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[NSW] Free 15-20 Minute Electric Vehicle Test Drive (at Wagga Wagga 17-18th September & Newcastle 26th November) @ My NRMA

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[NSW] Free 15-20 Minute Electric Vehicle Test Drive (at Wagga Wagga 17-18th September & Newcastle 26th November) @ My NRMA
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deanmoriarty on 07/09/2022 - 14:31 mynrma.com.au (1553 clicks)
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You need to register if you wish to test drive an EV. You don't need to register to simply attend the event. This is a free event where everyone is welcome to come along.

Description from website:

Supported by the NSW Government, we’re hosting a series of electric vehicle (EV) drive days where you can find out everything you need to know about owning and driving an EV.

You’ll have the opportunity to get behind the wheel of an EV for a test drive and talk to experts about buying and charging EVs. You can also check out a range of vehicle models and find out about chargers currently available in Australia.

Our EV drive days are free to attend and open to all, so bring your friends and family along. Even if you’re not up for a test drive, there’ll be food available to purchase, Member giveaways, information stalls, and EV experts on hand to answer all your questions.

Our first drive days in Ku-ring-gai were a huge success. Read about the event and see some great pictures and video footage.

Next up, we’re bringing EV drive days to Wagga Wagga and Newcastle:

Automotive Electric Vehicle Test Drive

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  • pr3ggas on 07/09/2022 - 14:33

    where you can find out everything you need to know about owning and driving an EV.

    Imagine if people were taught how to look after and drive any vehicle type.

    • S bastian on 07/09/2022 - 14:39
      +23

      It is required because there is a boatload of misinformation out there…

        • slowmo on 07/09/2022 - 16:34
          +9

          sharing your statements as facts in a subject matter that you are not knowledgeable of, is the very definition of misinformation.

    • onlinepred on 07/09/2022 - 14:41
      +4

      Yep, would save so many issues out there honestly. The amount of people that put the wrong fuel type, or run engines down to empty, or ignore service lights etc etc etc. Real basic stuff hey.

    • slowmo on 07/09/2022 - 16:01
      +2

      get off your imaginary high horse.

      "any vehicle type", non-power steering cars and cars with manual chokes no longer exists in modern cars.

      you still need separate licenses for bus/trucks, armoured vehicles.

      i suggest you keep up or get left behind.

  • Dealor on 07/09/2022 - 14:40

    Nice, let's try some fast and furious

    • Fobsessive on 07/09/2022 - 19:05

      Tokyo drift

    • jv1988 on 07/09/2022 - 21:30
      +1

      Monica!!!

  • TheDukeOfNukem on 07/09/2022 - 14:45
    -1

    What happens if I crash 4 of them?

    • dust on 07/09/2022 - 15:07
      +31

      If you crash 3 vehicles and they let you into a 4 still I reckon it's on them.

      • mrtee on 07/09/2022 - 15:11

        Hhhhhh

    • slowmo on 07/09/2022 - 16:02

      at the cost they are asking for these days, you'd probably need to get your grand children to repay for them.

      • lunartemis on 08/09/2022 - 06:35

        Or sell your unborn grand children to pay for them

      • Timboj on 08/09/2022 - 10:47
        -1

        Compared to what? Assuming an average price for available EV models in Australia, there are probably +150 more expensive non-EV models sold, so I don't understand your point?

        Needless hyperbole.

        • slowmo on 08/09/2022 - 12:00

          so, buddy over here is joking about smashing 4 EVs that costs between 80k to 180k (for a tesla) driveaway.

          point me to that 150 more expensive non-ev models that are not super cars ?

          that's like 720k on the upper end, you know, people pay 30 years mortgage on their house range…

          i mean talking about hyperbole on an obvious joke thread… seriously? ru ok?

          • Timboj on 08/09/2022 - 13:08
            +1

            @slowmo: Ahhhh you were joking. I have a problem picking up on terrible jokes.

            The average price for all of the EV models sold is probably closer to $80-90k at a guess. The 4 on the drive look to be a LOT cheaper. Quick google will show you lists of all models sold and their prices. There would be over 200 cars more expensive than the models shown in the photo.

