Tesla Model Y News in Malaysia

Tesla has unveiled a new variant of the Model Y in the US: the Long Range (LR) Rear-wheel drive (RWD). However, the company has discontinued the Standard Range (SR) RWD Model Y, substituting it with the Long Range version at a USD 2,000 increase in price. The brand updated its website to introduce the new Long Range RWD Model Y, starting at USD 44,990, featuring a larger battery. In contrast to the 260-mile (418 km) range of the SR RWD, the LR RWD has an extended range of 320 miles (515 km). Elo

Shaun

May 6, 2024

The first Tesla V4 Superchargers in South East Asia are now in Malaysia, installed at IOI City Mall Putrajaya and IOI Mall Puchong, totalling 8 V4 Superchargers and 2 Destination Chargers. One key difference between these and the V3 chargers – apart from the design – is the longer cable on the new units, allowing greater flexibility when parking to charge. Otherwise the major points are the same: peak charging rates of up to 250 kW per vehicle, and it costs RM 1.25 / kWh to charge here, with an

Sanjay

May 3, 2024

Elon Musk has snubbed India, postponing his earlier scheduled visit to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi, before flying to China to meet Premier Li Qiang. Musk was originally scheduled to meet Modi from 21 to 22 April 2024. When Musk posted on X “Looking forward to meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi in India!” it elicited a same-day response from China’s state-owned propaganda mouthpiece Global Times, which poured cold water on India’s ability to attract investments from Tesla. Global Times sa

Hans

Apr 30, 2024

Tesla Malaysia has cut prices for its Model 3 and Model Y. All models / variants except for the recently announced Model 3 Performance have been slashed by RM 8k. The latest prices for Tesla Malaysia models are as below: Tesla Model 3 Rear-Wheel Drive: RM 181,000 Tesla Model 3 Long Range All-Wheel Drive: RM 210,000 Tesla Model 3 Performance All-Wheel Drive: RM 242,000 Tesla Model Y Rear-Wheel Drive: RM 191,000 Tesla Model Y Long Range All-Wheel Drive: RM 238,000 Tesla Model Y Performance All-Whe

Hans

Apr 26, 2024

China’s Global Times, a newspaper owned by the Chinese Communist Party’s main newspaper People’s Daily, recently published an op-ed that says Tesla’s intention to invest in India will struggle to succeed because of the South Asian country’s poor charging infrastructure, adding that its weak supplier base cannot support Tesla cars. Since the article was published by a government-owned newspaper, the article is a reflection of China’s opinion on Tesla’s attempt to forge closer ties with India, a c

Hans

Apr 15, 2024

The fully-imported (CBU, China) Tesla Model Y is now available in 3 new striking colours in Malaysia: Quicksilver, Stealth Grey and Ultra Red. The new hues are claimed to further accentuate the shape of the Model Y SUV and change depending on the viewing angle and light. The 3 new colours join another 2 existing optional colours which carry a premium of over the Pearl White standard colour (at no additional cost) at the following prices: Deep Blue Metallic: RM 5,000 Solid Black: RM 5,000 Quicksi

Arvind

Apr 1, 2024

Deliveries of the China-made Tesla Model Y have begun in Malaysia today, following a delay from the original Q4 2023 schedule. Customers are now receiving their new vehicles at Tesla Malaysia's Cyberjaya headquarters. Around 10 customers have received their EVs, with more deliveries expected throughout the day. In total, about 80 customers are expected to receive their Model Y today. Should you order a Tesla Model Y today, we were told that deliveries will be fulfilled before Q2 2024 concludes.

Shaun

Mar 12, 2024

If you’ve been wanting to get up close and personal with Tesla electric vehicles (EVs), head over to IOI City Mall right now. Happening from 20- to 26-February 2024, visitors are able to view the Tesla Model 3 and Model Y. One of the highlights of the event is the exhibit showcasing the body structure of the Model 3. Attendees can delve into the intricacies of Tesla's design philosophy, which underpins the car's 5-star safety ratings. The Tesla Model 3 has a body structure crafted from a blend o

Shaun

Feb 20, 2024

In a move aimed at fostering customer engagement and promoting the adoption of sustainable energy solutions, Tesla has launched the "Refer and Earn" referral program in Malaysia. Participation in the program offers customers the opportunity to earn exclusive benefits by referring first-time customers to order Tesla products or by making qualifying Tesla product purchases through their Tesla Account. Key Benefits Include: Referral Credits: Customers earn 5,000 Credits when individuals use their r

Shaun

Jan 31, 2024

For the first time in years, the world’s best-selling car is not wearing a Toyota badge, at least based on preliminary data from JATO Dynamics. According to the automotive industry analysts, it is the Tesla Model Y that looks set to become the best-selling car in the world in 2023. Between January and December 2023, around 1.23 million Model Ys have been sold across the world, a 64% increase compared to 2022. Tesla’s entry electric crossover model is placed in numerous top ten sales in Europe an

CY Foong

Jan 29, 2024