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 |
Mark Piantedosi |
Model 3P (SA) |
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!
September 2024 |
Qld TOCA Long Drive to Lunch at Witches Falls
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Sun Sep 15
Long Drive to Lunch at Witches Falls Winery Sunday September 15th 15th 12.00 PM - 3:00 PM Witches Falls Winery, Mount Tamborine, Gold Coast. ... more |
October 2024 |
ACT TOCA - Information Only Page - Rail Trail Biking Experience - Victoria North and Central
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Beechworth,
Fri Oct 4
Fancy a bike ride along old disused railway lines (or is it disused!)? Open to all fitness levels and ages, this trip is fully flexible. Do the whole weekend away or just a day. Possibility of adding on a day to the above dates depending on consensus. . ... more |
VIC - Superb South Gippsland Scenic Cruise
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Meeniyan,
Sat Oct 5
Come join your TOCA fellow members for a memorable family-friendly cruise through the beautiful springtime scenery of South Gippsland. We start with breakfast in Carrum Downs/Skye area, easily accessible from the M11 Peninsula Link Freeway, before travelling via the fishing village of Tooradin (short stop), then heading to Loch and its suspension bridge, then lots of scenic back roads and small townships before completing our cruise in the lively township of Meeniyan for lunch. . ... more |
Qld TOCA Family Day at Ginger Factory - Yandina
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Yandina,
Sun Oct 13
Long Drive to The Ginger Factory at Yandina. ... more |
ACT TOCA "Bootcamp" for New and Prospective Tesla Owners
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Stirling,
Sun Oct 27
TOCA ACT is running a "Bootcamp" familiarisation course for new Tesla owners, the not so new, and for potential owners. The sessions are designed so that participants will know how to get the very best experience out of their car by showing its features, maintenance and care, and learning everything about Teslas and EVs in general.. ... more |
November 2024 |
TAS - Energy Efficiency Electric Expo
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Hobart,
Fri Nov 1
The Australian Electric Vehicle Association will be hosting their national conference and expo in Hobart this year. Come and make a road trip out of it! . ... more |
National Event - Motor Sports Track Day at Pheasant's Wood (NSW) - INFORMATION PAGE ONLY
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Sat Nov 30
TOCA National is organising a track day for TOCA Members only to drive their cars around the track at Pheasant's Wood in the way they were designed to be driven - F A S T TTTTTTTTTT. No experience required. . ... more |
March 2025 |
TOCA All Day visit to General Motors-Holden Testing grounds at Lang Lang
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Lang Lang,
Sun Mar 23
Come join your TOCA fellow members for a memorable day visiting the old GM-H testing grounds at Lang Lang, 90 minutes from Melbourne on the Bass Highway, where we'll learn of its history and take the opportunities to enjoy the facilities: skid pan, fast straights (yes, you can drag race your fellow members) and drive around the circuit, which in its day was the biggest automative testing facility of its type in the Southern Hemisphere.. ... more |