He Ditched His Work Ute for a Tesla: Here’s Why - Video

Can a Tesla Model Y really replace a tradie ute, and what does it actually take to get off gas? In this episode of Electrify This, Sarah sits down with Brendan Lang, electrician and founder of "Get Off Gas," to explore what a fully electrified trade business looks like. Was ditching his Amarok for the Model Y the best decision he ever made?

We take a drive in Brendan’s Model Y work vehicle to discuss real-world running costs (down to just $3 a week), why other tradies are asking about electric vans like the upcoming Kia PV5, and the reality of ditching gas appliances in Melbourne homes. Brendan breaks down practical tips for electrifying your home—from managing emergency hot water breakdowns with temporary electric units to swapping ducted gas heating for energy-efficient split systems, recycling copper and materials, and test-driving appliances before you buy.

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Get Off Gas
https://getoffgas.com.au/
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00:00 - A Tradie in a Tesla Model Y
00:43 - Tradie Reactions & $3/Week Running Costs
01:16 - Electric Vans for Trades & The Kia PV5
02:25 - How "Get Off Gas" Electrifies Homes
03:20 - Emergency Hot Water: Avoiding the Gas Trap
04:33 - Heat Pump Supply & Cash Flow
05:10 - Scrap Metal, Copper Mining & Recycling
06:24 - Showroom: Test-Driving Induction & Heat Pumps
07:24 - Getting to Quotes on a Tern Cargo E-Bike
08:24 - Lean Logistics: Delivering Directly to Site
08:46 - Carrying Heat Pumps, Ladders & Family Duties
09:39 - Ditching Melbourne’s Ducted Gas Heating
10:25 - How Split Systems Save on Heating Bills
11:33 - The Transition: Slashing Fleet Fuel Bills


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