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Tesla in Australia
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timpoo
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Hey Heosat understand no photos but would love a writeup! Have you seen it in person before? Are your expectations met? How do you feel about the interiors quality? If you can turn it on, can you check local radio reception?
I drove an early build possible even pre-production Model S back in August 2012 and could find little to fault fit and finish. A couple of wide gaps here and there but nothing major. I also understand from this forum that the build quality has improved somewhat too.
As to radio reception, I think there may be limited AM reception like many modern cars but the Australian Model S will likely include DAB+ Digital radio.
Well they do want marketing photos, not crappy photos taken on my iPhone. However, I have some photos and I have asked for permission to post them and the answer was "I'll let you know".
I did a write up on the Model S here: 3 Quick Electric Car Reviews: Nissan LEAF, BMW i3 and Tesla Model S - Reckoner
I was very happy with the RHD Model S, the production qualities are obviously excellent, even though it was one of the first ever made. Interior quality and seats were better than I remembered.
Importantly for me the car had DAB and I could access 702. I didn't get a chance to check AM/FM reception though.
doctorwho
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Dborn
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I am seeing it tomorrow afternoon and will try to get further info and publish. However, with the earnings call tomorrow morning, there is a chance that the web site will be up by lunch time! At least, here's hoping and praying!
Mark E
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No photos to publish - understandably they are not ready yet. Once the car is available to drive there will be more info. DAB radio is an option and sounds quite good. The car is RHD. Finish looks excellent. I saw the car inside and it was getting dark but panel gaps & paint quality look great. Interior looks nice and the 12 way seats are fine. I'd prefer more lateral support, but coming from a Porsche I may be a little biased. 
Getting very excited now.
Getting very excited now.
Dborn
Confirmed
From Jerome a few moments ago in response to whether pricing would be released after today's earning call. "We have an agreement for the strategy for home charging, but we still need to finalize the solution for mobile charging."
I did ask when we could expect the pricing, but that was not responded to.
I did ask when we could expect the pricing, but that was not responded to.
Woke up to this this morning. Makes all the hours of work worth it. *thumbs up Elon*
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Dborn
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Disappointed!!! NO mention of Australian deliveries. All other RHD markets mentioned with UK starting next month - June. Q3 fro HK and Japan. Our population is far larger than HK and potential sales here much greater with some effort. Can not understand the apparent hesitation.
Its pretty easy to understand:
- They have more orders.
- Their cars are cheaper.
- They already have excellent EV infrastructure.
- They only have to build one service center and one showroom.
timpoo
Member
Hey mate - the reason HK is mentioned is because it has a direct tie to sales in China. As HK sales ramp up, more and more mainland Chinese will also sign up, so I think it's understandable.
For Australia, I expect we'll be fairly low priority - so probably before Christmas...
And are you going to check out the Tesla today? Don't punch Stone out haha!!
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Hey guys - increase to fuel excise?
http://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/may/07/drivers-excise-hit-cabinet-searches-budget-savings
Even if it doesn't happen this term, it will happen and will become a trend. I think stuff like this will increase orders for electric cars like the Model S, where consumers can choose their source of electricity and hopefully come out on top.
I think that's a big plus for both the environment and the economy, as any savings that come from reduced fuel costs will be put back into the economy through more consumer spending, or will benefit the economy in the long run from improved savings.
Can't wait!
1. Probably as there is only one in Australia.
2. Technically it can but there are still some paperwork items.
3. See 2.
TesAus
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Australia has approx 250 orders I believe based upon sig and reported non sig reservations. This is without the car being on sale (no pricing), no shop front and very little press coverage. Expect that number to increase significantly.
Expensive compared to other markets yes, expensive compared to other premium/luxury sedans in Australia, no. Don't underestimate where Australia could get to as a market once some momentum builds.
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