Tesla telah mula penghantaran sedan elektrik popularnya, Model 3, di Malaysia di pusat Cyberjaya. Langkah ini adalah satu langkah baik dalam usaha Tesla untuk menggalakkan penggunaan tenaga mampan di negara ini. Pelanggan menerima varian Model 3 Rear-Wheel Drive dan Long Range, menampilkan reka bentuk dan ubahsuai dalaman baru untuk peningkatan aerodinamik, jarak perjalanan, dan pengalaman pemanduan yang lebih senyap sambil mengekalkan prestasi Tesla.
Model 3 dilengkapi Supercharging V3, membolehkan cas pantas sehingga 282 km dalam 15 minit, meningkatkan keseluruhan pengalaman cas. Tesla telah menubuhkan Pusat Servis Cyberjaya, merangkumi 22,000 kaki persegi dan menyediakan pengalaman servis yang menyeluruh, termasuk diagnosis jarak jauh Over-the-air (OTA), talian hotline pemilik 24/7, dan penjadualan janji mudah melalui aplikasi mudah alih Tesla.
Tesla has initiated the delivery of its electric sedan, the Model 3, in Malaysia. The deliveries took place at Tesla’s Cyberjaya centre, marking a crucial step in Tesla’s mission to accelerate the adoption of sustainable energy in the country. Customers received the Model 3 Rear-Wheel Drive and Long Range variants at the Cyberjaya facility.
The Model 3 comes with refined exterior styling, optimised for maximum aerodynamics, and a redesigned interior. These updates promise improved range, a quieter ride, and additional features without compromising the thrilling performance that characterises Tesla models.
One of the notable features of the Model 3 is its V3 Supercharging capability, allowing the car to charge up to 282km in just 15 minutes. This feature enhances the charging experience for Tesla owners, providing efficient and quick recharging.
Exciting news for Malaysian Tesla enthusiasts—the upgraded Tesla Model 3 “Highland” is en route to Malaysia, with an expected arrival at Port Klang this coming weekend. The vehicle carrier vessel, named “Procyon Leader,” departed from Shanghai’s Nangang Terminal on November 19, carrying 1,200 Model 3s, including the anticipated upgraded version.
This marks the official delivery of Tesla models by Tesla Malaysia since its debut in the country in July. The larger Tesla Model Y was available for booking in July, with deliveries scheduled for early 2024. Tesla Malaysia has shown flexibility by allowing customers to switch their orders without forfeiting the RM1,000 non-refundable booking fee.
A Scottish couple recently experienced an unexpected and costly ordeal when their Tesla electric car suffered extensive damage during a rainstorm. Johnny Bacigalupo and Rob Hussey, owners of a Tesla Model 3, were shocked to receive a repair bill totalling £17,374 (RM100,306) after their car malfunctioned following exposure to heavy rain.
According to a report by Edinburgh Live, the couple had driven their Model 3 to a restaurant during torrential rains in the Scottish capital. However, upon attempting to drive back home, the car failed to operate. After a five-hour wait for roadside assistance, the car was transported to Tesla Edinburgh for assessment and repair.
Tesla has updated the Model 3 with new features, an increased range, and aesthetic improvements after six years and impressive sales totalling two million units worldwide. The upgraded Model 3 is expected to rank among the most eagerly anticipated electric automobiles of the year.
The modified Model 3 has a more sculpted exterior with new front and back portions as well as an improved interior. It is also known internally as Project Highland. Tesla has disclosed aerodynamic improvements which it says would increase range while reducing wind noise and drag.
With leaner lines, revamped headlight housing, new distinctive LED daytime running lights, and a more defined front end, the car now has a more angular and defined appearance. The once-subtle depression along the edge of the hood, which used to taper beneath the headlamps, has been noticeably intensified and lengthened, now extending all the way to the fenders.
The Malaysian pricing for the new Tesla Model 3 Facelift, codenamed Project Highland, has been unveiled on the company’s official website. It is available in two variants: the Model 3 Rear-Wheel Drive and the Model 3 Long Range Dual Motor All-Wheel Drive.
The Model 3 Rear-Wheel Drive is priced at RM189,000. It boasts a WLTP range of 513km, with a top speed of 201km/h and the ability to accelerate from 0 to 100km/h in 6.1 seconds.
The Long Range Dual Motor All-Wheel Drive variant is priced at RM218,000. It offers a WLTP range of 629km, a top speed of 201km/h, and can accelerate from 0 to 100km/h in just 4.4 seconds.
An investigation into claimed unintended acceleration by Teslas has been continued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in response to a petition.
