Tesla has announced the opening of a Tesla Supercharger station located at The Gardens Mall in Kuala Lumpur.
The station features four V4 Supercharger units and one destination charger, providing convenience for electric vehicle (EV) owners who need fast charging while shopping.
According to Tesla Malaysia, the V4 Supercharger can support up to 250 kW, allowing Model 3 and Model Y vehicles to add a range of up to 282 km in just 15 minutes.
The charging cost is only RM1.13 per kWh, and owners will incur an idle fee of RM4.00 per minute if the Supercharger station is full.
To date, Tesla has operated 14 Supercharger stations (64 superchargers) and 15 destination charging stations (70 chargers) across Malaysia.
The destination charging facilities are free for all Tesla vehicle owners until a date that will be announced later.
After making its debut in Singapore last month, the 2025 facelift version of the Tesla Model Y has officially arrived in the Malaysian market.
According to specifications provided by Tesla Malaysia, this electric SUV is available in two main variants: the RWD priced at RM195,450 and the Long Range All Wheel Drive (AWD) priced at RM242,450.
The base RWD variant offers a range of up to 466 km (WLTP data), accelerates from 0-100 km/h in 5.9 seconds, and has a maximum speed of 201 km/h.
Meanwhile, the Long Range AWD variant allows for a driving range of up to 551 km on a full charge, with an impressive acceleration from 0-100 km/h in just 4.3 seconds.
Buyers can choose between 19-inch Crossflow wheels or upgrade to 20-inch Helix 2.0 wheels for an additional RM10,000. There are also five color options available: Stealth Grey, Pearl White Multi-Coat (+RM5,000), Glacier Blue (+RM7,500), Quicksilver, and Ultra Red (+RM11,000).
Several changes have been implemented in this facelift version of the Tesla Model Y:
Horizontal LED light bars at the front and rear inspired by the Tesla Cybertruck
Double-glazed windows for a quieter cabin
A silver film layer on the panoramic glass roof to reduce UV and heat impact
New wheel designs and a rear diffuser to decrease aerodynamic drag, enhancing driving stability and reducing noise
The cabin features ambient lighting, ventilated seats, and a display screen for the second row, similar to the Tesla Model 3
For the Malaysian market, there is also a limited edition Tesla Model Y Launch Edition available.
It features a unique badge on the rear, logoed puddle lights, the words “Launch Series” on the door sills, vegan suede trims, and special finishes on the charging console and floor mats.
Basic Autopilot features are provided as standard equipment; however, buyers can opt for the Enhanced Autopilot package (+RM16,000), which adds functionalities such as Navigate on Autopilot, Auto Lane Change, Autopark, Smart Summon, and Actually Smart Summon.
The Full Self-Driving (FSD) package is priced at RM32,000 and includes all the features available in both Basic Autopilot and Enhanced Autopilot, along with additional functionalities like Autosteer and Traffic Light & Stop Sign Control.
Tesla Malaysia has announced the opening of a new service center located in Seberang Jaya, Penang.
The newly opened service center, which also includes a body and paint (B&P) workshop, is expected to accommodate the increasing number of customers in the northern region.
Additionally, Tesla owners can charge their electric vehicles at the V4 Supercharger station located in the B1 parking area of Gurney Plaza.
There are four 250 kW charging nozzles provided at a rate of RM1.25/kWh.
To date, Tesla has provided up to 12 Supercharger stations with a total of 56 charging nozzles, as well as 13 Destination Charger stations with 69 chargers throughout Malaysia.
Malaysia now has the largest electric vehicle (EV) charging station in Southeast Asia, located at Gamuda Cove in Kuala Langat. This state-of-the-art facility is the latest addition to Tesla’s charging network in Malaysia, comprising six Superchargers and 18 Destination Chargers.
The expansion of Tesla’s charging infrastructure in Malaysia includes the following previously established stations:
Pavilion Bukit Jalil: 6 Superchargers, 2 Destination Chargers
Tesla Service Centre Cyberjaya: 4 Superchargers, 4 Destination Chargers
Sunway Big Box Iskandar Puteri Johor: 4 Superchargers, 3 Destination Chargers
In total, Tesla now operates 36 Superchargers and 55 Destination Chargers across the country. Notably, the charging fees are uniform across all stations.
The Supercharger, capable of charging at rates of up to 250kW, offers its services at a rate of RM1.25/kWh, with an additional idle fee of RM4.00 per minute when the station is at full capacity.
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