TMC is an independent, primarily volunteer organization that relies on ad revenue to cover its operating costs. Please consider whitelisting TMC on your ad blocker and becoming a Supporting Member. For more info: Support TMC
  1. TMC is currently READ ONLY.
    Click here for more info.

Tesla Model 3 in Australia

Discussion in 'Australia' started by Electric_Blue, Sep 7, 2016.

  1. Blue heaven

    Blue heaven Fair Dinkum Tesla

    Joined:
    Nov 25, 2014
    Messages:
    1,143
    Location:
    South West Australia
  2. Vostok

    Vostok Active Member

    Joined:
    Jul 1, 2017
    Messages:
    1,306
    Location:
    Sydney
  3. Vostok

    Vostok Active Member

    Joined:
    Jul 1, 2017
    Messages:
    1,306
    Location:
    Sydney
    I want a smaller car. The wait goes on then...
     
    • Like x 1
  4. rohan3au

    rohan3au Member

    Joined:
    Oct 27, 2017
    Messages:
    367
    Location:
    Newcastle, Australia
    We also have higher import duties than Canada though. I helped put together a calculator for Drive Zero, we think it's going to be within a few percent of actual: How much will a Tesla Model 3 cost in Australia? - Drive Zero
     
    • Informative x 1
  5. Chuq

    Chuq Active Member

    Joined:
    Jan 1, 2015
    Messages:
    3,116
    Location:
    Hobart, Tasmania, Australia
    Alleged Model 3 sighting in Australia...

    r/teslamotors - Model 3 in Australia....? Probably someone confused.. but if you are in the area, keep an eye open! Half way between the Gold Coast and Brisbane.
     
    • Informative x 1
  6. Burnt Toast

    Burnt Toast Member

    Joined:
    Jun 23, 2016
    Messages:
    446
    Location:
    Melbourne
    A
    Absolute bullshit
     
    • Disagree x 1
  7. Chuq

    Chuq Active Member

    Joined:
    Jan 1, 2015
    Messages:
    3,116
    Location:
    Hobart, Tasmania, Australia
    That's a totally logical first thought, but remember there are photos of a Model 3 in New Zealand for winter testing about a year ago, and there is a Model 3 on display at an official Tesla event in the UK this week or next week. I've also been told there is a motor test track in the area that these cars were spotted.
     
    • Informative x 2
  8. Blue heaven

    Blue heaven Fair Dinkum Tesla

    Joined:
    Nov 25, 2014
    Messages:
    1,143
    Location:
    South West Australia
    If it was a near full car transporter the cars would be model S and it's highly likely they are, on the other hand one or two model 3s could be shipped over for testing or filming for promotional purposes down the track, if Tesla didn't want these "3s" to be seen that can easily be done but very often a bit of rare car spotting is good for business.
     
  9. moemoke

    moemoke Member

    Joined:
    Oct 10, 2014
    Messages:
    179
    Location:
    Moe, Victoria, Australia
    Quote from Chug's link

    "My colleague who does a lot of driving (3+ hours each day) claims he spotted a bunch of model 3's being delivered into Brisbane today. I'll called him out on it, but he claims he knows the difference between a Model X and an S. Anyone heard about deliveries (possibly demonstrators) into Australia?"

    I think they will be S's, his friend claims he knows the difference between an X and an S, the difference between an S and a 3 is a lot more subtle especially from side and rear unless they are side by side.
     
  10. brendon1970

    brendon1970 Member

    Joined:
    Jun 22, 2017
    Messages:
    133
    Location:
    Newcastle, New South Wales
    My wife and I saw a transporter heading north to Brisbane full of Teslas some months ago. We thought they were 3s as well.

    However we pulled ahead and charged at Heatherbrae and waited for the truck. On inspecting photos they were definitely S&X, its a bit deceptive the large truck makes the cars look small and umm rather 3ish.
     
