Model 3 Delivery situation in New Zealand

[Audietron]

You need EAP or FSD for any form of summon

Safe to add:

Having premium connectivity and EAP/FSD, allows to have summon feature... but it doesn't guarantee that feature will actually work.
I had another one of those fiasco where I made mistake to show-off summon feature to friend, only to become laughing stock as car wouldn't move and come to me - however you can still move car forward or backword in straight line (helpful in tight parking space)

 

[Daniel Hutt]

What was your delivery window? Mine is today-Dec 8 and no call yet.

Has yours arrived yet or had a date set?
Mine is supposedly for the 3rd but heard nothing so far.

 

[Ecoli]

Safe to add:

Having premium connectivity and EAP/FSD, allows to have summon feature... but it doesn't guarantee that feature will actually work.
I had another one of those fiasco where I made mistake to show-off summon feature to friend, only to become laughing stock as car wouldn't move and come to me - however you can still move car forward or backword in straight line (helpful in tight parking space)

You don't need premium connectivity for summon
You need it for spying on your car
Those fancy coloured lines on the nav map,
Something to do while your charging and chilling
Teslas got talent sing alongs
Music sans radio
and probably loads other highly important things I've forgotten about

Standard connectivity free for eight years, then who knows what happens

Connectivity | Tesla Support New Zealand

Connectivity is an important part of all Tesla vehicles, further enhancing the driving experience by providing access to features that require data usage. Find out more about Standard and Premium Connectivity.

www.tesla.com

 

[Audietron]

Thanks for correction...

Premium connectivity and FSD are major and only key part of my Tesla experience, once they aren't there - there is nothing left in car to even match traditional features in most modern cars (personal view)... so I mixed up necessity to have those two at times...

 

[montybhai]

I am about to take our first trip from Wellington to Auckland in our model 3 anyone know where I may be able to get CCS or ChaDeMo adapter please? lol already have range anxiety, I just did a mini trip from wellington to Otaki and back total 163kms and had 55% battery left

 

[Audietron]

@montybhai , no need to worry...more chargers compared to gas station on that route.



Perfect option at taupo. Good food, fast chargers, just before expressway.

 

[meloccom]

I am about to take our first trip from Wellington to Auckland in our model 3 anyone know where I may be able to get CCS or ChaDeMo adapter please? lol already have range anxiety, I just did a mini trip from wellington to Otaki and back total 163kms and had 55% battery left

Your New Zealand spec Model 3 comes with a CCS2 port as standard. If you have only charged at home you have used the Type 2 (Sometimes called Mennekes) top section of your charge port and the DC charge ports are the 2 larger ones at the bottom of the charge port.
Im not aware of a Tesla CHADEMO to CCS2 adapter, the Tesla CHADEMO adapter is built for Model S and X that do not have the 2 large DC ports at the bottom of charge port and it’s not compatible with a Model 3.
To make yourself feel better put the final address into your navigation system and your car will determine the route and plan the charge stops for you using Tesla Superchargers all the way to Auckland. My experience is that it’s uncannily accurate, particularly in summer.

 

[OldPro]

Has anyone got some realistic idea? I booked mine in January 2022. Will I be affected if the Price increased after I booked my vehicle?

Whereabouts are you in New Zealand? My buddy "Max" is in Dunedin-South Island and he received his Model 3 a couple of months ago. Max is still acclimating himself and is working thru charging issues at home. Not getting the mileage he expected?

 

[montybhai]

I have been planning the trip on plug share app it mostly shows ChaDeMo and CCS plugs off charge net and the nearest one near Taupo

 

[m3lol]

I am about to take our first trip from Wellington to Auckland in our model 3 anyone know where I may be able to get CCS or ChaDeMo adapter please? lol already have range anxiety, I just did a mini trip from wellington to Otaki and back total 163kms and had 55% battery left

I’ve done that trip many times in my 2020 SR+.

Leave Welly at 100% and you will get to Mangaweka Supercharger (2+ hours without stopping) and arrive with more than 30%. Have a coffee or lunch (i recommend their mince pie or lasagna) and your call will have enough to get you to Taupo SC or even Hamilton perhaps if you recharge to >80%

 

[Miggy]

I have been planning the trip on plug share app it mostly shows ChaDeMo and CCS plugs off charge net and the nearest one near Taupo

The CCS on Plug Share matches your car, no need for any adapters. You will be fine, Taupo also has a Tesla Super Charger.

 

[Ecoli]

I am about to take our first trip from Wellington to Auckland in our model 3 anyone know where I may be able to get CCS or ChaDeMo adapter please? lol already have range anxiety, I just did a mini trip from wellington to Otaki and back total 163kms and had 55% battery left

I wouldn't worry about ChaDeMo, most chargers that are ChaDeMo are CCS as well, you can check that in plugshare
You can also modify plugshare filter to only show Type 2, CCS and Tesla
Tesla chargers in NZ are Type 2/CCS anyway depending on if it's a destination or supercharger, but you'll need to include Tesla in plugshare
Tesla has it's own category

You can also use A Better Route Planner, you can enter your type of EV model and charge level, starting location, destination
It will give you an idea of charge level on arrival and places to stop and charge on the way
You can also specify how much charge you want on arrival, it will calculate where and how much you need to charge
Also has an app
If the car going to arrive at close to lower limits I would charge longer to give you an extra margin for the unexpected

ABRP

ABetterRouteplanner is the world's most popular consumer EV routeplanner - both for beginner and experienced EV drivers. And of course for anyone curious about EVs.

abetterrouteplanner.com

 

[Audietron]

@montybhai best of all, you just put the address of Auckland in your Tesla’s navigation... navigation will automatically add charger locations as stopover, in order to reach final destination... it will also show almost accurate battery level at every stop and final destination.

 

[TheGasMan]

Has yours arrived yet or had a date set?
Mine is supposedly for the 3rd but heard nothing so far.

My window was Nov 30 - Dec 14 and I'm taking delivery tomorrow (Dec 7)

 

[paulvgn]

My window was Nov 30 - Dec 14 and I'm taking delivery tomorrow (Dec 7)

Can you let us know if it is missing the ultrasonic sensors or not?

 

[montybhai]

I think my one came with ultrasonic sensors even though I picked my one up nuts s couple of weeks ago.

 

[TheGasMan]

Can you let us know if it is missing the ultrasonic sensors or not?

It does have the sensors - well at least there's 12 small sensors on the front and back bumpers and I'm assuming it's using them.

 

[Daniel Hutt]

Hopefully picking up mine next week. It just cleared compliance yesterday and the invoice is all finished etc.

Suuuuper excited

 

[junwaa]

Hi,

waiting for M3, have est. delivery date between 12 Dec ~ 21 Dec 22, just run the VIN on carjam and result came back with vehicle details.

does this mean that my M3 is passed compliance and will be ready for delivery soon?

 

[Daniel Hutt]

Hi,

waiting for M3, have est. delivery date between 12 Dec ~ 21 Dec 22, just run the VIN on carjam and result came back with vehicle details.

does this mean that my M3 is passed compliance and will be ready for delivery soon?

Yep!

As long as you're all paid up, I think the next step is they sort the vehicle registration and plates, and then sort delivery.
It can still take a little while though. I have a feeling they just brought in a whole heap of cars.

Mine cleared last Friday but won't be ready for pick up till Monday of next week, so 8 days or so.