NZ All That's Tesla Podcast
91 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 months ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingAlex Shepherd and Martin Kane chat to existing owners of all things Tesla. We put voices to the names that we see in the Social Media feeds and hear about the effect that Tesla is having on the New Zealand community.
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Peter van Leeuwan and Patrick - Supercharger Stories
December 04, 2021 18:00 - 11 minutes - 10.8 MBPatrick and Peter van Leeuwen were two short interviews which were conducted at South Island superchargers during my July break. They own a Model S and a Model 3 respectively. Alex and I always appreciate your support, and especially thank whose willing to offer themselves up for an interview (contact details at www.allthatstesla.nz) or support us with a couple of dollars a month through Patreon at www.patreon.com/allthatstesla
Darryl Naidoo - A Kiwi first
November 27, 2021 17:46 - 21 minutes - 20.1 MBDarryl Jeremy Naidoo was one of the first in New Zealand to receive his NZ-new Model S 75, there at the opening event on the Auckland Waterfront. In this episode we learn of the ongoing benefits our enthusiasm can have in the leading the way for EVs in New Zealand. Darryl's referral: ts.la/darryl557279 Tesla Talk New Zealand: https://www.facebook.com/TeslaTalkNZ Support the podcast: patreon.com/allthatstesla Alex and I always appreciate your support, and especially thank whose willing t...
Mary Sewell - Model 3 SR+ Oceans are a part
November 20, 2021 18:00 - 28 minutes - 25.6 MBProfessor Mary Sewell is a lecturer in Marine Biology at the University of Auckland. She is aware that CO2 emissions are not only contributing to Global Warming but also having a significant effect on our oceans. She owns a Model 3 SR+ but says that using an EV is only one of some fairly easy things we can do as individuals to reduce carbon emissions. Mary's referral: https://ts.la/mary68012 Support the podcast: www.patreon.com/allthatstesla Copyright 2021 www.allthatstesla.nz Alex and...
Ivy and Patrick Padilla - Model 3 collection
November 13, 2021 17:21 - 16 minutes - 14.8 MBIvy and Patrick are taking their time getting back to Wellington after collecting their brand new Model 3 in Auckland. Ivy and Patrick's website: www.lifeistime.co.nz and facebook.com/lifeistimelimited Ivy's referral: ts.la/ivy79772 Support the Podcast: patreon.com/allthatstesla Alex and I always appreciate your support, and especially thank whose willing to offer themselves up for an interview (contact details at www.allthatstesla.nz) or support us with a couple of dollars a month throu...
David Reddecliffe - Model 3: It's all about the journey
November 06, 2021 18:00 - 14 minutes - 13.2 MBDavid Reddecliffe is a chimney sweep from the Nelson area. He argues that a clean chimney must be less polluting than a dirty one. His Model 3 SR+ follows in a long line of EVs and 100,000kms of electric travel over four years. David's referral: https://ts.la/david67019 Support the podcast at: https://patreon.com/allthatstesla Alex and I always appreciate your support, and especially thank whose willing to offer themselves up for an interview (contact details at www.allthatstesla.nz) or...
Paul Spain and NEWS for October
November 02, 2021 18:00 - 22 minutes - 20.3 MBAlex catches up with technology guru, Paul Spain in an interview recorded some months ago and then we update the Tesla NZ news for the last couple of weeks. Amount other things, we discuss: No new superchargers in New Zealand over 2021 Increased battery sizes in Model 3s Model Y now "VERY" close Quality issues in Tesla Model 3s. We need more interviewees so that we can keep up the weekly releases. Contact us at www.allthatstesla.nz and tell us about your Tesla experiences! Alex and I...
