Tesla Model 3 News in Malaysia

During the first half of 2024, BYD managed to inch its way into the top 10 best-selling car brands in Malaysia. Placing in tenth place with 4,368 units, the Chinese battery electric vehicle (BEV) maker is also Malaysia’s best-selling BEV brand for the year so far. But what about the main hero when it comes to BEVs? Well, Tesla doesn’t publish sales data for individual markets but a quick look at the Road Transport Department’s (JPJ) registration data shows that even though the American BEV maker

CY Foong

Jul 9, 2024

The Tesla Model 3 in Malaysia can now be ordered with a new exterior paint colour, Quicksilver, which is available across all variants. This new option is priced at RM 7,500, matching the cost of the Stealth Grey option. Other available colour options for the Model 3 include Solid Black and Deep Blue Metallic, both priced at RM 5,000, while Ultra Red is available for RM 11,000. The Pearl White Multi-Coat colour comes as standard. Here is a recap of the prices for the Model 3 range in Malaysia: T

Shaun

Jul 9, 2024

As a product, the Tesla Model 3 has a lot going for it. No other brand can match its easy-to-use software; and Tesla’s apps-free, park-plug-walkaway Supercharger network makes all other BEVs look so poorly thought out. Unlike other BEVs’ over-the-air updates that work only on the car’s infotainment, a Tesla is designed to stay up to date for many years, with future-proofed hardware that delivers more features and works with greater precision as the car’s software is improved over time. Yet, buye

Hans

Jul 5, 2024

Tesla Malaysia has officially begun delivering Tesla Model 3 Performance to customers. The initial batch of over 100 units was handed over at Tesla’s Cyberjaya Experience Centre. The Model 3 Performance features the latest 4th-generation drive unit that delivers 466 PS, courtesy of two electric motors (AWD) which in turn delivers a 0-100 km/h sprint time of 3.1 seconds. Powered by a 79 kWh LG battery, the new 4th-Generation drive unit is claimed to provide 32 percent improved peak power, and 16

Shaun

Jul 1, 2024

Tesla Malaysia has expanded its Supercharging network to Pahang. Located at Majlis Bandaraya Kuantan, the Supercharging station features four 250 kW V3 Superchargers, a first of its kind in Pahang. The new Supercharging station is located at Jalan Tanah Putih, operating 24 hours a day. Charging at this station costs RM 1.25 per kWh. Tesla’s ‘Plug in, charge and go’ experience is enhanced by the integration of technology through the Tesla App, which allows users to locate, navigate to, and monito

Shaun

Jun 18, 2024

Singapore’s Certificate of Entitlement (COE) is required for aspiring car owners in the city-island state and usually costs more than the car itself. While the country offers excellent public transit service that makes vehicle ownership redundant, those who can afford a car would enjoy a bit more freedom in mobility. The COE itself is divided into a few categories with Category A being the cheapest for passenger cars. It covers engines of up to 1,600 cc or battery electric vehicles (BEVs) with a

CY Foong

Jun 6, 2024

Three years ago, a woman staged a protest by standing on top of a Tesla car at the 2021 Shanghai Auto Show. Zhang Yazhou alleged a crash involving a Tesla Model 3 driven by her father was caused by brake malfunction and her stunt went viral globally. However, it was recently revealed by a Chinese court that the whole protest was staged. Zhang was ordered by the court to apologize and pay more than CNY 170,000 (~RM 110k) to Tesla according to a report by China’s financial news website, Caixin. Th

CY Foong

Jun 5, 2024

The Road Transport Department (JPJ), via the Ministry of Transport, has announced the new, revised road tax (legally it’s called Motor Vehicle License fee) rates for battery EVs (BEVs). Under the new structure, BEVs with power output of less than 100 kW is capped at RM 70. The first 50 kW will cost RM 20. Since every 9.9 kW will add RM 10, the 60th and 70th kW will add another RM 20 to the Dolphin's road tax. This means that owners of the entry BYD Dolphin Standard Range (70 kW motor) will pay a

Hans

Jun 4, 2024

The Ministry of Transport is expected to make an announcement regarding the much-anticipated revised road tax for battery EVs (BEVs) in Malaysia as early as tomorrow (Tuesday, 4-June 2024). Currently, Malaysia’s road transport department (JPJ) calculates the road tax – legally referred to as the Motor Vehicle License (LKM) fee - for BEVs based on their power output. This formula was first developed in 2009, for the Mitsubishi i-MiEV, which produced just 49 kW (67 PS). However, BEV technology has

Hans

Jun 3, 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