Space-saver spare wheels for EVs, $395 to $900

A couple of “space saver” spare wheel/tyre options at Melbourne International EV AutoShow. Pricing ranging from $395 to about $900.

We haven’t had a flat tyre during 100,000km of EV driving. If we do, we can contact Tesla via the Service option in the Tesla app. Or we can try out the pump and tyre goo we have in the car.

But we’re planning to soon drive to Uluru, where a flat tyre could take quite a while for Tesla or The NRMA to sort out. So, we’re considering taking a spare.

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Leon Sugrim via Facebook ↗ 28 Jun 2025

I went & got a Braumach spare after I got a 3-hole puncture from debris on Kingsway Melbourne. The goo supplied by Volvo was not sufficient to block all 3 holes. A passing motorist helped me plug the 3 holes with the $40 kit you can get from Supercheap which kept me going for the weekend. Fortunately Volvo in Berwick had a couple of tyres that someone had ordered and had not turned up so I got 2 new rear tyres on a Monday. So the tyre puncture plugs can be a great addition to your kit if travelling in to the unknown.

Tesla Tripping Elec Tripping 28 Jun 2025

Leon Sugrim Thanks for sharing your experience. Do you happen to have a link or photo of what you used?

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1. Leon Sugrim via Facebook ↗ 28 Jun 2025
  
  I got this from Supercheap auto at Fountain Gate: https://www.supercheapauto.com.au/p/slime-tyre-repair-kit…
  
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2. Leon Sugrim via Facebook ↗ 28 Jun 2025
  
  Easy to use- there are tons of youtube videos on how to use this.
  
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Frankly Mydear via Facebook ↗ 28 Jun 2025

I got the Cybermetals space saver option for our Model 3. We live rural Vic. Have needed it once at around 60k km. Happy to have it even though it takes a bit of boot space, and I wish there was a designated space for it.

Warren Heydon via Facebook ↗ 29 Jun 2025

I bought a spare from Braumach. It's worth it for peace of mind. (Currently driving to Melbourne via Princes Hwy.)

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