Rob Dickinson - M3 Performance Stealth
October 30, 2021 18:00 - 22 minutes - 20.2 MBRob Dickinson is a landscape photographer and software engineer. He bought a Model 3 Performance Stealth as soon as it was available in New Zealand. RJD Photography: https://www.rjd.co.nz Rob's referral: https://www.tesla.com/en_NZ/referral/robert17081 Support the podcast at: https://patreon.com/allthatstesla Alex and I always appreciate your support, and especially thank whose willing to offer themselves up for an interview (contact details at www.allthatstesla.nz) or support us with a...
Frank Ash - Powerwall
October 23, 2021 18:00 - 17 minutes - 16 MBFrank Ash is retired from the hospitality industry where he was involved in tertiary training and managing hotels. He has retired to Christchurch and lives by the mantra that "if you can measure it, you can manage it." Please support this podcast at: https://patreon.com/allthatstesla Social feeds available at: https://www.allthatstesla.nz Alex and I always appreciate your support, and especially thank whose willing to offer themselves up for an interview (contact details at www.allthatst...
Gavin Treadgold - Powerwall and being resilient
October 16, 2021 18:00 - 38 minutes - 35 MBGavin is an Emergency Management Planning Advisor and is very aware of the increasing need to ensure we are all resilient and prepared to go-it-alone for a period of time in a disaster. Node RED: https://nodered.org/ Home Assistant: https://www.home-assistant.io/ Support the Podcast: https://patreon.com/allthatstesla Alex and I always appreciate your support, and especially thank whose willing to offer themselves up for an interview (contact details at www.allthatstesla.nz) or support us...
Diane White - Wellbeing for the Planet
October 09, 2021 18:00 - 21 minutes - 19.3 MBDiane comes from a racing background, which could explain her love of the acceleration in her Model S 75. She is an Elon fan, committed to the need of personal actions to help the Climate and an Administrator of the NZ Tesla Owners Club. Referral: https://ts.la/diane53877 Support the Podcast at: https://pateron.com/allthatstesla Alex and I always appreciate your support, and especially thank whose willing to offer themselves up for an interview (contact details at www.allthatstesla.nz) o...
DESTINATION: Christchurch
October 02, 2021 18:00 - 18 minutes - 16.9 MBChristchurch suffered a devastating series of earthquake in 2010-2011 and is into the process of rebuilding itself. Few cities in the world get a chance to start from scratch. It's a great place to visit and there's much see, as well as activities for the whole family. To introduce us to the series of Christchurch Owners, we catch up with the EV Event Coordinator for Christchurch, Will Hunter. Will's EV T-Shirt designs: https://verboom.co.nz/product-tag/tesla/ Will's Video series: https...
Greg Nikoloff - A family of Model 3s
September 25, 2021 18:00 - 21 minutes - 19.4 MBGreg and his wife own Model 3s (one Performance and one SR+) in the South Island town of Oamaru. Greg's background lends himself for being an an early adopter of technology, so we also hear about his early EV experiences as a child and his participation in the Starlink programme. Greg's referral: ts.la/greg75451 Supporting the podcast: www.patreon.com/allthatstesla Alex and I always appreciate your support, and especially thank whose willing to offer themselves up for an interview (conta...
Ian and Angie Neale - A new Model 3 for Wanaka
September 18, 2021 19:00 - 14 minutes - 13.1 MBIan and Angie Neale have purchased their first EV. They felt it was important for the future of their children and grandchildren to have a planet suitable for habitation. They have some advice for those wanting a towbar installed. Ian's referral: https://ts.la/ian58948 Auckland Towbars: https://www.aucklandtowbars.co.nz/ Support the Podcast: https://www.patreon.com/allthatstesla Alex and I always appreciate your support, and especially thank whose willing to offer themselves up for an ...
Richard Edwards - EVs and Beyond
September 11, 2021 19:00 - 30 minutes - 27.8 MBRichard Edwards has a small ownership in Tesla. However, he has a much bigger ownership in the the New Zealand publication "EVs and Beyond" and its parallel podcast. In this simultaneous release on the podcast platforms, we interview each other and talk about life in the world of Teslas, EVs and the New Zealand auto industry. EVs and Beyond parallel podcast episode: https://evsandbeyond.captivate.fm/episode/martin-kane-and-all-thats-tesla EVs and Beyond magazine: evsandbeyond.co.nz/magaz...
