Tesla Model 3 in Australia

[Hovean]

Here are a couple of links.

Tesla Range Table - Teslike.com This one shows the LR RWD to be more efficient than the LR AWD. Scroll down the page till you get to The model 3 showing km's . It will show you comparisons between aero wheel covers on and off, range estimated at different speeds, advertised estimated EPA range - whether they are over advertised or under advertised etc.
This page also has an explanation as to how they arrived at their LR AWD figures (They are also older May 2018 figures - I think prior to the extra re-gen on the LR AWD)

( published January 2019) This link shows the LR AWD delivering 560 km range , but he was only aiming at 90 km per hour (Think he mentions it would probably hit 600 kms range in summer) Note: He also went up the Grapevine pass (4000 feet high?) , so all up not a bad result for winter driving.
The salesman mentioned better regenerative braking , which was enabled during 2018 . So the youtube one would have had the extra re-gen .

Haven't seen anything else on a recent LR AWD range test in real life, as good as the Youtube one above.

Hope that helps, let us know if you jump on the LR AWD !

I won't be getting a LR AWD as it's beyond my budget. Around $18,000 more than my guesstimate of $82,000 for a blue LR RWD with white interior.
My reasons for wanting a Tesla are mainly ecological, so 2 motors is an unnecessary extravagance. Plus my first 40 years of motoring was all RWD, so figure the last 20 may as well be the same.

 

[Random206]

I’m a 3/7/17 res, 6/6/19 order P3+ order.
Just spoke with Tesla and they are very conservative on delivery dates for us mid/early orders.

Their words “you should get your vehicle this year”!

Just to give anyone else in a similar boat out to me an estimate as it seems most on here are day one’rs

I would take that with a grain of salt as well. I think that is very much an under promise over deliver quote right there. There is no way they will have that little amount of cars that they won't satisfy all orders within the next month or two months at the most.

Absolutely, no way!

 

[meowsers]

I would take that with a grain of salt as well. I think that is very much an under promise over deliver quote right there. There is no way they will have that little amount of cars that they won't satisfy all orders within the next month or two months at the most.

Absolutely, no way!

I agree completely. Also I think the amount of orders is way less than we think. I mean they deliver 1000 a day in the US. We probably have 2-3k? maximum? will be interesting to see the registration data. Like someone said, these forums are echo chambers which leads us to believe everyone and their mom has a car on order.

 

[one4spl]

You may be right, but afaik you only get a 3 pin 10A tail for the UMC.
Your link is to your own info sheet. Where did you read you get a 15A tail?
Also, the 15A adapter you can buy for the UMC supplied with the S & X is a little bit more complicated than the 3 pin 10A tail you get.

It is my site, yes - and it includes a photo of the 10 and 15A adaptors that are included with the press/demo cars. Its fairly safe to say they will be the same as the cars we'll get. Even the Tesla AU website says you get a 10 and 15A plug - though they do use a photo of the US plugs.

The S and X got a UMC+ HPWC, now everyone gets a MC+HPWC. If you want mobile three phase or >15A single phase you need third party equipment.

 

[braz11]

Been following this for a few weeks now but first time posting. Just got a call from Tesla confirming delivery details:
Reserved 26/5/17 Ordered 18/7/19 P3+ Perth. No VIN online
I asked when delivery was- she said from 16th September...seems Perth people are getting contacted earliest for some reason

 

[Random206]

I agree completely. Also I think the amount of orders is way less than we think. I mean they deliver 1000 a day in the US. We probably have 2-3k? maximum? will be interesting to see the registration data. Like someone said, these forums are echo chambers which leads us to believe everyone and their mom has a car on order.

Haha that was also me that said that lol.

I've got numbers that there are:
- 7,000 reservations.
- 2,500 orders and
- 750 of those in QLD alone.

That was from a reliable source....a very...reliable source, so you're smack bang on the money there, they could have these deliveries shipped out in a probably a week if they were really wanting to, but I don't think they will do that, I think it will take 6 weeks as it appears there are a few people with holidays planned, and other organised activities (broken ankle surgery, etc. - poor guy).

 

[RobDickinson]

Dropping ~3000 cars at on time onto a team setup for delivering a few hundred would cause problems they dont need.

 

[Random206]

Ohhh, I now have the next steps page up and I have a VIN assigned - literally happened in the last 5 minutes (when I last refreshed the page).

 

[Random206]

Dropping ~3000 cars at on time onto a team setup for delivering a few hundred would cause problems they dont need.

Haha oh trust me, I agree! I'm more than happy for them to do this properly!

 

[Priit]

Is a 15A power point all you need? I have 3-phase and have a 3-phase cable in the garage waiting to be used. Do you know if I could get any more juice by using that cable?

