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AEVA/TOCWA Fast DC Charging Infrastructure Update

AEVA (WA branch) and TOCWA are pleased to announce a jointly hosted (virtual) meeting to discuss Western Australia’s Fast DC Charging Infrastructure this Wednesday evening 27th May at 7:30.

This meeting will be held using the Zoom platform.

A direct link for the meeting and optional credentials are available in the members section.

We look forward to discussing progress made in the Perth to Esperance Fast DC Fundraiser project as well as how we can all help in progressing implementation of the Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Strategic Planning report of 2018 (which can be found at  https://api.research-repository.uwa.edu.au/portalfiles/portal/69370878/report.pdf )

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Everything you wanted to know about charging – A virtual meetup

Following the great success of our recent virtual casual meetup, we are pleased to announce that TOCWA will be hosting an EV charging seminar this coming Wednesday evening 20th May at 7:30. Like our previous meetup, we will all be participating online via the Zoom platform.

In the leadup to the seminar, we’re looking to compile a short list of charging questions and pro tips that may be of particular use to our newer members. Please send in any suggestions by noon Wednesday so we can compile them for the seminar.

We look forward to (virtually) seeing everyone on Wednesday – yet again clutching a favourite beverage!

Check out the posting in the Members section for the details to connect.

Lastly, for members who missed out on our first virtual meetup, or those who want to relive the experience, we have posted a video of the Zoom session on our YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSC0Z_4J4zMJO8ZuaXM0Mag

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Virtual Meetings

It was great to meet up on Wednesday from our own homes (and in some cases, cars!). Good to put new faces to names and chat.

We plan to have a more structured meeting soon with some of the key topics that came up, in more of a streamed format – stay tuned, and thanks again

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May Casual Meetup – Virtual

We are pleased to announce our May casual meetup is going ahead this coming Wednesday evening 6th May at 7:30. Unlike previous meetups, we will all be participating online via the Zoom platform.

In the leadup to the meeting, we’re looking to compile a short list of questions and pro tips that may be of particular use to our newer members. Please send in any suggestions by noon Wednesday so we can compile them for the meetup.

We look forward to (virtually) seeing everyone on Wednesday – possibly clutching a cheeky red, cool white, smooth spirit, or perhaps a wedge of lime drowning in a certain Mexican beer!

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TOCWA and COVID-19

It is, unfortunately, an understatement to say that circumstances surrounding the COVID-19 global pandemic (caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus) are changing at an ever-increasing rate. A growing list of sporting, social and corporate events are being cancelled by the hour and several countries are imposing comprehensive bans on any form of group gatherings. Our next casual meetup is scheduled in Fremantle on 5th April 2020. Considering current developments, this event will not go ahead. It’s further prudent to postpone our following monthly meetups until there is governmental advice indicating that public gatherings can safely and appropriately resume.

In the meantime, be rest assured that TOCWA will continue all its other functions of supporting members and the wider Tesla community. Our loan adaptors will continue to be readily accessible and we are at hand to provide technical and advocacy support to anyone seeking it.

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Tesla Announces MCU2 Upgrade

In a website announcement:

https://www.tesla.com/support/infotainment

…Tesla all but announced the much anticipated update for older cars with MCU1 (generally, pre-2018).

Those with FSD pre-purchased will get priority for the upgrade, and the implication is that Tesla will install the AP3 computer at the same visit to service. It’s priced at $2500 in the US, so pricing and availability in Australia is a little bit of an unknown.

TOCWA asked the Perth service centre, and they said:

“Currently limited to US only at this time. Other regions to be announced. Until its announced for Australia, there’s no point booking in.”

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March Casual Meetup

Our next casual meetup is Wednesday, 4th March at 6:30pm at:

Mia Cucina Café
Unit 1, 45 Northside Drive,
Hillarys Boat Harbour Hillarys WA 6025

There currently are no EV chargers at Hillarys, although this entertainment precinct is an ideal location for the City of Joondalup to demonstrate an ongoing commitment to the proliferation of EV charging infrastructure.

Casual meetups are open to everyone including those who have never seen a Tesla before.

It’s an ideal opportunity to meet club members and to also see the cars in the flesh which we are all passionate about.

We hope to see you there and look forward to chatting about all things Tesla.

There is ample free parking adjacent to the cafe

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February Casual Meetup – 2/2/20

Our next casual meetup is Sunday, 2nd February at 11:00am at:

Canning River Café

Corner Kent St & Queens Park Rd, Wilson WA 6107

The café is situated next to the picturesque Kent Street Weir – which is a planned venue for an EV charger to be installed by the City of Canning.

Casual meetups are open to everyone including those who have never seen a Tesla before.

It’s an ideal opportunity to meet club members and to also see the cars in the flesh which we are all passionate about.

We hope to see you there and look forward to chatting about all things Tesla.

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First Casual Meetup of 2020 – Wed Jan 1, 2020

By happy coincidence, our next scheduled casual meetup is Wednesday evening, January 1st.

We had a chat about options for this at our last casual meetup at Swan Settlers Market and John and Shirley proposed that we go watch the fireworks on the Canning River near Salter Point.

We propose to meet on the northern foreshore around 7pm near 33 Salter Point Parade, Salter Point, where there is a small beach. John and Shirley have offered for people to park at their house – 16 Redmond Street, Salter Point, which is a casual 850m walk from the location – you may be able to park closer, but it can get quite busy.

The fireworks start around 8pm, so we’ll meet and have a picnic/chat on the foreshore in advance and people are welcome to stay after the conclusion of the fireworks.