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Tesla Model 3 in Australia
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There was discussion of this way back in this thread. I don't remember the answer!
I talked with some other owners about this (P-plate power/weight limits) at the Qld TOCA event recently. The consensus seemed to be that the SR+ was borderline but the others were no chance. Might not help much, but have you asked Tesla themselves?
Renewablekid
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Okay finally found the decoder for variant types from NSW. Registration costs & concessions
If you then compare this to RVCS: https://rvcs.infrastructure.gov.au/perl/50079_1316046_RVD_19Jul2019083223.cmd
Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus (E1RB)
Braked 1000kg Non-Braked 750kg
Tesla Model 3 Long range base (E3DB)
Braked 1000kg Non-Braked 750kg
Tesla Model 3 Performance (E3DP)
Braked 500kg Non-Braked 500kg
Tesla Model 3 (E3RB)
Braked 1000kg Non-Braked 750kg
We can see that those of us with a P+ (E3DP), cannot legally tow more than 500kg braked or unbraked.
The question then becomes, is Tesla importing the P- as a E3DB or a E3DP? Because if it is just the LR AWD unlocked, on paper the specs don't match up with the RVCS database. (360kw, vs 350kw). The brakes also won't match up. This could present a headache if there is ever an accident.
If you then compare this to RVCS: https://rvcs.infrastructure.gov.au/perl/50079_1316046_RVD_19Jul2019083223.cmd
Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus (E1RB)
Braked 1000kg Non-Braked 750kg
Tesla Model 3 Long range base (E3DB)
Braked 1000kg Non-Braked 750kg
Tesla Model 3 Performance (E3DP)
Braked 500kg Non-Braked 500kg
Tesla Model 3 (E3RB)
Braked 1000kg Non-Braked 750kg
We can see that those of us with a P+ (E3DP), cannot legally tow more than 500kg braked or unbraked.
The question then becomes, is Tesla importing the P- as a E3DB or a E3DP? Because if it is just the LR AWD unlocked, on paper the specs don't match up with the RVCS database. (360kw, vs 350kw). The brakes also won't match up. This could present a headache if there is ever an accident.
You can calculate your car’s power-to-weight ratio by dividing the maximum engine power in kilowatts by the tare mass in kilograms and multiplying the result by 1000.
For the SR+ that is 225kw / 1609 * 1000 = 139.84
From 1 January 2014, a new definition for a HPV has been introduced for cars manufactured on or after 1 January 2010.
A car manufactured on or after 1 January 2010 is a HPV if it has:
• a power-to-weight ratio of more than 130kW/t
So to answer your question, yes the SR is classified as a high performance vehicle and is prohibited.
CAM3RON
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Do what I did - consider all aesthetics and combinations, give it many weeks thought then carefully select your preferences. Then ask your partner and change it to that.
jason3w
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jason3w
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Thanks for your thoughts. By speed, I meant acceleration. Your points on the range are very valid.
I might see if they have a SR+ to test drive in Brisbane to do a comparison.
As a couple of friends have said, I will be keeping the car for a long while. Good to get the best one....
Paul was pretty impressed in his review.. says premium sound is better than anything he has heard before. In his opinion better than Audi's $20K B&O option.
See from 5:00 mins into video...
2019 Tesla Model 3 Performance review | CarAdvice
Blue heaven
Fair Dinkum Tesla
Yes fatigue is a factor but then again the only state or territory in Australia with speed limits higher than 110kmh (NT) Has a road toll 4 times the average over the remainder of Australia.
And yes Europe may have wildlife but rarely on purpose built autobahns and rarely cattle that just wander out from the scrub any time they wish due to unfenced roads.
I known for QLD if you only have a powerful car available to drive you can request an exemption.
That’s why you still see teenagers driving performance versions of the cars.
This is the QLD HPV (high powered vehicle) exemption form.
https://www.support.transport.qld.gov.au/qt/formsdat.nsf/forms/QF4467/$file/F4467_CFD.pdf
I wouldn’t say the chances of getting this approved are zero, but they are as near to zero as you could get. These approvals are very rare, and the hardship you have to demonstrate would need to show that there is absolutely no other way to get around (bus, taxi, Uber etc).
EcoCloudIT
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Is it your job to assess these exception forms, or where are you getting this from?
Priit
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I already asked Tesla Brisbane about trying out SR+ and they said they do not have one currently. Though once the delivery cars arrive, they might get a spare one for test drives. So please let us know if they have one when you ask them
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