The longest EV charging network in West Australia

[*Sparkles*]

If the rumoured price of model y is true then am I right to assume the RWD base model will be within the rebate limit? As well as polestar 2 fwd with pilot lite?

Wasn't the rumoured price of standard range Model Y around $67k plus gst? If so, I don't think it will qualify

Funnily enough, I was on the Polestar website yesterday pricing up a car, and it looks like the base model (standard range, single motor) will come in just under the rebate limit.... I'm thinking that a test drive may be on the cards ...

 

[Speedst3r]

According to the article on The Driven (Single Model Y reservation goes through as Tesla tests order page) , the RWD was $68,725 plus on-roads.

 

[*Sparkles*]

According to the article on The Driven (Single Model Y reservation goes through as Tesla tests order page) , the RWD was $68,725 plus on-roads.

Thanks for that

If the base Y can be had sub $70k (and qualify for the EV rebate), I’d be very tempted to change my M3 reservation. Assuming Y orders open up, that is, which is looking pretty unlikely this year

 

[Nobody Famous]

The price is definitely right, but unfortunately, I really don't like the interior. I know that's really petty, but I think it would drive me crazy, because I would notice it every time I was in the car.

Worth having a look, as many say it's not as bad in the flesh

 

[*Sparkles*]

Worth having a look, as many say it's not as bad in the flesh

Yeah, that's true
Haven't seen any around in Perth.... have they hit the eastern states yet?

 

[Nobody Famous]

Yeah, that's true
Haven't seen any around in Perth.... have they hit the eastern states yet?

LHD in Alexandria NSW showroom. Test drives aren't until June. Deliveries start in August. Yet to see anything of comparative value to the extended range model at sub $50k after rebates/stamp duty exemption.

 

[*Sparkles*]

LHD in Alexandria NSW showroom. Test drives aren't until June. Deliveries start in August. Yet to see anything of comparative value to the extended range model at sub $50k after rebates/stamp duty exemption.

I think they'll sell a heap of these. As you say, they really fill a niche at that price, pretty great value for people who want an EV and don't want to (or can't) spend $$$$$$

 

[cafz]

Thanks for that

If the base Y can be had sub $70k (and qualify for the EV rebate), I’d be very tempted to change my M3 reservation. Assuming Y orders open up, that is, which is looking pretty unlikely this year

I suspect when orders open up, the price will have gone up - the Australian dollar has tanked since then.

 

[User1211]

I suspect when orders open up, the price will have gone up - the Australian dollar has tanked since then.

I hope not. I hope they keep it a few months. Also pushing it up will price it out of rebates in Vic and WA?

 

[moa999]

Site for Esperance identified and approved

EV fast-chargers aim to increase town’s foot traffic

Four car bays to be leased by Horizon Power in Esperance will be home to two fast-chargers able to service up to four cars at any one time

www.kalminer.com.au

 

[*Sparkles*]

Site for Esperance identified and approved

EV fast-chargers aim to increase town’s foot traffic

Four car bays to be leased by Horizon Power in Esperance will be home to two fast-chargers able to service up to four cars at any one time

www.kalminer.com.au

Thanks for that ... wasn't aware there was anything in the works for Esperance. But definitely good news!

 

[Chuq]

Thanks for that ... wasn't aware there was anything in the works for Esperance. But definitely good news!

Don't worry - every location in the map in this post has something planned. It's just that most of the time it happens in the background and we don't know anything until the digging starts.

 

[*Sparkles*]

Don't worry - every location in the map in this post has something planned. It's just that most of the time it happens in the background and we don't know anything until the digging starts.

What a nifty map! Thanks Chuq

 

[[Zombie]]

It looks like both Synergy and Horizon have been busy talking with various shire councils in the last few months, and locations have been selected in several towns on the route. A brief summary:

Rock Way, Lancelin - same location as proposed Tesla supercharger, as noted earlier in this thread.
Murray St, Jurien Bay - across the road from the awesome BiØfil fast charger at the Ampol
Francis St, Geraldton - at existing 24 hour "RV Parking"
Lions Park, Northampton
Grey St, Kalbarri - near the IGA
55 Clarendon St, Derby - awaiting final confirmation
Lot 302 (Reserve 36824) Forrest Rd, Fitzroy Crossing - awaiting final confirmation
Hall St, Halls Creek - next to the Visitor Centre
Grey St, Northam - next to the Visitor Centre
1 Altair St, Southern Cross - adjacent to Great Eastern Highway
90 Bayley St, Coolgardie - aka Great Eastern Highway
Welcome Park, Norseman
James St, Esperance - behind RSL Memorial Park

Anyone spot any others that I've missed?

I believe in Kojonup the plan is to upgrade the existing Kodja Pl site

Synergy charging station. Providing for more electric vehicles can only be good for
Kojonup. Given the proposed new drive through requires civil works - has the previous
parking plan for the western car park been considered and incorporated?

Yes, the previous master parking plan for Kodja Place was considered and it has been discussed
with both Synergy and the Council. It was agreed between the parties, that whilst some adjustments
will have to be made, the drive-through station can be developed with the least impact to the traffic
flow and parking solutions. The Kodja Place master plan for car parking will be required to be
adjusted to suit the new charging station.

Most of the submitted proposals talk about "drive-through" charging locations, allowing towing vehicles to charge without unhooking their trailers.

 

[Chuq]

Great update [Zombie]. Lots of work behind the scenes. People in the Facebook groups often complain that "there's been zero progress in 18 months" simply because they can't see any digging happening. I explain that there is often significant progress, and the majority of it is invisible to the general public.

I bet there are several more than just happen to not be on public record (maybe privately owned land, maybe councils which don't have a requirement to advertise such things publicly, etc).

I wonder if the BiØfil at Jurien Bay will find a new home in a more "off the beaten track" location?

 

[Vostok]

Great update [Zombie]. Lots of work behind the scenes. People in the Facebook groups often complain that "there's been zero progress in 18 months" simply because they can't see any digging happening. I explain that there is often significant progress, and the majority of it is invisible to the general public.

And of course the digging bit only happens right at the end of the process, and once the digging starts, often it’s not that long before the charger is up and running.

(pandemic, bushfires, floods and electricity supply problems notwithstanding - Karuah Chargefox was built but not operational for about 8 months for 3 of those reasons).

 

[[Zombie]]

The final "approved" map has been released

 

[cafz]

Good to see they're going all the way to the border now.

 

[scully]

I wonder if the BiØfil at Jurien Bay will find a new home in a more "off the beaten track" location?

Could use one at Emmdale roadhouse

 

[Chuq]

Nice.. only change I can see is an additional site at Jerramungup!

I’m looking at slides from a recent presentation and it gives the following timeline:

* Hardware vendor announcement (has already been selected)
* Software vendor awarded
* Brand name confirmed
* Construction commencing end of 2022
* First installation expected in early 2023
* Fully operational in 2024