Tesla is now in the Philippines. The American multinational automotive company has set up shop in the Philippines as a national sales office with an Experience Center located in Uptown Parade beside the Uptown Mall in Bonifacio Global City. Tesla Motors Philippines, as the company is called, is offering the Model 3 and Model Y initially with customer deliveries to start in early 2025.
Both the Model 3 and Model Y are sourced directly from Tesla’s Shanghai Gigafactory, but uses the widely accepted CCS Type 2 charging port. This allows Tesla to access a wide range of public charging stations. Meanwhile, Tesla will also setup its own Supercharger network starting at the Uptown Mall in BGC that offers up to a peak 250 kW of charging. Compared to other public fast chargers, Tesla is charging just P 19 per kWh which equates to P 1,140 for a full charge. Initially, there will four Supercharger slots located at B2 of the Megaworld-operated mall.
The bumper-to-bumper warranty is pegged at 4 years or 80,000 kilometers (whichever comes first), while the battery and drive motor warranty is at 8 years or 160,000 kilometers (192,000 kilometers for select variants). Tesla guarantees a 70 percent retention of battery capacity over the warranty period.
The Model 3 is the starting point to the Tesla range and has been just updated this year giving it a more refined user experience inside and out. The Model 3 measures in at 4,720 mm in length, 1,933 mm in width, and 1,441 mm in height. It has a ground clearance of 138 mm.
Key features of the Model 3 include 360-degree acoustic glass, an all-glass roof with UV protection, a central 15.4-inch front touchscreen with built-in and downloadable apps and navigation, a rear 8-inch touchscreen, and of course, Tesla Autopilot.
The Rear-Wheel Drive variant comes with 513 kilometers of range and a 0-100 km/h time of 6.1 seconds. Moving up, there’s the Long Range variant with 629 kilometers of range and a 0-100 km/h time of 4.4 seconds. Both these variants have a 201 km/h top speed. Finally, there’s the Performance variant with 528 kilometers of driving range, a 3.1-second 0-100 km/h time, and a 262 km/h top speed.
Pricing for the Tesla Model 3 is as follows:
- Tesla Model 3 Rear-Wheel Drive – P 2,109,000
- Tesla Model 3 Long Range – P 2,489,000
- Tesla Model 3 Performance – P 3,099,000
Moving to the Model Y, it’s Tesla’s compact SUV with an overall length of 4,751 mm, overall width of 1,978 mm, and an overall height of 1,624 mm. It sports a generous 157 mm ground clearance as well as 2.1-cubic meters of cargo space.
Like the Model 3, the Model Y offers a low dash designed to maximize leg room and interior space. The all-glass roof is constructed of UV-protected acoustic glass that keeps noise, glare, and heat at bay. The 15-inch screen serves as the central nervous system of the car and includes functionality such as Auto Pilot and Tesla Arcade. There’s even a “Dog Mode” that keeps furry friends comfortable even when you’re away from the car.
The Model Y comes in three variants as well. The Rear-Wheel Drive offers 455 kilometers of range, a 217 km/h top speed, and a 0-100 km/h time of 6.9 seconds. Going up to the Long Range variant, range tops out at 533 kilometers, while 0-100 km/h time drops to 5 seconds. Finally, there’s the Performance that does a bit less kilometers (514 kilometers), but drops the 0-100 km/h time to 3.7 seconds and the top speed boosted up to 250 km/h.
Pricing for the Tesla Model Y is as follows:
- Tesla Model Y Rear-Wheel Drive – P 2,369,000
- Tesla Model Y Long Range – P 2,689,000
- Tesla Model Y Performance – P 3,299,000
Tesla customers in the Philippines will also be able to customize their Model 3 or Model Y from the vehicle exterior, interior, and features (for a fee). They will be able to do so either via the online configurator or through the Tesla Design Studio which will be launching soon.
Prices for both models do not include the order fee (P 15,000) as well as the delivery & admin fee (P 12,000). Tesla Motors Philippines is already offering a 5-year financing program (20 percent down payment) with an effective interest rate of 22.88 percent for model models. Monthly payments range from P 38,810 to P 50,770 for the Model 3 and P 34,551 to P 54,046 for the Model Y.
Customers can also experience the Model 3 and Model Y at an exclusive pop-up at the Level 1, Atrium at the Uptown Mall in Bonifacio Global City until November 15.
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