First NZ Model S

[SteveWest]

What prep did you need to do to the car for the trip? I'd assume that you'll have to arrange a local NZ sim install once it gets to you - and that it's off the air now.

Yeah it's off the air because it's locked inside a Faraday cage. The only prep I did was putting the car into energy saving mode. Even then I'm expecting it to be DOA, but a jump start should be enough to get it out of the container.

If the Euro SIM doesn't roam then ideally I'd like to put an NZ SIM in. As a temporary measure the car can tether to my phone, but then I lose all the cool app remote control features.

 

[Mark E]

If the Euro SIM doesn't roam then ideally I'd like to put an NZ SIM in. As a temporary measure the car can tether to my phone, but then I lose all the cool app remote control features.

Maybe a usb wifi hotspot - prepaid about $NZ 160 p.a.

 

[dhuDz]

Maybe a usb wifi hotspot - prepaid about $NZ 160 p.a.

Yeah, that's how the Russians are doing it since Tesla has no telco support over there as well.


on another note you have that kind of deal in NZ for a mobile broadband? wow, I assume that's unlimited. You guys are somewhat lucky as well.

 

[meloccom]

Yeah it's off the air because it's locked inside a Faraday cage. The only prep I did was putting the car into energy saving mode. Even then I'm expecting it to be DOA, but a jump start should be enough to get it out of the container.

If the Euro SIM doesn't roam then ideally I'd like to put an NZ SIM in. As a temporary measure the car can tether to my phone, but then I lose all the cool app remote control features.

From what I read on this forum I think the 'modem' component is behind the touch screen.

EDIT found the post
Where-is-the-SIM-card-located/page2

 

[dhuDz]

It's not user-accessible isn't it? It will be either ranger visit or a DIY approach I suppose or the Russian or Mark E method.

 

[salamagd]

On another note you have that kind of deal in NZ for a mobile broadband? wow, I assume that's unlimited. You guys are somewhat lucky as well.

I'd be surprised if it's unlimited, NZ suffers mostly the same issues with broadband that we do. You can get similar deals here, eg. Optus will sell you 15GB for $130 per year:
Prepaid Mobile Broadband - Recharge Rates – Optus

 

[SteveWest]

Less than a week till she arrives!

 

[Sgt Barone]

Awesome news!

 

[ggr]

What a coincidence... I once owned a share in a resort on Cape Gloucester, just a couple of miles south of the ship in your snapshot! It isn't even easy to find on a map, and here's your baby.

 

[SteveWest]

Yeah baby, Destination: NZAKL

 

[TesAus]

Yeah baby, Destination: NZAKL

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I think you will win the race for sure now Steve!

 

[stevezzzz]

So close!

 

[Mark E]

So close!



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Getting exciting now!

 

[Dutchie]

Wow, so it will arrive tonight? Whangerei to Auckland is not that far as I recall (have lived in NZ for a couple of years). Hopefully customs will not be too difficult so you can start enjoying your MS in the beginning of next week. Would love to see the faces of all those Kiwi's who have never seen one before... Hope you will share some stories.

 

[Matta]

Go park it out the front of the Xero offices. Rod Drury is a huge fan.

 

[SteveWest]

5 hours to go! If only Tesla had a progress bar, they could avoid so much ill will from their most dedicated fans in Australasia.

 

[MangroveMike]

5 hours to go! If only Tesla had a progress bar, they could avoid so much ill will from their most dedicated fans in Australasia.

Big time! I know no other brand does it, but it really isn't rocket science to do tracking through the whole process.

Enjoy your car when you get it Steve.

 

[SteveWest]

Boom!

 

[dsm363]

Congrats!

 

[dhuDz]

Congrats mate. What could be the SoC of it now?