Tesla Model 3 in Australia

[jontyh]

Shame there is no option to have our custom plates transferred over. Looks like its going to be an extra cost. What a waste getting random black/white plates put on only to have them swapped out for custom plates.

I got an option for custom plates. Entered my plate number. Apparently just have to give them the plates within five days of Delivery.

 

[apchoo]

I got an option for custom plates. Entered my plate number. Apparently just have to give them the plates within five days of Delivery.

I chose Used Custom Plates in my checkout and entered the plate number. I got a pair of standard plates from Vicroads for my VW Golf that I'm selling which had custom plates. Vicroads put my custom plates on hold until I can put them on my Model 3.

 

[meowsers]

It seems that people are actually getting replies from Tesla about delivery issues which is honestly surprising. I'm wondering when we will get our tax invoices etc. Still no clarification re ACT deliveries.

 

[Haza]

I didn't say they won't deliver it there I just said they don't have facilities. They won't be able to register the car in your name as they are not a dealer in ACT.

When I called them, I was told the car will be delivered and registered in the ACT. They never said anything about having to register it myself. Tesla website says there is a service centre coming soon to Canberra, so perhaps they already have the necessary dealer licenses.

 

[meowsers]

When I called them, I was told the car will be delivered and registered in the ACT. They never said anything about having to register it myself. Tesla website says there is a service centre coming soon to Canberra, so perhaps they already have the necessary dealer licenses.

It's frustrating that different people tell different stories when you call them. I guess we will find out when the time comes. When I called a few weeks back, I was told that either A) could collect in Sydney or B) they could deliver. I would need to sort out the registration.

Tesla is pretty hopeless with planning this stuff sometimes so we just have to wait and see. Luckily we are probably still at least a couple weeks out from deliveries (maybe?) so they should be able to sort through it.

 

[khayyam]

Would be good if anyone in Auckland had any inside into where the Model 3s would be unpacked up there. An Auckland stakeout with evidence of Model 3s would confirm for us kiwis our cars arent far away and would also cement it for our Aussie cousins that Cap has their cars. Does Auckland have an Autonexus yard too or does NZ use a different company?

Agree, but unfortunately I have no idea whom they might use locally. No autonexus here.

 

[Tubbers]

I just went through the aus rego , NSW licence provision and delivery location info on website. Specified payment method, address, rego and licence details. No vin yet though...

 

[andygen21]

So there was no field for custom plates when i filled out the form yesterday. WA resident. Any idea why?

Also what is the best number to call Tesla and actually get a response?

 

[Grenadine]

For folks using finance...looks like the process is moving through quite quickly. I applied and was approved by MacQuarie several weeks ago and my account now looks like this...

 

[Blue heaven]

So there was no field for custom plates when i filled out the form yesterday. WA resident. Any idea why?

Also what is the best number to call Tesla and actually get a response?

Save yourself a phone call and just get the car delivered to you with standard WA issue plates, the following day take the car down to a local DOT and swap for your custom plates.

 

[meowsers]

For folks using finance...looks like the process is moving through quite quickly. I applied and was approved by MacQuarie several weeks ago and my account now looks like this...View attachment 441568

You must be a higher priority then as mine still says

"
Next Steps
Your delivery advisor will reach out to you to coordinate your financing."

 

[khayyam]

So apparently cars arriving in AKL might have to be fumigated for a week. If so that could push the timeline back.

 

[Grenadine]

...makes me wish i just paid cash. Hopefully it does not put us behind cash buyers though I can see why it might in terms of simplicity.

 

[andygen21]

Save yourself a phone call and just get the car delivered to you with standard WA issue plates, the following day take the car down to a local DOT and swap for your custom plates.

No cost to that? It is really that simple?

 

[Grenadine]

So apparently cars arriving in AKL might have to be fumigated for a week. If so that could push the timeline back.

Source?

 

[Techno-phile]

No cost to that? It is really that simple?

Yes, that's what I did for Model S. I think there was a small fee.

 

[Blue heaven]

No cost to that? It is really that simple?

$22 four years ago, have the custom plates held at your local DOT.

 

[tom_kauf]

Someone just uploaded a pic of this charger in QLD. Whoever installed this needs a talking to. How on earth are two cars supposed to charge in that space, one of which is disabled parking?

The cord isn't long enough and also it would obstruct the walkway when in use?

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Ah yes, that's at Frosty Mango between Townsville and Ingham (a fruit farm and small ice-cream tourist attraction along the Bruce Highway).

I saw that end of 2017 when I lived up there (they had at least 1 at that stage). But yeah, it's not a great install :/.

 

[TASKA9]

too easy...

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Did you wash your trade-in before taking the photos? I should have washed mine on the weekend.

 

[Matt_NZ]

Anyone else surprised there aren’t more used model S cars for sale? Carsales has gone down in listings and Tesla haven’t had inventory for nearly a month.

I've noticed on TradeMe here in NZ that used Model S (especially imports) have taken quite a dive in their pricing. Where they were once over $100k a few months ago they're now dropping to under $70k in some cases.