KUALA LUMPUR: Tesla has officially launched its best-selling all-electric Model Y sports utility vehicle in Malaysia, priced between RM199,000 and RM288,000.
Delivery of the first car is expected to start early next year.
"Our first indoor supercharger station with a total of eight superchargers at Pavilion KL will be opened soon. "We will have the upcoming charging in Johor and Penang to make sure our customer will be able to travel all the way from Malaysia to Singapore and Thailand," Tesla regional director Isabel Fan said at the official launch of Tesla here today.
As part of Tesla's commitment to Malaysia, the company has unveiled a comprehensive development plan for experience centre, service and support, and charging infrastructure in the country, aimed at delivering a seamless Tesla ownership experience.
Tesla also highlighted that Tesla owners can claim individual income tax relief of up to RM2,500 on expenses related to the cost of installation, rental, purchase, including hire-purchase equipment or subscription fees for electric vehicles (EV) charging facilities, for year 2023's assessment.
Tesla owners can also enjoy full import and excise duty exemption for newly-registered Tesla EV (completely built-up electric vehicles) with 100 per cent road tax exemption.
Companies that rent non-commercial EV may claim tax deduction on the rental amount up to RM300,000 from the year of assessment 2023 until 2025She added that with government and forward thinking Tesla is committed to installing its supercharging stations in strategic locations in Malaysia.
Model Y comes in three trims, consisting of Model Y (rear-wheel drive), Model Y Long Range and Model Y Performance.
Tesla said the mid-size SUV is a combination of range, performance, safety and technology that carries over 2,100 litres of cargo space and seating for up to five passengers.
"With ultra-responsive motors, it only takes 3.7 seconds for the Model Y to accelerate from 0 to 100km per hour, with a range of up to 533 km (WLTP) per charge.
"Model Y comes with an all-glass roof, autopilot, active safety features, and a HEPA air filtration system," it said.