NEWS: September Week 1
September 06, 2021 21:15 - 34 minutes - 31.4 MBAlex and Martin get together for our Sunday chat and talk about a few of the things that have come to our notice about New Zealand. In this episode, we chat about: - Moving house - Starlink - More new Model 3s - Hawkes Bay V3 superchargers - ChargeNET 20% stake announcement - Model Y prediction We appreciate the support of our audio contributors and of those who choose to support us at patreon.com/allthatstesla Alex and I always appreciate your support, and especially thank whose will...
Mark Nolan - Sharing the light
September 04, 2021 19:00 - 32 minutes - 29.6 MBMark Nolan began his EV life in an unusual fashion. He actually had multiple EV chargers before he even had an EV. He now owns a few EVs and uses them to promote the many possibilities offered. Stay at the Anglesea Motel: https://angleseamotel.com Mark's referral: https://ts.la/mark42052 Support the podcast: www.patreon.com/allthatstesla Alex and I always appreciate your support, and especially thank whose willing to offer themselves up for an interview (contact details at www.allthatste...
Dhruv and Mona - EV Kiwis
September 01, 2021 19:15 - 31 minutes - 28.7 MBIn this special lockdown release, we hear how a few Kiwis are spending their Level 4 Lockdown, and meet Dhruv and Mona who have started a NZ-specific EV YouTube channel. ABOUT US We are two driven Kiwis who are passionate about EVs. We will be debunking myths about EVs, sharing our EV journey and making it easier for people to understand the switch to EVs. Would appreciate your support on this journey if you find our content helpful. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/evkiwis SOCIALS (#evk...
Brett Colbert - Auckland to Dunedin
August 28, 2021 19:00 - 22 minutes - 20.5 MBBrett Colbert is the proud owner of a new Model 3 SR+ and took the opportunity to collect his new vehicle from Auckland and drive it to Dunedin. We interview him over four evenings and gather his first impressions of his first EV. Brett's referral: https://ts.la/brett40219 Support the podcast: https://patreon.com/allthatstesla Alex and I always appreciate your support, and especially thank whose willing to offer themselves up for an interview (contact details at www.allthatstesla.nz) or ...
Peter Merwood - North Island roadie
August 21, 2021 19:00 - 18 minutes - 16.6 MBPeter Merwood is one of the many new owners who have received their Model 3 since the July 1, 2021 Rebate was announced. We hear of his journey from pickup in Auckland to home in Wellington. Peter's referral: https://ts.la/peter81132 Support the Podcast: https://www.patreon.com/allthatstesla Alex and I always appreciate your support, and especially thank whose willing to offer themselves up for an interview (contact details at www.allthatstesla.nz) or support us with a couple of dollars ...
The Macfarlanes - So much for subtlety
August 14, 2021 19:00 - 20 minutes - 18.8 MBThe naming of a new Tesla is important they say. This Performance Model 3 is following in the path of many of Elon's spacecraft, getting its name from the Culture series of Iain Banks. Justin's referral: https://ts.la/justin78107 Support the podcast: https://www.patreon.com/allthatstesla Copyright 2021: www.allthatstesla.nz Alex and I always appreciate your support, and especially thank whose willing to offer themselves up for an interview (contact details at www.allthatstesla.nz) or s...
NEWS: August Week 2 - and Jim Nolan
August 10, 2021 19:00 - 21 minutes - 20 MBAlex joins us with the Tesla news for August and also has an interview with 11-year-old, Jim Nolan. News headlines: Cybertruck officially delayed - Wellington service centre underway - Tesla’s billion-dollar Q2 net income - Supply chain negotiations with BHP Australia - FSD subscription begins in the USA - Model 3 and Model Y price rises again in the USA - Gigafactory Berlin six months behind schedule - Marsden Point Oil Refinery closes Support this podcast at: www.patreon.com/allthatst...
