Tesla Model 3 in Australia

[rioli33]

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?

I understand your doubt. I was surprised I got a response as well. Somebody must have a weekend shift monitoring the emails and calls!

 

[ittah]

I understand your doubt. I was surprised I got a response as well. Somebody must have a weekend shift monitoring the emails and calls!

A dedicated employee..!

 

[Shock-On-T]

A dedicated employee..!

Maybe he has a reservation...

 

[Blue heaven]

I understand your doubt. I was surprised I got a response as well. Somebody must have a weekend shift monitoring the emails and calls!

Clearly the employee doesn't drive a Ute!

 

[Ranu]

The RVCS website looks like it was designed in the late 1990s. I honestly thought it was a spam website put up by @AussieElectric when I first saw it! Surely the govt has some standards?

 

[CuirousSquire]

The RVCS website looks like it was designed in the late 1990s. I honestly thought it was a spam website put up by @AussieElectric when I first saw it! Surely the govt has some standards?

If it ain't broke, don't fix it?

 

[matsoutback]

If it ain't broke, don't fix it?

Do you work for Toyota? Sounds like their mantra.

 

[m3y3addict]

if you go to the webpage: https://rvcs.infrastructure.gov.au and search by manufacturer and Model name you can get into the full document that details what Tesla has registered for the M3. Interesting that towing and fog lamps are listed as optional equipment for both registered variants (coded as E3RB and E3DB Electric(E) model (3) Rear drive(R) Dual drive (D)) and B for RHD? The two tares are listed as 1726 and 1856 kg. Date of the document is March 28 2019. The associated image shows a RHD RWD variant in black with 18" wheels (no aero covers). NEP (kw) is listed as 225 and 350 for the two variants.

 

[m3y3addict]

3 typical Engine numbers are shown 3D1, 3D5 and 3D3. Not sure what that means but maybe its RWD , AWD and AWD (perf)

 

[m3y3addict]

brakes are identical for the two variants.

 

[m3y3addict]

I thought that this was interesting on the VIN decoder:
There are three locations of VIN on the vehicle:
1. on the vin plate, under windshield
2. Vin scribed on B pillar
3. Manufacturing plate
See the vin decoder below and in the attachment.
position 8: ? - can be A-Single motor standard or B - dual motor standard
position 9: & - X check digit
position 10: $ - represents the model year, K stands for 2019
position 11: % - can be F- Fremont, CA
position 12-17: 000000-999999 - unique sequential code

 

[m3y3addict]

The photo from RVCS Road Vehicle Descriptor Page

 

[mmui90]

@m3y3addict ......... was it necessary for so many posts of the same informatoin we've been discussing for the last page and a half??

 

[m3y3addict]

note that 356kw is AWD perf and 225Kw is RWD
Tare of 1726 Kg corresponds to RWD LR
Tare of 1856Kg is close to 1847 kg quoted for AWD LR and AWD LR perf. Not sure why it would be heavier down under? Something to do with RHD setup???

 

[m3y3addict]

@m3y3addict ......... was it necessary for so many posts of the same informatoin we've been discussing for the last page and a half??

just thought people might be interested in the details

 

[Priit]

3 typical Engine numbers are shown 3D1, 3D5 and 3D3. Not sure what that means but maybe its RWD , AWD and AWD (perf)

It might also be the 3 different motors that are known for Model 3 so far. According to Tesla Model 3 - Wikipedia there are 2 different power rated motors for PMSRM motors for driving the rear wheels and an induction motor for the front wheels. So the 3 motor numbers might cover those? The slight power difference from the motor rated KW in that article might be coming from the updates that Tesla has done over the software to increase range and performance as the details in the Wiki article were there before that software update.

 

[aegidius]

I honestly thought it was a spam website

It's really ropey, isn't it? And you can type into all those fields on the descriptor page (it'd be really funny if it was able to save them!)

 

[baillies]

note that 356kw is AWD perf and 225Kw is RWD
Tare of 1726 Kg corresponds to RWD LR
Tare of 1856Kg is close to 1847 kg quoted for AWD LR and AWD LR perf. Not sure why it would be heavier down under? Something to do with RHD setup???

Probably just updated as Tesla is constantly making changes, how old is the other weight?

Another possibility is we are getting the new Maxwell active suspension that just came out on the S/X???

First look at Tesla's adaptive suspension for the Model S and X refresh
https://www.maxwell.com/solutions/transportation/auto/active-suspension

not sure if they also have the Maxwell electric steering and braking system? https://www.maxwell.com/solutions/transportation/auto/electric-power-assisted-steering-braking

If the Tesla Semi has these systems it could be one of, if not, the smoothest semi's on the road? I wonder if the suspension is actually a net generator of power?

 

[Renewablekid]

Tonight @ 10pm or I’m unfollowing Elon on twitter

 

[rohan_aus]

Tonight @ 10pm or I’m unfollowing Elon on twitter

That'll show him!