            I mean it doesn't even make sense to throw a $180k Telsa in the mix. It's a luxury car so hardly reflective of the broader market.

            https://www.carsguide.com.au/ev/advice/every-electric-car-av…

            Anyway, sounded like an anti-EV comment. If not, good day I guess.

  • tonyjzx on 07/09/2022 - 14:45

    wagga and newcastle… unlike urban centers where EVs would work best

    yeah sounds about right

    • Aureus on 07/09/2022 - 14:52

      Newcastle also has public transport, even though that would work best in urban centers..

    • fiveferrari on 07/09/2022 - 15:05
      +2

      Our first event was held at the HART track, located within Ku-ring-gai at 451 Mona Vale Road, St Ives NSW 2075, on the 23rd and 24th of July 2022, 9am to 4pm.

      Our following events are at Wagga Wagga on the 17th and 18th of September 2022 and Newcastle on the 26th of November 2022.

      Future dates and locations will be released closer to the events, which will run in metropolitan and regional locations throughout NSW until mid-2023. Check back here regularly for update

  • futaris on 07/09/2022 - 14:46
    +7

    Two similar events this weekend, near Brisbane and Byron Bay:

    Cleveland, Brisbane:
    https://aeva.asn.au/events/416/

    Byron Bay:
    https://zerobyron.org/ev-revolution/byron-byd-electric-vehic…

  • Brian McGee on 07/09/2022 - 14:49
    +1

    What's an Elective Vehicle?

    Is that the ones that get gummint grants to purchase?

    • WhyAmICommenting on 07/09/2022 - 15:52

      That’s why we don’t have many of these “Elective Vehicles” - not enough grants :P

    • jettim76 on 07/09/2022 - 17:59

      No, you're confusing them with Ranger Wildtrack.

    • hippyhippy on 07/09/2022 - 15:09

      Thats exactly what i thought

      Although who in these country towns would think its a good idea to get an ev…

      • Creamsoda on 07/09/2022 - 15:36

        why not? they are already pumping out 900km range EVs in China

        • hippyhippy on 07/09/2022 - 15:40

          Which none will be sold here…

          • Creamsoda on 07/09/2022 - 15:54

            @hippyhippy: what makes you think current brands in Aus won't use those new battery packs? Tesla is already switching their supply to CATL.

            • hippyhippy on 07/09/2022 - 16:24
              +1

              @Creamsoda: Because we buy cars .. not battery packs. And there is currently no car slated to be sold in Australia with 900km range even if the tech exists. BYD told us they were going to sell us thier car for chips but ended up closer to tesla. So why bother with an overpriced chinese designed junk when u can get the American designed Chinese made instead… look at the new model y… initial tests show a real world range of under 380km… that's already 75km less than the advertised range of 455km. And long range version isn't going to fair better especially in the country where you get the stop start that increases range.

              So if u live in the country, good luck with that range.

              • Creamsoda on 07/09/2022 - 18:27
                -1

                @hippyhippy: battery tech affects EVs directly. this event is to build EV awareness in the bush rather than brands selling directly. come next year there will be more models on offer and 900km will make its way here. It's ignorant to say Chinese EVs are junk. If you do the slightest research in to EVs they are far from it. MG has won so many awards across the world it will deflate your hubris.

                BYD Atto3 $44,990 drive away, Tesla model 3 $71,000 drive away. how are those price close??

                • hippyhippy on 07/09/2022 - 20:40

                  @Creamsoda: The byd was hyped to be much cheaper … it has a real world range of less than 300km … even though the specs say 420km … mg has even less range.. country driving would even have less range. A true 900km ev is still a long way off yet. Any person living in the country would be crazy to consider anything but a long range tesla… and even then probably not that great.

  • michael9865 on 07/09/2022 - 14:57
    +2

    does this include insurance and drifting

    • krisspy on 07/09/2022 - 15:08

      Tyre wear too?

  • mrtee on 07/09/2022 - 15:39
    +1

    Are we going to have an Ozbargain gazebo for those who found out through this?

