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The right hand drive Tesla Model X and Model S are cancelled: It’s time to move on

  • 15 May 2023
  • Rob Dean
Tesla Model S
Many reservation holders are upset by Tesla's decision to cancel the RHD versions of the Model S and Model X. But it's not all bad.
A Tale of Two Motors
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  • 2 min
  • EV News

Tale of two motors: Comparing Model Y Standard and Performance driving efficiency

  • 2 May 2023
  • Rob Dean
We conducted another driving efficiency test, this time comparing a Model Y Performance and Model Y Standard Range.
Tesla Model Y
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  • 2 min
  • EV News

How much does wheel type affect range? Stunning results of Model Y Performance test

  • 26 April 2023
  • Rob Dean
For a City Slicker, bigger tyres on a Model Y Performance are fine. If you plan on long distance driving, the energy wasted may be an issue.
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  • 2 min
  • Charging
  • EV News

Tesla community is divided over open Superchargers: Here’s why it is a good move

  • 31 January 2023
  • Rob Dean
The Tesla community appears divided over the opening up of the Supercharging network. Here's why everyone should be pleased.
tesla car charging
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  • 3 min
  • Charging
  • EV Etiquette
  • EV News
  • Top News

EV fast charging: You can change the technology, but you can’t change the people

  • 27 January 2023
  • Rob Dean
The EV charging bottlenecks over the peak holiday periods were predominantly a human issue, rather than an EV issue.
A Tesla electric car charging. Credit: Bridie Schmidt
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  • 3 min
  • Charging
  • Electric Cars
  • EV News

The downsides to road tripping with a certain Tesla charging adaptor

  • 14 November 2022
  • Rob Dean
If you use the correct equipment your electric vehicle journey will be smooth. If you try and save a few dollars, you'll soon regret it.
tesla charging
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  • 2 min
  • Charging
  • Electric Cars

Tesla dominates EV sales figures by a long shot – here’s why

  • 17 October 2022
  • Rob Dean
Recently released EV sales figures provide a stark reminder of Tesla's dominance in the market – and the main reason behind it.
kone EV nullarbor plain
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  • 4 min
  • Charging
  • Electric Cars
  • EV Explainers
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So you want to drive an EV across the Nullarbor?

  • 6 October 2022
  • Rob Dean
Feeling adventurous? That's a good start, but charging an EV when travelling across the Nullarbor also requires knowledge and patience.
Model S P85
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  • 3 min
  • Charging
  • Road Trips
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On the road to Gundagai: NRMA powers outback EV road trip

  • 29 August 2022
  • Rob Dean
A wedding on the Sunshine Coast was a good excuse to take our 2015 Tesla on its fourth long trip across the Nullabor. And in NSW we chose the non-Tesla charging route.
RACQ chargers. Supplied
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  • 2 min
  • Charging
  • Electric Cars
  • Policy

Opinion: Australia needs charging infrastructure not EV subsidies

  • 31 March 2022
  • Rob Dean
The Electric Vehicle transition needs a long term plan, not a sugar hit, and that means a focus on charging infrastructure, not EV rebates.

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