Incentives / pricing worth it for an EV / Tesla?

Wilson Wallace on 30/01/2023 - 10:02

Hey All,

Wanted to see everyone's opinion on buying an electric vehicle in 2023? Anyone here who has previously purchased an electric vehicle in the past 2-5 years that can share their own experience? I've always been an Internal Combustion Engine guy previously owning an XR5 and now a c200 Mercedes.

I've been looking at the Tesla Model 3 Long Range, however I am peed off about the lack of incentives the Victorian government money machine is giving. Whilst I know our country is always the last to do everything (climate change etc), it's disappointing that our federal government doesn't also provide incentives to purchase electric vehicles. Having a look at the inflation reduction act in the USA, their incentives are just out of this world and make electric vehicles more affordable. For example, the model 3 performance in America (converting it from USD to AUD) is only 74K AUD. Going onto the Australian website, you're paying 98K due to stamp duty, breathing Australian air etc.

I work from home full-time, previously used to to do about 700KM per week when I used to go see my partner but now I'm averaging about 300KM per week. However, I would probably do a lot more road trips if I was to go out and buy a new electric vehicle and enjoy it.

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Comments

      • kungfuman on 19/05/2023 - 08:57

        yep I got it March 18th 2023 one month after I ordered pretty quick

        • Wilson Wallace on 19/05/2023 - 11:38

          Congratulations! Thoughts? Loving it? Novated lease? The FBT savings are quite substantial from the quotes I’ve been getting. I’m still waiting for the long range to have the LFP battery in there. Been reading a lot about it and of course l people are just saying to stay away from super chargers most of the time unless you need to use it. Do you charge yours at home?

          Give me the info son!

          • kungfuman on 19/05/2023 - 11:55

            @Wilson Wallace: I bought it outright, whats FBT?

            yeah mines the LFP battery, I charger at the free Tesla only 22kw type 2 chargers at my local shoping center mostly and sometimes top up at home with my tesla mobile connector cable that came with the car, that plugs into a normal 10amp wall socket. I have used a super charger once but only because it was the only thing avaliable at the time and I needed a quick charge. but for the most part its home and the local free tesla chargers. In Queensland there are many Tesla branded free 22kw chargers, it sames other states don't have this they rely on 3rd party suppliers for free chargers.

            • Wilson Wallace on 19/05/2023 - 16:34

              @kungfuman: Fringe Benefits Tax exemptions if you go through a novated lease.

              Glad you're enjoying it. Any gotchas or tips you can provide after owning one?

              • kungfuman on 19/05/2023 - 19:12
                +1

                @Wilson Wallace: Well inhave the LFP version so the only tipnis always make sure your at 100% charge all the time. Make sure u have your charging cables with u at all times, use a referal code for buying, and always plan trips

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