This channel was created to introduce people to life with an electric car from someone who isn't really into cars. If you're looking for how to learn about electric cars in the simplest, easiest to understand way possible, you've found it.*
*not all people will find this the easiest, but most will, i hope. 😉
Why not start in ur own backyard Lee. For example if myself and Kaz travelled to Melbourne from Canberra, in Tessie the Tesla. What would we see in Melbourne (tourist attractions etc) ? Where would we charge Tessie the Tesla ? Where would we stay ? It's an EV holiday ! P.S. We are fans of your work. Don't forget to have fun while filming. Don't let the YT algorithm dictate ur life, we don't. Cheers Shane, Kaz, Allie the Samoyed and Tessie Tesla 😀
What about a trip to Waddamana Power Station Heritage Site Tasmania. The fist and oldest power station in Tasmania just happens to have a free EV DC fast charger. Middle of the Tasmanian highlands.
I hope you aren't pressuring yourself on the growth of the channel or pumping out content. I enjoy the content you post not because it's hyper informative, but because you're genuine and real. Your passion comes out through the way you speak about things. Sad to hear you'll post less, but it's important to do what you are passionate about and not because you're chasing an algorithm. :) Thanks for all the vids so far and looking forward to whatever you post, whenever you post it. :)
Thank you for the kind words. Hopefully taking this little break, will help me find the "fun" again. ☺️🙏🏻 As for putting pressure on myself, I think that's just part of my nature. 🤣
@@notacarguy_au Have seen many youtubers chase the subscriber count and the "pump out 3 videos a week on each of my 3 channels" thing and it often leads to burn out. You're a family guy who I would hate to see go down that path. :) Found you while I was researching on Teslas in Melb. Your content has always been so enjoyable to watch and chill out to (especially your road trips). I'm now waiting for my ModelY to be delivered so thanks for being part of my decision making process. :)
Thanks again, and very glad I could help you along on your EV journey. ☺️ Hope you enjoy your Model Y as much as we've enjoyed ours. I am working on the edit of the Gold Coast back to Melbourne road trip video right now. It may clock in at about 1.5-2 hours, so will give you loads of time to "chill out" to. 🤣
An even easier solution is to install credit card reader. Before starting charging everyone has to register their card. When four hours have gone their cards will be charged for money. If the costs are reasonable high people will definitely move their cars. We have this solution at supermarkets here in Sweden. 1-2 hours free parking and after that the costs will be on your card. Works like a charm. As you point out hoping for people to care about others is the meaning of utopia.
That sounds easy. But it would mean either installing the payment system into the existing chargers or installing new chargers completely. Which I don’t see either of those happening. I think it is a good idea going forward with new chargers though.
@@notacarguy_au installing cameras aren’t exactly unproblematic either. And who will watch all photos to determine who’s going to pay for over staying? I’m not sure but I think card readers will turn out cheaper in the long run. But I’m guessing now
That’s a fair point. I don’t think we have any chargers in Australia yet that accept credit card payments on the charger. Though we’ve been told for some time that it’s coming. Were as having cameras that give out fines is a technology that’s widely used here. So that’s my logic as to why the cameras at least for now are more likely to happen. Of course the first thing is for the council to have enough interest in wanting to solve the problem at all. Which unfortunately at the moment it doesn’t seem to be too interested in doing.
@@notacarguy_au In European Union it’s mandatory with card readers on new fast chargers from this year. And all the ready existing fast chargers have to have them installed latest 2027. I think that’s a great solution so we customers don’t need 200 apps and rfid cards to charge our ev’s. Not the biggest problem for me since I’m driving Tesla but for ev market generally it’s a good step to make charging easier.
That’s good. But is that all chargers or only faster DC chargers? The chargers I’m referencing in this video are only 11kW AC chargers. So would I be correct in that they wouldn’t fall under that new rule coming in?
What this would be best for is chargers where you walk away to do something then once your car gets to 80% it alerts you and drives to a parking in the designated area and frees up the charger. This would free up the need for an attendant moving cars
It may seem cool to get regular software updates to improve an EV's performance, but the downside is that EVs are particularly susceptible to malware, hacking, and security breaches. However conscientious a manufacturer may be in trying to address these risks, there is no guarantee of success where other businesses (even financial institutions) have occasionally failed.
