Tesla enters PH market, offers 2-car lineup

Vehicle deliveries to start early 2025

Tesla enters PH market, offers 2-car lineup

MANILA: Tesla Motors has officially entered the Philippine market by unveiling a two-model lineup.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

  • What are the Tesla Model 3 and Y's starting prices?

    The Tesla Model 3's price starts at P2.109 million while Y, P2.369 million.
  • When will Tesla start the delivery of units in the Philippines?

    Tesla will deliver the units for the Philippine market by early 2025.
  • In a public event at Uptown Mall in Taguig, the Elon-Musk steered electric vehicle (EV) marque unveiled Models Y and 3 — which are both sourced from China.

    Model Y specifications

    Crowned the world’s best-selling vehicle in 2023, the Tesla Model Y measures 4,749.8 millimeters (mm) long; 1,978.66 mm wide; and 1,625.6 mm tall as well as 157-mm ground clearance and 1,995-kilogram curb weight.

    Tesla Model Y Photo from Ruben Manahan IV

    Among the electric crossover’s exterior design features are its minimalist look as expressed in the minimal body lines, grille-less front fascia, and all-glass roofing.

    Tesla Model Y Photo from Ruben Manahan IV

    Inside, the electric-five seater compact sport utility vehicle features an avant-garde dashboard, a simplified multifunction steering wheel, 15.8-inch floating center digital display that already comes with built-in and downloadable applications, and space that can haul 2,100 liters of cargo.

    Tesla Model Y Photo from Ruben Manahan IV

    Offered in three options namely Rear-Wheel Drive, Long Range, and Performance, the Tesla Model Y (on paper) can accelerate zero to 100 kilometers per hour (kph) in as fast as 3.7 seconds and can cover up to 533 kilometers (based on Worldwide Harmonized Light Vehicle Test Procedure [WLTP> standards).

    Here are other details about the Tesla Model Y.

    Trims and Pricings

    Trims

    Rear-wheel Drive

    Long Range

    Performance

    Range (WLTP, in km)

    455

    533

    514

    Top Speed (in kph)

    217

    217

    250

    Acceleration (0-100 kph, in seconds)

    6.9

    5.0

    3.7

    Vehicle Price

    P2.369 million

    P2.689 million

    P3.299 million

    Monthly Installment plan starts at (after 20-percent deposit)

    P34,551

    P44,053

    P54,046

    Order Fee

    P15,000

    Delivery and Admin Fee

    P12,000

    Interest Rate (Add-on)

    As low as 22.88 percent for five years offered by Tesla-preferred financial institutions (Conditions apply)

     

    Model 3 details

    Serving as the brand’s entry point to its roster, the Tesla Model 3 is 4,719.32 mm long; 1,932.94 mm wide; and 1,440.18 mm tall with a 137.16-mm ground clearance.

    Tesla Model 3 Photo from Ruben Manahan IV

    Wearing a sophisticated look, the purely-electric sedan is outfitted with hidden door handles, bold beltlines on each side, 10-spoke alloy wheels, and trapezoidal headlights.

    Tesla Model 3 Photo from Ruben Manahan IV

    Inside, the vehicle also has the same features as the Tesla Model in terms of its infotainment system, steering wheel — providing a no-nonsense look inside the cabin.

    Tesla Model 3 Photo from Ruben Manahan IV

    The said offering can also be had in any of the three variants (Rear-Wheel Drive, Long Range, and Performance). Below are the other details about the vehicle.

    Trims and Pricing

    Trims

    Rear-wheel Drive

    Long Range

    Performance

    Range (WLTP, in km)

    513

    629

    528

    Top Speed (in kph)

    201

    201

    262

    Acceleration (0-100 kph, in seconds)

    6.1

    4.4

    3.1

    Vehicle Price

    P2.109 million

    P2,489 million

    P3.099 million

    Monthly Installments starts at (after 20-percent deposit)

    P38,810

    P40,776

    P50,770

    Order Fee

    P15,000

    Delivery and Admin Fee

    P12,000

    Interest Rate (Add-on)

    As low as 22.88-percent for five years offered by Tesla-preferred financial institutions (Conditions apply).

    Aside from the product unveiling, the company also opened its flagship showroom in the country called the “Tesla Experience Center” in Uptown Parade — signaling the start of pre-orders. Per Tesla, it will begin delivering units by early next year.

    Further, four Tesla Superchargers will be established at Uptown Mall soon. The said facilities will be available on a pay-per-use basis with rates starting at P19 per kilowatt-hour. A full charge for Tesla vehicles is approximately P1,140.

    Ruben Manahan IV

    Ruben Manahan IV

    Started his journalism stint as cub reporter for a local daily, Fort has been a news junkie ever since he started his career. He has covered for various sections of the newspaper ranging from politics to lifestyle, but his heart now belongs to motoring.

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