2026 Tesla Model Y updated in Malaysia – two variants, now with 16-inch screen, black headlining; fr RM195k

Following the update of the Chinese-market Tesla Model Y earlier this month, Malaysia now, too gets the updated model that brings updated equipment, first seen on the long-wheelbase, six-seater Model Y L for China.

The equipment updates apply to new orders of the 2026 Model Y in Malaysia, and are focused upon the EV’s cabin, starting with a larger, 16-inch central touchscreen that succeeds the outgoing 15.4-inch unit.

Like the Chinese-market model, the Malaysian-market model gets interior headlining and pillar upholstery which are now offered in black, for both choices of black, or black and white interior colour schemes. The upsized central touchscreen in front is complemented by an eight-inch unit for the second row.

Two variants of the 2026 Model Y are listed on the Tesla website for Malaysia; the Standard Range Rear-Wheel Drive from RM195,450, and the Long Range All-Wheel Drive from RM242,450. The Standard Range RWD is rated for a claimed 466 km of range on the WLTP standard, while the Long Range AWD offers a claimed 600 km (WLTP).

Charging for the 2026 Model Y can be done at up to 175 kW DC for the Standard Range RWD, adding up to 238 km of range in 15 minutes, or up to 250 kW DC for the Long Range AWD, adding up to 283 km of range in 15 minutes. For acceleration, the Standard Range RWD does 0-100 km/h in 5.9 seconds, while the Long Range AWD does the same in 4.8 seconds.

Rolling stock brings 19-inch “Crossflow” wheels as standard, while the 20-inch “Helix 2.0” set is a RM10,000 option. Inside, the black interior upholstery is standard, while the two-tone black and white scheme is a RM5,000 option; the accessory glass roof sunshade is priced at RM450.

Assistance systems in the 2026 Model Y for Malaysia begin with Basic Autopilot as an included package, while two optional tiers are available; Enhanced Autopilot for RM16,000, and Full-Self Driving for RM32,000 (both options subject to regulatory approval).

For exterior paint colours, the 2026 Model Y in Malaysia gets Stealth Grey as a no-cost selection, while Pearl While Multi-Coat and Diamond Black are each an option at RM5,000; Glacier Blue is priced at RM7,500. Meanwhile, Quicksilver and Ultra Red are each an RM11,000 cost option.

In Malaysia, the 2026 Tesla Model Y is covered by a four-year, 80,000 km vehicle warranty, and an eight-year, 160,000 km battery warranty.

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