Carsome offers new Tesla Model 3 Performance in Malaysia for RM 458k

While the Tesla Model S that was teased by Carsome is yet to be available, the smaller Tesla Model 3 is currently available to purchase.

The Model 3 arrives brand new, priced at RM 458,000. Based on the listing, it’s the range-topping Performance variant, which has a driving range (WLTP) of 567 km from its 82-kWh battery.

Carsome is providing the full manufacturer's warranty which includes the 4-year/80,000 km basic vehicle warranty and an 8-year/160,000 km battery warranty.

The dual-motor (one on each axle, making it all-wheel drive) makes a total output of 571 PS/660 Nm, allowing the car to complete the 0-100 km/h sprint time in 3.3 seconds.

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In Europe, the Tesla Model 3 comes with the CCS Combo 2 connector that has a combined AC and DC inlet port. The top part is for the Type 2 connector while the lower portion is used to support high power during rapid DC charging.

As for the unit brought in by Carsome, the exact specifications will have to be verified on the actual car.

Meanwhile, Adrian has sampled the Tesla Model 3 a while ago before Covid happened. Watch the video below to find out what he thinks about it.

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