    • andresampras on 07/09/2022 - 15:50
      +6

      You sound annoyed, don't hold back

    • Techie4066 on 07/09/2022 - 15:59
      -1

      Yeah let's just continue what we're doing and run the planet into the ground, all good guys!

    • Creamsoda on 07/09/2022 - 15:59
      +2

      Yes, Fossil fuel is the future just like Coal. is that you Scomo?

    • Brian McGee on 07/09/2022 - 16:00
      -5

      Not to mention the elevated levels of brake and tyre dust caused by heavier vehilces, and the road repairs/upgrades required for the onslaught of EVs.

      • slowmo on 07/09/2022 - 16:09
        +6

        lol. if the roads are getting damaged by EVs today and not the double-Bs and supermarket delivery trucks, I think you have bigger things to worry about.

        if you want to put on 'onslaught' to a group, it's that group of people that has been pork barrelling non-stop to keep unsustainable fuel sources going.

        • Brian McGee on 08/09/2022 - 13:28
          -1

          I mean for a similar sized vehicle the EV will be 30-50% heavier, so with the move to EV adoption the roads will have a higher concentration of weight on it.
          EG:
          Kia Cerato GT 1350 kg
          Tesla 3 1844kg

          Hyundai Santa Fe 1943kg
          Tesla model X 2352kg

          Toyota hilux rugged x wanking tractor 2316kg
          Hummer ev pickup 4120kg
          Chevy silverado 2470kg

          So yeah, there will be more wear per vehicle due to the comparable weight difference of each class of vehicle. But let’s all stick our heads in the sand and think we’re saving the planet by consuming more.

      • wilburt on 08/09/2022 - 22:20

        Regenerative braking in EVs means they will typically produce much less brake dust (up to 75%) than non-EVs.

    • slowmo on 07/09/2022 - 16:06
      +5

      oh I'm sure you have a much more viable and sustainable solution that you implemented, can't wait to hear about it and use it.

      please go on.

      • Che0063 on 07/09/2022 - 17:25

        Misread your name as 'scomo' and did a double take at him asking for a sustainable solution

        • slowmo on 07/09/2022 - 21:30

          sorry to disappoint, if i'm him, i'd probably go after the minister of telecommunications role to give myself a faster broadband or something . afterall, he's collecting ministeral roles like pokemon.

  • Paokara1 on 07/09/2022 - 16:47

    faster and easier to just book a test drive with tesla

  • zaphy on 07/09/2022 - 16:56
    +6

    After the test drive: "What advantages does this motor car have over, say, a train? Which I could also afford!"

    • futaris on 07/09/2022 - 17:21
      +1

      Well, you'll notice how the heated gas pedal warms your feet while—

      • melbourne guy on 07/09/2022 - 17:39
        +1

        … gently massages your buttocks. Well, Count Homer, shall we discuss the…?

  • hindo on 07/09/2022 - 17:32

    Newcastle event sold out

  • melbourne guy on 07/09/2022 - 17:38
    +2

    Wish they had these in Melbourne. I've never been in let alone driven an EV. An event like this would satisfy my curiosity and you also avoid entering a dealership!

  • Herbse on 07/09/2022 - 17:43

    Good idea

  • Serapis on 07/09/2022 - 18:12
    +2

    What's the speed limit?

    I need to know how fast they can accelerate, for research of course…

  • ozisaver on 07/09/2022 - 18:52
    +4

    How is this a deal? I have never paid to test drive a car including EVs

    • silverrat23 on 08/09/2022 - 08:58

      Wider accessibility of test-driving an EV, as well as the invitation of an open discussion.

  • zombie hunter on 08/09/2022 - 07:22

    See how it goes west of Wagga before it goes flat, see if gets to whoop whoop

  • greennick on 08/09/2022 - 17:33
    +2

    I don't get why any thread related to EVs gets filled with misinformation and general whinging by those that don't want to buy them. OK, then don't? Nobody is forcing you to.

    It's like people feel personally attacked because they don't want to buy an electric vehicle.

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