Tesla to maintain duty-free prices for all its models

Quick look

• Although there is no more duty-exemption, Tesla Malaysia will maintain its 2025 tax-free prices for all its models.

• The EV brand has entered East Malaysia with a pop-up showroom at a shopping mall in Kuching, Sarawak.

With the expiry of duty-exemption for EVs imported in CBU (completely built-up) form on December 31, 2025, some have wondered about the future of those brands which have not mentioned any plans for local assembly which will allow another 2 years of duty-exemption.

No local assembly plans
While automakers such as Chery, BYD and ZEEKR have announced plans to start local assembly in 2026 and 2027, others such as Tesla have remained silent. In fact, it was stated some time back that there are no plans by Tesla regarding local assembly although many Malaysians had assumed it was part of the conditions for being allowed immediate access into the market. Tesla has however fulfilled its other commitments that include setting up its charging network.

Without duty-exemption, EV prices should go up but Tesla Malaysia has announced today that its models will have the same starting prices introduced in 2025. The Model 3 will still start from RM169,000 and the Model Y will start from RM195,450.

Now in East Malaysia
Tesla has also entered the East Malaysian market, starting in Kuching, Sarawak. It has a pop-up showroom at Vivacity Megamall, allowing the public to experience EVs. For those who want to buy one, there are special offers during the month of January.

Continuing to grow charger network
Tesla continues to grow its own charging network across Malaysia. It currently has 18 Supercharger (DC) stations and 17 Destination Charger (AC) locations. with 76 Superchargers and 79 Destination Chargers in total. More charging stations are planned at locations to support owners travelling long distance.

Tesla has officially delivered 10,000 electric cars in Malaysia