@darylmc.bsky.social
Brisbane Australia 🇦🇺
Retired electrician.
EV enthusiast.
Interests renewable energy, home automation, healthy living, meeting people and travel.
Retired electrician.
EV enthusiast.
Interests renewable energy, home automation, healthy living, meeting people and travel.
For reference
Power from home charge
49.6kWh @ $0.273 = $13.54
Tenterfield Tesla Supercharger
49.2 kWh @ $0.53/kWh $26.10
647km
$39.64 charging
Power from home charge
49.6kWh @ $0.273 = $13.54
Tenterfield Tesla Supercharger
49.2 kWh @ $0.53/kWh $26.10
647km
$39.64 charging
December 1, 2025 at 12:55 PM
For reference
Power from home charge
49.6kWh @ $0.273 = $13.54
Tenterfield Tesla Supercharger
49.2 kWh @ $0.53/kWh $26.10
647km
$39.64 charging
Power from home charge
49.6kWh @ $0.273 = $13.54
Tenterfield Tesla Supercharger
49.2 kWh @ $0.53/kWh $26.10
647km
$39.64 charging
I've done quite a few longer road trips in the Model 3 SR+ but this was one of the more challenging.
Since it was only 300 odd km between stops I didn't do the usual 200-250km toilet/charging stops.
Highway speeds and elevation changes meant energy use 142Wh/km was higher than the vehicle average.
Since it was only 300 odd km between stops I didn't do the usual 200-250km toilet/charging stops.
Highway speeds and elevation changes meant energy use 142Wh/km was higher than the vehicle average.
December 1, 2025 at 12:26 PM
I've done quite a few longer road trips in the Model 3 SR+ but this was one of the more challenging.
Since it was only 300 odd km between stops I didn't do the usual 200-250km toilet/charging stops.
Highway speeds and elevation changes meant energy use 142Wh/km was higher than the vehicle average.
Since it was only 300 odd km between stops I didn't do the usual 200-250km toilet/charging stops.
Highway speeds and elevation changes meant energy use 142Wh/km was higher than the vehicle average.
Nice to use the Tesla Supercharger in Tenterfield.
So fast.
It was finished by the time we took a few snaps of the former deputy PM's office and walked to the pub to order a meal.
So fast.
It was finished by the time we took a few snaps of the former deputy PM's office and walked to the pub to order a meal.
December 1, 2025 at 12:14 PM
Nice to use the Tesla Supercharger in Tenterfield.
So fast.
It was finished by the time we took a few snaps of the former deputy PM's office and walked to the pub to order a meal.
So fast.
It was finished by the time we took a few snaps of the former deputy PM's office and walked to the pub to order a meal.
I travel quite a bit but I don't do many 650km day trips and I wonder how many people do?
December 1, 2025 at 12:07 PM
I travel quite a bit but I don't do many 650km day trips and I wonder how many people do?
Spewing expletives here.
That is a ridiculously low ball price.
That is a ridiculously low ball price.
December 1, 2025 at 7:39 AM
Spewing expletives here.
That is a ridiculously low ball price.
That is a ridiculously low ball price.
Hello Rex
You seem like a fellow who has Australia's interest at heart.
What are your thoughts on submarine alternatives.
For example Australia acquiring nuclear weapons for defence instead of US submarines?
You seem like a fellow who has Australia's interest at heart.
What are your thoughts on submarine alternatives.
For example Australia acquiring nuclear weapons for defence instead of US submarines?
December 1, 2025 at 7:32 AM
Hello Rex
You seem like a fellow who has Australia's interest at heart.
What are your thoughts on submarine alternatives.
For example Australia acquiring nuclear weapons for defence instead of US submarines?
You seem like a fellow who has Australia's interest at heart.
What are your thoughts on submarine alternatives.
For example Australia acquiring nuclear weapons for defence instead of US submarines?
How about a new tax for all the woke, freeloading, parasites, spongers, leeches, moochers, hanger-ons, bloodsucking, deadbeat, cheapskate, tightwads that are shrinking revenue by buying something other than a huge V8 SUV. #sarcasm
November 27, 2025 at 2:54 AM
How about a new tax for all the woke, freeloading, parasites, spongers, leeches, moochers, hanger-ons, bloodsucking, deadbeat, cheapskate, tightwads that are shrinking revenue by buying something other than a huge V8 SUV. #sarcasm
In fairness to the EV critics, things could have been a lot more difficult if you purchased something other than Tesla Model 3.
They are incredibly efficient vehicles and excellent for highway trips.
They are incredibly efficient vehicles and excellent for highway trips.
November 26, 2025 at 7:41 PM
In fairness to the EV critics, things could have been a lot more difficult if you purchased something other than Tesla Model 3.
They are incredibly efficient vehicles and excellent for highway trips.
They are incredibly efficient vehicles and excellent for highway trips.
Interesting read.