DESTINATION: Lumsden
August 07, 2021 19:00 - 31 minutes - 28.7 MBLumsden is fortunate to be situated as an ideal gateway to many sites and activities in both Southland and Otago such as Milford Sound and Te Anau, Mavora Lakes, the Around The Mountains Cycle Trail, as well as sitting exactly 1 hour away from both Invercargill and Queenstown. The Royal Mail Hotel (built around 1875) hosts two Tesla Destination chargers as well as another 22kW Type 2 spot. The Royal Mail Hotel: https://www.royalmailhotel.co.nz/ Melanie's referral: https://ts.la/ralph8093...
Rob Birnie - Model 3 and Powerwall
July 31, 2021 19:00 - 16 minutes - 15.3 MBAlex catches up with Wellingtonian, Rob. Rob and Emma own a Model 3 (which Emma won't drive!) and a Powerwall attached to Solar with a Zappi charger. Rob's referral: https://ts.la/rob23763 Please support the podcast at: https://patreon.com/allthatstesla Alex and I always appreciate your support, and especially thank whose willing to offer themselves up for an interview (contact details at www.allthatstesla.nz) or support us with a couple of dollars a month through Patreon at www.patreon....
Tim Notman - Model 3P Three Days Old
July 24, 2021 19:00 - 22 minutes - 21 MBTim Notman has been impressed with Tesla as a company for a while. He now owns a three-day-old Model 3 Performance. Tim's referral: https://www.tesla.com/en_NZ/referral/tim15224 Support the podcast at https://patreon.com/allthatstesla Website: https://www.allthatstesla.nz Alex and I always appreciate your support, and especially thank whose willing to offer themselves up for an interview (contact details at www.allthatstesla.nz) or support us with a couple of dollars a month through P...
BONUS: Insurance FAQ (Jon-Paul Hale)
July 20, 2021 23:50 - 45 minutes - 41.3 MBInsurance is a question on everyone's mind and probably the most frequently asked question in the Telsa Owners Club. Jon-Paul Hale is a resident guru when it comes to insurance. We pick his brains about what to consider. Jon-Paul's website: www.willowgroveinsurance.co.nz Business contact: 099732849 & [email protected] Best contact path: www.wgcl.live/messageme Alex and I always appreciate your support, and especially thank whose willing to offer themselves up for an interview (...
Daley Family - The Young Person's Guide to Things Tesla
July 17, 2021 19:00 - 11 minutes - 10.5 MBJonathan's children join us in the episode to discuss what they love about Tesla. They are a delightful team of young people and , like their parents, have a passion for Tesla and sustainability. Patreon Support: https://patreon.com/allthatstesla Alex and I always appreciate your support, and especially thank whose willing to offer themselves up for an interview (contact details at www.allthatstesla.nz) or support us with a couple of dollars a month through Patreon at www.patreon.com/allt...
NEWS: July Week 2 - and a BONUS
July 13, 2021 19:00 - 53 minutes - 48.5 MBNews in this episode: - RUC exemption for EVs - EV imports reach all-time high in May - Model Y SR orders open in HK - Gigafactory faces setbacks - Pension Funds and asset managers want Elon Musk to repay Tesla $2.6 billion - FSD Beta 9 is out! BONUS: Emily and Louisa take a journey with their father, Martin, over to the West Coast of the South Island and make a record of their experiences along the way. Charleston Caves: https://www.caverafting.com Westport Kiwi Holiday Park: https://wes...
