Verdict
At RM198,000, the Juniper is RM1,000 cheaper yet adds 35 hp, 80 Nm and cuts the 0-100 km/h time from 6.9 to 5.9 seconds. Its 466 km range is 36 km ahead on the same 60 kWh battery, while ventilated front seats and V2L add everyday appeal. The 1st Gen answers with faster 210 kW DC charging versus 175 kW, a 141 kg lower kerb weight and a RM260 annual road tax, RM45 less. For most Malaysian buyers, the newer car is the better buy; frequent DC chargers may favour the outgoing one.
Pick the 1st Gen if faster 210 kW DC charging, lower RM260 annual road tax and front/rear parking sensors matter more than extra range and power.
Pick the Juniper if you want 466 km range, a 5.9-second 0-100 km/h time, ventilated front seats and V2L for RM1,000 less.
Key differences
- Price: 1st Gen RM199,000; Juniper RM198,000.
- Motor output: 1st Gen 260 hp and 340 Nm; Juniper 295 hp and 420 Nm.
- EV range: 1st Gen 430 km; Juniper 466 km.
- 0-100 km/h: 1st Gen 6.9 seconds; Juniper 5.9 seconds.
- DC charging: 1st Gen 210 kW; Juniper 175 kW.
- Kerb weight: 1st Gen 1,780 kg; Juniper 1,921 kg.
1st Gen
- 210 kW DC charging rate
- RM45 lower annual road tax
- Six front and six rear parking sensors
- 430 km range trails the Juniper's 466 km
- 260 hp and 340 Nm trail the Juniper's 295 hp and 420 Nm
- No ventilated front seats or V2L
Juniper
- 466 km EV range from the 60 kWh battery
- 295 hp, 420 Nm and 5.9-second 0-100 km/h
- Ventilated front seats and V2L capability
- 175 kW DC charging is lower than the 1st Gen's 210 kW
- At 1,921 kg, it is 141 kg heavier
- No listed front or rear parking sensors
What the 1st Gen has over the Juniper
What the Juniper has over the 1st Gen
Based on the published spec sheets of the selected variants — a blank field on one side can also mean unlisted data.
The Juniper is 209 mm wider — more shoulder room, but a tighter fit in parking bays.
Representative body-type outlines, drawn to scale from each car's length and height.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM199,000 | RM198,000✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Compact Executive | Compact Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM260✓ | RM305 |
| Monthly instalment (est.) | RM2,030/mo | RM2,020/mo✓ |
| Insurance / year (est.) | RM5,422 | RM5,396✓ |
| Electricity / year (est.) | RM1,240 | RM1,144✓ |
| Energy cost / 100 km (est.) | RM6.20 | RM5.72✓ |
| 5-year running costs (est.) | RM34,609 | RM34,225✓ |
| Charging (estimated) | ||
| AC charge 0–100% (est.) | 5.5 hours | 5.5 hours |
| DC charge 10–80% (est.) | 20 min✓ | 25 min |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | — | 400V architecture |
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Number of Motors | 1 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 260 hp | 295 hp✓ |
| Motor Torque | 340 Nm | 420 Nm✓ |
| Battery Capacity | 60 kWh | 60 kWh |
| EV Range | 430 km | 466 km✓ |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 210 kW✓ | 175 kW |
| V2L | — | Yes |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | Single-ratio Transmission | — |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Tesla | — |
| Driveline | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 6.9 seconds | 5.9 seconds✓ |
| Top Speed | 217 km/h✓ | 201 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,750 mm | 4,790 mm |
| Width | 1,920 mm | 2,129 mm |
| Height | 1,623 mm | 1,624 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,891 mm | 2,891 mm |
| Weight | 1,780 kg | 1,921 kg |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 854 litres | 854 litres |
| Front Tyre | 255/45R19 | 255/45R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 255/45R19 | 255/45R19 |
| Factory Tyres | Hankook Ventus S1 Evo 3 EV | Hankook Ventus S1 Evo 3 EV |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | China (CBU) | China (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | Double Wishbones |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 19" Gemini Alloy | 19" Crossflow Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 19" Gemini Alloy | 19" Crossflow Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 7 (Driver and Front Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Driver's Knee) | 7 (Driver and Front Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Driver's Knee) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | — |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats | Available on Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Adaptive LED Projectors with Auto High Beam | Adaptive LED Projectors with Auto High Beam |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | Full LED with LED Lighter |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats, Heated | Power Adjustable Front Seats, Heated & Ventilated |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-Folding, Heated | 40:20:40 Split-Folding, Heated |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control with HEPA Air Filter | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control with HEPA Air Filter |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents | Rear Vents with Rear Screen |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Glass Roof | Panoramic Glass Roof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 4 Front USB-C | 1 Front, 4 Front USB-C |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | 15" Touchscreen with Navigation, Bluetooth and 14 Speakers | 16" Touchscreen with Navigation, Bluetooth and 9 Speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless (Depress Brake to Start) | Keyless (Depress Brake to Start) |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot | Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | — |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | — |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | — |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | Dual Wireless Qi Chargers | Powershare V2L via Tesla Outlet Adapter (RM350, sold separately) on cars built from October 2026 |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 80,000 km | 80,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 4 years | 4 years |
| Warranty Notes | 8-year/160,000 km Battery and Drive Unit Warranty | 8-year/160,000 km Battery and Drive Unit Warranty, No fixed service schedule (condition-based maintenance) |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration. Running-cost estimates assume 20,000 km/year. Electricity at RM0.44/kWh (TNB domestic, home charging); public DC charging costs around RM1.30/kWh. Charging times estimated from battery capacity and peak charging rates. Insurance: comprehensive motor tariff, no NCD. Instalment: 10% down, 2.5% flat rate, 9 years. Prices checked October 2026.
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1st Gen vs Juniper FAQ
Is the Tesla Model Y 1st Gen or Tesla Model Y Juniper better?
The Juniper is the stronger choice for most buyers: it is RM1,000 cheaper, has 466 km range, 295 hp and ventilated front seats. Choose the 1st Gen if its 210 kW DC charging and parking sensors are priorities.
What is the price difference?
The Juniper costs RM198,000 and the 1st Gen costs RM199,000, so the Juniper is RM1,000 cheaper. Its annual road tax is RM305, compared with RM260 for the 1st Gen.
Which Model Y charges faster?
The 1st Gen has the higher DC charging rate at 210 kW, against 175 kW for the Juniper. Both have 11 kW AC charging and a 60 kWh battery.
How long does charging take?
The 1st Gen's 60.0 kWh battery takes about 5.5 hours for a full AC charge, and an estimated 20 minutes from 10% to 80% on a DC fast charger at its 210 kW peak. The Juniper's 60.0 kWh battery takes about 5.5 hours for a full AC charge, and an estimated 25 minutes from 10% to 80% on a DC fast charger at its 175 kW peak.