Tesla formally begins ops in Malaysia


Powered-up: Dignitaries posing with the EV offerings of the company in Kuala Lumpur. — ONG SOON HIN/The Star

KUALA LUMPUR: Tesla Sdn Bhd (Tesla), the Malaysian arm of the well-known American electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer Tesla Inc, officially began operations in Malaysia yesterday with the launch of its Model Y for the local market.

The company in a joint statement with the Malaysian Investment Development Authority said the expansion into the country is a direct response to the Battery Electric Vehicle Global Leaders initiative introduced by the Investment, Trade and Industry Ministry.

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