Tesla Model 3 in Australia

[aroth]

Solar+battery is definitely less fun.

It's part of a package. Solar+battery+EV means zero grid consumption and zero direct/indirect CO2 emissions (aside from the gas hot-water system, which needs to be replaced by a heat-pump unit at some point) whenever charging at home. Which will be like 99% of the time.

Not fun, but certainly satisfying.

 

[TaylorP]

But emotionally very satisfying

We bought solar + battery to reduce the need for polluting coal fired power stations and to support solar + battery research thus reducing the cost for others down the track. We find our purchase very satisfying like Vostok. We have 2 teenage grandsons and want to do as much as we can to preserve this wonderful planet for them and future generations.

Our model 3 purchase is the most expensive car we’ve ever bought - usually we buy a second hand car. We reserved after the last election when we realised this present government has no constructive plans to combat climate change and the future of EVs will have to be led by you and I. Other reasons for model 3 choice are: safety; design; support for Tesla and Elon’s amazing philosophy; and yes - it will be FUN!

 

[BeyondTech]

Got my invoice this morning (after my call yesterday).
4882XX P-
Build&Compliance 06/08/19.
VIN remained unchanged from when it first appeared on 14/8/19.

Can you tell me what the first 8 digits of the phone number that made the delivery call? I really don't want to miss my call and I can't keep answering every random call that I get during meetings!

 

[meowsers]

For me, I bought an EV because I have more of a conscience than most people.

Ugh spare me the self righteousness.

 

[HPSOV]

Can you tell me what the first 8 digits of the phone number that made the delivery call? I really don't want to miss my call and I can't keep answering every random call that I get during meetings!

02 8424 xxxx

 

[khayyam]

It's part of a package. Solar+battery+EV means zero grid consumption and zero direct/indirect CO2 emissions (aside from the gas hot-water system, which needs to be replaced by a heat-pump unit at some point) whenever charging at home. Which will be like 99% of the time.

Not fun, but certainly satisfying.

Oh I understand. I'd probably be doing it now, but putting rooftop solar on a roof that's getting toward the end of its life is a bit silly. It'll also be useful to see what household power demand looks like in the new and improved TM3-enabled household.

 

[Chuq]

a roof that's getting toward the end of its life

Lots of Tesla enthusiasts wish they were in this situation so they could have an excuse to get solar roof tiles

 

[Robster_in_SYD]

Hi everyone, Im a new poster but I've been following for a few weeks and many (many) pages now.
I ordered Sat 21st August 2019, M3P+ White with White in Sydney. No reservation.

Just got a hidden VIN today
5YJXCAE4XGF00xxxx
It links to a 2016 Model X P90D?

 

[khayyam]

Lots of Tesla enthusiasts wish they were in this situation so they could have an excuse to get solar roof tiles

Don't tempt me!

Fortunately, or otherwise, I don't think they're really available here, yet. Also, you can't see our roof without a ladder, so I don't care at all what the rooftop solar arrangement looks like, and the look is one of the big advantages of the tesla solar tiles.

 

[RobDickinson]

Hi everyone, Im a new poster but I've been following for a few weeks and many (many) pages now.
I ordered Sat 21st August 2019, M3P+ White with White in Sydney. No reservation.

Just got a hidden VIN today
5YJXCAE4XGF00xxxx
It links to a 2016 Model X P90D?

Welcome, list a placeholder vin I assume

 

[Anubis]

I ordered Sat 21st August 2019, M3P+ White with White in Sydney. No reservation.

Just got a hidden VIN today
5YJXCAE4XGF00xxxx

Sat 21st August???? Do you mean 31st?
I ordered a SR+ on the 30th and haven't seen anything yet.

 

[Anubis]

Anyone know what mobile network vendor Tesla is using for their cars in Australia?

 

[RobDickinson]

Anyone know what mobile network vendor Tesla is using for their cars in Australia?

We have at least 1 NZ 3 using Telstra Au sim ... :/

 

[KRMS]

View attachment 449593

That's it, it's happened.

I've officially refreshed too often and Tesla has banned my IP from refreshing any further, lol.
I've used their monthly bandwidth allocation!

They are busy changing out your faulty 12V battery. Come back in a week.

 

[Robster_in_SYD]

Sat 21st August???? Do you mean 31st?
I ordered a SR+ on the 30th and haven't seen anything yet.

Sorry, typo. 24th August
Looks like it’s a placeholder anyway as it links to a model x.
Excitement over

 

[Anubis]

We have at least 1 NZ 3 using Telstra Au sim ... :/

Not a bad idea actually.
It means the car can "roam" to different mobile network vendors.

I remember back when Kindle use to have mobile chips. They had AT&T mobile services for the ones sold in Australia.

 

[Robster_in_SYD]

Sorry, typo. 24th August
Looks like it’s a placeholder anyway as it links to a model x.
Excitement over

Update:
I now have a Model 3 VIN 5YJ3F7EBXKF5171XX

 

[RobDickinson]

Not a bad idea actually.
It means the car can "roam" to different mobile network vendors.

I remember back when Kindle use to have mobile chips. They had AT&T mobile services for the ones sold in Australia.

Its apparently terribly slow. Unlike all the S and X here.

 

[MandySimpson]

I’ve had my delivery call, its with the delivery company on its way from Auckland, and I’ll be receiving my car in Wellington sometime later this week

 

[RobDickinson]

I’ve had my delivery call, its with the delivery company on its way from Auckland, and I’ll be receiving my car in Wellington sometime later this week

Awesome news, is it registered and licenced on carjam etc?