Tesla Model 3 in Australia

[AussieElectric]

I've been monitoring the Australian RVCS (Road Vehicle Certification System) database for a while to see when the Model 3 gets approved. Looks like the Model 3 finally appeared in the database as it was approved for sale in Australia on 24-May. (Search for "Tesla" in the "Make" field here: https://rvcs.infrastructure.gov.au/pls/wwws/pubrvcs.Notify_Search).

However based on the vehicle weights it looks like only the LR RWD; and LR AWD/Perf have been approved to date. So one could assume they'll be first delivered which is as expected. Additionally towing is listed as optional (Max 750kg non-braked trailer or 910 braked).

 

[paul3]

I've been monitoring the Australian RVCS (Road Vehicle Certification System) database ...
(Search for "Tesla" in the "Make" field here: https://rvcs.infrastructure.gov.au/pls/wwws/pubrvcs.Notify_Search).
...

That web site says: Proposed SUTI Date says 1/Jun/2019.
What is a SUTI date? Does that mean sale date?

 

[AussieElectric]

That web site says: Proposed SUTI Date says 1/Jun/2019.
What is a SUTI date? Does that mean sale date?

I believe SUTI is Single Uniform Type Inspection. Something to do with at least one configuration of the vehicle type being inspected in person. Not sure how it fits into the chain of approvals though.

 

[paul3]

... Proposed SUTI Date says 1/Jun/2019.
What is a SUTI date?

OK found this for Vehicle Certification in Australia:

For some vehicle categories a sample of each of the model variants must also be made available for VSS to inspect. This inspection also satisfies the registration inspection requirements of the States and Territory registration authorities (hence it called Single Uniform Type Inspection or SUTI).

So the first Model 3 should be inspected (in Australia) on the 1st of June, however the photo on the RVCS search page showed a RHD model in the photo, but couldn't tell if it was taken in Australia.

And does having the RVCS certification allow the configurations to open before or after SUTI? Either way it is getting close.

 

[Shock-On-T]

I've been monitoring the Australian RVCS (Road Vehicle Certification System) database for a while to see when the Model 3 gets approved. Looks like the Model 3 finally appeared in the database as it was approved for sale in Australia on 24-May. (Search for "Tesla" in the "Make" field here: https://rvcs.infrastructure.gov.au/pls/wwws/pubrvcs.Notify_Search).

However based on the vehicle weights it looks like only the LR RWD; and LR AWD/Perf have been approved to date. So one could assume they'll be first delivered which is as expected. Additionally towing is listed as optional (Max 750kg non-braked trailer or 910 braked).

Well that's a pretty good first post on the forum @AussieElectric .
Welcome!

 

[Blue heaven]

well duh. clearly something he pulled out of thin air.

In the early roll out of the model S constant hardware changes were common place, sometimes for reasons of improvement, sometimes due to a part that was easier to source.

 

[Priit]

I've been monitoring the Australian RVCS (Road Vehicle Certification System) database for a while to see when the Model 3 gets approved. Looks like the Model 3 finally appeared in the database as it was approved for sale in Australia on 24-May. (Search for "Tesla" in the "Make" field here: https://rvcs.infrastructure.gov.au/pls/wwws/pubrvcs.Notify_Search).

However based on the vehicle weights it looks like only the LR RWD; and LR AWD/Perf have been approved to date. So one could assume they'll be first delivered which is as expected. Additionally towing is listed as optional (Max 750kg non-braked trailer or 910 braked).

I noticed that the RVCS entry mentions towing with "O" that I assume means optional. So we have hope it will be rated for towing.

 

[houdini]

However based on the vehicle weights it looks like only the LR RWD; and LR AWD/Perf have been approved to date. So one could assume they'll be first delivered which is as expected. Additionally towing is listed as optional (Max 750kg non-braked trailer or 910 braked).

Thanks for the post - awesome. Some more details on the two types approved.
One has 18 inch rims and one has 19 inch.
One has 225 KW and one 350KW
Long range RWD is listed on wiki as 211KWs. AWD performance is listed at 353KWs.

 

[raynewman]

well duh. clearly something he pulled out of thin air.

Nope - that's a quote from Elon and all that's required is a proper computer based system keyed by VIN.

 

[Candleflame]

In the early roll out of the model S constant hardware changes were common place, sometimes for reasons of improvement, sometimes due to a part that was easier to source.

but 20 a week?

 

[Renewablekid]

Had a dream during my short nap just now that configurator opened. Possibly a sign. Probably not. I can’t even get my license yet and won’t afford one for at least 10 years but I feel for yas.

 

[Candleflame]

Had a dream during my short nap just now that configurator opened. Possibly a sign. Probably not. I can’t even get my license yet and won’t afford one for at least 10 years but I feel for yas.

hmm not for me.

edit: lol i missed the dream bit somehow. that's what happens when you read what you want to read.

 

[rioli33]

I sent an email to the RVCS and they came back saying that all photos are taken in Australia with a RHD model and all tests are done in Australia with a RHD model. I suppose those are general rules they have about only testing RHD models but probably means that the Model 3 is actually here on our shores!

 

[technerdx6000]

I sent an email to the RVCS and they came back saying that all photos are taken in Australia with a RHD model and all tests are done in Australia with a RHD model. I suppose those are general rules they have about only testing RHD models but probably means that the Model 3 is actually here on our shores!

I want to believe!! A little doubtful they replied to you on a Sunday though?

 

[meloccom]

Tesla imported a dark blue Model S in early 2014 to act as the SUTi. When the compliance process was completed they used it as a test drive vehicle and I drove it in mid 2014. It popped up again later in 2014 during the test drives out of Star City but IIRC they had multiple cars by then. Most likely a similar process is happening now and a RHD Model 3 is probably already here for the same purpose. Not sure if it stayed in Australia or if it returned to the USA.

 

[Priit]

Most likely a similar process is happening now and a RHD Model 3 is probably already here for the same purpose. Not sure if it stayed in Australia or if it returned to the USA.

Since the "Proposed SUTI Date" has been set as 1-June-2019 it is possible that the vehicle is already in Australia or they expect the vehicle to be used for testing to arrive before that. They still have almost a week to get it here. I would be interested if they are allowed to open configurations and purchases before they get that test done?

 

[aegidius]

Tesla Model 3 receives certification to be sold in Australia, strongly suggests models and towing capacity - techAU
Some info based on weights. Apologies if this has been posted before.

 

[Vostok]

I sent an email to the RVCS and they came back saying that all photos are taken in Australia with a RHD model and all tests are done in Australia with a RHD model. I suppose those are general rules they have about only testing RHD models but probably means that the Model 3 is actually here on our shores!

Yep, if one zooms into the photo on the right, one can see that it is a RHD model. One of the 280 RHD VINs?!!!

 

[matsoutback]

Hopefully this was the last piece of the puzzle required before our ordering system is live.

Imminent Sunday has passed though... next Sunday might be imminent then..

Wasn’t the 28th put up as a possibility too.. that’s more imminent.

 

[Jays200]

Imminently imminent then