The top performing vehicles tested by ANCAP, Australasia’s independent vehicle safety authority, in 2019 were the Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class, Tesla Model X and Tesla Model 3. The Mercedes-Benz achieved an overall weighted score of 90.2%, a 5-star rating, and performed exceptionally well in the areas of Child Occupant Protection (92%) and Vulnerable Road User Protection (91%) where it achieved the highest scores of all vehicles rated during the year.
Following a close second for the year was the Tesla Model X, a large SUV, with an overall score of 89.6%. The Model X received a record-equalling high score of 98% for Adult Occupant Protection, with full points awarded for the protection of the driver in all four of the full-scale crash tests – frontal offset, full-width, side impact, and oblique pole.
Tesla Model X after frontal collision test
Rounding out the Top 3 for 2019 was the Tesla Model 3 with an overall score of 89.4%. Both the Model 3 and Model X achieved the highest Safety Assist scores recorded to date at 94% – well ahead of all others rated in 2019.
Worthy of a notable mention is the latest Toyota Hiace – the first commercial van to be assessed and perform exceptionally well against the stringent 2019 criteria. It achieved scores of 94% for Adult Occupant Protection, 88% for Child Occupant Protection, 84% for Vulnerable Road User Protection and 77% for Safety Assist.
The latest Toyota Hiace sold in the Australian market.
Of the 40 ANCAP safety ratings issued throughout 2019, 33 (83%) achieved the market-driven 5-star result which is the maximum score. It should be noted that all the vehicles tested by ANCAP were models sold in the Australian market with specifications and features that meet legal and safety requirements there. They may not be the same as models sold in other countries.
Top performers by vehicle category:
LIGHT CAR: Audi A1 (86.6%)
SMALL CAR: Mazda 3 (88.4%)
MEDIUM CAR: Mercedes-Benz CLA (90.2%)
LARGE CAR: Audi A7 (86.0%)
SMALL SUV: Lexus UX (89.0%)
MEDIUM SUV: Toyota RAV4 (88.6%)
LARGE SUV: Tesla Model X (89.6%)
UTILITY: Toyota Hilux (89.0%)
VAN: Toyota HiAce (87.4%)
PEOPLE-MOVER: Toyota Granvia (87.8%)
Lexus UX in side crash test
ANCAP is among the New Car Assessment Programs (NCAPs), or test programs established around the world to promote safer vehicle choices for consumers. Other test programs are located in, and cover the markets of Europe, the USA, Japan, Korea, China, Latin America, India, with ASEAN NCAP focussing on models sold in South East Asia.
The wait is almost over for the highly anticipated Tesla Model 3, the more affordable and compact version of the highly popular full-size Model S. The car will be launched today and can be tailored to suit the individual needs of different drivers through ticks made in the option list.
When fully loaded, the car is said to cost similarly to the cheapest variant of the Model S, which isn’t saying much. Options for the Model 3 include Tesla Autopilot, 19-inch wheels, heated seats, LED lighting as well as a whole host of others.
Based on looks, the Model 3 features very similar styling to its bigger brother safe for the rather oddly shaped front fascia. the lights and overall look mimic that of the Porsche Panamera, which isn’t a bad thing.
Then there’s the cool yet minimalist interior that features an iPad style LCD screen as opposed to the oblong one featured in the bigger and more expensive Model S. The car has been tailored to be simple yet an effective mode of transportation for the modern and sustainable energy age.
Though it doesn’t have the supercar-like power of its bigger brother, the Model 3 is no slouch. It can sprint from 0-100km/h in about 5.6 seconds, sooner if it is equipped with the extended range package. It also has a range of about 500km on a single charge, making it a practical city runabout.
Then, there’s a also a slew of tech that include a 15-inch touchscreen infotainment system, eight airbags, automatic emergency braking and collision avoidance, 12-way adjustable front seats, keyless entry and remote climate control with the use of the app, WiFi and LTE internet connectivity, electronic stability control and traction control.
The big deal with the Model 3 isn’t because of its chic styling or the fact that it can drive itself on highways. The reason for all this hype surrounding the car’s imminent launch date, is because its a game changer. Never before has a practical, energy efficient and technology packed vehicle been available with a fully electric powertrain.
Many automakers have tried but nobody has perfected the recipe quite like Tesla. And should Elon Musk’s team be able to sort out the production back log issues, EVs will eventually be able to realistically replace petrol powered ones in the near future.
We shall have to wait and see if the car lives up to our high expectation or whether it will be marred by delays due to manufacturing complications. Reports say that should you order a model 3 today, you can expect to have your car delivered in 12 to 18 months’ time. If the car does become a run away success, it should make petrol powered ones look obsolete.
