Tesla Model Y Now Officially Open For Orders In Malaysia; From RM199k
Tesla is officially launching the brand and its vehicles in Malaysia next week, and in the meantime has opened its order books for the Tesla Model Y full-electric SUV. It will come with retail prices starting from RM199,000. 
The Model Y is the best-selling all-electric SUV in the world, and one of the safest cars, with 5-star ratings from NHTSA and Euro NCAP. There will be 3 variants on offer i.e. the Rear-Wheel-Drive variant (RM199,000), Long-Range Dual-Motor All-Wheel-Drive variant (RM246,000) and Performance Dual-Motor All-Wheel-Drive variant (RM288,000).
The base Model Y has a driving range of up to 455 km (WLTP) and a top speed of 217 km/h; its 0 to 100km/h acceleration is done in 6.9 seconds. Meanwhile, the Long Range, like its namesake, can get you up to 533 km on a single charge. Its top speed is also capped at 217 km/h, while 0 to 100 km/h takes 5 seconds. 
The most expensive of the lot, the Model Y Performance, has only a 514 km range but can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.7 seconds. Its top speed is also higher at 250 km/h. The Performance variant also includes 21” Überturbine wheels (up from the 19″ / 20″ choices for the other variants), lowered suspension, performance brakes, carbon fiber spoiler and performance pedals.
This mid-size 5-seater SUV also offers up to 2,158 litres of cargo space, an all-glass roof, autopilot system, active safety features, and a HEPA air filtration system, and Bioweapon Defence mode.
The default exterior colour is Pearl White Multi-coat. Other choices i.e. Solid Black, Midnight Silver Metallic, Deep Blue Metallic, and Red Multi-coat are additional cost options starting from RM5,000, with the Red costing RM10,000 extra. Likewise, the 20″ Induction Wheels is RM10,000 extra over the standard 19″ Gemini Wheels. Additionally, the Black & White interior trim is an extra RM5,000 over the standard all-black one. 
Furthermore, you can order the Model Y with Enhanced Autopilot (+RM16,000) to gain Autopark, Summon, Smart Summon, Auto Lane Change and Navigate on Autopilot.
You can place your order for the Model Y in https://www.tesla.com/en_my/modely. Vehicle deliveries are expected to take place in early 2024.
