Tesla recently announced that the all-new electric SUV, Model Y, is making its debut in Malaysia. The public can now experience the Model Y for the first time at Pavilion Kuala Lumpur from today until 31st October. All trims of Model Y (Model Y Rear-wheel drive, Long Range, and Performance) will be displayed at Pavilion, starting this Thursday for public viewing and ordering. 
Model Y is the newest, most affordable electric SUV. Designed and built as Tesla's first mass-market sports utility electric vehicle, it represents a critical step in Tesla's mission to accelerate the world's transition to sustainable energy, as outlined in the original Secret Tesla Master Plan.
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| (From L-R): Madam BeeVien Lim, Deputy Chief Executive Officer of MIDA; Malaysian US Embassy Representative; His Excellency Brian D. McFeeters, US Ambassador to Malaysia; Isabel Fan, Regional Director of Tesla; Yang Berhormat Liew Chin Tong, Deputy Minister of MITI; Datuk Seri Haji Isham Ishak, Secretary General MITI |
Tesla is committed and excited to help drive a zero emission and greener future for Malaysia. As part of Tesla's commitment to Malaysia, the company has unveiled a comprehensive development plan for experience centres, service and support, as well as charging infrastructure in the country, aimed at delivering a seamless Tesla ownership experience.
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| Isabel Fan, Regional Director of Tesla delivering the keynote at the unveiling of the all-new Model Y at Centre Court, Pavilion Kuala Lumpur |
In line with Malaysia's goal to promote low-carbon mobility and support the EV industry, Tesla customers will enjoy full import and excise duties exemption for newly registered zero-emission Tesla electric vehicles. Additionally, customers can benefit from 100% road tax exemption and individual income tax relief of up to RM2,500 on expenses related to EV charging facilities for the assessment year of 2023. Companies that rent non-commercial EVs may claim tax deduction on the rental amount up to RM300,000 from the year of assessment 2023 until 2025.
