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Tesla Model 3 in Australia
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Waiting is not much fun. To save constantly refreshing your order page (and/or the build configurator) a couple of you have suggested talking about the accessories you have ordered.
I'll join in. These are on the way to either here or my US address.
From AliExpress
Glass Screen Protector and clear protective wrap for the console.
From Tesla USA
Model S/X/3 Paint Repair Kit
Deep Blue Metallic (PPSB)
SKU: 9000002-DB-A
QTY: 1 $55.00
(Best way NOT to get a stone chip is to have wasted money on the repair kit)
Model 3 Glass Roof Sunshade
Rear
SKU: 1135833-00-B
QTY: 1 $90.00
(A test to see what it is like just in the rear - Front may, or may not, follow)
Model 3 Key Fob
SKU: 1449859-00-F
QTY: 1 $150.00
(pure vanity- also if I lend the car to a friend they will understand the concept of how to get in and start it AND GIVE THE FOB BACK)
Model 3 Aero Wheel Cap Kit
Black/Gray
SKU: 1458216-00-A
QTY: 2 $100.00
(I ordered 2 as they seem to be not easy to get in Australia)
Wireless Phone mat is the next and I have reached out to an Aust importer of the company who make the OEM Frunk and Trunk Matts for TESLA to see if they would be willing to stock them soon and maybe do a group buy. They are too bulky to import 1 off. I'll let you know the response.
Floor mats I have not looked into yet as all sources I have appear to be LHD.
I'll join in. These are on the way to either here or my US address.
From AliExpress
Glass Screen Protector and clear protective wrap for the console.
From Tesla USA
Model S/X/3 Paint Repair Kit
Deep Blue Metallic (PPSB)
SKU: 9000002-DB-A
QTY: 1 $55.00
(Best way NOT to get a stone chip is to have wasted money on the repair kit)
Model 3 Glass Roof Sunshade
Rear
SKU: 1135833-00-B
QTY: 1 $90.00
(A test to see what it is like just in the rear - Front may, or may not, follow)
Model 3 Key Fob
SKU: 1449859-00-F
QTY: 1 $150.00
(pure vanity- also if I lend the car to a friend they will understand the concept of how to get in and start it AND GIVE THE FOB BACK)
Model 3 Aero Wheel Cap Kit
Black/Gray
SKU: 1458216-00-A
QTY: 2 $100.00
(I ordered 2 as they seem to be not easy to get in Australia)
Wireless Phone mat is the next and I have reached out to an Aust importer of the company who make the OEM Frunk and Trunk Matts for TESLA to see if they would be willing to stock them soon and maybe do a group buy. They are too bulky to import 1 off. I'll let you know the response.
Floor mats I have not looked into yet as all sources I have appear to be LHD.
I have the glass roof sunshade for the model S. If the 3 has the same quality of glass as the S then the sunshade is a waste of money. Been through a full adelaide summer. Never used it. Even on a 44 degree day I didnt feel the need to flip it out.
Excellent... I won't need to buy the front in that case! It's always good to get feedback from people who have done things before and this is the benefit of an enthusiast forum. Let's hope the standard glass on the 3 is the same. We should soon know.
So just to bring back up an old topic, what is the current situation with charging in Aus for the M3?
Tesla superchargers will all be getting ccs Type 2 charging cables, but what's the deal with chargefox, jetcharge, NRMA chargers etc etc?
Someone mentioned earlier that we will need to supply our own cables to charge at some of these?
I was assuming I may need a couple of adapters maybe, but I didn't think I would need to carry around several different big heavy (and expensive) cables in the car to use one of these public chargers.
What's the situation like for all of you that currently own a MS or MX?
Tesla superchargers will all be getting ccs Type 2 charging cables, but what's the deal with chargefox, jetcharge, NRMA chargers etc etc?
Someone mentioned earlier that we will need to supply our own cables to charge at some of these?
I was assuming I may need a couple of adapters maybe, but I didn't think I would need to carry around several different big heavy (and expensive) cables in the car to use one of these public chargers.
What's the situation like for all of you that currently own a MS or MX?
I am in Melbourne Eastern suburbs, and have looked closely at all my local charging points. They are basically one of 4 types
- Tesla destination chargers - these have a Type 2 or Mennekes plug on the the end of a cable, and plug straight in to a M3
- CCS2 fast chargers (including Tesla superchargers)- not many but a few,. these have a CCS2 plug on the end of a cable and also plug straight in to a M3, nothing else needed
- Chargers with Type 2 or Mennekes socket but no cable. For these you will need to buy a Type 2 to type 2 cable.
- Chargers with Type 1 or J1772 plug on the end of a cable - for these you need to buy a J1772 to Type 2 converter.
I have bought these last 2, and should cover all use in the metro area, and will keep them in the boot. There is one #3 close by and 2 of #4 fairly close also.
. You can also buy 3 phase and 15A plugs for the UMC that you get with the car if you travel in more regional areas, or loan them from Tesla Owners Club of Australia if you join them.
Plus this charging discussion should probably be on the Model 3 Charging in Australia thread rather than here.
Model 3 Charging in Australia
Model 3 Charging in Australia
BarnabySydney
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Don't know much about shipping, but do they do multi stops. For example sail to Japan and drop off LHD Teslas before collecting Toyotas etc. to take to Aus and NZ along with RHD Teslas which were loaded in the US.
jontyh
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Traffic drives on the left in Japan, so there would be no LHD cars needed there.
SaturnV
Member
Given our low volume, is it not possible our cars will be containerized out of Oakland (SFO) or railed to the east coast and loaded on car carriers from there? Tesla used to do this for S/X I believe, and there are a number of suitable ships very soon that match our shipping routes via Auckland to Sydney. We also need more RHD VINs to cover the UK orders (>6000 now) plus AU/NZ and other RHD markets.
yeah I guess it depends on the volume, and nobody really knows! Most people seem to be assuming roro, but perhaps only because that's more fun to try to track down. As you say, if they containerise we won't know until they land.
SaturnV
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Rob Dickinson on twitter just reported Tesla NZ unofficially (rumour) quoting leaving this week and arriving New Zealand 2nd week August. We have heard this type of thing before from random Tesla staff. Could be pure guessing on their part.
Rob Dickinson on Twitter
Glovis Safety is at Benicia in sfo, not at port 80. Could be unloading or loading.
Triumph Ace is heading to sfo, due tomorrow
At port 80 -
Both LHD, and RHD vehicles have been spotted on the pier
A very large number are black interiors and non performance
Rob Dickinson on Twitter
Glovis Safety is at Benicia in sfo, not at port 80. Could be unloading or loading.
Triumph Ace is heading to sfo, due tomorrow
At port 80 -
Both LHD, and RHD vehicles have been spotted on the pier
A very large number are black interiors and non performance
one4spl
Luke Smith - https://TSL43.info
All the Queensland Superhighway points have 50kW CCS DC chargers and 2x Type 2 sockets - b.y.o leads. So I've ordered this from Aliexpress so if and when I turn up to a point and the DC charger is broken or busy I can still get 11kW from the Type 2.
And one of these. Its small, light and cheap.
I'm building an OpenEVSE for my house so I'll be able to turn the HPWC into a portable 3 phase 11kw solution, I hope.
Feel free to mock me for plugging home made and chinesium bits into my $90k car
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