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.
Tesla’s CEO, Elon Musk, had previewed plans for a big new Supercharger site in Santa Monica in 2021. A unique drive-in cinema showing movie clips was supposed to be located here, along with a diner decorated in the style of the 1950s.
Despite Musk’s initial declaration, there has not been any significant advancement on this front over the last two years. While many Superchargers have been built throughout the United States during this time, none have the intended 1950s atmosphere. However, recently, things have changed.
In a significant stride towards sustainable energy, the first Tesla Supercharging station in Malaysia is now open at Pavilion Kuala Lumpur. The inauguration of this station coincides with the official launch of Tesla Malaysia in July, marking a pivotal moment and affirming Tesla’s dedication to facilitating Malaysia’s transition to eco-friendly energy sources.
The Pavilion KL Supercharging station, boasting 8 Superchargers, has been strategically positioned in the heart of Kuala Lumpur. This strategic location aims to facilitate effortless charging and ownership experiences for Tesla vehicle owners in the region. Furthermore, the station’s integration with the Tesla vehicle and mobile app empowers owners with streamlined capabilities. From navigating to preconditioning the vehicle battery, Tesla has designed an ecosystem that offers seamless access to the charging station, promising fast and hassle-free charging.
Tesla recently unveiled the all-electric SUV Model Y in Malaysia, and the company is now taking additional measures to improve the ownership experience for all Tesla owners in the nation.
The most recent iteration of the Tesla Home Charging Programme has begun, according to Tesla. Customers will receive a free Tesla Wall Connector for installation at a specified home location when they buy a new Tesla vehicle from tesla.com by October 31, 2023.
According to a crowdsourced data tracker, the long-awaited Tesla Cybertruck has received over 1.9 million orders so far. Insideevs quotes Tesla CEO Elon Musk as saying that demand for the Cybertruck is “so off the hook, you can’t even see the hook.”
Tesla Cybertruck orders are high but that has not deterred customers from putting down deposits even though they could have to wait four or five years to get their truck. People are undoubtedly fascinated in both the all-electric pickup’s distinctive style and the claims Tesla has made because it is so unusually made.
Tesla has officially been launched in Malaysia today and the Model Y is the first model to be officially offered for the Malaysian market. According to Tesla (Malaysia), the Model Y is the most affordable SUV by Tesla; designed and built as Tesla’s first mass-market sports utility electric vehicle.
Tesla’s launching in Malaysia is in line with the government’s goal to promote low-carbon mobility and to support the EV industry. Tesla also stated that this is to assist the government’s move to install 10,000 EV charging stations in Malaysia by 2025.
As part of its own initiative, Tesla Malaysia has introduced indoor Supercharger stations with eight superchargers located at Pavilion Kuala Lumpur and is said to open as soon as possible, pending a few more approvals. Prior to this, Tesla has already revealed a list of 10 available supercharger locations throughout Malaysia:
Iskandar Puteri, Johor
Negeri Sembilan
Dengkil, Selangor
Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur
Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur
Two locations in Kuala Lumpur
Ipoh, Perak
Perai, Pulau Pinang
According to Tesla Malaysia, more superchargers will be available in the coming future to make trips from Singapore to Malaysia and then to Thailand a seamless journey.
Tesla has also announced that their headquarters for the Malaysian market will be located in Cyberjaya.
Customers can benefit from 100% road tax exemption and individual income tax relief of up to RM2,500 on expenses related to EV charging facilities for the assessment year of 2023.
The Model Y is available to order in Malaysia with prices starting from as low as RM199,000. There are three trims available to choose from:
Model Y(Rear-wheel Drive)
Range: 455km
Top Speed: 217km/h
0-100km/h: 6.9 seconds
Seats: 5 seater
Wheel: 19″/20″
Price: RM199,000
Model Y Long range Dual Motor All-Wheel Drive
Range: 533km
Top Speed: 217km/h
0-100km/h: 5 seconds
Seats: 5 seater
Wheel: 19″/20″
Price: RM246,000
Model Y Performance Dual Motor All-Wheel Drive
Range: 514km
Top Speed: 250km/h
0-100km/h: 3.7 seconds
Seats: 5 seater
Wheel: 21″
Price: RM288,000
Tesla has over 1.3 million cars produced in 2022 and over 4 million total cars delivered as of today.
Tesla has announced that its first Cybertruck has been produced at its Gigafactory in Texas. Why is this a big deal? Because the Cybertruck was launched to much fanfare with Tesla fans rushing to put down deposits, but this happened nearly two years ago. So the Cybertruck has been delayed by two years.
Tesla now has its assembly line in Austin ready and has manufactured its first Cybertruck there after months of Cybertruck prototypes being sighted on the highways in Texas, California and as far away as New Zealand for winter testing.
Always wanted a Tesla but didn’t want to deal with resellers? Well, here’s your chance. Tesla Malaysia has announced that the Model Y, its latest all-electric SUV, is now available to order in Malaysia with prices starting from as low as RM199,000.
The Model Y has a 5-star rating from NHTSA and Euro NCAP and provides flexible seating and storage for up to five passengers and their belongings with more than 2100 litres of cargo capacity. The Model Y comes with an all-glass roof, autopilot, active safety features, and a HEPA air filtration system.
