'm in Wellington all day Thursday, then on the overnight ferry to Picton, then driving straight to Christchurch Friday morning. I'm driving back to Wellington on Monday Dec 1, staying the night, then driving back to Auckland via Ohakune on Tuesday. I'm sure I could pop into Te Awamutu on the 2nd, but it would be around 7pm.
gg_got_a_tesla
Model S: VIN 65513, Model 3: VIN 1913
Congrats, Steve! This is really cool. NZ's one of my favorite countries and I still have fond memories of a visit almost exactly 5 years ago including the ferry crossing from Picton to Wellington.
If there's a country that can be a role model for going all EV at some point in the future, it's got to be NZ.
Please share the guaranteed-to-be-scenic pics of the car from throughout your trip.
If there's a country that can be a role model for going all EV at some point in the future, it's got to be NZ.
Please share the guaranteed-to-be-scenic pics of the car from throughout your trip.
Aww, rats! We're JUST going to miss you! Heading down there to visit sister and bro-in-law on the 4th (he grew up in Chch); will be hanging around (only) South Island until the 23rd.I see a lot of people snapping pics from the car behind me
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The latest word is, basically, don't hold your breath.
I leave Auckland on Wednesday morning around 9am, drive to Taupo, charge there @ 22kW till I'm full then carry on to Wellington. I'm in Wellington all day Thursday, then on the overnight ferry to Picton, then driving straight to Christchurch Friday morning. I'm driving back to Wellington on Monday Dec 1, staying the night, then driving back to Auckland via Ohakune on Tuesday. I'm sure I could pop into Te Awamutu on the 2nd, but it would be around 7pm.
JOH
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bollar
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Dborn
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So, Tesla tells us there is a 3 phase EVSE device in development due for release early next year.
I really wonder why they need to reinvent the wheel? All they need to do is adapt the circuits from a unit like this to fit the wall connector housing, and make it hard wired rather than socketed, and "development" is done.
I really wonder why they need to reinvent the wheel? All they need to do is adapt the circuits from a unit like this to fit the wall connector housing, and make it hard wired rather than socketed, and "development" is done.
Yes, if only things were that simple. Just "borrow" the designs of a competitor, stuff it in a new housing and don't bother doing all the associated testing to ensure that it is a safe product.
Made the local tv news. The opening and closing shots are of my car, taken with a drone and gopro.
Bringing the Tesla electric car to NZ | NZNews | 3 News
Bringing the Tesla electric car to NZ | NZNews | 3 News
You and your wife have used some great metaphors. Mind if I borrow some to help convince people over this side of the pond?
Yeah dude, I don't own metaphors. I probably stole them in the first place. There have been people in the EV game for decades, after all.
Matta
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Our entire grid is three phase, at least down to the street level. Most houses are single phase, so they typically tap off the phases in succession as they go down the street, to keep it reasonably balanced.
Dborn
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In Australia, it is relatively common in private houses, i have it for air conditioning and an elevator. If you require a large air con unit in your home, you will have 3 phase.
Canuck
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That's not an experiment that I would recommend, especially with a brand new battery. It can be hard on the cells:
"Similar to a mechanical device that wears out faster with heavy use, so also does the depth of discharge (DoD) determine the cycle count. The shorter the discharge (low DoD), the longer the battery will last. If at all possible, avoid full discharges and charge the battery more often between uses."
How to Prolong Lithium-based Batteries - Battery University
