Verdict
At just RM1,000 less, the Juniper is the clear new-car choice: its 295 hp/420 Nm motor cuts 0-100 km/h to 5.9 seconds and raises claimed range to 466 km from 430 km, while ventilated front seats and a rear screen improve day-to-day comfort. The outgoing 1st Gen still has its case as a used buy, especially for its 210 kW DC ceiling versus 175 kW and 14 speakers versus nine. Both retain a 60 kWh battery, rear-wheel drive and an 854-litre boot, so this is refinement and efficiency rather than a practical-space upgrade.
Pick the Tesla Model Y 1st Gen if faster 210 kW DC charging, a 14-speaker audio system and a lower used-car entry price matter more than extra range.
Pick the Tesla Model Y Juniper if you want 466 km of claimed range, a 5.9-second 0-100 km/h time and ventilated front seats for RM1,000 less new.
Key differences
- Price: Tesla Model Y 1st Gen RM199,000; Tesla Model Y Juniper RM198,000.
- Motor output: Tesla Model Y 1st Gen 260 hp and 340 Nm; Tesla Model Y Juniper 295 hp and 420 Nm.
- Range and acceleration: Tesla Model Y 1st Gen 430 km and 6.9 seconds; Tesla Model Y Juniper 466 km and 5.9 seconds.
- DC charging: Tesla Model Y 1st Gen 210 kW; Tesla Model Y Juniper 175 kW.
- Size and weight: Tesla Model Y 1st Gen 4,750 mm long and 1,780 kg; Tesla Model Y Juniper 4,790 mm long and 1,921 kg.
- Cabin equipment: Tesla Model Y 1st Gen has heated front seats and 14 speakers; Tesla Model Y Juniper adds front-seat ventilation and has nine speakers.
1st Gen
- 210 kW DC charging rate.
- 14-speaker audio system.
- 217 km/h top speed.
- 430 km claimed range versus 466 km.
- 6.9-second 0-100 km/h time versus 5.9 seconds.
- Heated front seats lack the Juniper's ventilation.
Juniper
- 466 km claimed EV range.
- 295 hp and 420 Nm deliver 5.9-second acceleration.
- Ventilated front seats, rear screen and ambient lighting.
- 175 kW DC charging rate versus 210 kW.
- Nine speakers versus 14.
- 1,921 kg kerb weight versus 1,780 kg.
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 | Driver and Front Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Driver's Knee | 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 | 15.4" 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 | — |
| 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.
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1st Gen vs Juniper FAQ
Is the Tesla Model Y 1st Gen or Tesla Model Y Juniper better?
The Tesla Model Y Juniper is better as a new purchase, with more power, 36 km more claimed range, quicker acceleration and more cabin comfort features. The 1st Gen makes sense used if its faster DC charging and 14-speaker audio are priorities.
What is the price difference?
The Tesla Model Y Juniper costs RM1,000 less than the Tesla Model Y 1st Gen when new.
Which Tesla Model Y charges faster?
The Tesla Model Y 1st Gen has the higher quoted DC charging rate at 210 kW, compared with 175 kW for the Tesla Model Y Juniper. Both support 11 kW AC charging.