Electric cars?

[moXJO]

I noticed they took the chargers out of one of the local shopping centers. No ecs and a lot of vandalism. Vandalism may well be a problem on a wider scale.

 

[sptrawler]

I noticed they took the chargers out of one of the local shopping centers. No ecs and a lot of vandalism. Vandalism may well be a problem on a wider scale.

That is a good point, a lot of unmanned infrastructure, becomes a target for vandals.
Also I suppose with electrical infrastructure, the shopping center could be held responsible, if someone was electrocuted due to damaged equipment.

 

[Value Collector]

I picked up my Tesla Model 3 this morning, after over a 2 year wait it’s pretty exciting, I loving all the features, feels very high end compared to my old commodore.

I post a few pics later.

 

[sptrawler]

I picked up my Tesla Model 3 this morning, after over a 2 year wait it’s pretty exciting, I loving all the features, feels very high end compared to my old commodore.

I post a few pics later.

Congratulations VC, you should have a ball, dragging off the V8's at the traffic lights.

 

[SirRumpole]

I picked up my Tesla Model 3 this morning, after over a 2 year wait it’s pretty exciting, I loving all the features, feels very high end compared to my old commodore.

I post a few pics later.

Great news VC, all the best with it.

I'm sure we all look forward to your experiences.


What's the warranty ?

 

[Value Collector]

What's the warranty ?

I will have to check the paper work, I didn’t actually ask haha, they did mention it comes with life time road side assistance but.

Did a fair bit of driving today, we have 51% charge left and she is currently parked in the garage with a scheduled charge set to start when the sun hits my solar panels, in the morning.

 

[moXJO]

VC get outa your damn car and start uploading pics. Make sure you get under the hood.

 

[Value Collector]

VC get outa your damn car and start uploading pics. Make sure you get under the hood.

Hahaha, so I know I will be labeled a “fan boy”, but I absolutely love the Tesla Model 3.

I took it for a spin up and over Mt Mee this afternoon, and then back into the city for dinner, got home with 44% charge left and plugged her in for a scheduled charge to begin at 7.00am when my solar panels are producing.

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A feature I love is called “driver assist mode”, it’s different to the autopilot mode, it’s more like cruise control, except the car will automatically slow down for corners (even on the bends of MtMee) and keep safe distance with cars ahead.

Ofcourse autopilot is great to on the freeway.

I am still learning bits and pieces, the more I learn the more I love it.

 

[Value Collector]

This photo shows the energy usage over the previous 50 kms.

You can see on the way up the Mountain it used heaps of power, but on the way down it started recharging the battery (green is regeneration)

 

[Value Collector]

. Make sure you get under the hood.

Not much under the hood except more storage space, hahaha.

The motor sits between the wheelsand is only the size of a water melon, so there is nothing under the bonnet except a neat little spot for the groceries.

 

[qldfrog]

And if you could find a supermodel to shampoo the paintwork on the same picture?
Joke aside, interested on technicals

 

[moXJO]

I'd probably have pulled the thing apart and broken it/ zapped myself the first day. Curiosity always gets the better of me.

 

[SirRumpole]

Hahaha, so I know I will be labeled a “fan boy”, but I absolutely love the Tesla Model 3.

I took it for a spin up and over Mt Mee this afternoon, and then back into the city for dinner, got home with 44% charge left and plugged her in for a scheduled charge to begin at 7.00am when my solar panels are producing.

—————

A feature I love is called “driver assist mode”, it’s different to the autopilot mode, it’s more like cruise control, except the car will automatically slow down for corners (even on the bends of MtMee) and keep safe distance with cars ahead.

Ofcourse autopilot is great to on the freeway.

I am still learning bits and pieces, the more I learn the more I love it.

Nice.

Don't like the colour though.

 

[Knobby22]

Love the look and the tech.
Would love to be in your shoes.

 

[Value Collector]

Nice.

Don't like the colour though.

Hahaha, they do have a range of other colours for you to choose from Rumpy, I am sure they will have something that suits your taste.

My colour is called “midnight silver”.

 

[SirRumpole]

Hahaha, they do have a range of other colours for you to choose from Rumpy, I am sure they will have something that suits your taste.

My colour is called “midnight silver”.

Some interior pics would be nice when you get the chance.

Ta.

 

[basilio]

Should be exciting to hear VC's thoughts on his new toy..

I couldn't resist checking out an extended you tube review.

 

[SirRumpole]

Should be exciting to hear VC's thoughts on his new toy..

I couldn't resist checking out an extended you tube review.

Nice find bas,

VC, does your car have air con , if so how is battery use affected ?

I doubt if I would buy a car without it.

 

[IFocus]

VC feeling greener than Qldfrog, great looking car really looks the business

 

[Value Collector]

Nice find bas,

VC, does your car have air con , if so how is battery use affected ?

I doubt if I would buy a car without it.

Hahaha, ofcourse it has heating and cooling, Mrs VC would not have allowed me to get a car without AC.

Using the AC cooling does draw additional energy from the battery, but it doesn’t seem to be much, I have had climate control on the whole time, and used the heated seats etc.

It’s also important to remember that Air con usage also uses additional petrol in regular cars, whether it’s the additional load on the engine to run the pump while driving, or having to run the engine to keep the AC running while you are parked.

With the Tesla, you can have the AC running while you are parked, without having to have a big petrol engine idling away wasting fuel.