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Tesla improves the range and performance of Model 3/Y without changing the battery capacity
Kevin Wong
Jul 3, 2025
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General
Retail Price
RM 242,000
RM 480,000
Top Speed(km/h)
261
230
0-100km/h(s)
3.1
3.8
Launched Year
2024
2024
On Sale
√
√
Warranty Manufacturer
4 years / 80,000km
-
Fuel Type
EV
EV
Body
Segment
B-Segment
Executive
Length(mm)
4720
5060
Width(mm)
2089
1900
Height(mm)
1441
1050
Wheelbase(mm)
2875
2856
Weight(kg)
1851
2065
Doors
4
-
Seats
5
-
Boot Volume(L)
682
470
Electric Motor/Battery
Motor Type
Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor
-
Motor Output(PS)
460
609.5
Motor Output(kW)
338
286
Motor Torque(Nm)
723
400
Number Of Motors
2
-
Motor Arrangement
Front+Rear
-
Combined System Output(PS)
460
-
Combined System Output(kW)
338
442
Combined System Torque(Nm)
723
-
EV Range(km)
528
455
Battery Type
Ternary lithium battery
-
Battery Capacity(kWh)
79
67
Power Consumption Per 100 Kilometers(kWh)
-
20.6–18.2
Battery Warranty
8 years / 160,000 km
-
Quick Charge Time(h)
-
0.5
Slow Charge Time(h)
-
8.25
Transmission
Number of gear
-
1
Transmission
EV
AT
Chassis Steering
Driven Wheels
All Wheel Drive
Rear Wheel Drive
Front Suspension
Double Wishbone Independent Suspension
-
Rear Suspension
Multi-link Independent Suspension
-
Wheel Braking
Front Brakes
Ventilated Disc
-
Rear Brakes
Ventilated Disc
-
Parking Brake
Electric Parking Brake
-
Front Tyres
235 / 35R20
R21
Rear Tyres
235 / 35R20
R21
Spare Tyre
None
-
Off-road Performance
Ground Clearance
128
-
Active Safety Features
ABS/EBD
●
-
Electronic Stability Control(ESC)
●
-
Seatbelt Reminder
All Seats
-
Blind Spot Info System
●
-
Lane-keeping Alert
●
-
Autonomous Emergency Braking
●
-
Collision Warning
●
-
Passive Safety Features
Airbags
7
-
Driver Passenger Seat Airbags
●
-
Front Passenger Seat Airbags
●
-
Front Side Airbags
●
-
Front Curtain Airbags
●
-
Rear Curtain Airbags
●
-
knee_airbags
●
-
Rear Airbags
●
-
ISOFIX
●
-
Driver Assistance Features
Cruise Control
ACC
-
Parking Sensor Rear
-
-
Parking Camera
rear cameras
-
Auto Parking
-
-
Auto Start/Stop
-
-
Hill Start Assist
●
-
Interior Features
Adjustable Steering Wheels
Manual
-
Multi-function Steering Wheel
●
●
Paddle Shift
-
-
Instrument Cluster
Full LCD display
12.3-inch full LCD instrument
In-car/Out-car Power Supply
Power Socket
-
-
Anti-theft Features
Door Lock
Keyless Operation
-
Seat Features
Seat Features(Front-Driver)
Power-adjustable front seats, heated and ventilated
-
Seat Features(Passenger)
Power-adjustable front seats, heated and ventilated
-
Seat Features(Rear)
40:20:40 Split folding and heating
-
Air Conditioning Features
Front Air-con
Dual-zone automatic climate control with HEPA air filter
-
Rear Air-con
●
-
Lighting Features
Headlamps
LED
-
Taillamps
LED
-
Daytime Running Lights
●
-
Auto Headlamps
●
-
Front Foglamps
-
-
Rear Foglamps
●
-
Interior Lighting
●
-
Glass/Rearview Mirror
Sunroof
●single sunroof
-
Folding Wing Mirrors
●
-
Auto Wipers
●
-
Multimedia Features
Screen
touch screen display
infotainment touchscreen
Screen Size(inch)
15
14.9
Speaker Brand
-
Harman Kardon
Speakers
17
-
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Tesla Model 3 vs BMW i5 Pros & Cons
| Pros | Cons | |
|---|---|---|
| Tesla Model 3 | Cutting-edge designOutstanding endurance and performance, rapid acceleration, comfortable ride, long battery range | Limited headroomPlastic feel of the interior, operation depends on the touch screen, actual endurance is lower than the nominal, autonomous driving is not as good as its name suggests |
| BMW i5 | Futuristic looking cockpitSmooth and quiet drivingSatisfying acceleration, clever blend of comfort and sport, luxurious interior | Rear legroom may be a problem for taller peopleMost features are optionalBattery life is not as good as major competitorsThe infotainment technology is almost complicated, trunk space is smaller than 5-series gasoline sedans |
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