Tesla officially coming to New Zealand

[Chuq]

Who will be the first to post a picture of the Hamilton supercharger?

The other two are planned for Turangi and Sanson.

 

[Miggy]

Who will be the first to post a picture of the Hamilton supercharger?

The other two are planned for Turangi and Sanson.

Hamilton Super Charger

 

[Half Dollar Bill]

New Zealand gets a supercharger before Hawaii. That's going to make for some interesting discussion on the boards
To be fair, though, you are a continent now.
We thought New Zealand was an island nation. Scientists say it’s the tip of a ‘hidden continent.’

 

[ggr]

This Hamilton Super Charger is also listed on Plug Share along with 50+ Fast Chargers all over New Zealand.
Taupo is the next best location for a Fast or Super Charger.
Link below to the Tesla Key Party:
Tesla holds huge key party in Auckland

Hmmm... "key party" has a different meaning to people from the swinging 70's.

 

[DÆrik]

I was recently asked about Inventory/CPO cars on my website (www.teslainventory.com) for New Zealand and was sent the link to this thread. Currently there are none. However I have set up my website to show them when they become available. Just click the flag in the upper right hand corner and click the New Zealand flag in the drop down list.

Can't wait to plan my next trip to New Zealand and hopefully rent a Tesla while there!

Thanks Erik

 

[Miggy]

Link to news about the NZ HQ for Tesla: Tesla to help rejuvenate K' Rd - Commercial Property - NZ Herald News

 

[Miggy]

As the building is now, without the Tesla branding.

 

[Rawbznz]

Are the NZ cars shipping with the web browser or are they shipping essentially the same as the AU ones? (browser missing)

 

[meloccom]

Its definitely official now that Tesla have released a short video on YouTube.

At 18 seconds I'm pretty sure I can see the Web icon on the centre screen.

 

[Miggy]

Liz Dobson from the NZ Herald reports that: "Now on that name, I know that it gets that moniker due to the addition of a 100kWh battery and the D stands for dual batteries."

News to me.
Inside the new Tesla Model S P100D, and our letter to Elon...

 

[Lozza12]

Liz Dobson from the NZ Herald reports that: "Now on that name, I know that it gets that moniker due to the addition of a 100kWh battery and the D stands for dual batteries."

News to me.
Inside the new Tesla Model S P100D, and our letter to Elon...

Miggy - yes I saw that too and had a bit of a laugh. Not only is it sloppy journalism but I think i reflects the deep ignorance of EVs in New Zealand, even high-profile brands such as Tesla.

You know some people still think EVs are useless once you use 100% of the battery and can't be recharged? I confess that my mother even thought you had to install a DC fast charger in your home before you could buy an EV lol.

 

[AudubonB]

I'll have what she's having.

Definitely could use those dual batteries in Alaska....

 

[MMinehan]

Are the NZ cars shipping with the web browser or are they shipping essentially the same as the AU ones? (browser missing)

Yes...they do come with the web browser enabled.

 

[Rawbznz]

Yes...they do come with the web browser enabled.

So has anyone got it enabled since importing?

 

[MMinehan]

Nope. The ranger said it is going to be complicated as they have to 're-code' the imports. And it is not a priority for them at the moment.
Any one heard anything about an official opening date for the service center? I have few minor issues that need fixing.

 

[Rawbznz]

Nope. The ranger said it is going to be complicated as they have to 're-code' the imports. And it is not a priority for them at the moment.
Any one heard anything about an official opening date for the service center? I have few minor issues that need fixing.

About 12 weeks away is the rumour from Chris Keal who writes for the NBR

 

[S'toon]

Miggy - yes I saw that too and had a bit of a laugh. Not only is it sloppy journalism but I think i reflects the deep ignorance of EVs in New Zealand, even high-profile brands such as Tesla.

You know some people still think EVs are useless once you use 100% of the battery and can't be recharged? I confess that my mother even thought you had to install a DC fast charger in your home before you could buy an EV lol.

Looks like they corrected it.