Tesla officially available in Thailand

KUALA LUMPUR: The brainchild of EV, Tesla has made its official entry into the Thai market. The automaker made its debut at Thailand's Siam Paragon and offers two models for customers to order - the Tesla Model 3 and Tesla Model Y.

It will not be new to see Tesla cars on Thai roads, as earlier interested buyers were ordering them via alternative means involving a lot of hassle and additional fees. But now that the electric car brand has officially made its debut in the country, customers can start ordering the Model 3 and Model Y right away.

It is a great time for Tesla to enter the Thai market, as the government there is pushing to make EVs more affordable and attractive to customers. As mentioned earlier, Tesla is offering two of its iconic cars in Thailand, the Model 3 and Model Y. The former favors performance (speed) and the latter long-rage.

The Tesla Model 3 is offered in three variants - Single Motor RWD, Dual Motor Long Range AWD, and Dual Motor Performance AWD. The price ranges from 1,759,00 baht to 2,309,000 baht (around RM 221,403 to RM 290,630).

The Tesla Model Y, on the other hand, is also offered in three trim options namely, Single Motor RWD, Dual Motor Long Range AWD, and Dual Motor Performance AWD. The price ranges from 1,959,000 baht to 2,509,000 baht (approx RM246,151 to RM 315,258).

Both models come equipped with the brand's iconic 15-inch touchscreen which allows the driver to control several car functions. The system also supports gaming arcades, YouTube, and Netflix.

Apart from introducing new models in the future, Tesla will open its first supercharger in Thailand by Q1 2023. It can reportedly charge the EV up to 275 km in 15 minutes.

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