Tesla Malaysia’s Instagram account has come online at @teslamotorsmys. We can also report that Tesla will be launching in Malaysia on July 20, 2023.
Plenty in the industry speculated a sales launch in Malaysia by year end, but it happening so far ahead of speculation is a testament to how fast the EV automaker executes. We first got news of a potential Malaysian market launch when the local holding company was renamed in October 2022.
Then in March 2023, MITI minister Tengku Zafrul announced the BEV Global Leaders initiative and its first approved applicant Tesla Motors which would allow it to sell cars in Malaysia without the usual AP rules.
As part of the BEV Global Leaders initiative, Tesla Malaysia must install at least 50 units of DC fast chargers with minimum charging power of 180 kW, and at least 30% (15 units) of these chargers must be open for the public to use, allowing usage by electric cars from other brands.
By May 2023, some Tesla components had already been registered with SIRIM, and Tesla Malaysia held its first walk-in recruitment day in June 2023, which saw long queues of over 6,000 hopeful candidates applying for sales and service jobs.
We expect Tesla Malaysia to offer the Model 3 and the Model Y just like other ASEAN markets, which are basically the only Tesla models currently available in right hand drive. The latest versions of the Model S and Model X are left hand drive only.
You can follow the @teslamotorsmys account to keep up with the latest news on Tesla Malaysia.
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All so syok…. later Tesla announce only building data centre here….
And probably hiring a grille designer since we have an entire workforce of a company specializing in designing grille.
I saw a video in USA where rows n rows of Teslas r parked ,some abandoned,in the freezing cold for delay in spare parts.
Some tesla owners also r left in a lurch when they need a system upgrade that cost a bomb.
If u want this rich mans toy..be forewarned..it is for the rich only.
im in California and what you on about. Model 3 is like the American Myvi, its everywhere and cheap here. and system upgrades are free you dimwit lol
You meant Silicon Valley’s Myvi? Because American Myvi is definitely ford f series.
Probably the reason for the comment is that the cheapest Tesla here will cost over 20K USD more than the cheapest Tesla available in the US. It will also cost five times the cost of the cheapest MyVi available and more than double the price of the sedan ranges for Japanese cars.
Malaysia now taxing the poor and rewarding the rich.
Anwar gembira, rakyat sengsara.
What is wrong with that? One should reward the hardworking people and not lazy bumps.
T20 contributed 85% of income tax collected in 2022, M40 contributed 14%. Another 40% basically paid nothing.
Personal income tax made up 19% of LHDN collection. Corporate tax (aka the rich) 55% and remaining 26% from RPGT, stamp duties (the “rich”) and taxes on cooperatives.
Budget 2023 reduced taxes for M40, increased taxes for T20 (“rich”). Let’s be fair here
Let’s be fair here
Ironic there’s an Instagram page first and not Twitter.
Say no to Elon products.
Starlink is good provides internet access on the most remote location on earth
Buy based on what fits your needs and not who made it. Life is too short to hate
How do we register ourself for the launch?
KW,u blind kah? U didnt see 6000 hopefuls lining up for half a dozen tesla jobs?
Get your umbrella ready.The worlds richest dude dont give a damn if u rot in the rain or heat.
Over glorified brand. Wide variety of tech rather than a car focused business. Subpar product hanging on solely powertrain & software breakthrough.
First world pricing, third world build quality
American’s work fast and efficient not like the the majority of Malaysians drag out work
Finally a car for the rich to “save the environment” and “jimat minyak”.
Based on the comments here, another reminder that *every* Tesla comes with sentry mode, 24 hours 360 degree recording.
Do not key Teslas to quench your hatred for the brand or Elon. You will have to pay for it and most probably get into trouble with the law.
Just continue chatting BS on PT.org using an anonymous name. It’s safer