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)
- 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.
- Promote friendship, knowledge sharing and networking between members of TOCA on social media, and at social or other functions.
- 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
- 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.
- 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 |
Ross Hetherington |
Model 3 (ACT) |
Treasurer |
Philip Playle |
Model 3P (NSW) |
Secretary |
James Hayward |
Model 3P (QLD) |
And our ordinary committee members are:
Webmaster |
Michael Barwell |
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QLD Chapter Pres. |
Arran Blomfield |
Model X 100D (QLD) |
WA Representative |
Chris Johnson |
Roadster (WA) |
SA Representative |
vacant |
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TAS Representative |
Charles Gregory |
Model 3 (TAS) |
NT Representative |
Richard Smith |
Model X 100D (NT) |
NSW Representative |
Steven Du |
Model X 100D (NSW) |
VIC Representative |
Les Posen |
Model 3 (VIC) |
ACT Representative | Kate Hetherington | Model 3 (ACT) |
Loan Adaptor Manager | Nick Di Paolo | Model S (VIC) |
Committee Member | Zac Meyers | Model 3 (SA) |
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 | Chris Quin | Model 3 (VIC) |
Committee Member | Kieran Pradeep | Model S (NSW) |
Committee Member | Daniel Emmerson | Model 3 (VIC) |
Committee Member | Paula Wadeson-White | Model 3 (QLD) |
Committee Member | Linda Reeb | Model 3 (QLD) |
Committee Member | Jenni Vincent | Model 3 (ACT) |
Committee Member | Paul Leopardi | Model 3 (ACT) |
Committee Member | Nick Smidmore | Model 3 (NSW) |
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.
If you are interested in organising or supporting an event, please get in touch and let us know where you are located!
March 2024 |
ACT and regional NSW Coffee Club - March 2024
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Barton,
Thu Mar 21
TOCA ACT and regional NSW Coffee Club - March 2024. ... more |
Qld TOCA Coffee, Cake and EVs on the Sunshine Coast
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Fri Mar 22
An informal coffee morning for those who own, or would like to own or are just curious about electric vehicles. . ... more |
Qld TOCA Short Drive to Lunch at Sirromet
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Mount Cotton,
Sat Mar 23
Qld TOCA Short Drive to Lunch At Sirromet Winery March 23rd, 2024 12.30pm. ... more |
ACT and regional NSW drive with lunch at Telegraph Hotel, Gunning
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Gunning,
Sat Mar 23
Group drive and pub lunch Saturday 23 March 2024 TOCA members are invited to drive with us from Dickson College or meet us at the Telegraph Hotel in Yass Street, Gunning for lunch. . ... more |
ACT and regional NSW Kids Easter Egg Hunt
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Barton,
Sat Mar 30
TOCA ACT and regional NSW - Easter Egg Hunt. Bring the family and help the children hunt for easter eggs at Telopea Park playground. They may even see the Easter Bunny! . ... more |
April 2024 |
NSW - Hunter / Central Coast EV Social Meetup
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Carrington,
Tue Apr 2
Come join us for a casual dinner and drinks with other local Hunter and Central Coast EV owners. Friendly bunch with kids welcome. Turn up wherever it suits, introduce yourself and say hi!. ... more |
TOCA NSW Drive to Norah Head Lighthouse
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Norah Head,
Sun Apr 7
Join TOCA friends for a drive on the Central Coast. Meeting at Tuggerah then cruising along the Central Coast Highway to the stunning Norah Head.. ... more |
SA Cruise The Track & Lunch | The Bend Motorsport Park
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Sat Apr 13
Cruise The Bend, followed by Lunch. ... more |
Qld TOCA Coffee, Cake and EVs - Hervey Bay
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Pialba,
Wed Apr 17
Coffee, Cake and Electric Cars at Bay Central Tavern in Hervey Bay.. ... more |
ACT and regional NSW - Group drive to Yarrangobilly Caves
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Sat Apr 20
ACT and regional NSW group drive to Yarrangobilly Caves. ... more |
TOCA NSW April Coffee Meet in the Cumberland State Forest
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West Pennant Hills,
Tue Apr 23
Meet up with fellow Tesla owners for a Coffee, Cake & Chat at the Café Saligna in the Cumberland State Forest. . ... more |
ACT and regional NSW Coffee Club - April 2024
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THROSBY,
Wed Apr 24
ACT and regional NSW Coffee Club - April 2024 . ... more |
TOCA NSW Sunday Dinner @ Waitara
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Waitara,
Sun Apr 28
Join fellow TOCA friends for good pub food and great company at the Blue Gum Hotel in Waitara on Sunday 28th April.. ... more |
May 2024 |
TOCA NSW "Bootcamp at The Armory", followed by Coffee Chat
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Sydney Olympic Park,
Sun May 5
Get into your military gear (if you have it) and join TOCA NSW for "Bootcamp at The Armoury", Silverwater... followed by a friendly coffee and meet!. ... more |
SA Thursday Night Pizza Night | Victoria Park Social Club
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Thu May 9
Midweek Catch-up | All you can eat Pizza!. ... more |
TOCA NSW Coffee and Picnic at Mt Annan Botanic Gardens
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Mount Annan,
Fri May 17
Join TOCA NSW friends for a picnic at Mount Annan Botanic Gardens . ... more |
ACT and regional NSW Coffee Club - May 2024
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Pearce,
Thu May 23
ACT and regional NSW Coffee Club - May 2024 . ... more |
June 2024 |
Rockhampton EV Display
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Rockhampton City,
Sat Jun 1
Display your Tesla at Rockhampton EV Display. ... more |