    • Informative x 2
  11. Miggy

    Miggy Member

    Joined:
    Jun 23, 2014
    Messages:
    314
    Location:
    Auckland, New Zealand
    #111 Miggy, Jul 11, 2018
    Last edited: Jul 11, 2018
    Apart from the two Model 3's that where in New Zealand last year, it now looks like a new one has arrived.
    I'm heading down there next week so will have the camera ready.

    Spied: first Tesla Model 3 spotted in New Zealand

    Looking at these photos in more detail, I think this is the same car that was seen last year.
    Rear Rego Plate 63277 but they have swapped the wheels around.
     
  12. reecho

    reecho Member

    Joined:
    May 22, 2015
    Messages:
    39
    Location:
    Perth, Western Australia
    The 63277 number is a Tesla manufacturer plate. This is a new VIN...
     
  13. Vostok

    Vostok Active Member

    Joined:
    Jul 1, 2017
    Messages:
    1,306
    Location:
    Sydney
    If there are any Model 3s here, and I seriously doubt there are, they will be LHD and unable to be legally driven on public roads in Australia.

    The first Model X here was LHD and used purely to show to journos. No one was allowed to drive it.

    Tesla has not even made a prototype RHD Model 3 yet.
     
  14. ShockOnT

    ShockOnT ⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️

    Joined:
    Jun 26, 2016
    Messages:
    3,292
    Location:
    Sydney
    Always amazes me how anal Australia is about LHD.
    I’ve lived in France and England, merrily going back and forth with both LHD and RHD cars. Such a non-issue.
     
  15. Chuq

    Chuq Active Member

    Joined:
    Jan 1, 2015
    Messages:
    3,116
    Location:
    Hobart, Tasmania, Australia
    I'm sure there's some allowance for this. Wiebe Wakker is travelling NT/WA at the moment in his converted VW from the Netherlands. He got a temporary permit in Darwin and that's it.
    Plug Me In
     
    • Like x 1
  16. Vostok

    Vostok Active Member

    Joined:
    Jul 1, 2017
    Messages:
    1,306
    Location:
    Sydney
    Chuq - there can be exemptions granted for collectible, vintage or other special vehicles. But not for a production car. I assume Wiebe Wakker’s VW falls into the “special vehicles” category.
     
  17. meloccom

    meloccom Moderator Aus/NZ

    Joined:
    Feb 11, 2008
    Messages:
    2,298
    Location:
    Sydney Australia
    A tourist is allowed to bring in a LHD vehicle and drive it legally in Australia. I think the maximum period is 12 months.
     
  18. Candleflame

    Candleflame Active Member

    Joined:
    Mar 9, 2015
    Messages:
    2,368
    Location:
    QLD, Australia
    I thought Northern Territory you can just register any LHD? They managed to get a special deal due to the very high amount of LHD in the country left over from american soldiers I think.

    AFAIK there is no time limit for a foreigner to drive their car in Australia but you technically will have an invalid number plate if you dont bring it back for the usual european inspections i.e. MOT every 3 years in UK or TUV in Germany every 2 years.
     
  19. Miggy

    Miggy Member

    Joined:
    Jun 23, 2014
    Messages:
    314
    Location:
    Auckland, New Zealand
    You can now build your own Model 3 on Tesla's USA web-site by changing the flag at the bottom of the page. gives you some idea of your build and price in US$.
     
  20. Asymmetry

    Asymmetry Member

    Joined:
    Jun 22, 2015
    Messages:
    164
    Location:
    Australia, Sydney
    my guess wont see until 2020. European orders will probably come before us.

    Looking at the internets, base $53k
     

Share This Page

  • About Us

    Formed in 2006, Tesla Motors Club (TMC) was the first independent online Tesla community. Today it remains the largest and most dynamic community of Tesla enthusiasts. Learn more.
  • Do you value your experience at TMC? Consider becoming a Supporting Member of Tesla Motors Club. As a thank you for your contribution, you'll get nearly no ads in the Community and Groups sections. Additional perks are available depending on the level of contribution. Please visit the Account Upgrades page for more details.


    SUPPORT TMC