Tesla Releases Updated Model Y to the Philippines

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Tesla launched its up to date Mannequin Y final February 26 in a easy launch adopted by a public show on the centrally positioned EDSA Shangri-La Plaza till March 9, 2025. This launch introduces modifications to the favored electrical automobile, which Tesla claims is the world’s best-selling automobile and holds excessive security scores.

The launch collection of the Mannequin Y contains a number of distinctive design components. These embody a personalized launch badge on the rear, puddle mild badges, and doorsill plates with a “Launch Series” wordmark. The inside incorporates a launch-specific design for the middle charging console with silver accents and an all-black vegan suede trim.

One of many first patrons of the Mannequin Y is well-known Philippine chef Rolando Laudico identified higher as “Chef Laudico,” who instructed CleanTechnica he was lined up for the Mannequin Y Launch and has been ready since November for his automobile. There’s a beeline for the Mannequin 3 in keeping with sources at Tesla Philippines and an elevated curiosity for the Mannequin Y. To date Tesla formally launched 5 vehicles to its first prospects.

Throughout the launch, Tesla Philippines Philippines President Isabel Fan mentioned that the Mannequin Y is at the moment the most effective promoting passenger automobile on the planet. In 2023 gross sales of the Tesla Mannequin Y was up 64% from 2022 and hit 1.22 million models. That is 480,000 extra models than 2021. In line with a report by JATO dynamics, this feat was “achieved by no other manufacturer before. Consequently, the Model Y managed to outsell traditional global top-sellers like Toyota’s RAV4 and Corolla sedan.”

The outside of the up to date Mannequin Y incorporates design cues reportedly impressed by the Cybertruck and Cybercab. These embody a brand new cross automobile lightbar on the entrance and oblique reflective physique panel taillights. A brand new “Glacier Blue” paint possibility can be accessible.

Tesla highlights enhancements to cabin quietness, citing double-layer glass for all home windows and a panoramic glass roof designed to scale back UV rays and warmth. Redesigned wheels and a rear diffuser intention to enhance aerodynamics and stability at excessive speeds.

Inside options carried over from the Mannequin 3, reminiscent of ambient lighting, ventilated entrance seats, and a second-row 8-inch touchscreen show, are included within the up to date Mannequin Y. The Lengthy Vary variant incorporates a 15-speaker audio system with a subwoofer, whereas the Rear-wheel drive variant has a 9-speaker system. The rear passenger seats will be adjusted or folded down to supply a claimed cupboard space of over 2,130 liters.

Tesla states that the outside has been redesigned to maximise aerodynamic effectivity, growing vary. The corporate additionally claims that the Mannequin Y can obtain as much as 266 kilometers of vary in quarter-hour when utilizing a V4 Supercharger. The primary V4 Supercharging Station within the Philippines has been established at Uptown Mall, with 4 Superchargers. Tesla plans to develop its charging infrastructure, together with the set up of V4 Superchargers at Shangri-La Plaza EDSA.

The Mannequin Y is obtainable in two variants: Rear-wheel drive and Lengthy Vary. Pricing begins at ₱2,369,000 ($40,800) for the Rear-wheel drive and ₱2,689,000 ($46,500) for the Lengthy Vary variant. The Launch Collection is on the market for a restricted time.

Tesla Philippines sources its automobiles from the GigaFactory in Shanghai and enjoys tariff-free importation underneath the Government Order No. 12 till 2028.