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Damn I wish my charging setup worked that well… Im on the 4 hour free plan because i cant get close to charging the battery in 3 hours..…

Correct. If I didn’t have any solar, but was able to charge the battery off the grid, the difference vs having solar in the mix is…

My roof isn’t great… a lot of trees around. The north face of the roof is covered with panels, and most of the east face. The south and…

I started the journey in early March - had it done by the end of March. I would say I used a good installer. They have been working 7 days…

Yep.. I just got a reverse cycle ducted AC put in.. no idea how much thats going to use in the depth of winter… I could join this but…

I’m similar to you, i’m on the 4 hour free plan and struggling to fathom how this could be better… I’d love to make the switch and…

The price is what it is to tame demand when analyzed against inbound supply.. it's got very little to do with the price of oil in the short…

Agreed.

The teacher shortage is the main issue here. Opinion: >Teachers used to be highly respected - this respect has decreased significantly over…

Then i'd go hard on batteries if you can (I dont know how the rebates work on larger battery setups). You're going to get ample power out…

I'm about to get a 42kw battery plus a token 6.6kw system installed because apparently I need the solar system to get the battery. Cost is…

The torque is definitely a factor.. but i certainly didn't plant my foot on this occasion

I will say that my Polestar 2 came with Michelin tyres and they provide the worst tyre performance i've ever seen. As soon as there's a…

Yeah this was a nightmare… im shook they are giving it another crack given that they used every excuse in the book not to honour it…

Yeah i reckon i somehow got one of these for free.. would recommend forever ago.. i hate it when i have to use any other ratchet set.

Yeah im a big fan of the tapo system. Reliable and well priced with no subscriptions.

Yeah its clear what should happen but the reality is that there is a crosswalk with a set of lights right next to it. If there are 6 cars…

Yep i went past it today and specifically went through it.. not a single car who had the ability to cross that intersection stopped at the…

I'm assuming you're referring to the turn into Tucker Road.. Wow that's a really shitty scenario tbh... Why would they have a solid white…

Oh amazing I can’t wai-.. Nevermind Hurstbridge line is down for December 🫠

To answer the overarching question - yes you should get an EV on a novated lease. My recommendation is that you get a Geely EX5. What you…

The only way to purchase an EV is via a novated lease... any other method (including cash) is stooopid.

If you’re on half the lines in the north you would have struggled to get +10 trips because of the hurstbridge line closures for the north…

Yeah nah. I called the insurance company, they basically told me to visit the vehicle and decide at that point whether or not to send an…

My vehicle was clapped out to begin with haha I was given the opportunity to assess it prior to deciding whether or not to involve…

I personally have a motorbike and a clapped out 80 series landcruiser. I had my landcruiser stolen with an airtag in it - police were very…

I have a Polestar 2 long range single motor. In cold weather, with a car full of people, I reckon it'd get around 400km.. This is a car…

You claim the same thing - which will offset his claim.