Category: News

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.”

A few members caught up with John today at the Kewdale Tavern. Great to hear some of his stories about his Round Aus loop during the wet season. Follow him on Twitter @JPTSLA

With the appointment of Harry Anderson, Tesla have established a permanent local sales presence in Perth. Western Australians can now book test drives and seek advice about purchasing a Model S, 3 or X by using the Tesla Sales Enquiry online booking form.

We’re here representing WA at the global summit. Report to follow.

The Model 3 comes with Tesla’s new second-generation mobile charger. This charger is capable of charging from standard sockets from 2kW up to a maximum of 7kW – however, in Australia, it only comes with tails for 2kw (10A) and 3kW (15A).

We’re working on a tail for Australia which allows you to make use of 32A/3-phase plugs to get the full 7kW that the charger is capable of. These plugs exist at a lot of City of Perth car parks, as well as on the “Round Australia” route.

Of course, we also have a first-generation mobile connector that will allow for 11kW charging on a Model 3 which members can borrow:

So – Who else got an email being all excited about v10?

Looking at ev-fw.com , 2019.32.11 seems to be in general release now.  I also find it interesting that they make a big deal about Spotify – because US cars haven’t had that before – one area where we’re ahead on international cars..

We’ve finally got our hands on the long anticipated CCS Combo 2 adapter in Perth.

As per the information at https://www.tesla.com/en_AU/support/supercharging

• All Tesla Model S and Model X vehicles produced after May 1, 2019 have the technical capability to charge at CCS Combo 2 charging sites with the use of a CCS Combo 2 adapter.
• Owners of older Model S and Model X will require a service retrofit in order to take advantage of CCS Combo 2 charging via adapter – you may schedule a service retrofit at your local Tesla service center via your Tesla mobile app.
• CCS Combo 2 retrofit service will cost $798, including the cost of a CCS Combo 2 adapter ($271 when purchased separately).

We’ve had our first update to bring some new functionality for a while (unless you count games).

Software v2019.32 adds the long-missing Web-browser to Australian cars

It only functions in Park, as soon as you engage a gear, it closes, but it’s still handy to have.

Also added in this version is support for Australian School Zones – the display now shows the time-based speed limit below the default one

(sorry for the slightly blurry photo – taken by my son while I was driving)

The database of school zones is still taking shape – some are missing, so keep an eye out, and feel free to let us know if you find missing ones – I noticed that it doesn’t know about the school zone on Pearson St adjacent to Churchlands Primary School but it does seem to know about the ones around Churchlands SHS and Newman.

A few of us met up at the opening of a new DC fast charger at PrimeWest Gwelup

There is a 50kW Chademo/CCS2 as well as a twin 22kW Type-2.

For now, you either need a Chademo adapter, or a Type-2 to Type-2 cable to use the charger.  Model 3 Owners can simply plug in with the CCS2 connector

Tesla have now finally set up access to make service bookings for Perth through the App:

Be careful, though, the calendar link that gets emailed with your booking computes in EST, so you’ll need to move it 2 hours forward in your calendar.