SUMMARY

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.

DETAILS SUMMARY

Age Criteria to Attend: Anyone old enough to hold a Driver's Licence can attend.  There are no provisions available for childcare or other like arrangements.  Only ticket holders will be permitted in the conference room. 

Target Audience: New Tesla owners, people who have a Tesla on order, or people who are seriously considering ordering a Tesla. 

Non-Tesla Brand EVs: TOCA Bootcamps are geared 100% towards Teslas and most of the content does not apply to non-Tesla brand vehicles.  If you do not own a Tesla, more general knowledge sessions on owning an EV and charging are run by the Australian Electric Vehicle Association (AEVA).  

TOCA BOOTCAMP INFORMATION

ACT TOCA is running a "Bootcamp" on Sunday 2 November 2025 for new and prospective Tesla owners. This is a great course to undertake if you want to know more about your Tesla. From Battery Management to Charging, from Driver Profiles to the Lightshow, the course will take you through the seemingly complex world of the Tesla EV.  After the course, you will be able to use all the features of your Tesla (or the Tesla you are considering ordering) and benefit from the amazing technology hidden away behind the centre screen and under your car seat.

Activities

The Bootcamp is designed to familiarise potential and actual owners with Tesla vehicles. The course is designed specifically for the Model 3 and Model Y users, but many concepts apply to the Model S and X as well.  

The presenters are all experienced Tesla enthusiasts and vehicle owners who will provide a great introduction to your new Tesla vehicle. A Model Y and a Model 3 will be on site so we can take you through the process.

We’ll start in the classroom and will then progress to some hands-on experience. Topics to be covered:

Busting some myths about Tesla ownership (i.e. FAQs)

Fun tips and tricks

Charging demystified

Planning awesome road trips

That’s a big screen (interior guide)

So shiny! (exterior guide)

The Tesla Mobile App - how to customise it and use its features

Maintenance, Troubleshooting, Accessories

Camping and Towing

Bring your Tesla along (if you have received yours yet) so you can set it up while you are there. You will learn some of the hidden tricks from our experts on site. Ask them the hard questions!

How to Purchase a Ticket

Please read below re ticket purchase.  Please remember your TOCA Membership only covers you.  Partners etc must also be a member to be eligible to attend.

1. TOCA Members: Tickets to attend are free for Members. Please log onto the TOCA website using your logon details. You are only entitled to one ticket. You are unable to obtain tickets for anyone else and tickets are non-transferable.

Register here https://www.teslaowners.org.au/index.cfm?module=event&pagemode=indiv&page_id=3001653

3. Non-TOCA Members / General Public Admission:  The cost for non-TOCA members is the $25 membership fee only.  The steps are:

A. Go to https://www.teslaowners.org.au/membership

B. Join TOCA as a member. Membership is $25.

C. Once you receive your TOCA user name and password, log onto the website and register to attend. Alternatively, download the Member jungle app and register via the app. 

***IMPORTANT NOTICE*** Unfortunately, we are unable to accept payments on the day or permit entry to those without a valid ticket. You must register and obtain a ticket via this website (or via MemberJungle phone app) PRIOR to the event and before tickets and registrations close. This is due to both catering issues, public liability, and course and venue attendee limits. We request your understanding in this regard.

Cost

TOCA is a non-profit car club but we do need to cover costs of venue hire, catering and the like.  The presenters are unpaid volunteers so the amounts charged reflect cost recovery.

**IMPORTANT** - becoming a TOCA Member also gives you access to discounts on your Tesla items including detailing, tyres, wheel alignments, puncture repairs, solar and battery installation, home charging installation, performance rims, tow hitches and bike racks etc.

The Ticket Costs are:

Free for members.

$25 membership fee for non-members.

Tea / Coffee and biscuits will be provided on the day, included in the cost and available in the room. 

We will break for lunch - Attendees will need to purchase their own lunch (or bring their own). The Club has a great bistro and bar.

**SAFETY NOTICE RE CHILDREN**: Unfortunately, we are unable to accommodate children at this event.  

We will also be undertaking classroom work as well as outdoor hands-on work so we need the event to flow smoothly without interruptions.  There is no child-minding areas at the facility.

We seek your understanding with this decision.

Time, Date and Place

Sunday 02 November 2025

09.30 am – 4:00 pm (doors + attendance checks open 9:15 am)

Venue

Woden area.

Interstate Visitors

For those travelling from interstate and require overnight accommodation, Woden is the closest town centre for motel accommodation.  The Abode in Woden or The Statesman Hotel in Curtin are two choices.  Alternatively, Civic, or accommodation in Griffith, Manuka or Kingston are all within 15 minutes drive time.  Attendees are responsible for their own accommodation arrangements.

Other

A week or two out from the event, you will receive an email with full joining instructions. If you do not receive further emails from us about the event, please again check you have registered via the website and you have received a registration confirmation email.

Please bring a hat and sunburn cream...oh, and your Tesla (or your other car if you have not yet had your Tesla ordered or delivered).  Consider also bringing an umbrella (to keep the sun or rain off you) and wet weather gear if the weather is bad.  While we will spend only a small amount of time outdoors, there are some external demonstrations.

Final Points

TOCA ACT welcomes Tesla Owners and potential owners to participate in this event.  While it is a long day, we do cover a lot of material and it provides you with the opportunity to ask questions about your car.  Most questions inevitably are about battery management and charging plugs and infrastructure.  We had one person say that they were a little put off by the fact it was a full day, but after completing the session, said it was worth every minute and could understand why a full day was required.

TOCA will show you how to get the best out of your battery, your Tesla, how to charge, and what plugs to use, and how to get around long trips where charging infrastructure is sparse.  We will advise you on how to camp and tow with your Tesla.  We have Members who frequently visit remote Northern Territory locations, who travel around Australia, and who go camping and off the beaten track in their Teslas.  Come and learn from their experiences. 

We may also have presentations from various business partners. These partners provide valuable additional information about their products and offer discounts to TOCA Members.

This is a Tesla oriented event and as such are able to concentrate on the features of Teslas as well as providing information generic about EVs in general.