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Tesla opened up its Tesla Experience Center in the country last week with the introduction of two of its best-selling cars worldwide – the Model Y and the Model 3 – at the upscale Uptown Parade in Bonifacio Global City.
The keenly-awaited launch started at the exclusive pop-up store inside the Uptown Mall and ended with the cutting of ceremonial ribbon at the new Tesla Experience Center just across the street.
Tesla also featured the first indoor Supercharger station in the country with four Superchargers that will soon operate at the second floor of the Uptown Mall.
The Tesla Design Studio will also be set up soon in the country where customers will be able to customize their soon-to-be-owned Tesla cars from the vehicle’s exterior, interior, and even its features. The Tesla Model 3 and Model Y (with 3 variants each – rear-wheel drive, long range, and performance) will be delivered to their new owners by early next year.
The Model Y, the 2023 best-selling vehicle, combines range, performance, safety, and technology. It can seat up to 5 passengers and with ultra-responsive motors that can accelerate the car from 0 to 100 kmh in just 3.7 seconds. The rear-wheel costs P2,369,000 (455 km range) while the long range is at P2,689,000(533 ms) and the performance at 3,299,000 (514 kms)
On the other hand, the Model 3, with extended range and new features, accelerates from 0-100 kmh in just 3.1 seconds and offering range and prizes such as rear-wheel drive (513 kms – P2,109,000), long range (629 kms – P2,489,000), and performance (528 kms – P3,099,000).
Supercharging will be available on a pay-per-use basis at P19 per kwh. A full charge for Tesla vehicles is approximately P1,140. Supercharging station will be set up in strategic and popular locations and destinations across the country. With Supercharging, Model Y can charge up to 120 kms in just 5 minutes, operating at peak efficiency of 250 kw.