KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 19 — Tesla launched its new Model 3 electric sedan today and its first flagship experience centre in Malaysia.
The new model, priced at RM189,000 onwards, is available in rear-wheel drive and long-range versions. It offers a single-charge range of up to 629 kilometres (km).
With the launch of the new model, Tesla regional director Isabel Fan said the company plans to set up more Supercharging stations to add to the two existing stations located at Pavillion Kuala Lumpur and Sunway Big Box in Johor.
“We will have more stations. We plan to connect the country, connect the region, and make cross-border travelling like from Singapore to Malaysia easy,” she said during today’s Tesla Model 3 launching ceremony at the Experience Centre in Pavilion Damansara Heights.
The flagship centre spans 3,000 square feet and will serve the affluent townships of Bangsar and Damansara Heights.
Fan said Tesla Supercharging, one of the world’s fastest charging stations, could charge the new Model 3 up to 282 km in just 15 minutes.
Tesla also plans to set up Supercharging stations in 12 different locations in the country, including five in the Klang Valley, two in the northern region, and two in the southern region.
Globally, the company now has the largest fast-charging network, with 4,947 Supercharging stations and 45,000 Superchargers.
The Model 3 accelerates from 0 to 100 km per hour in just 4.4 seconds, besides emitting less noise due to the inclusion of 360-degree acoustic glass.
Tesla’s annual production currently stands at two million electric cars to cater to global demand.
— Bernama