That is a fair concern, but I would say they are far less vulnerable than most things. I don't know this for a fact, but would assume it's rather closed loop. So the cars won't accept an update from anything that isn't signed correctly. One would hope these types of things have been thought of. Nothing is 100% secure, but I think at least for now the closed system nature of it would be fairly ok? 🤷🏻
I'm sorry, I'm not sure I understand what you're asking. I only ever unlock the door to open it. So the locks "recede" and then I push the door open, but I do still need to push the door to open it. I think that's what you're asking?
Awesome, cheers mate...can do! Stoked you shot this and I managed to come across it, makes for some great before footage and also love how you explained the exterior and carpark...know exactly what you mean haha. Can confirm Telsas concerns about flooding too, was partially flooded when I went and will only get worse over the coming months.
To answer your question on the coat hook missing on the rear passenger side… Coat hooks are permitted only on the driver’s side of the rear. This way the driver has unobstructed view when turning head for lane changing or parking. It is still compulsory for the driver to turn head and look rather than rely on the mirrors solely.
Great video. I work at a university that has 10 spaces for free ChargeFox charging. I’ve never seen more than three cars there at once, so I park there all day. However, it’s a matter of time before there is more demand, so I’ll do the right thing and stick to the rules once it gets to that point. 😀
Thanks. That’s interesting that the chargers at your uni aren’t utilised that much. Considering how much use most chargers out there get. Is it just that not that many folks there have EVs? Or do you see a few EVs in the parking lot that aren’t using the chargers?
I should make clear that I drive an EV - I’m not just some mean-spirited person parking in an EV space! 😂 It’s in a regional area and I think the lack of usage is down to three factors: a lack of staff with EVs, EVs still being too expensive for the average student and the chargers being slow enough and the campus remote enough that the average person wouldn’t park their car and walk to another workplace. Nor would they have time to wait around. It takes me four hours to charge, usually. I use it a couple of times a week while working. 😀
All good points. 👍🏻😀 so are the chargers available to the general public? I assumed from your first comment that it was one of those that was only open to staff and students.
@@notacarguy_auYes, they are available to the general public. In theory, they also need a uni parking permit. It may also be that people just don’t know about the charge stations- but then it’s viewable on the app, isn’t it. I shall enjoy not brawling for a spot for as long as it lasts. 😀
Gday, Just wondering is there a way to leave the door unlocked, say during the day your going in and out constantly but don't want to leave the door open? Cheers
Hi, I had a play with it and I can’t find anything that seems to let you do that. So it may be possible, but from what I can see I don’t think you can.
Thanks, glad you enjoyed the video. The charge speed can be really good but keep in mind with the charge curve and so you don’t get the super fast speeds for that long. It does all depend. 😀👍🏻
All these cost-saving maneuvers are going to cost Tesla customers. Everything from parking to "lane assist" is just far worse on a Tesla vs many of the competitors, I don't know the American cars, but EU cars like VW have overtaken Tesla quite strongly within a short time, here it just works, everything from parking for the windshield wipers. I have ordered the new Highland but have doubts whether I should drop Tesla and try something new, I simply do not trust the vision system, after trying several other brands, I think it is more dangerous to use.
Your reviews / longform content pieces are always so well produced and enjoyable. Lovely shots, great sound, and a cool angle for the loaner vehicle! I love the tech of the ioniq 5 but for $15k more than a standard Model Y for the equivalent midspec Ioniq range.. thats just not a feasible offering from Hyundai. They simply cant offer luxury prices as the company they are when Tesla is seen as somewhat luxury and offers for less!
Firstly, thank you for noticing the production value, I do put a fair bit of work into it and it’s very much appreciated that you notice. 😀🙏🏻 As for the price, you make a very good point. I wonder if the “newish” lower prices of the Teslas will remain or it they are only temporary to “juice” sales? 🤷🏻♂️
@@clarkzy charging at home or work is beautiful and traffic jams don’t bother me anymore. It’s so relaxing, also you need to do the light show option at night tho it’s so cool
@@theottom6841 hah I have seen that, I’ve seen you can download custom ones which my inner child is excited about! The other thing I’m pumped for is doing inefficient drives like dropping friends home that live way out of my way, in a petrol car I’d be concerned but with electric it’s whatever !
