THURSDAY, March 28, 2024
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Tesla cruises into Thai market

Tesla cruises into Thai market

Electric vehicle manufacturer Tesla entered the Thai market today, offering two models at starting prices of less than 2 million baht each, according to an announcement on its website.

The EV pioneer had hinted in November that it would enter the Thai market this month.

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On Wednesday, Tesla began accepting reservations for its Model 3 and Model Y vehicles, saying deliveries will begin gradually in February next year. Reservations can only be made through its website.

It released the following price list (excluding autopilot and full self-driving options) for the two models:

Model 3

  • Single motor (rear-wheel drive): 1.759 million baht
  • Long range (dual motor, all-wheel drive): 1.999 million baht
  • Performance (dual motor, all-wheel drive): 2.309 million baht

Tesla cruises into Thai market

Model Y

  • Single motor (rear-wheel drive): 1.959 million baht
  • Long range (dual motor, all-wheel drive): 2.259 million baht
  • Performance (dual motor, all-wheel drive): 2.509 million baht

Tesla cruises into Thai market

Purchases include a four-year (or 80,000km) warranty for the vehicle and an eight-year warranty for the battery (160,000km for rear-wheel drive and 192,000km for all-wheel drive).

Tesla also announced it will open its flagship store and its first car-delivery and service centre in the first quarter of next year. It will also open 10 charging stations in Thailand next year, it said.

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