You can get a new Tesla Model S in Malaysia via Carsome soon
Shaun · Sep 23, 2021 04:42 PM
Carsome has released a teaser video of a Tesla Model S in Malaysia along with the caption that goes, “That’s the sound of the car of the future coming your way. Futuristically designed and loaded with digital technology, get ready to say hello to your next car with peace of mind soon. Stay tuned for more.”
Details such as pricing and exact specifications are unknown at the moment. Though from the video, it shows a Model S P100D, which has been discontinued globally and replaced by the Model S Plaid.
It has a 100-kWh battery pack with an NEDC range of 613 km. The dual-motor (one on each axle, making it all-wheel drive) generates a total of 680 PS/950 Nm and propels the car from 0-100 km/h in 2.7 seconds.
We were told that units brought in by Carsome are from Hong Kong and Japan. And yes, there will be multiple units available.
Outside of North America, China, and Japan, the Tesla Model S uses a Type 2 connector that supports both AC and DC charging. Though the exact specifications needs to be verified on the actual vehicle.
Tesla's proprietary connector
In Hong Kong, prices for the Tesla Model S start at HKD 644,990 (around RM 347k) for the latest facelifted Long Range model. In Japan, the same model starts at JPY 11,699,000 (around RM 445k).
Currently, EVs (only battery-electric BEV ones) sold in Malaysia are subjected to a lower 10 percent excise tax rate compared to combustion-engine cars (normal rate is 60 to 105 percent), but the 30 percent import duty remains.
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