I have a 2022 RWD Model 3 with the LFP and we recently bought a 2023 Model X Plaid. We NEVER need the available range of either and the truth is, out on the road on a long road trip per se, there is the fantastic Tesla SuperCharger network. That being said, our Model X charges much quicker and with more range, it would be a better road tripper. We've road-tripped the 3 but not yet with the X. We'll report back with any differences. Thank you.
I think more range will certainly make long road trips "easier" or at least more convenient. But on day to day use round town, I don't think it makes that much of a difference? A bit jealous of your Model X, such a shame we can't get those over here.
I wanted to add PW3s to my existing Enphase PV system with their IQ8A micro inverters and was just informed the PW3 currently doesn't work with my gear (12.5 kWh PV system about 25% more generation than consumption with NEM). So my installer suggested some Enphase 5Ps or the PW2. He did say the PW2 would be much cheaper offer more backup power and take up less wall space in my garage. So he's working up an estimate. In addition to the 30% tax credit I was informed my local utility will give me a $300 per kWh CASH REBATE, so I'd be getting $9100 back as a CASH REBATE. I can get two PWs for a few thousand less than a noise 24kW generator. So while I wanted LFP I can live with the PW2 given it will be installed inside a finished garage. Great video and you answered all my questions, especially the Phone Pairing info.
This video is from over a year ago. 🤷🏻 Also it was my first time doing it and so I was a bit more conservative than I needed to be. There are already more chargers along the route and you could do it quicker in a long range as my Model Y has the lowest range of any Tesla. Also, I find that my bladder has less range than the car and I need a potty break every 200km or so anyways. 🤣 And Finally, I didn't plan any stops, the car did it all for me. ☺️
Your impression is not wrong. The lanes in Sydney are narrow where there were fewer of them initially. Due to increased traffic more lanes have been created within the same overall road widths or only slightly widened road.
You said it would never pay itself back - if someone had electricity bill of $1500 last year, then $15k system would pay itself off in 10 years... quicker than 10 years if electricity prices increase in future years.
I decided to use the Vision system after having used the USS system for many months because in quite a few situation the Vision system could detect obstacles more easily. Sure when it comes to close ups the USS is far more accurate etc.
We have the same issue here at the Melbourne Forest Hill Chase Shopping Centre. But it only has 2 chargers not 4, so the problem is twice as bad. I have seen as many as 6 cars waiting to charge. I have spoken to Centre Management and complained about 2 vehicles that have been charging longer than 9 hours, so you are not the only one experiencing this problem. I have also spoken to several of the waiting owners that have also complained. BUT... There may be a naughty way around this... If you called ChargeFox, and told them you wanted to leave, but the plug is locked in and will not release. CF could reboot the charger, the cable would be no longer locked into the charger, so it could be removed (but still be locked into the car). You could then plug in for your self. Alternately, CF should allow the 4 hour free charging (and record the VIN of the car), then start charging a $1 per minute late fee (just like Tesla does). Another alternative is the charger automatically unlocks after 4 hours (or 3 hours at Forest Hill) allowing the next person to charge. Brickworks SC in Burwood have a different plan... They have an underground carpark with 4 free chargers. At 11pm they lock all the doors to the carpark, and you can't get in until 6am. BUT... Because Forest Hill is usually full, even at 6am, there is now a queue of cars at Brickworks, waiting to get in. (I have never seen a car left there overnight, so it's working there.)
Exactly the same issue with the Free university chargers near us, they are free to use for uni staff and students, but local residents are more than happy to plug in, and leave the car there overnight on a fast charger! also, it attracts a LOT of Uber drivers who will queue up for ages when every car charges to 100%. so sadly students and staff rarely get to use them.
Same thing used to happen at Deakin Uni in Burwood Melb until they started charger 35c/kWh and $1.60 per minute overtime charge. Eventually, they just changed it to Staff and students only.
