Rob Farago
@robfarago.bsky.social
I have been writing software, building the internet and installing solar, sometimes simultaneously. An EV driver since 2012.
60,670 Tesla 3/Y (out of the 150000 Teslas sold in Australia) have been subject to an Australian government vehicle safety recall. www.vehiclerecalls.gov.au/recalls/brow...
Almost 16000 of these vehicles have been subject to a recall more than once (there is a total of 76,567 3/Y VINs listed)
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Almost 16000 of these vehicles have been subject to a recall more than once (there is a total of 76,567 3/Y VINs listed)
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November 24, 2025 at 1:02 AM
60,670 Tesla 3/Y (out of the 150000 Teslas sold in Australia) have been subject to an Australian government vehicle safety recall. www.vehiclerecalls.gov.au/recalls/brow...
Almost 16000 of these vehicles have been subject to a recall more than once (there is a total of 76,567 3/Y VINs listed)
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Almost 16000 of these vehicles have been subject to a recall more than once (there is a total of 76,567 3/Y VINs listed)
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updated for end of October with actual EV sales (down) and more explicit assumptions (e.g. fully cycle home battery) and realistic assumptions for EV battery cycling for V2G, EV km driven etc.
November 6, 2025 at 1:40 AM
updated for end of October with actual EV sales (down) and more explicit assumptions (e.g. fully cycle home battery) and realistic assumptions for EV battery cycling for V2G, EV km driven etc.
Record #Tesla revenue in Q3 in USA (as $7500 tax credit expired) and almost record revenue in "Other" (rest of the world) outside China which didn't do too badly either. Q4 revenue likely to be way down in the USA. Very unlikely that China & Other can take up the slack. #TSLA
November 3, 2025 at 12:21 AM
Tesla EV myth #42 - regulatory credits are the only reason #Tesla is profitable. From 2014-2019 they were indeed greater than profits because there weren't any and they definitely helped keep the lights on.
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October 26, 2025 at 2:54 AM
Tesla EV myth #42 - regulatory credits are the only reason #Tesla is profitable. From 2014-2019 they were indeed greater than profits because there weren't any and they definitely helped keep the lights on.
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#EV profit is hard. Ford has lost over $25K on every EV it's sold in 2025! Ford is losing less money than in 2024 though, and sales volumes are trending up.
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October 25, 2025 at 6:20 AM
#EV profit is hard. Ford has lost over $25K on every EV it's sold in 2025! Ford is losing less money than in 2024 though, and sales volumes are trending up.
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subtropical australia is so much more solar friendly. although there is seasonality it still gives enough generation all year around
October 21, 2025 at 6:18 AM
subtropical australia is so much more solar friendly. although there is seasonality it still gives enough generation all year around
We do need more competition in cheaper and lower range EVs for use around town like this #Hyundai #Inster. I believe this is the cross model.
Pricing Breakdown (before on-road costs):
Standard Range: $39,000
Extended Range: $42,500
Inster Cross: $45,000
From www.mynrma.com.au/open-road/ca...
Pricing Breakdown (before on-road costs):
Standard Range: $39,000
Extended Range: $42,500
Inster Cross: $45,000
From www.mynrma.com.au/open-road/ca...
October 5, 2025 at 7:39 AM
We do need more competition in cheaper and lower range EVs for use around town like this #Hyundai #Inster. I believe this is the cross model.
Pricing Breakdown (before on-road costs):
Standard Range: $39,000
Extended Range: $42,500
Inster Cross: $45,000
From www.mynrma.com.au/open-road/ca...
Pricing Breakdown (before on-road costs):
Standard Range: $39,000
Extended Range: $42,500
Inster Cross: $45,000
From www.mynrma.com.au/open-road/ca...
Home batteries are the talk of the town. This article says there are now 80 brands on the market.
www.smh.com.au/politics/fed...
or archive.is/PgwMN
www.smh.com.au/politics/fed...
or archive.is/PgwMN
July 7, 2025 at 11:21 PM
Home batteries are the talk of the town. This article says there are now 80 brands on the market.
www.smh.com.au/politics/fed...
or archive.is/PgwMN
www.smh.com.au/politics/fed...
