Ahead of the brand’s official launch on 20-July, Tesla has announced that the Model Y is now available to order in Malaysia on its website, with prices starting from:

Tesla Model Y RWD – RM 199,000
Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD – RM 246,000
Tesla Model Y Performance AWD – RM 288,000

The Model Y RWD is the most affordable option, offering a range of 455 km (WLTP) and a 0-100 km/h sprint time of 6.9 seconds. It comes with 19-inch wheels, upgradeable to 20 inches for RM10,000.

The Model Y Long Range AWD accelerates from 0-100 km/h in 5.0 seconds with a WLTP range of 533 km. The wheel options are the same as the RWD model and both have a top speed of 217 km/h.

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The top-of-the-range Model Y Performance AWD boasts a 0-100 km/h acceleration in 3.7 seconds, a top speed of 250 km/h, and a range of 514 km (WLTP). It features 21-inch Uberturbine wheels, performance brakes, a carbon fibre spoiler, aluminium pedals, and lowered suspension.

All Tesla vehicles come with Autopilot as standard, including features like emergency braking and blind-spot monitoring. For an additional RM16,000, buyers can upgrade to Enhanced Autopilot, which adds advanced features like Navigate on Autopilot and Smart Summon.

The Full Self-Driving (FSD) package can be purchased for RM32,000. It requires active driver supervision as it is still classified as a SAE Level 2 semi-autonomous driving feature.

To configure the Tesla Model Y in Malaysia, visit the Tesla Malaysia website here. Deliveries are estimated to begin in early 2024.

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