About Us

The Tesla Owners Club of Australia (TOCA) was established in March 2016 by a group of enthusiastic owners. This Club is an Official Partner of the Tesla Owners Club Program, giving us access to information, activities and discounts that we pass on to our members.

 

OBJECTS AND PURPOSE of Tesla Owners Club of Australia Inc. (TOCA)

  1. Promote the ownership, potential ownership and/or enthusiasm by Members toward Tesla vehicles and other associated products and ventures of Tesla Inc. and affiliated entities. 
  2. Promote friendship, knowledge sharing and networking between members of TOCA on social media, and at social or other functions.
  3. Promote Tesla Inc.'s Mission Statement, wherever relevant for TOCA, through all and any opportunity and methods available to TOCA, as arise from time to time
  4. Promote and lobby, on behalf of our Members, matters of relevance pertaining to Tesla, electric vehicles, their use and cost, and other related matters, organisations or products.
  5. Operate as an Incorporated Club according to its Registered Rules, and, any Operational Procedures as determined from time to time by the TOCA Committee.


Our committee has (at least) twelve people at any given time, including four office bearer roles as required by the ACT Association Guidelines. 
 

Our office bearers are:

President

 Pete Thorne

 Model S 75D (NSW)

Vice President

 Zac Meyers

 Model 3 (SA)

Treasurer

 Philip Playle

 Model 3P  (NSW)

Secretary

James Hayward

 Model 3P (QLD) 

 

And our ordinary committee members are:

Webmaster

Michael Barwell

Model S P85 (NSW)

QLD Chapter Pres.

Arran Blomfield

Model X 100D (QLD)

WA Representative

Jonathon Edwards

Roadster (WA)

SA Representative

Frank Falco 

Model 3P (SA)

TAS Representative

Charles Gregory

Model 3 (TAS)

NT Representative

Richard Smith

Model X 100D (NT)

NSW Representative

Ben Newman

Model X  (NSW)

VIC Representative

Richard Laxton

Model 3P (VIC)

ACT Representative Ross Hetherington Model 3 (ACT)
Loan Adaptor Manager Nick Di Paolo Model S (VIC)
Committee Member Adele Craven Model S P90DL (ACT)
Committee Member Garry Busowsky Model X P100D (VIC)
Committee Member Luke Smith Model 3P (QLD) 
Committee Member Riz Akhtar Model 3P (VIC)
Committee Member Mark Edwards Model S (NSW)
Committee Member Mark Tipping Model S P85D, Model S P100DL+, Model Y SR+ (VIC)

 

The Club runs national, interstate and local events throughout the year, including (but not limited to) drive days, get togethers, attendance at shows, charity events and track days. Some events will have Tesla staff attending. Specific details of events are available to members. However, if you would simply like further information, please contact your state representative.

 ACT ACT@teslaowners.org.au
 NSW NSW@teslaowners.org.au
 VIC VIC@teslaowners.org.au
 QLD QLD@teslaowners.org.au
 NT NT@teslaowners.org.au
 SA SA@teslaowners.org.au
 TAS TAS@teslaowners.org.au
 WA WA@teslaowners.org.au

 


If you are interested in organising or supporting an event, please get in touch and let us know where you are located!


June 2023
QLD TOCA Noosa EV Expo Weekend - Noosa, Sat Jun 17
Noosa EV Expo Weekend Join us for a fun filled weekend in Noosa for the 2023 Noosa EV Expo Saturday Breakfast at Eumundi Markets from 8am Saturday Lunch at Apollonian Hotel from noon Sunday at Expo from 10am to 2pm. ... more
ACT - Wild Brumby Tour (Distillery that is)! - Crackenback, Sun Jun 18
Do you like schnapps, Ja? Then join us for a drive into the mountains for some Brumby distilled schnapps and a lunch. . ... more
ACT TOCA Coffee Club - June 2023 - Cook, Wed Jun 21
Come and join us for coffee (and maybe a bite to eat) at “Little Oink” in Cook from 10am on 21st June. Meet other Tesla owners and enjoy the coffee and great conversation. And parking is free at Cook shops. Link to the menu below. Hope to see you on June 21st.. ... more
Model S/X Wake (and some alternative drives...) - Gundagai, Sat Jun 24
With the sad demise of RHD Model S and Model X, we're putting on a memorial wake and drive. Come join us in Gundagai on Saturday morning  for a drive into the surrounding mountains enjoying our cars. We'll also be organising a group dinner on Saturday night. Very relaxed and informal weekend. You'll need to book your own accommodation given it's only a month away!. ... more
TAS - Lunch at Old Kempton Distillery - Kempton, Sun Jun 25
Come and join us for lunch and friendly chat at Old Kempton Distillery!. ... more

August 2023
ALL STATES/TERRITORIES - Taronga Western Plains Zoo Dubbo - Dubbo, Sat Aug 5
Stay overnight on zoofari at Taronga Western Plains Zoo in Dubbo. There’s an award winning overnight experience to suit every member of the family. You can choose a cabin of your liking - Animal View or Bushland. Stay with the Animals in a picturesque setting. Check out the Old Dubbo Gaol by staying an extra night (option). ... more
TOCA AGM 2023 - Sat Aug 26
This is a placeholder for the 2023 Annual General Meeting which is required to be held in accordance with club rules and the Associations Incorporation Act 1991.. ... more

September 2023
ACT TOCA - Rail Trail Biking Experience in Victoria - **Expression of Interest Only** - Wodonga, Fri Sep 29
***EOI*** Fancy a bike ride along an old disused railway line (or is it disused!)? Open to all fitness levels and ages, this trip is fully flexible. Do the whole 4 days away or just the weekend. . ... more

October 2023
Qld TOCA Noosa Everglades - Como, Sun Oct 15
Join us for a tour of the Noosa Everglades Sunday 15th October from 9am . ... more

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