No intention of phasing out AP system in Malaysia despite direct import of Tesla EVs – Tengku Zafrul Aziz
Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz said: Bernama.
“We do not discuss [abolishing the AP system] Not yet; no intention at this point,” Zafrul told reporters, adding that the AP system would still be used even though the company was approved as another automaker, as long as it delivers the technology that Malaysia is looking for.
The AP system remains in effect even though the government has allowed Tesla Motors to sell its vehicles in Malaysia without the mandatory AP rules for other auto companies selling cars in Malaysia, as the vehicle manufacturer Electricity of America was the first applicant approved in the AP system. BEV . Global Leaders Initiative of the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI).
“AP [system] Still there. What we announced is that we want [the companies] to bring technology. We’re consistent not just with Tesla, but with anything that delivers value Tesla can deliver, we’ll treat it consistently. It is not exclusive to Tesla,” the minister said.
Last Friday, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim meets Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk via video call attended by Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz; media and digital minister Ahmad Fahmi bin Mohamed Fadzil and SpaceX senior director Lauren Dreyer.
The Prime Minister said that Musk had agreed to make substantial investments in Malaysia, including the establishment of Tesla’s Malaysian headquarters in Cyberjaya, as well as cooperation with the government through SpaceX and the Starlink satellite-based internet service , report Bernama.
Tesla Malaysia online configuration tool appeared online last week, bringing pricing for Model Y in three variants – Model Y RWD from RM199,000, Model Y Long Range AWD from RM246,000 and Model Y Performance AWD from RM288,000; Price includes SCT.
The configurator also offers pricing for a range of optional upgrades, such as black, silver or blue paint for RM5,000, multi-layer red paint for RM10,000, and black/white interior for RM5,000. , 20 inch screen. Upgrade the ‘touch’ wheel for RM10,000, Advanced Autopilot for RM16,000 and Full Autopilot for RM32,000. Orders are now available for a non-refundable fee of RM1,000, and deliveries are estimated to begin in early 2024.
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