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Hi Peter. As of today you have four charging options within a 500m radius of which one of those charging options is a DC fast charger at Kingsbury Park. Check plugshare.com as the charging infrastructure is constantly improving. The Kingsbury Park DC fast charger was commissioned in March this year. I probably would charge there if I was stopping through Kalgoorlie again rather than use the overnight street charging.

Yep. Get out there and enjoy! Charging infrastructure is getting better and better all the time.

Hi. If I'm outback I use wikicamps.com.au/ app to see what camping is in the area. Otherwise if I need to charge overnight I look at www.plugshare.com/ and see caravan park or motel with EV charging facilities is nearby. If travelling I book on the day that I will be staying after I know I definitely will make it there, which is usually around midday. Yes I do get caught out with no vacancies from time to time but there generally there are alternatives.

@@EV_John Great to share, and maybe I will bring starlink for my trip to perth!

Hi Raymond On my UA-cam video [Debrief Tesla Y 2023 Road Trip - Crossing Australia] I talk about what charging equipment I took and what I ended up using at 1min01sec in. Link to that position is here: ua-cam.com/video/9qMAQnfjp7I/v-deo.htmlsi=6FK58yXDcNVjVk32&t=61 You can get what cables/charging supply equipment you need for remote travelling from here evchargers.com.au/product/portable-charger-3-phase-bundle/

Hi Flavia. Trip Sydney across to Western Australia and back we did across three weeks. You can see the day by day breakdown in the Syd-WA-Syd Trip Spreadsheet in the description above.

Hi Barry. Some parts of the Tesla charging network is open to non Tesla vehicles. For a particular location check in the Plugshare app where it is clearly outlined. The Tesla charging network where it accepts non Tesla's works with Type 2 Mennekes CCS2 charger ports.

Thanks John. I used a 3-phase KWIK Portable Type 2 Charger evchargers.com.au/product/portable-charger-3-phase-bundle// which retails for AUD$1,280 The provided tails bundle included: 240V 10A connector tail (single Phase) - normal domestic powerpoint 240V 15A connector tail (single phase) - caravan park 415V 32A connector tail (three phase) - did not use 415V 20A connector tail (three phase) - most common 3-phase Also used was a Type 2 to Type 2 EV Charging Cable 22kW at AUD$209. evse.com.au/product/5-metre-type-2-to-type-2-ev-charging-cable-22kw/ The charging landscape is changing very quickly in Australia. Places such as Norsman and Nullarbor Roadhouse where I used 3-phase is now serviced by DC Fast Chargers. Add this to NRMA now charging for their charging does impact cost. You could re-calculate the total cost of the trip using the link in description to the [Syd-WA-Syd Trip Spreadsheet] and looking up Plugshare for each stop.

@@EV_John Many thanks. Most helpful.

Thanks FLS. Yes get out there and enjoy the country in your new Model Y.

On this Sydney-Perth-Sydney trip I did not take a spare tyre. I address what I would do if I had a puncture here: Day 0 Tesla Y 2023 Road Trip - Planning@8m20s ua-cam.com/video/QbwQu9PFXwc/v-deo.html That said I do now carry a spare tyre for remote trips. See here: Tesla Y Roadtrip 2024 Australian Snowy Mountains@3min43s ua-cam.com/video/WPBS6IMlWOY/v-deo.html

Thanks Jeremy for your question. You can find information on the various cables and plugs here: Debrief Tesla Y 2023 Road Trip - Crossing Australia@1m01s ua-cam.com/video/9qMAQnfjp7I/v-deo.html and here Day 0 Tesla Y 2023 Road Trip - Planning@2m12s ua-cam.com/video/QbwQu9PFXwc/v-deo.html Plugshare has great information on where you can charge. That said there is over 15,500 caravan parks around Australia that you can potentially stop by and plug in. If you are really struggling you charge from a standard powerpoint. That could be as simple as checking into a Motel for the night somewhere and using a powerpoint from your room (ask permission of course!). The Tesla power management and indication of range left is surprisingly accurate. The fear is not about finding a charging location but more to do with how time inconvenienced you'll be if you intended to plug into fast charging but due to circumstances such as unserviceability of the DC charger you have to resort to trickle charging from a powerpoint. The issue of addressing no spare tyre is here: Day 0 Tesla Y 2023 Road Trip - Planning@8m20s ua-cam.com/video/QbwQu9PFXwc/v-deo.html and carrying a spare tyre here: Tesla Y Roadtrip 2024 Australian Snowy Mountains@3min43s ua-cam.com/video/WPBS6IMlWOY/v-deo.html

Hi. The charging landscape is changing very quickly. Quite likely if you do the journey across to Perth in a few years time it will be DC fast chargers all the way. No more 3-phase! I see since I did the journey there is DC fast charging now at Norseman, Port Augusta and Nullarbor Roadhouse where previously it was slower AC.

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Have a look in the Description for the video for a link to the spreadsheet. All costs for each stop are there. ua-cam.com/users/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbG84bTJvWFlIWFRVeG5DUHJWWjI5OFAyeGhzd3xBQ3Jtc0ttQlJCQjNXczY0ZlpxTVpPM0gxYkViQWdLWDQtVTVoOEVCbHUteGZUelluNkRPekhKcnEwNzZQemN6cVNIWWtlMVdNaFpzcXVJSHFYQzhaUnkyWXl0ajlrMDRvTEE4QzFsMk1sYUpseHZZNkk2YmdVNA&q=https%3A%2F%2Fdocs.google.com%2Fspreadsheets%2Fd%2F1N8U4OJ1zzC09nNarh_JOQMbbGsZjNkbc%2Fedit%3Fusp%3Dshare_link%26ouid%3D110958940178964593757%26rtpof%3Dtrue%26sd%3Dtrue&v=XF-M9os1sqw

Hi. I've only ever used the 32A tail on my trips. That said I have seen the 20A around and carry the tail for it just in case.