Jonathan Daley - Born Electric
July 10, 2021 19:00 - 13 minutes - 12.1 MBJonathan Daley owns an imported Japanese Tesla Model S, after finding the BMW i3 with range extender a little cumbersome for long journeys. He's an expert in sustainable construction and offers zero emissions on the job by also owning one of New Zealand's first electric excavators. He has an order in for the Cybertruck. His family are so delightful, and I had the opportunity to join them for lunch during a trip to Dunedin. Jonathan's Referral: https://ts.la/jonathan26983 Jonathan's busi...
James Hardisty - High Voltage
July 03, 2021 19:00 - 13 minutes - 12 MBJames is a Model 3 owner in Dunedin and owns a number of electric companies. He's also responsible for the conversion of Evie - the bright yellow Mercury Energy car. In the first of the Dunedin owner episodes, James and I caught up at the Plaza Cafe. Meet Evie: https://www.mercury.co.nz/e-transport/evs/evie Support the podcast at: https://patreon.com/allthatstesla Alex and I always appreciate your support, and especially thank whose willing to offer themselves up for an interview (conta...
NEWS: June Week 4
June 29, 2021 19:00 - 22 minutes - 20.7 MBAlex joins us with an update on the news affecting Kiwi Tesla owners. In this episode: - Model S Plaid and Jay Leno - Panasonic turns $30 million into $3.6 billion - Ford CEO Jim Farley invites Elon to a drag race - Solar-powered charging in Tibet - Model 3s spotted being tested in India - Andre Kapathy makes a presentation on FSD - Tesla NZ plans additional July shipment Support this podcast, and access episodes early at https://patreon.com/allthatstesla Alex and I always appreciate your...
DESTINATION: Dunedin
June 26, 2021 19:00 - 36 minutes - 33.4 MBDunedin (Ōtepoti) is the most Scottish City and very exciting to visit. There is much to do from culture and architecture to sustainability. Dunedin has the highest EV ownership per capita in New Zealand. Martin checks in at a Tesla Destination hotel. Martin also meets up with EV Champion, Pam McKinlay, who was instrumental in setting up the Dunedin EV Society and catches up with what is happening on the EV scene in this beautiful city. Things to see in Dunedin: https://www.dunedinnz.c...
Petra Hoggarth - Great Expectations
June 19, 2021 19:00 - 18 minutes - 16.6 MBPetra and her family are one of the over 200 new owners whose Model 3s have recently arrived at the Ports of Auckland. In this episode, we relive the excitement we all experienced as our Delivery Day approached. Petra's referral: Vehicles awaiting delivery at port: https://twitter.com/AllThatsTesla/status/1398391184498692097/photo/1 The EVT-168: https://www.thescooterreview.com/component/content/article/198-evt/391-evt-168 Support this Podcast: https://patreon.com/allthatstesla If you'...
NEWS: June Week 2 - EV Subsidies
June 15, 2021 06:07 - 13 minutes - 12.6 MBAlex interviews Rob Birnie about the new EV subsidies and what they might mean for the industry. They have some different ideas to tweak the system. Clean Car Discount: https://www.nzta.govt.nz/vehicles/clean-car-programme/clean-car-discount/ BetterNZ Trust EV Myths: https://www.leadingthecharge.org.nz/ev_links Support the Podcast: https://www.patreon.com/allthatstesla Alex and I always appreciate your support, and especially thank whose willing to offer themselves up for an interview (...
NEWSFLASH: EV Subsidy for New Zealand
June 12, 2021 23:00 - 8 minutes - 7.98 MBMichael Wood and James Shaw have just announced an Electric Vehicle Subsidy for New Zealand. It comes into effect on 1 July. Here is the press release! Support our Podcast at https://patreon.com/allthatstesla Martin's referral: https://ts.la/martin39702 Announcement details: https://www.transport.govt.nz/area-of-interest/environment-and-climate-change/clean-cars/ Alex and I always appreciate your support, and especially thank whose willing to offer themselves up for an interview (conta...
