The highly anticipated new Tesla Model Y has officially revealed and this fully electric SUV is now available for order in Malaysia. Dubbed as “Juniper”, the new Tesla Model Y boasts greater efficiency, refreshed design with full width lightbars and new features that were introduced on the upgraded Tesla Model 3.
For the first batch of buyers, Tesla is also offering a Launch Series which adds on several extras including a special badge.
New Tesla Model Y “Juniper’ Launch Series Malaysia Pricing
Similar to the upgraded Tesla Model 3 at the time of launch, the new Model Y is only offered in two options in Malaysia. We reckon that the Performance model will be released at a later date. Here’s the official pricing in Malaysia:
- Tesla Model Y RWD – RM195,450
- Tesla Model Y LR AWD – RM242,450
If we compare the price at the time of launch, the new Model Y is cheaper than the previous Model Y which starts from RM199,999 back in July 2023.
In typical Tesla fashion, everything else including paint colours are optional extras. This time “Stealth Grey” which was previously a RM7,500 option is now the free default colour. Here’s the extra cost if you want to choose a different exterior colour for the Model Y:
- White – RM5,000
- Glacier Blue – RM7,500
- Quicksilver – RM11,000
- Ultra Red – RM11,000
By default, the Model Y comes with 19″ Crossflow wheels. You can upgrade them to 20″ Helix 2.0 Wheels for RM10,000.
If you want to change the interior from all Black to Black and White, that’s another RM5,000 extra option.
The Tesla Model Y comes with Basic Auto pilot as standard. You can add-on Enhanced Autopilot for RM16,000 which offers navigate on autopilot, auto lane change, autopark, dumb summon and actual smart summon. Meanwhile, the Full Self-Driving Capacity is still offered for RM32,000 but take note that the function isn’t enabled in Malaysia yet.
Malaysians can place their orders online on Tesla Malaysia’s website with a non-fundable RM1,000 fee. Take note that the listed price excludes delivery and admin fees, number fees and order fee.
For the base Model Y RWD, the total price excluding on-the-road registration fees cost RM197,150. While a fully-kitted Model Y LR AWD costs RM270,150 excluding on-the-road registration fees. These calculations are before adding any Enhanced Autopilot or FSD add-ons.
The Tesla Model Y comes with a 4-year/80,000km vehicle warranty and 8-year/160,000km battery and drive unit warranty.
Tesla Model Y “Juniper” Launch Series extras
To celebrate the production of the new Tesla Model Y, the first batch is offered as a limited edition “Launch Series”.
According to Tesla’s website, buyers of the Model Y Launch Series will get exclusive launch series badging on the rear liftgate, puddle light, doorsill plate, charging console wordmark and vegan suede for Black Interior. Meanwhile, Model Y AWD versions will come with Acceleration Boost.
What’s new with Tesla Model Y “Juniper” 2025?
The new Tesla Model Y is essentially a major facelift from the current Model Y. The base RWD model boasts an WLTP-rated range of 466km on a single charge and it can get from 0-100km/h in 5.9 seconds, up to a top-speed of 201km/h.
Meanwhile, the Long Range All-Wheel Drive version boasts a longer WLTP-rated range of 551km on a single charge. 0-100km/h can be done in 4.3 seconds and up to a top-speed of 201km/h.
Compared to the previous Model Y, you are getting more range and quicker acceleration. However, the top speed has been reduced from 217km/h to 201km/h.
When it comes to charging, the RWD version supports DC charging up to 175kW while the LR AWD version supports up to 250kW.
Besides a refreshed exterior styling, Tesla claims that they have made their popular EV SUV model even quieter with a redesigned body castings by reducing parts from 70 to 1 for fewer gaps. To improve its quiet ride experience, they have also updated its wheel and tyre package that offers a smoother driving experience with improved grip. The newly upgraded Model Y also boasts an impressive drag coefficient rating of just 0.22Cd which is very close with the Tesla Model 3.
Similar to what they have done with the upgraded Model 3, the new resigned front and back has helped to improve range and performance.
As you would expect from a Tesla Model Y, this EV boasts the best in class for storage offering up to 2,130 of total storage which includes the front trunk. The second row seats now offer power recline while the rear boot now offers hands-free unlocking as you approach the rear of the vehicle.
The interior looks similar to the current Tesla Model 3 with a large 15.4″ touch screen display in the middle while the rear occupants get an 8″ touch screen display. Interestingly, it appears that Tesla has retained a signal stalk on the left side of the steering column while the rear stalk is not present.
With deliveries expected towards late of April, we are expecting the local launch and public preview to take place very soon. It is also worth pointing out that Malaysia is among the first countries in the world to get the new Telsa Model Y as the US site is still showing the previous Model Y.
You can learn more about the Tesla Model Y on the official product page.