Hi. 3 phase is 415 volts and the type 2 AC connector delivers 240v in a single phase so you do need electrical supply equipment in the middle to make that electrical change. I have an explanation of 3-phase and the EV supply equipment required in my video [Day 0 Tesla Y 2023 Road Trip - Planning]. Check ua-cam.com/video/QbwQu9PFXwc/v-deo.html video starting at the 4min mark.

Hi Darren. Yes special adapter. I have an explanation of 3-phase in my video [Day 0 Tesla Y 2023 Road Trip - Planning]. Check ua-cam.com/video/QbwQu9PFXwc/v-deo.html video starting at the 4min mark.

Thank you@@EV_John

Thanks for your reply. At 4:45 in the video the times from ABRP are not 100% correct. At Narrabri it says 2h45m when actually it is a fast charger. I was there at Narrabri for 40mins in total and went to lunch in that time. For the 1h2m at Lightning Ridge I went dinner so no impact. Excepting Walgett where I was inconvenienced and had to use 3-phase all the other stops were <40mins where I had latitude to go get a coffee, rest room, walk around etc which is great to stretch your legs on these long driving legs. For this trip in an ICE you would have needed to fill up with fuel say 4 times which is at least an hour standing by your car or doing other things directly related to filling your car up. I'd prefer the luxury of spending 1 min to plug and free to go and do what I want. The beauty of an EV is you can plugin and can go and do other things. It is early days for EV's and charging infrastructure - a few years from now fast DC chargers will be common place across the country and the charging infrastructure anxiety will be gone. Also my UA-cam videos will become obsolete....

Mate for someone who is saying leave us be and let us drive what we want you’ve doing a good job here trolling EVs which noone is forcing you to own. This channel is just putting info out for those that are interested. If you aren’t you don’t have to buy one Fun fact. 1/3 of our grid is now renewable powered. As a coal miner I’m happy my work is in the meantime supported by the part of the grid fueled by coal rather than petrol and diesel $s that are sent offshore by over $60bn a year. When’s it’s electrically powered it’s being fueled by home grown whatever the source. I’m pretty pleased with that.

I don't recall anywhere in this video where John is pushing EV's down your throat. And even if he was, you aren't compelled to watch, so there's no excuse for that comment. Us EV drivers unerstand not everyone likes EV's and in some circumstances they are unsuitable. But remember, 100 years ago, ICE cars were in the same boat, poor refuelling stations, low ranges, range anxiety, etc, etc. And the complaints were coming from the same type of people as you, funny that, always complaining regardless of what people are doing, there's just no pleasing some people. In another few years, there will be better infrastructure, more greener power available, better batteries, that's what progress looks like. If we all thought like you, we'd be still traveling around by horse and cart.

@@utha2665 Actually when I was driving in the 70s and 80s Range anxiety was a thing for Fossil Cars. Not many could go over 300 klms range. Many Petrol Stations were shut by 6 or 7 at night. It was mostly roadhouses for Trucks that were spread thinly. So you had to travel mostly in the Daytime and no Internet to tell you if the next towns Petrol station was open or WHERE it was located.

@@EV_John Mate, not sure just how you fill an ice car at a servo but if left home full then three stops max. It takes me 5-10 mins to use the services so maybe 30mins down in an ice car. If I had a diesel then I might have only had to fill once. I also notice you don't add time for finding a 3 phase at the local footy oval, well how did you pay for it, get the key (I assume) and I am 100% sure the local council doesn't operate 24/7 or even 7 days a week. I agree taking a break on long trips is mandatory, however I like to do it when I/passengers require it not when the car has run low on charge. I used to do Sydney Melb on a regular basis 600ks with usually one stop. Usual travel times 8.5-9 hours. I will say the last two were the worst, so i f we were able to go a decent speed (130-140) I could have done it in 7ish hours. Try that with your EV. Still no mention of where the electricity comes from, recycling of the cars, reliability, insurance costs, where you can park (starting to get restrictions on EV's parking in some places, increased charging times depending on usage and well I keep a jerry can in the garage just in case there is a shortage. Do you have a generator at home in case the power is off?

Hi Kim. I drive a standard range RWD.

Really took twice as long, was much more precarious (what if there was a fire or the chargers were not avail on the arrival at Exmouth-you know like he said in the vid)? I like to drive while I am fresh and not stop till I need a break let alone for the car so it can re-power... EV's aren't really viable for the city folks the country wont have a bar of them.

Don;t think that EV's chargers are targeted in Walgett as everything get vandalized in that town.

@@peterguertler2752 LOL I posted the same thing-strangely my comment is no longer here.

They vandalise everything, not just chargers.

EV manufacturers are excluding spares for many reasons including saving space, reducing weight and reducing cost. For most drivers the EV is only driven around town and you are generally close to tyre repair facilities if you need them. Most people don’t know how to change a spare tire, so they’re not going to do it anyway. Both my Tesla and Hyundai EV vehicles come with roadside assistance which includes tyre repair or towing to a tyre repair shop. This is the option my wife and daughter would take. Further you have a TPMS (tire pressure monitoring system) that will give you a heads up that you need to add air or find a tyre repair shop. If you are travelling remote or long distance a spare tyre makes sense to carry a spare. For around town, not so much.

Hi EV_Azz, Bought from Braumach. TESLA Spare Wheel Kit Space Saver Tyre for Model Y braumach.com.au/products/tesla-spare-wheel-kit-space-saver-tyre-for-model-y-sr-lr-performance-2022-2023