Uploaded December 2020 | Updated September 2026, 6 hours ago
A video about living with a Tesla Model 3 in Australia after 1 year of ownership.
Referral link for some free super charging: https://ts.la/dason73221
Air pump used in video: Xiaomi Portable Air pump ( https://www.mi-store.com.au/xiaomi-mi-portable-air-pump)
I discuss in detail the quirks of owning an electric vehicle from the delivery experience to the nuances of simply starting the car. The efficiency measurements and how to drive it efficiently is different to ICE vehicles, I also go over charging and whether or not its a problem. Finally I'll give conclusion on what its like living down under with an EV.
0:00 Intro
1:34 Issues: Intro
1:38 Issues: Delivery
3:12 Issues: Stuck Software Update
3:50 Issues: Interior Rattles
5:49 Going Electric: Intro
6:09 Going Electric: Rethinking Refueling
7:03 Going Electric: Measuring Efficiency
7:45 Going Electric: Highway v. City Efficiency
8:40 Going Electric: Operating a Tesla
9:56 Going Electric: One Pedal Driving
11:25 Going Electric: Charging Experience
13:20 Going Electric: FAQs
15:08 Maintenance & Costs: Maintenance
15:57 Maintenance & Costs: Charging Costs
17:48 The Good: Software Updates
18:55 The Good: Instant Torque
19:56 The Good: Sentry Mode & Dashcam
20:40 The Good: Autopilot
21:17 The Bad: Wipers
22:20 The Bad: A-Pillars
23:04 The Bad: Rear Visibility
24:15 Concluding Thoughts
25:43 Outro
A video about living with a Tesla Model 3 in Australia after 1 year of ownership.
Referral link for some free super charging: https://ts.la/dason73221
Air pump used in video: Xiaomi Portable Air pump ( https://www.mi-store.com.au/xiaomi-mi-portable-air-pump)
I discuss in detail the quirks of owning an electric vehicle from the delivery experience to the nuances of simply starting the car. The efficiency measurements and how to drive it efficiently is different to ICE vehicles, I also go over charging and whether or not its a problem. Finally I'll give conclusion on what its like living down under with an EV.
0:00 Intro
1:34 Issues: Intro
1:38 Issues: Delivery
3:12 Issues: Stuck Software Update
3:50 Issues: Interior Rattles
5:49 Going Electric: Intro
6:09 Going Electric: Rethinking Refueling
7:03 Going Electric: Measuring Efficiency
7:45 Going Electric: Highway v. City Efficiency
8:40 Going Electric: Operating a Tesla
9:56 Going Electric: One Pedal Driving
11:25 Going Electric: Charging Experience
13:20 Going Electric: FAQs
15:08 Maintenance & Costs: Maintenance
15:57 Maintenance & Costs: Charging Costs
17:48 The Good: Software Updates
18:55 The Good: Instant Torque
19:56 The Good: Sentry Mode & Dashcam
20:40 The Good: Autopilot
21:17 The Bad: Wipers
22:20 The Bad: A-Pillars
23:04 The Bad: Rear Visibility
24:15 Concluding Thoughts
25:43 Outro










![[Update: 2] Nexus 7 Android Tablet in Mazda RX-8 Nav Hood - Semi DIY!
[Update: 2016-08-21]: Due to popular demand the Arduino code for the project can be found here: https://github.com/dasonwong/rx8navhood
This is a follow up video to: https://youtu.be/NrHN3o94frw
I had previously installed a Huawei MediaPad Android tablet in my RX-8, unfortunately the tablet died and I had to replace it. I have chosen to replace it with a 2nd Gen Nexus 7.
Many people have asked for a DIY on my install so since I was replacing the tablet I took this opportunity to do a semi DIY of my install. I did not go into the details of how I actually made the hood work since that can vary from person to person. I had to use an Arduino to operate the hood because the PCB that came with the hood broke.
More details: http://www.rx8club.com/interior-audio-electronics-24/my-car-tablet-237158/ [Update: 2] Nexus 7 Android Tablet in Mazda RX-8 Nav Hood - Semi DIY!](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/jJZqU2XOzgE/mqdefault.jpg)