ooh - just a thought - buy some cheap wheel clamps and just clamp people - would be bloody inconvenient as they rang everyone they could thing of trying to get it taken off and they'd end up cutting it off themselves lol - they wouldn't do it again though after all that messing around
Yeah, but that sounds like a fair bit of messing around on our part as well. 🤣 also I never want to do something that affects other people’s stuff. Even if I think they are being selfish, I don’t think escalating will help. I can assure you I’ve thought of much worse I could do, but I never would. 🤣
Personally, I think free charging is the culprit. I say put a fee (per kWh or minute), set up a pay kiosk, and charge stiff idle fees. That money can then be used to install another four charging posts, giving 8. Now you’ve doubled the capacity of the station. After the fees and fines collected warrant it, install another four posts. People will always take advantage of free. Most probably don’t most of the time, but then they’re the ones getting nothing of the service they want and need because of the nimrods running amok. That’s my suggestion. 😊
@@notacarguy_au Sadly, yes. I mean, the price to charge could be cheap, next to free possibly. But then the idle fees need to be really stiff and painful. Give a bit of a grace period. Everyone can do just like you - set an alarm to remind them to get their car. How much effort does that take you? Next to none, I’d bet. As to your title about nice things… you’ve answered your own question really. Look what happens when you put nice things out. Some people, mind you not all, come along and just take advantage of it. Why? Upbringing (or lack thereof)? Inconsideration for others? Self- importance above all others? All the above? I’d say that right now in that situation there are some people who are taking the lions share of the goods, leaving everyone else with empty plates, and empty batteries. “We tried folks. We really did. But, the reality is, it’s not working for everyone.” Make it work for everyone.
The community pays for the power supplied to those EVs. If people can't behave fine them. You showed that the App can tell them how long the vehicles have been there. Fine them for overstaying the 4 hours.
Thank you for the video. It was very thorough. Could you please let me know how loud the bell on the lock itself is? I'm considering whether I need a separate doorbell, as I'm aiming to eliminate the doorbell altogether and use the Eve Outdoor Camera instead. Your response will be much appreciated. Thank you!
The doorbell is loud. At least loud enough for us to hear it in the house. We don’t actually use that doorbell as we’ve had a Ring for ages. But every now and then someone uses the locks bell instead and we still hear it. I think you’d be fine and worst comes to worst you could get louder bell later if it nots loud enough for your house.
You know those price stickers that supermarkets used to use before scanners to deter sticker swapping before purchase, that would only come off a tiny bit at a time. I am surprised some sticker company like Zazzle or similar doesn't manufacture an A4 sticker saying "I love hogging EV charging bays". One of these on the back windscreen that will take an hour or more to get off would make me think twice about parking there again. I would happily pay $20 or so for 2 or 3 of them to keep rolled up for times like you describe.
The thing is, that would make you feel better, cause you feel like you've struck a blow for justice. 🤣 I am certainly not throwing shade as I've certainly thought of loads of "unprofessional" things I'd like to do in these situations, but I don't think any of them are actually going to help or solve the problem. 🤷🏻 It would be fun, at least for the person putting the sticker on. ☺️
@@notacarguy_au yes good point. I think you are just a nicer guy than me. But I would get double pleasure of not only applying the sticker but also lying, smiling in bed that night imagining that person getting it off.
I've seen someone drive up in a Tesla, hop out, unplug a car that was charging and move it then drive the new car into the spot and drive away in the charged car. I don't know if it's a family with multiple EVs or if these people are being paid to change others' EVs. This spot is being abused and if anything, these antics will put people off EVs. They should charge what the electricity costs them and have idle fees. I think if you're not using the facilities at the site, in this case the park, bowls club or community centre and are using the free charging you're abusing the system. I think this probably includes you Lee when you park a car there for 4 hours and walk home. If there's a fee that covers the costs and a fee for overstaying it becomes a much more useful community service for the council to offer as there's half a chance the charger will be available for someone who actually needs it, not blocked by a freeloader, who, is less likely to care about how their actions impact on others.
I don't agree with your point that the chargers should only be available to people using the facilities at the location. Perhaps in the future when more people drive EVs but for now, if only people who were using the club facilities could use them, they would stand idle for a fair bit of time. So much so that the council would decide to remove them as they weren't getting enough use? Now if every council facility had chargers that may be a different story. But it's a bit of chicken and egg don't you think? I think as long as the council is providing the chargers they should be open to anyone and everyone as long as people use them within the parameters that they've been provided, which in this case is the 4 hour limit. I'd love to see a day where most places where people "linger" like malls, libraries, gyms and event locations have a row of 10-20 chargers were folks can "top up" whilst they are using the facilities. I think it will happen, but we have a long way to go till then.
Ihave seen the exact same thing with a Mercedes on charge, then swapped out for a Tesla. Speaking of Mercs (and others) they can have FREE UNLIMITED USE of ChargeFox for up to 5 YEARS, but we really need to have them limited to 3-4 hours.
