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Tesla officially launches Model Y and Model 3 in the Philippines
Tesla officially launches Model Y and Model 3 in the Philippines
Mall goers check out the Tesla vehicles on display at a Taguig City mall on November 8, 2024 during the brand's launch in the country. Jonathan Cellona, ABS-CBN News
Mall goers check out the Tesla vehicles on display at a Taguig City mall on November 8, 2024 during the brand's launch in the country. Jonathan Cellona, ABS-CBN NewsMANILA - Tesla has officially entered the Philippine market with the opening of its first Tesla Experience Center at Uptown Bonifacio in Taguig.
MANILA - Tesla has officially entered the Philippine market with the opening of its first Tesla Experience Center at Uptown Bonifacio in Taguig.
Frederick Go, Special Assistant to the President for Investment and Economic Affairs, and Trade Secretary Cristina Roque joined the launching activity at a mall in the business district.
Frederick Go, Special Assistant to the President for Investment and Economic Affairs, and Trade Secretary Cristina Roque joined the launching activity at a mall in the business district.
Jonathan Cellona, ABS-CBN News
Jonathan Cellona, ABS-CBN NewsTesla Regional Director Isabel Fan says they're happy to be expanding in the Philippines as the company eyes the adoption of electric vehicles globally. She said they have delivered 7 million units worldwide already.
Tesla Regional Director Isabel Fan says they're happy to be expanding in the Philippines as the company eyes the adoption of electric vehicles globally. She said they have delivered 7 million units worldwide already.
“Tesla has [a] presence in about 50 countries around the world. We pick our preferences. So I pick the Philippines as the next new market in the world,” she said.
“Tesla has [a] presence in about 50 countries around the world. We pick our preferences. So I pick the Philippines as the next new market in the world,” she said.
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Jonathan Cellona, ABS-CBN News
Jonathan Cellona, ABS-CBN NewsTesla's Model Y and Model 3 cars are making their debut in the Philippines. Prices for the vehicles range from P2.1 million to P3.3 million depending on the features. For example, a Model Y rear-wheel drive with a 455 km range and top speed of 217 km/h costs P2.3 million.
Tesla's Model Y and Model 3 cars are making their debut in the Philippines. Prices for the vehicles range from P2.1 million to P3.3 million depending on the features. For example, a Model Y rear-wheel drive with a 455 km range and top speed of 217 km/h costs P2.3 million.
“It's the most affordable. I don’t see any car in this range or this pedigree with this kind of pricing. It’s gonna wow the market,” Fan added.
“It's the most affordable. I don’t see any car in this range or this pedigree with this kind of pricing. It’s gonna wow the market,” Fan added.
The National Development Company, an attached agency of DTI, welcomes the arrival of Tesla in the country. Its General Manager, Usec. Antonilo Mauricio, said this will boost the electric vehicle (EV) industry, especially with the price point of the new Tesla models.
The National Development Company, an attached agency of DTI, welcomes the arrival of Tesla in the country. Its General Manager, Usec. Antonilo Mauricio, said this will boost the electric vehicle (EV) industry, especially with the price point of the new Tesla models.
“The price range of EVs here, I think they’re one the lowest in the market, if not the lowest. With a brand like Tesla, that’s good for the Filipino consumers,” said Mauricio.
“The price range of EVs here, I think they’re one the lowest in the market, if not the lowest. With a brand like Tesla, that’s good for the Filipino consumers,” said Mauricio.
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Jonathan Cellona, ABS-CBN NewsKevin Tan, CEO of Alliance Global Group, welcomes Tesla as a tenant of Megaworld's Uptown Parade. He said the first Tesla supercharger station will also soon open at Uptown Mall and more are being planned across all Megaworld properties.
Kevin Tan, CEO of Alliance Global Group, welcomes Tesla as a tenant of Megaworld's Uptown Parade. He said the first Tesla supercharger station will also soon open at Uptown Mall and more are being planned across all Megaworld properties.
“They will deploy their charging stations all over our malls and our properties already. They're looking at our hotels as well, our townships” said Tan, adding that the EV maker will be deploying "quite a number of charging stations."
“They will deploy their charging stations all over our malls and our properties already. They're looking at our hotels as well, our townships” said Tan, adding that the EV maker will be deploying "quite a number of charging stations."
Tesla added that supercharging is available at P19/ kwh or a full charge costing only around P1,140.
Tesla added that supercharging is available at P19/ kwh or a full charge costing only around P1,140.
Jonathan Cellona, ABS-CBN News
Jonathan Cellona, ABS-CBN NewsThe tech company will soon launch the Tesla Design Studio in the Philippines where Filipinos can customize the car’s exterior, interior, and even some features. The delivery of the first set of Tesla cars is expected in the second quarter of next year.
The tech company will soon launch the Tesla Design Studio in the Philippines where Filipinos can customize the car’s exterior, interior, and even some features. The delivery of the first set of Tesla cars is expected in the second quarter of next year.
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