Currently I am with Meridian - but I need to look into changing.

SumnerBoy:

 

Currently I am with Meridian - but I need to look into changing.

 

I recall Meridian offering a plan specifically for EV owners - I think the rates were fairly decent when I looked at it, but it was still cheaper for us to remain with EK (we get our daily car charge done within the hour of free power!).

Looks like it's still available:

https://www.meridianenergy.co.nz/your-home/pricing-and-rates/electric-car-plan

Electric Kiwi are quite cheap with rates and offer you to choose one free our of power every day.  Super nice via online chat as well, which makes a huge difference!

I choose 9pm-10pm to charge my Tesla up every night, so basically I never really have to pay for driving my car! On my single phase, it charges my S75D 9% of the battery in one hour.

Use this link to get $50 credit if you join: https://www.electrickiwi.co.nz/go/refer-a-friend?y8WudZl1mVL7lP5wZBUP5w%3D%3D

THANKS FOR THAT!

dacraka:

 

Electric Kiwi are quite cheap with rates and offer you to choose one free our of power every day.  Super nice via online chat as well, which makes a huge difference!

 

I choose 9pm-10pm to charge my Tesla up every night, so basically I never really have to pay for driving my car! On my single phase, it charges my S75D 9% of the battery in one hour.

 

Use this link to get $50 credit if you join: https://www.electrickiwi.co.nz/go/refer-a-friend?y8WudZl1mVL7lP5wZBUP5w%3D%3D

 

networkn:

 

Haha So I contacted Telsa about a test drive and they said the only way to get a test drive, is to put down a deposit to buy one and wait 3-4 weeks!

 

• The first RHD Model 3's arrived in NZ this month.
• The previous display model 3 was LHD and unsuitable for test drives.
• Tesla operations in NZ have previously only delivered relatively small numbers of model S & X cars.
• A substantial (hundreds) number of Model 3's destined for customers have arrived in NZ this month.
• It is assumed that there are substantial numbers (1000+?) deposit holders in NZ, many of whom put their money down in 2016, and some of whom will be waiting for a test drive, or promised options (such as tow hitch) to become available before locking in an order.

In this light, given NZ will only have a very small number of test drive cars, and that staff will be stretched undertaking the initial rush of deliveries, it makes sense that test drives are being prioritised to those who have placed a deposit already.

This situation will normalize once the initial rush dies down. Was in Hawaii a few weeks ago, and was offered a model 3 test drive, without being asked by deposit status, and knowing I was from NZ.

Guy even knew NZ metric range and pricing, which I found impressive. 

Scott3:

 

networkn:

 

Haha So I contacted Telsa about a test drive and they said the only way to get a test drive, is to put down a deposit to buy one and wait 3-4 weeks!

 

Kinda odd at first look. But consider:

 

• The first RHD Model 3's arrived in NZ this month.
• The previous display model 3 was LHD and unsuitable for test drives.
• Tesla operations in NZ have previously only delivered relatively small numbers of model S & X cars.
• A substantial (hundreds) number of Model 3's destined for customers have arrived in NZ this month.
• It is assumed that there are substantial numbers (1000+?) deposit holders in NZ, many of whom put their money down in 2016, and some of whom will be waiting for a test drive, or promised options (such as tow hitch) to become available before locking in an order.

In this light, given NZ will only have a very small number of test drive cars, and that staff will be stretched undertaking the initial rush of deliveries, it makes sense that test drives are being prioritised to those who have placed a deposit already.

 

This situation will normalize once the initial rush dies down. Was in Hawaii a few weeks ago, and was offered a model 3 test drive, without being asked by deposit status, and knowing I was from NZ.

Guy even knew NZ metric range and pricing, which I found impressive. 

 

Was the dudes name Joji by chance? I dealt with him when I was there a few months ago and placed my order. He was awesome, he was my direct contact up until talking to NZ regarding delivery.

Granthod: Someone was reckoning Tesla will eventually get caught by Big car companies....watch this and see if you still think so...https://youtu.be/_JdtoxtYJ8A

jonathan18:

 

I recall Meridian offering a plan specifically for EV owners - I think the rates were fairly decent when I looked at it, but it was still cheaper for us to remain with EK (we get our daily car charge done within the hour of free power!).

 

Looks like it's still available:

 

https://www.meridianenergy.co.nz/your-home/pricing-and-rates/electric-car-plan

 

Just had a quick look at this, and I'm surprised by some of their info...

"Sign up to our Electric Car Plan and we’ll cover the cost of charging your EV for up to a year with a $300 bill credit*."

"The year’s free charging has been calculated to be the equivalent of $300. This figure is based on a 2015 Nissan leaf charging overnight with an average travel of 11,500KMs on Meridian’s electric car standard plan."

Can a Leaf really do 11,500KM on $300 worth of electricity?

If one is being generous with the calculations, say 15c per kWh, then $300 = 2000 kWh. At 6km/kWh, 11500km is very do-able.

afe66: Possibly.

Best efficiency I got was 15kw per 100km.

$0.20 per kwh so 1500kwh from $300.

So 100x100km is 10,000 km from $300.

For better stats you can use the flipthefleet efficiency stats.

I know it’s taking it further off topic. But if you then add $70/1000km for road user charges to that $300 you are getting pretty close to what my hybrid costs in petrol ($1144 for 10000km). I find that quite discouraging.

Anyway wouldn’t stop me buying a Model 3 if I could afford it. (Back on topic)

shanes:

Can a Leaf really do 11,500KM on $300 worth of electricity?

Dingbatt:

afe66: Possibly.

Best efficiency I got was 15kw per 100km.

$0.20 per kwh so 1500kwh from $300.

So 100x100km is 10,000 km from $300.

For better stats you can use the flipthefleet efficiency stats.

I know it’s taking it further off topic. But if you then add $70/1000km for road user charges to that $300 you are getting pretty close to what my hybrid costs in petrol ($1144 for 10000km). I find that quite discouraging.

Anyway wouldn’t stop me buying a Model 3 if I could afford it. (Back on topic)

Thanks for the replies :)