Pragmatic Electric

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Pragmatic but with video, where I look at all things electric, renewable energy and the real-world trade-offs we face in their adoption…with the occasional review and something fun from time to time.

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Episodes

12: Tesla Model S vs Model 3 Part Two

In August 2024 my Model 3 developed a suspected drive-train related fault and I was given a loan vehicle for a week while it was under repair. I'd never driven a Model S before and with a week and many kilometers to travel, I had a good chance to get a feel for the 100D vs my SR+ and in this episode we continue to look at specification differences, likes and dislikes and answer the question...would I buy one? With John Chidgey. Links of Potential Interest: Tesla Model S 100D Support Prag...

Sep 10, 2024•11 min

11: Tesla Model S vs Model 3 Part One

In August 2024 my Model 3 developed a suspected drive-train related fault and I was given a loan vehicle for a week while it was under repair. I'd never driven a Model S before and with a week and many kilometers to travel, I had a good chance to get a feel for the 100D vs my SR+ and in this episode we look at the car inside and out, how charging is different and some scary cost comparisons. With John Chidgey. Links of Potential Interest: Tesla Model S 100D Support Pragmatic Electric on ...

Sep 08, 2024•12 min

10: SuperCharger Blitz

After a huge uptick in Electric Vehicle sales in Australia, Tesla responded with a blitz of new SuperChargers throughout Australia but they weren't alone. We look at how Queensland fared as multiple companies push new DC Fast Charger infrastructure forward in an attempt to keep up with surging demand. With John Chidgey. Links of Potential Interest: Queensland Government: Electric Vehicle Charging Sites Support Pragmatic Electric on Patreon...

Dec 31, 2023•17 min

9: Tesla Enhanced AutoPilot Part Two

In the last two days before Christmas in 2022, my Model 3 received a free trial for 30 days for Enhanced AutoPilot - a feature that costs $5,100 AUD. With a week to trial the features, in this episode we look at Auto-lane change and Navigate on Autopilot, with a final conclusion about Enhanced Autopilot as a whole. With John Chidgey. Links of Potential Interest: Tesla: Autopilot and Full Self-Driving Capability Queensland Government: Demerit Points Schedule Support Pragmatic Electric on Patreon...

Jan 06, 2023•20 min

8: Tesla Enhanced AutoPilot Part One

In the last two days before Christmas in 2022, my Model 3 received a free trial for 30 days for Enhanced AutoPilot - a feature that costs $5,100 AUD. With a week to trial the features, in this episode we look at Auto-park, Summon and Smart Summon. With John Chidgey. Links of Potential Interest: Tesla: Autopilot and Full Self-Driving Capability Support Pragmatic Electric on Patreon...

Dec 28, 2022•15 min

7: Tesla Christmas Update 2022

In the last two days before Christmas in 2022, my Model 3 received the annual Christmas Update from Tesla. We look at the highlights and the lowlights of Tesla updates, this one included...along with a holiday message. With John Chidgey. Links of Potential Interest: Tesla to backflip on removal of radar sensors for electric-car autonomous tech Support Pragmatic Electric on Patreon...

Dec 23, 2022•9 min

6: Monto to Rockhampton

A road trip episode of Pragmatic Electric, I drive from Monto to Rockhampton to visit some friends, then to the Capricorn Coast and back to Monto in a day in my Model 3. With limited infrastructure to charge, how close will I cut it? With John Chidgey. Links of Potential Interest: Monto Rockhampton Yeppoon Emu Park Mount Morgan Support Pragmatic Electric on Patreon...

Oct 30, 2022•11 min

5: Review of Tessories Sun Shade for Model 3

Some people love or hate the all glass roof of their Model 3. For me it's too hot where I live in the summer so I invested in a glass roof sunshade. With John Chidgey. Links of Potential Interest: (Model 3 Glass Roof Sunshade)[https://tessories.com.au/product/model-3-glass-roof-sunshade/] Support Pragmatic Electric on Patreon

Feb 25, 2022•6 min

4: Peachester to Bald Knob

In a more casual episode of Pragmatic Electric (Edition) I drive to Peachester and Bald Knob, and talk a bit about the history and why I enjoy winding mountain roads. Sit back, relax and enjoy. With John Chidgey. Links of Potential Interest: (Peachester)[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peachester,_Queensland] Support Pragmatic Electric on Patreon

Feb 10, 2022•6 min

3: EV Charging Distance vs Demand

Covering the challenges of charging an Electric Vehicle in Australia, with charging capacity on long-distance routes and the economics vs more populous countries. With John Chidgey. Support Pragmatic Electric on Patreon

Jan 29, 2022•13 min

2: Coopers Gap Wind Farm

We look at the Coopers Gap Wind Farm that was briefly Australia's largest Wind Farm and talk about their efficiency and the strangled jet-engine noise these ones make. With John Chidgey. Links of Potential Interest: Coopers Gap Wind Farm Support Pragmatic Electric on Patreon

Jan 17, 2022•4 min

1: Introduction and Model 3 Impressions

Introduction to the Pragmatic Electric (Edition) project as well as my initial impressions of the Tesla Model 3 SR+ after driving one for a few weeks, including other peoples reactions (positive and negative) to it. With John Chidgey. Support Pragmatic Electric on Patreon

Jan 13, 2022•9 min