If you already have 3-phase in the garage, the car will come with HPWC that supports using single phase or 3-phase. With Australian electrical codes and suppliers from single phase you will most likely will not be able to get more than 32A constant charging power. With 3-phase you could go 3x16A giving you 48A charging power. Going higher than that has no use as the AC charger inside the car will not be able to use more than 48A. however going with 48A, you will have the option of charging almost a third faster than from 32A from single phase HPWC or almost 4 times the speed of charge from a 15A socket, as they recommend leaving 20% buffer for constant draw, so the 3x16A on 3 phase would be installed as 3x20A or total 60A connection, the single phase 32A configuration would need to be done as 40A connection and if you use a standard 15A connection, you should be charging at 12A constant.
At least this is what I have been told. I could be wrong.

 

[meowsers]

Dropping ~3000 cars at on time onto a team setup for delivering a few hundred would cause problems they dont need

Proper Planning and Preparation Prevents Piss Poor Performance

There is no excuse for not upstaffing for this. The "delivery" specialists are literally redeployed HR recruiting people, accounting staff etc. Classic Tesla.
Also they don't need apologists. It's a company, not some grassroots movement.

 

[Grenadine]

Proper Planning and Preparation Prevents Piss Poor Performance

There is no excuse for not upstaffing for this. The "delivery" specialists are literally redeployed HR recruiting people, accounting staff etc. Classic Tesla.
.

Tesla HR people and accounting staff will still be better than scores of temps hired for 6 weeks. And less logistic hassles.

 

[SquatchM3]

I would take that with a grain of salt as well. I think that is very much an under promise over deliver quote right there. There is no way they will have that little amount of cars that they won't satisfy all orders within the next month or two months at the most.

Absolutely, no way!

Here’s hoping you are correct. I still have my fingers crossed for a Sept delivery. How are the other RHD regions going comparatively? I’ve heard the UK early orders are still being fulfilled very slowly.

 

[stuartl]

Proper Planning and Preparation Prevents Piss Poor Performance

There is no excuse for not upstaffing for this. The "delivery" specialists are literally redeployed HR recruiting people, accounting staff etc. Classic Tesla.
Also they don't need apologists. It's a company, not some grassroots movement.

I have to agree. I'm as big a fan of what Tesla is trying to do as anybody else, but that doesn't mean that I - or anybody else, for that matter - will uncritically accept everything they do as being Right and Proper.

Calling out their flaws and mistakes is a good thing. I still want the car; I still intend to take the car - but their failure to communicate (amongst other things) has been appalling to observe. In particular, I'm looking at getting rid of my Jazz a little earlier than intended, but not knowing exactly - or even to within a couple of weeks - when the new car will come makes it really hard to accept/reject a given offer. I'll probably end up biting the bullet and offloading it to a friend of a friend, and using the bike and public transport in the interim (especially since I can use my father's car until the 10th of September if need be.)

 

[Grenadine]

What really stinks is if they say 'August delivery' or 'September delivery' and they do not fulfil that promise... that is much harder to forgive because they know people will rely on that and act accordingly.

 

[1st in Line]

Existing S/X owners jump the reservation queue

No Nuclear Fusion, S/X owner do not jump the reservation queue, but you were not listening.

As I was the first to line up - two days before registration began - Tesla personnel [and Elon] made it clear from the very beginning that priority would go to existing Tesla customers.

I guess Tesla said so right from the beginning to avoid any misunderstanding or disappointment.

Unfortunately, it now seems that many people simply were not listening and in addition, queuejumpingphobia seems to be a contagious disease around here.

 

[raynewman]

15A plug is probably the cheapest way to do it (apart from standard wall plug), but it will limit your charging ability.

Tesla supplies a High Powered Wall Charger (HPWC) with every car. It supports single/three phase up to 32 Amps.

So considering you already have three phase in your house, I'd recommend getting a three phase circuit run to your garage. Ideally, you would ensure the cabling is rated to carry 32A so you can set the charger to 32A per phase.

I do also believe, however that the Model 3 can't support this level of charge, so it may be overkill. I'm sure other people in this forum can weigh in on this.

Just means you'll be ready for when I visit.

 

[PJF000]

What really stinks is if they say 'August delivery' or 'September delivery' and they do not fulfil that promise... that is much harder to forgive because they know people will rely on that and act accordingly.

If the past is any indication of the future, Tesla will be busting their A to get as many cars delivered (worldwide) as possible by the end of Q3 to keep their reportable figures as positive as they can make them. This means recruiting current owner volunteers to help in that process.

 

[Vostok]

I agree completely. Also I think the amount of orders is way less than we think. I mean they deliver 1000 a day in the US. We probably have 2-3k? maximum? will be interesting to see the registration data. Like someone said, these forums are echo chambers which leads us to believe everyone and their mom has a car on order.

The first batch of cars to Australia number 2200, coming over in a number of ships. So your 2-3k is on the money

 

[Random206]

No Nuclear Fusion, S/X owner do not jump the reservation queue, but you were not listening.

As I was the first to line up - two days before registration began - Tesla personnel [and Elon] made it clear from the very beginning that priority would go to existing Tesla customers.

I guess Tesla said so right from the beginning to avoid any misunderstanding or disappointment.

Unfortunately, it now seems that many people simply were not listening and in addition, queuejumpingphobia seems to be a contagious disease around here.

I'm getting this sneaking suspicion that you were first in line when the reservations went live? Am I right?