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Tesla Model 3 in Australia
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I had the same problem - I did a little remodeling. It fits now. Nothing serious, just moving some junk around and putting rubber bumpers on doors in the right places so they don't scratch the car.
The S is definitely not a boat. It's a big 4-door GT car, but it's still very chuckable - at least I found it so when they unwisely let me test drive a P100D. But hey, it worked.
matsoutback
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China not export something? Since when did that policy change?
At a rough assumption all LHD in USA, all RHD in china
I think China hold an opinion that the entire world is the greater china region
nigwil
P3D-
Anyone know or care to speculate about mobile connectivity for the Model 3 (from the car to Tesla, not the driver's personal devices)? I vaguely recall that the current Tesla's in Australia are mostly on the 3G network and that mobile network costs are included for the first year and then there is a charge onwards. Presumably the Model 3 will be on the 4G network?
Priit
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That will not work for me as the garage depth is 4.95m. the garage itself has been built 5m deep but the roller door is mounted from the inside taking 5cm. Model S is 4.98m long, so even if it was touching the back end of the garage, would be hit by roller door and not fit. I cannot move the back wall as it has kitchen on the other side of that and the wall has lots of power cables in it, so not worth the trouble, I will be happy with Model 3 as that is 4.69m and will fit there nicely leaving a just over 12 cm both ends.
Priit
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That assumption might not hold water totally as Tesla at current has already registered ~280 VIN-s with RHD and USA manufacturing. They also stated that the high end models will be made for all markets in USA and only cheaper end model 3-s will be made in China for greater China region. China factory should start first test runs in September-October and production in November-December, so the RHD models available before that will need to all come from USA.
Candleflame
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Only 2 more days until May is over. I guess there'll be a delay for Australian orders after all.
Looks like we have missed out on the 5000mile free supercharging referral as well.
Today Is The Last Day To Get 5000 Miles Of Free Supercharging With A Tesla Order | CleanTechnica
Today Is The Last Day To Get 5000 Miles Of Free Supercharging With A Tesla Order | CleanTechnica
Renewablekid
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I know this might be slightly off topic but if China did export to Australia do you think we’d see a cheaper price than getting them from the USA?
Candleflame
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dunno, sounds rhetorical to me. Noone wants a chinese built model 3 here ha.
Optimist - Chinese are pre-ordering 31 May, UK orders were mid week May 1. Maybe a major website change is in works. F5 that order page now and at every waking opportunity
Realist - Elons gonna Elon. Time is not his best attribute. It's gonna open when it's ready.
Pessimist. Open by page 100 of this thread
Well, then you guys better start posting more so it will open sooner.
Techno-phile
S100D, P3D- in garage
Yes I'll be happier with a smaller Model 3 instead of Model S. But the main reason for switching is HW3 and all those new tech goodies. The wife wants a Model Y having seen it at the launch in LA, but she'll have to wait (and wait).
lonewolf313
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Priit
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There are plenty of cars on the roads here that were built in China. It all depends on the price. If they make US version available and identical specs and looks China produced one say 20% cheaper price, there will be plenty of people purchasing the China made car. We will just have to see what the price is like and make the call if there is any middle ground where the price and our purchasing power intersect.
matsoutback
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