MANILA: Tesla has risen to become the best-selling battery electric vehicle (BEV) brand in the Philippines for June 2026—as far as the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines, Inc. (CAMPI) report is concerned. 

Specifically, Tesla Philippines sold 984 units last month. 

However, the same report showed that VinFast is still the group's leader in BEV sales leader for the first six months of the year—rolling out 3,142 units to customers. Tesla, on the other hand, placed second with 2,374 units sold locally from January-June 2026. 

In a statement, Tesla explained that its strong momentum in the Philippine market is backed by its products and other innovative initiatives both in the local scene and on a global scale. 

Here in the Philippines, Tesla has recently made ownership of its Model Y and Model 3 nameplates available through an incentive program. This provides eligible Tesla clients with free supercharging credits, a one-year complimentary comprehensive insurance package, and a free home charger. 

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Moreover, the American BEV brand’s local arm is currently offering flexible financing options for its models. These can go for as low as P29,990 per month with the Model 3 sedan. 

In other parts of the world, Tesla is aiming to keep up with rising demand worldwide by ramping up the production of its 4680 battery cells. With this, the marque says that it will be able to produce more Model Y units. 

At this year’s Philippine International Motor Show, Tesla also wowed the crowds by announcing the integration of the Grok artificial intelligence (AI) multi-agent chatbot on every Model Y and Model 3 unit. And more recently, the company is set to release new Tesla-centric capabilities for Grok AI, which include: 

• Ability to make phone calls
• Search and play music
• Adjust climate control

All of these will be rolled out by the company through over-the-air updates soon. 

Last but not least is Tesla’s expanding Supercharger network, which the company says sees the establishment of 2,400 new stalls worldwide year over year. In the Philippines, the brand’s local arm is planning to establish additional sites to support its growing customer base. 

For now, no exact locations were disclosed, but Destination Chargers are already open in BGC and Southwoods Mall in Laguna. 

Tesla Model Y L in PH

The latest Tesla model released for the Philippine market is the Model Y L - the three-row, six-seater version of the popular Model Y. At launch, the model starts at P2.849 million (indicative price), and it offers a generously spaced interior coupled with noteworthy on-road performance.  

For its powertrain, the Tesla Model Y L uses a dual-motor, all-wheel-drive setup that can generate up to 506 horsepower. It also has a range of 681 kilometers, according to the Worldwide Harmonized Light Vehicles Test Procedure (WLTP). This range is thanks mainly to its 88.2 kilowatt-hour lithium-ion battery. 

As mentioned, the Model Y L gets a three-row interior seating arrangement. However, some of its key interior features include second-row captain seats that come with ventilation and heating, power armrests, and a one-touch folding function. This is backed by a third-row area with a power-adjustable seat and its dedicated climate controls. 

Moreover, the model’s second row also comes with power-adjustable seats with adjustable headrests, ventilation, and thigh support. 

Other notable amenities inside the Model Y L include, but are not limited to the following: 

• Acoustic glass
• Updated suspension system
• 19-inch Machina Wheels
• Dual touchscreen display system (16 inches for the front center, and eight-inch screen for the second row)
• 18-piece speaker set with one subwoofer

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