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21/04/2024

Since we have a habit of using our annual leave on international trips, we hope that the Tesla makes it easier to get a one to two night trip in over a weekend. This time we decided to visit Normanville, a beach-side town on the Fleurieu Pensinsula, about 1 hours drive south of our home in Adelaide's southern suburbs. This trip is our first go at the quick one-nighter - minimal setup, minimal gear, get-up-and-go style....

Since we have a habit of using our annual leave on international trips, we hope that the Tesla makes it easier to get a one to two night trip in over a weekend. This time we decided to visit Norman…

21/04/2024

Our new memory foam mattress in action

25/01/2024

It's a question we have pondered, with a 13.3kW solar PV array and the AGL Night Saver EV Plan, just when does it make more sense to charge, during the day under solar or at night with cheap power from the grid? Let's do the maths and find out! The EV Plan The AGL Night Saver EV Plan headlines with an 8c/kWh rate between midnight and 6am....

It’s a question we have pondered, with a 13.3kW solar PV array and the AGL Night Saver EV Plan, just when does it make more sense to charge, during the day under solar or at night with cheap …

21/01/2024

It's on your mind as you do the maths in your head and think about how much charge you need to get from the campsite to the next charger... what if I get it wrong? The issue of getting stuck by charge is one that can be mitigated numerous way and you can protect yourself using several methods or bits of equipment to minimise the chance of getting stuck....

It’s on your mind as you do the maths in your head and think about how much charge you need to get from the campsite to the next charger… what if I get it wrong? The issue of getting st…

21/01/2024

Numerous electricity retailers have introduced plans available only to EV owners, aiming to time-shift charging behaviour either to the middle of the day, utilising excess solar generation in the grid, or to the night-time, when grid loads are lower. While the EV-only charging rates are appealing, these are usually offset by higher peak and supply charge rates, and lower feed-in tariffs (FiT) than their equivalent non-EV plans....

Numerous electricity retailers have introduced plans available only to EV owners, aiming to time-shift charging behaviour either to the middle of the day, utilising excess solar generation in the g…

21/01/2024

Camp Mode is the air-con mode that sets Tesla apart from other EV manufacturers in providing the ability to comfortably and easily sleep within the vehicle, replacing the need for a tent for up to two people. What is Camp Mode? Camp Mode is designed for camping and provides additional features above Keep and Dog climate modes. Camp Mode maintains your selected temparature and ensures air-flow continues throughout the night inside the cabin....

Camp Mode is the air-con mode that sets Tesla apart from other EV manufacturers in providing the ability to comfortably and easily sleep within the vehicle, replacing the need for a tent for up to …

21/01/2024

In January 2024, we (two 30-somethings with no kids) travelled from Adelaide to Halls Gap, in the Grampians, where we stayed for four nights at the Breeze Caravan Park in the Halls Gap township. We purchased a powered caravan site for this trip, allowing us to remain plugged in for the duration of our stay....

In January 2024, we (two 30-somethings with no kids) travelled from Adelaide to Halls Gap, in the Grampians, where we stayed for four nights at the Breeze Caravan Park in the Halls Gap township. We…

21/01/2024

January 2024 - Halls Gap. First trip sleeping in the Tesla.