Mark Carlile (aka Veda Prime) is no stranger to the business world, having worked in London, Paris, Singapore, and Brisbane in senior finance-related roles. He is also no stranger to risk, having sailed solo from England to Australia. Veda Prime (not Optimus Prime’s little brother) is currently based in Brisbane, … [continued]
Tesla vehicles have poured into Australia recently. Just like in Australia’s regional neighbor New Zealand, electric vehicles (EVs) have been shattering records Down Under. Also just like in New Zealand, EV sales have been led by Tesla. The Tesla Model 3 actually ended up being the 4th most popular vehicle … [continued]
Both Tesla and its vibrant CEO Elon Musk have posted a few production updates on Twitter in the last few days. Interesting numbers have come forward for Tesla’s overall production and from its factory in Shanghai, China. Tesla has crossed the milestone of producing 3 million electric vehicles to date, … [continued]
The experience of one new Tesla owner epitomizes the excitement in the Tesla Model Y community in Australia as they track shiploads of Model Ys coming from China and watch the expected times of delivery for new orders blow out. Michelle ordered her Model Y in the few minutes after … [continued]
Elon Musk says he was surprised at how big the demand for the Tesla Model Y has been in Australia
After several sightings of Tesla Model Ys on car transporters on the highway, it looks like we may now have confirmation of their arrival in showrooms. This photo below of a suspicious looking black shape in the workshop area of the Valley Tesla showroom this morning (Friday) was taken by … [continued]
Written by David Waterworth from notes by attendee Paul Wildman Tesla Model 3 Bootcamp 2022 was TOCA’s first Bootcamp since 2019, due to the pandemic and other time demands. How the world has changed for EV enthusiasts in the last 3 years! In another 3 years, with the change of … [continued]
How do you get your car serviced when you live over 700 km from the Tesla service centre? What is long-distance Tesla servicing? Here is Arthur Hunt’s recount of his first service in Queensland, Australia. By Arthur Hunt As planned, the first service on our Tesla Model 3, after 2 … [continued]
How do you plug a 720 km gap in a high-speed charging network? With used canola oil and vodka, of course! It appears that the Tesla Owners Club of Australia will go to any lengths to get its members across the Nullarbor. In collaboration with Mountain Distilling, they are producing … [continued]
It wasn’t long ago when my model 3 was the only Tesla in Bracken Ridge. Then it was the only Model 3. Then it was the only red Model 3. Those days are over, as Teslas are multiplying out in the suburbs. A few of my neighbours drive grey Corollas … [continued]
