Tesla’s New Model Y: The Lifestyle Edge

Tesla’s New Model Y: The Lifestyle Edge

By Editorial Team

Tesla’s world’s best-selling vehicle and holder of the highest safety ratings worldwide, the New Model Y, has arrived in Malaysia, bringing a fusion of technology, design, and sustainability to the forefront. More than just an electric vehicle, it’s a statement of modern luxury and conscious living—an experience that extends far beyond the driver’s seat.



A Car That Embodies Lifestyle
For those who view their vehicles as an extension of their personal brand, the New Model Y delivers. Featuring a bespoke cyber design inspired by the Cybertruck, this sleek machine boasts a striking cross-car lightbar and futuristic taillights. The introduction of the ‘Glacier Blue’ paint option takes inspiration from nature, ensuring you turn heads on every journey. The Model Y now also comes in Stealth Grey as the standard colour, with additional colour customisations available, including White (RM5,000), Glacier Blue (RM7,500), Quicksilver (RM11,000), and Ultra Red (RM11,000).



Luxury Meets Innovation
Tesla’s focus on refinement is evident in the all-black vegan suede interior and upgraded charging console, complete with silver accents. Buyers also have the option to switch to a black-and-white interior for an additional RM5,000. The panoramic glass roof not only enhances aesthetics but also offers seven times better UV protection, ensuring a comfortable ride regardless of the weather. Meanwhile, the double-layer glass windows provide a notably quieter cabin, making urban commutes feel serene.


Efficiency Without Compromise
The New Model Y isn’t just about looks—it’s built for performance. The upgraded Model Y now boasts an even lower drag coefficient of just 0.22Cd, similar to aerodynamic sedans like the Tesla Model 3. As a result, the base RWD model offers an improved WLTP-rated range of 466 km (11 km more than the previous model), while the Long-Range AWD version now delivers 551 km (18 km more than its predecessor). The Launch Series package for the Long-Range AWD also includes an Accelerated Boost feature, allowing a swift 0-100 km/h sprint in just 4.3 seconds, while the RWD variant completes it in 5.9 seconds. Both versions maintain a top speed of 201 km/h.

Charging remains effortless, with Tesla’s expanding Supercharger network in Malaysia. Owners can gain up to 266 km of range in just 15 minutes, ensuring seamless long-distance travel.


Smart Travel, Smart Living
Designed for those who value technology in everyday life, the Model Y includes ambient lighting, ventilated front seats, and an 8-inch rear touchscreen for passengers. Additionally, Tesla has introduced redesigned seats with improved ventilation for extra comfort. The trunk now includes a drainage plug, making it a convenient icebox for road trips.
For added practicality, the Model Y continues to offer one of the largest storage capacities in its class, with a total of 2,130 litres. The rear seats now feature a powered folding function, allowing for easier configuration of the space. While Tesla has retained the signal stalk, gear selection remains on the touchscreen, with additional backup buttons on the ceiling for convenience.

Model Y Specifications
  • Variants: Rear-Wheel Drive, Long Range AWD
  • Motor: Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) / All-Wheel Drive (AWD)
  • Range (WLTP): 466 km (RWD) / 551 km (Long Range)
  • 0-100 km/h: 5.9 sec (RWD) / 4.3 sec (Long Range, with Acceleration Boost)
  • Top Speed: 201 km/h
  • Charging: Up to 266 km range in 15 minutes
  • Interior: All-black vegan suede, panoramic glass roof, ventilated front seats (option to upgrade to black-and-white interior for RM5,000)
  • Technology: 8-inch rear touchscreen, ambient lighting
  • Wheels: Standard 19” Crossflow wheels (upgrade to 20” Helix 2.0 Wheels for RM10,000
 

Exclusive Availability & Pricing
For a limited time, the New Model Y Launch Series is available to order, offering exclusive perks such as a special badging on the rear liftgate, puddle light, doorsill plate, charging console wordmark, and vegan suede for the Black Interior. Available in two variants, the Rear-Wheel Drive starts at RM 195,450, while the Long-Range AWD model is priced from RM 242,450. Customers can also choose to enhance their experience with additional upgrades, including:
  • Enhanced Autopilot (RM16,000): Features Navigate on Autopilot, Auto Lane Change, Auto Park, Dumb Summon, and Smart Summon.
  • Full-Self Driving (RM32,000): Though available for purchase, this feature is not yet enabled in Malaysia.
Orders are now open on Tesla’s official website: Tesla Model Y. For more details, visit a Tesla Experience Centre or contact Tesla Malaysia at 1 800 810 655.
All photos from Tesla official site