[ UPDATE 19/10/2023 12:00 ] The new Tesla Model 3 ‘Highland’ has officially launched in Malaysia. Here’s where you can view Tesla’s latest fully electric sedan.
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Tesla officially revealed the pricing for Model 3 in Malaysia. This came right after the official unveiling of the facelifted Model 3 which is also fondly known as “Project Highland” earlier today.
In addition to that, the revelation took place less than two months after the company did it for the higher-end Model Y. As expected, the EV company will bring several variants into our market. So, let’s dive in.
Tesla Model 3 Highland Malaysia pricing
As opposed to Model Y which has three options, the Model 3 for the Malaysian market will only be available in two variants:
- Tesla Model 3 Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD): RM189,000
- Tesla Model 3 Long Range: RM218,000
The pricing mentioned above is only the base pricing though. Once you include the related fees such as delivery & administration, number plate, and order, this is how it looks like:
- Tesla Model 3 Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD): RM190,700
- Tesla Model 3 Long Range: RM219,700
Tesla Malaysia also pointed out the price tag above does not include on-the-road registration fees.
As per Model Y, the incoming Model 3 is fully imported which means it is eligible for EV incentives such as import and excise duty exemptions and free road tax until the end of 2025. Do note that the road tax formula for EVs is currently being looked into and Transport Minister Anthony Loke recently said that the road tax for EVs will be cheaper than internal combustion engine vehicles.
Tesla Model 3 Highland Malaysia colours and options
Regardless of your chosen variant, the standard Model 3 in Malaysia comes in Pearl White, Black interior, and 18-inch Photon Wheels. For other colours, there is an additional fee.
Here are other colour options available in Malaysia for Model 3:
- Solid Black – RM5,000
- Deep Blue Metallic – RM5,000
- Stealth Grey – RM7,500
- Ultra Red – RM11,000
You can also get the Black & White combo interior for RM5,000. If you prefer the larger 19-inch Nova Wheels, that’s an additional RM7,500 on top of the price of your Model 3.
Let’s not forget about the tech options too:
- Enhanced Autopilot: RM16,000
- Full Self-Driving (FSD): RM32,000
Delivery to begin much earlier than Model Y
In a rather surprising move, Tesla Malaysia has listed the estimated delivery date for the first batch of Model 3 as late 2023. This means Model 3 customers in Malaysia will get their new EV much earlier than their Model Y despite being made available for order much earlier.
Similar to Model Y, you can now book Model 3 through Tesla Malaysia’s website right away by paying a non-refundable order fee of RM1,000. This order fee is already counted into the price tag of the EV.
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