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Thanks Ray. I take it that’s a relay box added to the car?

Did you ever get a solution to this problem?

I checked it out last Sunday. Here's a photo.

I was charging the the Euroa supercharger last week and while waiting decided to get some exercise by walking around the service centre. By pure chance, I happened upon some wooden stakes in the ground with interesting things written on them. Some of the stakes are in the attached pictures. I...

Are there any vendors who sell a 15amp adapter for Aussie 15amp power points to go with the Tesla Euro connector? With the 3 phase adapters already available, this would complete a good charging set to go with the Tesla UMC for single charger vehicles.

I charged at the Euroa supercharger a couple of times in recent days, my first time since charging there several times in September and October last year. The charging spots were frequently ICEd back then. There are now Tesla charging only signs in the charging spots which seems (based on my two...

Remember that when you are taking and comparing range readings you need to know whether you have range mode on or off. With range mode on, your range readings will be higher. For example, with range mode on at 80% charge, my range readings are currently 4kms higher (for both rated and typical)...

The typical range in my S85 at 90% has been steady on 354km for a few weeks now (442/443km rated). But that is with range mode 'on'. When specifying your range, you need to know whether range mode is on or off. Displayed range is higher (by a few kms) with range mode on. My car is at about...

Chuq, thanks. Is that a J1772? Is it chargepoint? Is it going on plugshare?

I originally wanted grey or red as the colour of the car, but ended up going with solid white at the insistence of my spouse and daughter. I've never had a white car before (always thought it was dull). But I have to say it has grown on me. IMHO plain white accentuates the lines on a well...

My wall connector install in Canberra cost $440 (back in February).

Charging at the Gundagai supercharger today :biggrin:

Yes quite right; I was just kidding. I had a fantasy of being able to converse with the car, like in that 1980s TV show.

I've just driven from Wodonga to Canberra on the Hume Highway with v7. I used the auto steer most of the way. My experience is that it generally worked well and made the trip much easier. On a dual carriage way it is a big plus and it seems to me should enhance safe travel. However, it is not...

Just got v7 at Wodonga. Now to test it heading north on the Hume Highway. How great to get such an update in the middle of a road trip.:smile:

I'm at the Wodonga supercharger downloading a software update right now.

Construction of the Gundagai supercharger has commenced! These pictures were taken late this afternoon. The work is around the back of Oliver's.

We passed through the mooted Gundagai site yesterday. Still no building activity that I could see.

I agree. The person in the hatchback was with their car and kindly moved immediately. The person in the 4 wheel drive was asleep in their car (nice shady spot). :smile: Signs would be good, but maybe the arrangement Tesla has won't allow them to stop others parking there?

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Passed through Gundagai in our Tesla yesterday and stopped at the mooted supercharger site. Nothing happening yet. The gossip we heard in the cafe is that the superchargers are expected to be around the back of Olivers and that construction is expected to start by the end of next week and should...

There are two spots marked as 'Tesla charging only' and four marked as allowing 60 minute general parking.

Charged at Euroa today. There was another Tesla there when we arrived. We used Charger A and it worked fine. There were a lot of people around - it's right next to the petrol station and the food hall. Got a number of questions from passers by. It's a great location for publicising Tesla and EVs.

Charging at Wodonga supercharger today. :biggrin:

It's right way up on my tablet, which I used to take the picture, oh well. Here's another picture, hopefully right way up this time. I noticed that the 2 stalls in the middle of the row are marked as Tesla charging only while the other 6 are marked as allowing 60 minute general parking, which I...

Me too :biggrin:

I often charge at 10 to 12 amps at 240 volts during the day so I can take full advantage of our solar power, which usually produces between 2 and 4 kWh depending on time of year and weather. Is that not good? Why is setting below 30 amps inefficient?

The last couple of times I have supercharged and been with the car, a lot of hot air has been venting from one wheel arch (left side as I recall) but not much at all has been venting from the other wheel arch. Is that normal? Should hot air be venting from both wheel arches?

I've got into the habit of just using the percentage. I don't use typical or rated because, inevitably, they both end up not being accurate. So much depends on where you're driving, how you're driving, weather, weight, etc. I just keep an eye on the percentage and the trip prediction, and as...

I had no range anxiety at all. I feel pretty confident that the car can make that leg in one charge in just about anything. The weather was pretty awful for that return journey. Elevation, weight, wind and the very heavy rain, combined with a high speed limit of 110kph, all would have had a...

Here's another short video showing my experience with energy usage for a round trip between Canberra and Sydney in bad weather. Might be of interest. The Model S85 comfortably did the trip on a single charge for each leg even in bad weather (very bad on the trip back). Canberra to Sydney bad...

Canberra to Sydney bad weather road trip energy usage | Tesla Model S | Australia - YouTube

Can you use the things to cover up wheel rash once it's happened (i.e. use them cosmetically)?

I passed through Goulburn yesterday. Here's a couple of photos of the tourist information centre car park. No sign of any activity as yet.

I always have regen set to standard. It's hard to imagine driving without it now. As TesAus says, on road trips, cruise control takes care of it all for the most efficient energy use.

I too did a Canberra to Sydney run in the terrible weather - I'm hoping to have a video on that soon.

Canberra to Sydney good weather road trip energy usage | Tesla Model S | Australia - YouTube

I've done the Canberra to Sydney trip a few times now. Here's a short video showing my experience with energy usage for a round trip in good weather. Might be of interest. It would be good to share experiences as we all get a handle on the capabilities of the car. My experience so far is that it...

Mine has gone up by about the same. The price rise is bad news for all of us.

My wife and I parked/charged there for a few hours recently. Arrived, charged up to 80%, parked (not in supercharger stall), then did a top up charge before leaving. The only problem I've had at The Star supercharger was finding it the first time I went there (on my own); not easy for newbs. I...

Yeah.:smile: We are part of an exclusive club.

We should have a thread for the supercharger at The Star. Otherwise it will feel like a neglected middle child.:smile: Supercharging at The Star Sydney | Tesla Model S | Australia - YouTube

A supercharger in Albury/Wodonga is the one we really need - it would make Sydney/Canberra to Melbourne possible. And I could go to the football!

This video of the supercharger at The Star in Sydney may be of interest to those who haven't been there yet. It is one of two super chargers currently operational in Australia, both in Sydney. Supercharging at The Star Sydney | Tesla Model S | Australia - YouTube

This may be of interest: Tesla Model S Body Kit: Definitely Different, Range-Robbing Too?

Tesla began deliveries of Model S in Australia in December 2014. Here is a video of one family's Australian delivery experience for a bit of fun: Delivery Experience | Tesla Model S | Australia - YouTube

This video about the supercharger at The Star, Sydney may be of interest to those who haven't been there yet: Supercharging at The Star Sydney | Tesla Model S | Australia - YouTube

Tesla had the red sheet on the car when we arrived. The reveal was real!

My daughter helped me do this: Delivery Experience | Tesla Model S | Australia - YouTube As I said earlier in this thread, my experience is very similar to Kayto's. Tesla's promised delivery time was spot on.

One thing I'd love to see on the app is the ability to adjust the charging amps on the charge page.