Tesla has officially launched its all-new electric sports utility vehicle (SUV) Model Y in Malaysia on Thursday (July 20), priced from RM199,000 to RM288,000.
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00:00 It's important to show that any type of car can go electric
00:04 Tesla has officially launched its all-new electric sports utility vehicle or SUV, Model Y
00:11 in Malaysia on Thursday
00:13 priced from RM199,000 to RM288,000
00:18 The company said the expansion into the country
00:21 is a direct response to the Battery Electric Vehicle or BEV
00:25 Global Leaders Initiative
00:26 introduced by the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry or MITI
00:30 Booking and purchasing of the Model Y is available on its website since July 14th
00:35 while delivery of the first Tesla unit is anticipated to be around early 2024
00:40 The company said it will be introducing more models in the future
00:43 to cater to the varying needs and preferences of Malaysians
00:47 Tesla Regional Director Isabel Phan said
00:50 that the company has begun with low-volume production
00:52 to prove the security and viability of electric cars
00:55 compared to traditional internal combustion engine vehicles
00:58 Phan added Tesla's first indoor supercharger station
01:04 with a total of 8 superchargers
01:06 will be open at the basement of Pavilion Kuala Lumpur soon
01:09 Our first Tesla indoor supercharging station
01:13 total of 8, it's already built downstairs
01:17 when you have a chance, go check it out
01:19 New one
01:20 10KoolZamro was here yesterday to support this effort
01:24 and however, it's not launched yet, commissioned
01:28 we are waiting for one more step
01:30 getting the right license approval
01:34 then we will be ready to commission in the near future
01:37 So the physical needs is all done
01:39 it looks beautiful
01:41 8 supercharging with high throughput
01:45 a welcome thing for Pavilion
01:48 Dr. Ophelia, Dr. Desmond
01:50 and joy for their support to making this possible
01:53 I have to thank my charging team as well
01:57 enormous effort, huge investment
01:59 they have finished this project in less than 2 weeks
02:02 The Model Y comes in 3 trims
02:05 consisting of Model Y, rear-wheel drive
02:08 Model Y Long Range and Model Y Performance
02:11 The mid-size SUV is a combination of range, performance, safety and technology
02:16 that carries over 2,100 litres of cargo space
02:19 and seating for up to 5 passengers
02:22 Tesla is also set to establish a state-of-the-art head office
02:25 and service centre in Sabujaya
02:27 to serve as a central hub for all corporate operations
02:30 marketing, training, customer support activities and vehicle services
02:35 Thanks for watching at home or from your devices
02:36 The Model Y will be on display here at Pavilion Kuala Lumpur
02:39 until 31st of October
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