Thread: EV general discussion

Originally Posted by goingbush

I think its Tembo

Tembo e-LV, the New Standard in mining mobility based on Toyota Land Cruiser & Hilux - Tembo e-LV Electric Cruiser & Electric HLX

Oh well, bit hard to tell the sound on the radio, and it sounded like it was the same name.

Well I have to commend my workplace. All new reps cars to replace the Equinox’s will be Rav 4 Hybrids from now on. Over the next 3 years that will be around 200 all in.

I’ve driven one and I quite like it - much nicer to drive than the Equipox, although It’s most likely I’ll end up with another Hilux - if I didn’t need to tow I’d almost go for one I think.

Good compromise as a straight EV wouldn’t suit a lot of the reps but this will.

It’s a start.

A mate has one of those RAV 4 Hybrids,he has had it for about 4 months and loves it.

Its got that many whistles and bells, its ridiculous

He had a long wait for his, something like 5 months if I recall.

One of my brothers has a Hybrid Camry for his wife.It isn't a bad thing either, although they live in the NT,and at 135 Km/hr,it doesnt mind a drink....

The first one was delivered yesterday to a Rep in Sydney - lead times are fine as the lease companies generally order the new vehicle 6 to 12 months in advance - Mines got a year to go and they are already discussing the replacement so I doubt the long lead time will effect us - the reps will just keep driving their equipox until the new one is ready.

Had a Hybrid Camry as a rental for a week in Adelaide not long ago - got under 5 litres per 100KM with all city driving and it was seamless and quiet to drive. Unless you were looking at the screen you’d never know when the engine kicks in. I’d have one of those as well - Toyota have their Hybrid system extremely well sorted.

Mum was looking to trade her current Rav on one of them.

So we had a look. Quite impressive (for a yota).
In the end I talked her out of the deal on one point only.

She’s 72.

She’s decided her driving career will be done in 5yrs or less.

When we did the sums, 5 years and her usage doesn’t equate to enough offset - neither in fuel savings or the impact of another vehicle.

Other than that very impressive, but cannot equate the premium with her use.

Originally Posted by Homestar

I’d have one of those as well - Toyota have their Hybrid system extremely well sorted.

They did introduce them 23 yrs ago, and even their fuel cell vehicles, available in other markets are way ahead of the rest.

My mate recons the plug in Hybrid RAV in other markets, actually uses more fuel as the battery is much heavier, than the hybrid we get here.

And the electric range is not great.

Once we retire, which isn't far away, the van will go,and we will replace it with either a Hybrid or EV.Our other vehicle will be for the trips,country runs,on the property, etc.

"But Tesla now faces a setback from Chinese consumer watchdogs who have asked Tesla to improve internal management, comply with Chinese law and regulations and to protect consumers' rights.
Tesla Shanghai said it "sincerely accepted the guidance of government departments" and that it had "deeply reflected on shortcomings" in a statement.


Tesla is already facing quality issues in the US and is to recall large numbers of Model S and Model X cars over failing touchscreens."

Mr Musk and Mr Packer lamenting today?

Originally Posted by NavyDiver

"But Tesla now faces a setback from Chinese consumer watchdogs who have asked Tesla to improve internal management, comply with Chinese law and regulations and to protect consumers' rights.
Tesla Shanghai said it "sincerely accepted the guidance of government departments" and that it had "deeply reflected on shortcomings" in a statement.


Tesla is already facing quality issues in the US and is to recall large numbers of Model S and Model X cars over failing touchscreens."

Mr Musk and Mr Packer lamenting today?

Slightly off topic, there is a good movie about the guy Tesla on Netflix,that the company was named after,i presume.

I knew there was Edison,and Westinghouse,but never heard of the guy Tesla.

Maybe I was asleep when they mentioned it at school