I guess a lot of EV owners collect data compared to combustion engine owners.
The biggest thing I learned was that people overestimate their km travelled per day and range requirement.
I guess a lot of EV owners collect data compared to combustion engine owners.
The biggest thing I learned was that people overestimate their km travelled per day and range requirement.
November 26, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Interesting read.
I guess a lot of EV owners collect data compared to combustion engine owners.
The biggest thing I learned was that people overestimate their km travelled per day and range requirement.
I guess a lot of EV owners collect data compared to combustion engine owners.
The biggest thing I learned was that people overestimate their km travelled per day and range requirement.
Looks like they do removals too.
No idea of cost.
No idea of cost.
November 25, 2025 at 2:29 AM
Looks like they do removals too.
No idea of cost.
No idea of cost.
Last I read Moto3 is considering moving to Yamaha CP2 700 twins.
Nice engine but I never imagined MotoGP could go from 125cc two strokes to that.
Nice engine but I never imagined MotoGP could go from 125cc two strokes to that.
November 9, 2025 at 7:51 PM
Last I read Moto3 is considering moving to Yamaha CP2 700 twins.
Nice engine but I never imagined MotoGP could go from 125cc two strokes to that.
Nice engine but I never imagined MotoGP could go from 125cc two strokes to that.
On a separate note.
Fonzarelli Z series scooters looks like the electric scooter future we dreamed of 10 years ago.
www.fonzmoto.com/pages/z-series
Fonzarelli Z series scooters looks like the electric scooter future we dreamed of 10 years ago.
www.fonzmoto.com/pages/z-series
Z Series
Welcome to the FONZ online shop. Design your own ride of electric motorbike or scooter, shop inventory models, our latest accessories and apparel. At FONZ, we’re on a mission to change the way you get...
www.fonzmoto.com
November 9, 2025 at 3:20 AM
On a separate note.
Fonzarelli Z series scooters looks like the electric scooter future we dreamed of 10 years ago.
www.fonzmoto.com/pages/z-series
Fonzarelli Z series scooters looks like the electric scooter future we dreamed of 10 years ago.
www.fonzmoto.com/pages/z-series
More trips since buying the EV?
November 2, 2025 at 1:48 AM
More trips since buying the EV?
The new radar image seems lower quality to me.
October 30, 2025 at 2:34 PM
The new radar image seems lower quality to me.
Some other details from the study to consider.
The article is comparing BYD LFP with Tesla NMC chemistry cells.
"These material decisions influence not only manufacturing costs but also battery lifespan, safety characteristics, and environmental impact"
I think NMC cell use should be discouraged.
The article is comparing BYD LFP with Tesla NMC chemistry cells.
"These material decisions influence not only manufacturing costs but also battery lifespan, safety characteristics, and environmental impact"
I think NMC cell use should be discouraged.
October 30, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Some other details from the study to consider.
The article is comparing BYD LFP with Tesla NMC chemistry cells.
"These material decisions influence not only manufacturing costs but also battery lifespan, safety characteristics, and environmental impact"
I think NMC cell use should be discouraged.
The article is comparing BYD LFP with Tesla NMC chemistry cells.
"These material decisions influence not only manufacturing costs but also battery lifespan, safety characteristics, and environmental impact"
I think NMC cell use should be discouraged.
Cool
It can drive from Adelaide to Perth nonstop.
It can drive from Adelaide to Perth nonstop.
October 30, 2025 at 9:10 AM
Cool
It can drive from Adelaide to Perth nonstop.
It can drive from Adelaide to Perth nonstop.
Current registration in QLD is $630 per year.
October 30, 2025 at 6:20 AM
Current registration in QLD is $630 per year.
If electric motor scooters like this are to succeed in Australia.
The registration costs need to be reduced to ZERO and seriously look at licencing teenagers.
Otherwise people will just use the unregistered and licence free ebikes and escooters.
The registration costs need to be reduced to ZERO and seriously look at licencing teenagers.
Otherwise people will just use the unregistered and licence free ebikes and escooters.
October 30, 2025 at 6:18 AM
If electric motor scooters like this are to succeed in Australia.
The registration costs need to be reduced to ZERO and seriously look at licencing teenagers.
Otherwise people will just use the unregistered and licence free ebikes and escooters.
The registration costs need to be reduced to ZERO and seriously look at licencing teenagers.
Otherwise people will just use the unregistered and licence free ebikes and escooters.
With Australia and kei cars I think the best you can hope for is importing second hand.
October 29, 2025 at 6:40 AM
With Australia and kei cars I think the best you can hope for is importing second hand.
Plus we can make our own nuclear weapons and save a fortune on submarines.
October 27, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Plus we can make our own nuclear weapons and save a fortune on submarines.
Not road train capable.
October 27, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Not road train capable.
I didn't love the ending.
October 27, 2025 at 1:25 PM
I didn't love the ending.