TesAus
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SUTI - Single Uniform Type Inspection. An inspection to confirm that dimensions and operation of vehicle conforms to Australian Design Rules
Still searching for VIA...!
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Tesla in Australia
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SUTI - Single Uniform Type Inspection. An inspection to confirm that dimensions and operation of vehicle conforms to Australian Design Rules
Still searching for VIA...!
Sorry for the acronyms - TA is right - a SUTI is the type inspection - VIA is vehicle import approval (permit) - as per all vehicles - you must go through this process also prior to a vehicle arriving - however as "this" unit needs certification - you cant apply for a VIA until its certified (as it as yet has type approval) - hence the two step process - only for this vehicle though as once type approval is granted - VIA's are processed between the time the boat sails and the time it arrives - all details you wont need to worry about and are handled by T
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the smart money would be a traveling roadshow - syd / melb / qld / sa - with the option of flying to syd if reservation holders miss their state. this was highly successfully for me with the Roadster - it is going to be an important part for the majority of reservation holders to "get your bum in the seat" prior to making final spec and production decisions - and you want to ensure that you are in sequence as per your order. In CA, we had Get Amped Tours that were fantastic (some of our reservation holders flew over with me and took part - it was great) - and an awesome way to spend a weekend (or multiple) covering off TD's with reservation holders
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Correct HeoStat - AU authorities always think they are the highest standard of safety - in fact it is Europe and the TUV is the international standard for safety, emissions and technology - we are OK with Model S
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ummmm.....it was RHD
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the smart money would be a traveling roadshow - syd / melb / qld / sa - with the option of flying to syd if reservation holders miss their state. this was highly successfully for me with the Roadster - it is going to be an important part for the majority of reservation holders to "get your bum in the seat" prior to making final spec and production decisions - and you want to ensure that you are in sequence as per your order. In CA, we had Get Amped Tours that were fantastic (some of our reservation holders flew over with me and took part - it was great) - and an awesome way to spend a weekend (or multiple) covering off TD's with reservation holders
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Correct HeoStat - AU authorities always think they are the highest standard of safety - in fact it is Europe and the TUV is the international standard for safety, emissions and technology - we are OK with Model S
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ummmm.....it was RHD
Adapptor
Member
Being in Perth am quite used to buying things without the pleasure of viewing or testing and looks like this won't be any different. Can't imagine the a test drive will put me off buying or impact my choices on options, just keep telling myself how much more exciting it will be when my first ever drive is in my car.
Mark E
Member
My concern is that I really want the handling pack but will struggle to justify the $180k associated price tag, and that the demonstrator will most likely be a P85+. This means that I may be disappointed with the handling of the S85 on 19s.
I wish that they were sensible and offered an S85+. I'd rather handling than extra acceleration.
I think in the US they are primarily P85s for test drives so I'd be surprised if it was a +.
Adapptor
Member
Given the P85+ didn't exist when I first put my deposit down, I'm trying to imagine it doesn't exist ; )
Dborn
Confirmed
Looks like I will be ordering sight unseen as well. I will, however still want a test drive. Fortunately I am more interested in comfort features than raw performance and handling. Rarely drive long distances these days and we are limited to 110 anyway...
Adapptor
Member
Does anyone have an estimate of #reservations to date in Aus? Also be interested to know how many cars everyone thinks Tesla will ship in the first delivery?
timpoo
Member
I receive a daily NAB AUD movements newsletter - today it said: · Market data released last week showed that the speculative market has flipped to a net long position of AUD for the first time since May 2013.
That's good news - hopefully the AUD will continue to track higher.
That's good news - hopefully the AUD will continue to track higher.
Benz
Active Member
And about when do you expect/guess/estimate the first delivery to be made in Australia?
moollar
Member
Benz
Active Member
So, that means that the deliveries in Australia will start just after England, Hong Kong and Japan?
And that's just under 3 months from now, right?
Possibly. I was quoted a June build time with August delivery for the i3.
The Model S has none of above!
doctorwho
Active Member
Yep, don't think that includes sig reservations though, so probably over the 200 mark easily by now. Of course, I expect the number will drop, perhaps substantially, when pricing is finally released.
Dborn
Confirmed
" before the end of this week" to quote Jerome. It is an excruciating wait after 3 years. I find myself obsessively checking in many times a day. Enough already. Even though Jerome did publish the pricing formula, it does not help with signature pricing. It still remains a guess, a good guess, but a guess anyway.
