All Your Questions About Tesla Philippines, Answered

Tesla has officially arrived in the Philippines, and naturally, there’s a lot of buzz and questions about the brand now that they’re in the land of balut and adobo. Worry not fam, we’re here to answer all of your pressing questions about the EV brand.

What Tesla models are available in the Philippines?

Tesla will be bringing two models to the country for now – the Model 3 and the Model Y. Each model will have three configurations available – the standard rear-wheel drive model, the long range model with a bigger battery, and the performance model.

What is the price of Tesla cars in the Philippines?

Prices for the Tesla Model 3 start at Php 2,109,000 for the rear-wheel drive model. The Tesla Model 3 Long range model has a price of at Php 2,480,000, while the Tesla Model 3 Performance model has a price of Php 3,099,000.

The Tesla Model Y rear-wheel drive model has a price of Php 2,369,000. The Tesla Model Y long-range model has a price of Php 2,689,000, while the Tesla Model Y Performance model has a price of Php 3,299,000.

How much is the reservation fee for Tesla in the Philippines?

Customers can now reserve their own Tesla Model 3 or Model Y in the Philippines for just Php 15,000.

When will the deliveries for the Tesla Model 3 and Tesla Model Y start in the Philippines?

Deliveries will start in Q1 of 2025, with customers first receiving their vehicles around January according to Tesla sales reps we talked to during the launch.

Where are the Tesla Model 3 and Model Y sold in the Philippines assembled?

The Tesla Model 3 and Model Y sold in the Philippines were assembled in the Tesla Gigafactory in Shanghai, China.

When can you test drive a Tesla EV in the Philippines?

Public test drives for the Tesla Model 3 and Tesla Model Y in the Philippines will begin either in December or January for the general public.

Will Tesla make Superchargers available in the Philippines?

Yes. Currently there is one Tesla Supercharger station in the Philippines which resides in the basement 2 parking area of Uptown Mall in Bonifacio Global City (BGC). Tesla will be rolling out additional Supercharging stations in select areas of the country by next year.

Will a Tesla survive floods in the Philippines?

Absolutely. There have been cases of Teslas going through floodwater and emerging perfectly fine in the US. Normal floods that we encounter in the Philippines is not a problem for a Tesla as the batteries are completely sealed from the elements and will not be damaged if driven through shallow floodwater.

Where can you buy a Tesla in the Philippines?

You can buy a Tesla from their flagship store directly in front of the Uptown Mall in Bonifacio Global City. You can navigate to it via Google maps here.