or archive.is/PgwMN
The counting is over*. A much smaller election win for #independents than was hoped, but no one predicted the massive swing to labor. One thing is for sure. No seat is safe! @communityindeps.bsky.social @deniseshrivell.bsky.social @simonahac.bsky.social #climate200 #communityindependents #auspol
May 19, 2025 at 10:58 AM
The counting is over*. A much smaller election win for #independents than was hoped, but no one predicted the massive swing to labor. One thing is for sure. No seat is safe! @communityindeps.bsky.social @deniseshrivell.bsky.social @simonahac.bsky.social #climate200 #communityindependents #auspol
counting isn't over yet, and I couldn't find a table like this about the independents, so made this one @communityindeps.bsky.social @deniseshrivell.bsky.social @simonahac.bsky.social
May 9, 2025 at 5:13 AM
counting isn't over yet, and I couldn't find a table like this about the independents, so made this one @communityindeps.bsky.social @deniseshrivell.bsky.social @simonahac.bsky.social
There was also this plug-in hybrid Ute with a range of around 80km
April 27, 2025 at 6:08 AM
There was also this plug-in hybrid Ute with a range of around 80km
Solar Citizens EV picnic at Dayboro this morning. Around 12 different makes/models present.
April 27, 2025 at 12:39 AM
Solar Citizens EV picnic at Dayboro this morning. Around 12 different makes/models present.
NB there is also a 10% GST/VAT payable (see breakdown of 3 recent quotes from 2 different companies). in 2025 STC has now dropped to AUD31c/Watt. Australia has almost no building permitting required and the electrical connection approval is quite easy using online portals etc.
April 18, 2025 at 1:56 AM
NB there is also a 10% GST/VAT payable (see breakdown of 3 recent quotes from 2 different companies). in 2025 STC has now dropped to AUD31c/Watt. Australia has almost no building permitting required and the electrical connection approval is quite easy using online portals etc.
Reached 100,000km today in the 5.5 years since we had the Tesla model 3. Powered when at home using either 100% Greenpower or rooftop solar.
A bit of a slack effort as other Australians have done more than 300,000km & some people in the US have done more than 300,000 miles
A bit of a slack effort as other Australians have done more than 300,000km & some people in the US have done more than 300,000 miles
April 8, 2025 at 3:44 AM
Reached 100,000km today in the 5.5 years since we had the Tesla model 3. Powered when at home using either 100% Greenpower or rooftop solar.
A bit of a slack effort as other Australians have done more than 300,000km & some people in the US have done more than 300,000 miles
A bit of a slack effort as other Australians have done more than 300,000km & some people in the US have done more than 300,000 miles
Cambodia is still a developing country but making inroads in rolling out high speed EV charging infrastructure, even in the countryside.
In this case the tourist area of Siem Reap has this 120kW CCS2 charger down the street from our accommodation. #lovetheumbrella #EV #CCS2 #DCFC
In this case the tourist area of Siem Reap has this 120kW CCS2 charger down the street from our accommodation. #lovetheumbrella #EV #CCS2 #DCFC
March 1, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Cambodia is still a developing country but making inroads in rolling out high speed EV charging infrastructure, even in the countryside.
In this case the tourist area of Siem Reap has this 120kW CCS2 charger down the street from our accommodation. #lovetheumbrella #EV #CCS2 #DCFC
In this case the tourist area of Siem Reap has this 120kW CCS2 charger down the street from our accommodation. #lovetheumbrella #EV #CCS2 #DCFC
@erchana4mcpherson.bsky.social
campaign launch with
@davidpocock.bsky.social
#mcpherson electorate #communityindependents #auspol #goldcoast
campaign launch with
@davidpocock.bsky.social
#mcpherson electorate #communityindependents #auspol #goldcoast
February 15, 2025 at 7:00 AM
@erchana4mcpherson.bsky.social
campaign launch with
@davidpocock.bsky.social
#mcpherson electorate #communityindependents #auspol #goldcoast
campaign launch with
@davidpocock.bsky.social
#mcpherson electorate #communityindependents #auspol #goldcoast
This map is getting incredibly crowded!
www.communityindependentsproject.org/ci-mps-candi...
@communityindeps.bsky.social
www.communityindependentsproject.org/ci-mps-candi...
@communityindeps.bsky.social
February 10, 2025 at 8:29 AM
This map is getting incredibly crowded!
www.communityindependentsproject.org/ci-mps-candi...
@communityindeps.bsky.social
www.communityindependentsproject.org/ci-mps-candi...
@communityindeps.bsky.social
Tesla sales are dramatically down in January 2025 compared to last January, but how were Tesla sales in 2024 compared to 2023 in Europe and Australia?
Down 10.7% and down 16.8% respectively!
Down 10.7% and down 16.8% respectively!
February 7, 2025 at 8:22 AM
Tesla sales are dramatically down in January 2025 compared to last January, but how were Tesla sales in 2024 compared to 2023 in Europe and Australia?
Down 10.7% and down 16.8% respectively!
Down 10.7% and down 16.8% respectively!