John Fitness - New Zealand Tesla Owners' Club
June 12, 2021 20:00 - 21 minutes - 19.5 MBJohn Fitness holds the Guinness World Record for travelling the length of New Zealand with the fewest number of charging stops. He is also the New Zealand coordinator for the Tesla Owners Club. John's referral: https://ts.la/john4859 New Zealand Tesla Owners' Club: https://www.teslaownersclub.co.nz/ Support the podcast: https://patreon.com/allthatstesla Alex and I always appreciate your support, and especially thank whose willing to offer themselves up for an interview (contact details a...
Greg Trounson - Model S and Powerwall owner
June 05, 2021 20:00 - 22 minutes - 20.1 MBGreg Trounson is another of the early Tesla owners in the New Zealand circuit. His motivation to move into EVs followed his seeing The Inconvenient Truth. He has an extensive solar system on his house, including two inverters and the Tesla Powerwall is an ideal solution to merge them together. Links: #LeadingTheCharge Roadtrip 2021: https://www.leadingthecharge.org.nz/ltc_2021_roadtour Greg's referral code: https://ts.la/greg7386 Please help support this podcast at https://patreon.c...
NEWS: June Week 1
June 01, 2021 15:00 - 17 minutes - 15.3 MBAlex joins us with an update on the news affecting Kiwi Tesla owners. In this episode: - Switch from radar to vision - IIHS/CR downgrades Tesla from ‘Top Pick’ - Cabin camera to monitor driver during Autopilot use in 2021.4.15.11 - Giga Berlin mural art - Three patent applications for Tesla including one for air conditioning that we will likely see as an update - Model S plaid spotted with yoke (previously steering wheel on development cars spotted) - Over 200 Model 3s photographed on...
Sean Dick - Model S: Leading the Charge
May 29, 2021 07:54 - 28 minutes - 26.4 MBSean Dick is one of the early pioneers in the New Zealand Tesla story. He is one of the trustees for the BetterNZ Trust who run an annual #LeadingTheCharge roadtrip for EV owners of all sorts from one end of the country to the other. He speaks to us of the challenges in the early days of getting from point A to point B. Sean's referral code: http://ts.la/sean3108 Then, Alex joins us with an in-depth investigation into what v3 Supercharging will mean for New Zealand. Alex and I always ap...
NEWS: Alex introduces some of the recent news in the Tesla world
May 23, 2021 00:32 - 17 minutes - 16 MBIn this episode, Alex presents the recent news pertaining to Tesla and New Zealand. There's quite a lot happening at the moment! Service bulletin for Acceleration shudder: New version Model S USA delivery date announced Model Y vs Model 3 registrations New front casting for Model Y Autopilot investigations New factory locations Tesla's affect on cryptocurrency Stellantis pooling to end NZ Budget and $300 million dollars V3 Supercharging announced for New Zealand Please support th...
Leon Hegan - The MODEL3 story
May 17, 2021 09:20 - 10 minutes - 10 MBLeon Hegan appeared on the NZ EV Owners Group Facebook page today, breaking one of the "No Advertising" rules. But, the Admins let it slide because this was advertising something VERY special. Leon is a Wellington Firefighter and has already converted a number of his work colleagues and family members to driving EVs. Leon's referral: https://ts.la/leon17003 Trademe auction link: https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/car-parts-accessories/personalised-plates/listing/3102170497 Facebook post...
Alex Shepherd - Model 3 owner and co-host
May 15, 2021 12:00 - 12 minutes - 11 MBAlex Shepherd was one of the first to respond to the call when the idea of a New Zealand specific Tesla Podcast was mooted in May 2021. In the first episode, we get to terms with the tech and share our dreams for New Zealand's only Tesla Podcast. Alex Shepherd: https://ts.la/alex51145 Martin Kane: https://ts.la/martin39702 Alex and I always appreciate your support, and especially thank whose willing to offer themselves up for an interview (contact details at www.allthatstesla.nz) or su...