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Hi All - some photos from Monday's official opening at Coonabarabran - the press release is on the NRMA Website. Four Tesla's attended (two S, an X and a 3) as well as several other local EV owners to support the NRMA roll out and the local community. Regards. Chris.

DAMP WEATHER DOES NOT DAMPEN ENTHUSIASM FOE ELECTRIC VEHICLES The wet weather on World Engineering Day (Wed. 4th March) did not stop owners and the general public gathering at the WPCC for a display of Electric Vehicles. The display was organised by DEVIOUS (Dubbo Electric Vehicle Interest Owners U...

Engineers Australia in association with the Dubbo Electric Vehicle Interest Owners Users and Supporters group (DEVIOUS) is holding a Public Display of electric vehicles in the car park of the Western Plains Cultural Centre (WPCC) on Wednesday 4th March between 11am and 1pm to mark World Engineering ...

I wind it back around the HPWC when not in use....in a consistent way (anti-clockwise) to avoid twisting and so it plugs back in neatly on the RHS. When you get your HPWC all the above will be obvious. Regards. Chris

Hello Dave - apologies if someone has already answered this for you. The home wall charger (HPWC) that comes with your Model 3 are available with two lead lengths - 2.5m and 7m. The general advice is to choose the longer lead (and I support that advice), and to have the electrician install it such t...

Hi David - you may wish to consider joining the Tesla Owners Club of Australia (TOCA) who are organising a number of Model 3 "Bootcamps" for new owners to network and be assisted by technical experts.

Hi Guys - I can confirm that a steep climb at gentle speed....then a long gradual descent works best for Hypermilling. My example is Hartley to Penrith (compared to the reverse) - with a short steep climb at 60kph to Mt Victoria....then the long coast downhill to Penrith. A long downhill descent at ...

In another forum "Lex" posted actual 350kM range in a SR+, two adults, 2 children with luggage at 90kph on a coastal drive. Of course, you should only 'Hypermile' when absolutely necessary (100% to 0%) and generally aim for 90% to 10% for battery health, contingencies (head winds, roadwork or other ...

Hi Doug - I will also be in Sydney and look forward to catching up with everyone. As Chris Jones has already mentioned, a few of us have been lobbying our State and Fed MP's regarding the "fill out" of EV charging infrastructure for NSW (map attached) . Drop me an email (work) and I will send you a ...

Tesla Model 3 configurator has been updated. The LR AWD is now available in Australia at the previous Performance price.....and has increased range to the Performance. A white interior is now available on the Performance model only. A White car is now the 'standard' colour across the range (previous...

Any Model 3 reservation holders in NSW - see the "FOR SALE/WANTED" listings.

Hello to all those eagerly awaiting their Tesla Model 3 in NSW - these unique plates are now available and in storage at Marrickville ServiceNSW ready to go on your new Model 3 which will be delivered through the nearby Alexandria Service Centre. I no longer require these plates as I purchased a SH ...

Dubbo NRMA Fast Charger went 'live' yesterday....it is about 50m North of the Tesla Superchargers in the Dubbo Cultural Centre carpark. See plugshare for details and photos.

Standards Australia has recently re-formed committee EM-001 to develop relevant Electric Mobility(EM)standards for Australia. All the stakeholder groups have representation including AEVA. I am the nominated member for Engineers Australia and welcome informed and constructive comments via this forum...

Hi All - The Vic EV Trial produced a document titled "Guidance on land-use Planning for Electric Vehicle Parking and Charging". If you cant find it on the Web let me know as I have it saved locally.
regards
Chris D.

The Qld electricity distributor will require multi-phase solar if you go larger than 5kW. Your 70m of ug cable will need to be sized to minimise voltage drop under full load, and minimise voltage rise under solar export (assuming you don't self-consume or store in batteries - including an EV). Refer...

SOLD - to the first caller a few hours after this add was posted.

Hi PiMan - I have just posted a 2012 i-MiEV For Sale - if you are after a replacement. - regards

Hi All, For Sale - my beloved and pampered i-MiEV 2012 Model still under new car warranty till Jan 2018 Registered (NSW) till Jan 2017 (13-MIEV plates included) White - just clocked over 52,000km of trouble free driving Location: near Dubbo NSW Item Condition: Excellent - inside and out Reason for s...

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or google "Standards Australia public comment"

The DRAFTS are free but you have to register to download them.....

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AS/NZS 3000 Wiring Rules is currently out for public comment and includes a new APPENDIX P - EV Socket Outlets and Charging Stations. It would be good if members could review and comment.

hi mark - would you consider a 2012 i-MiEV that has been pampered ? Still under new car warranty till Jan 2018 - if so give me a call on 0409 321 470 (This vehicle is not on Car Sales or listed in the for sale section on this forum as I have insufficient posts.) Reluctant sale - two new cars on orde...

Most EV owners enjoy driving past petrol stations...that said, we call in occasionally to check our tyre pressure. Service centres on major highways will be the exception that have associated food outlets....and a 'top-up' at somewhere like Emdale Roadhouse could be useful....

Hi Duffman - a MiEV or Leaf (all electric) will do this PROVIDED you are happy to do 90kph on the Freeway, generally only yourself in the vehicle, and sparing use of any aircon. I have been commuting six days a week in regional NSW in my 2012 MiEV for nearly three years now - typical daily round tri...

Hi Joseph - you will find plenty of background elswhere on this forum regarding the minor differences between the 2010 and 2012 i-MiEV's. The general consensus is the 2012 has a slighlty better range. The ex-trial units that are coming on to the market are being 'snapped-up'and will eventually end u...