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Thanks, I drafted my post in a notepad and asked ChatGPT to format my draft in forum-friendly markdown format. I used the phrase "Proofread…

Thanks, I ran my numbers again. If I can get free 3 hours of electricity during daytime. I can use that free energy to charge the battery…

My current 6.6 system with Fronius 5KW inverter has performed as follows, based on AGL import/export data 185/575Kwh in May, 340/410Kwh in…

For those that followed the discussion on this thread. Below is the final outcome for me. I finally went down the used EV path. Found a…

@dasher86 , @changyang1230, Thanks for your suggestions. I finally went down the used EV path. Found a 2023 MG ZS EV Excite with 15000km…

# Solar + Battery Upgrade Plan (40 kWh with Blackout Protection) I am looking to install a **40 kWh battery** with **blackout protection**.…

@SetTheFaqUp, I think your analysis is skewed by small sample size of one model. The Australian Automobile Association's sales statistics…

I had Deco E4s in a Mesh configuration at my previous house. Since the NBN access point was in one corner of a long rectangular house, the…

Yes, I can (but it defeats the purpose of having such a feature). Band steering is supposed to provide a smoother transition between 2.4…

I got this router last week, and I **DO NOT recommend** it. * The Wi-Fi signal strength of Predator W6x is weaker compared to the cheap…

# Looking for a new router for NBN 500 with device-level website blocking Hi All, I am looking to upgrade my router as my **FTTP NBN** was…

I really miss those pre-covid cheap car days. It was nice to see full-page advertisements of runout sales at 2% finance.

What I feel is, that the daily drivers who drive 100km or less per day will be more focused on EVs as it supposedly "saves" money. The…

## Total New Vehicle Sales (2000–2024) | Year | Total Sales | |------|-------------| | 2000 | 784,327 | | 2001 | 824,310 | | 2002 |…

# Private Sale Value & New Car Sales Trends (2000–2030 Outlook) Hi All, With many people questioning the **private sale value of novated…

I am thinking of standard wall plug charge as I only travel Less than 50km per day. Not intending to install a fast charger at home as slow…

I have not driven a Tesla yet, my experience with automation is the adaptive cruise control and lane keep assist from my 2017 Mazda CX-9…

@grocerygetter did you get any benefit by doing the lease in 2 steps?

Thanks, I felt something a miss when I compiled the numbers. Thanks for this point of view. I will re run the numbers. It's always hard for…

For EVs it's fully pre tax. For hybrid its nearly 50-50 split between before and after tax.

Thanks, will keep this option in mind. I still did not find a calculator for used car leases.

I ignored MG as so many MG horror stories on reddit.

True, the government incentive is a game changer, I would not even consider an EV if there was no FBT exemption. Toyota has entered the EV…

I had a look at the current driveaway price using the Toyota customise calculator, and got Dealers' "before driveaway" prices listed on…

agree, the used car market is still distorted from Covid era shortage and it gotten worse with the high influx of migrants and students who…

yes it could be true as some of the early high-end Model Ys had RRP of around $100k. In the past 2 years, Tesla has cut the price of Model…

Thanks, Yes, Toyota jacked up the prices of their entire range by about 10% or so that helped used Toyotas to retain value better. But with…

I had a look at the current driveaway price using the Toyota customise calculator, and got Dealers' "before driveaway" prices listed on…

Thanks, the travel route doesn't have dedicated bike lanes, and heavy B-Doubles are always present. So bike is not a good option for this…