Following the update of the Tesla Model Y in the Chinese market earlier this month, Malaysia is now also getting the updated model with updated equipment, which was first seen on the long-wheelbase, six-seater Model YL for China.
The equipment updates apply to new orders of the 2026 Model Y in Malaysia, and focus on the EV’s cabin, starting with a larger 16-inch central touchscreen that succeeds the outgoing 15.4-inch.
Like the Chinese market model, the Malaysian market model gets an interior headliner and style upholstery now offered in black, for both black and black and white interior colors. The larger central touchscreen in the front is supplemented by an 8-inch unit for the second row of seats.
Tesla’s website for Malaysia lists two variants of the 2026 Model Y; the standard rear-wheel drive from RM195,450, and the long-range all-wheel drive from RM242,450. The Standard Range RWD has a range of 466 km according to the WLTP standard, while the Long Range AWD offers a range of 600 km (WLTP).
Charging for the Model Y 2026 can be done with up to 175 kW DC for the Standard Range RWD, giving a range of 238 km in 15 minutes, or up to 250 kW DC for the Long Range AWD, giving a range of 283 km in 15 minutes. In terms of acceleration, the Standard Range RWD goes from 0-100 km/h in 5.9 seconds, while the Long Range AWD does the same in 4.8 seconds.
Rolling stock has 19-inch ‘Crossflow’ wheels as standard, while the 20-inch ‘Helix 2.0’ kit is a RM10,000 option. Inside, black interior trim is standard, while the two-tone black and white scheme is an RM5,000 option; the accessory glass roof sunshade costs RM450.
The assistance systems in the Model Y 2026 for Malaysia start with Basic Autopilot as an included package, while two optional levels are available; Enhanced Autopilot for RM16,000, and Full Self-Driving for RM32,000 (both options subject to regulatory approval).
For the exterior paint colours, the Model Y 2026 in Malaysia gets Stealth Gray as a no-cost choice, while Pearl While Multi-Coat and Diamond Black are an option each for RM5,000; Glacier Blue costs RM7,500. Meanwhile, Quicksilver and Ultra Red are an option for RM11,000 each.
In Malaysia, the 2026 Tesla Model Y is covered by a four-year, 80,000 km vehicle warranty, and an eight-year, 160,000 km battery warranty.
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