Today Tesla have arrived in New Zealand, delivering eight Telsa Model S vehicles to customers at their official launch event in Auckland.

The initial Telsa retail store and service centre opens mid 2017 at 501 Karangahape Road, Auckland.

The Supercharger Network build starts in Hamilton with Superchargers at Turangi and Sanson also expected this year with Auckland and the South Island to be launched in the future.  In addition, over 100 ‘Destination Chargers’ are planned up and down New Zealand at locations such as locations resorts, hotels, shopping centres and public parking complexes.

Lots more details on the next NZ Tech Podcast episode.

Attached video is my first look at the Tesla Model S today.