2026 Tesla Model 3 Standard launched in Thailand – decontented base variant, 534 km range, RM149k

Tesla has launched its most affordable model ever in Thailand. The Model 3 Standard, first revealed along the Model Y Standard in October 2025, is now available in the kingdom for 1.149 million baht, which is equivalent to RM148,776. The Standard undercuts the 1.439 million baht (RM186,384) regular Model 3 RWD by 290,000 baht (RM37,563).

The Thai-market Model 3 Standard has a single rear motor that powers the sleek four-door from 0-100 km/h in 6.2 seconds, while top speed is 201 km/h. Range is 534 km on the WLTP cycle, while the max DC charging rate is 175 kW. These figures are in the same ballpark as our Model 3 RWD, which stats read 6.1 seconds, 520 km and 170 kW.

Which means that the difference is in the kit list, with the most obvious change being the Standard’s 18-inch Prismata wheels with a fully-covered design that looks even more basic than the familiar Photon items. The base TM3 makes do with seven speakers (from 9), electric seat adjustment via the central screen (from physical controls), no rear heated seats, no ambient lighting and the disabling of the FM radio.

The Standard’s black cabin comes with a panoramic glass roof, 15.4-inch touchscreen, leather/fabric combination seats, manually adjustable steering wheel, rear air vents (manual), electrically adjustable and folding side mirrors and a basic Autopilot system with Autosteer and adaptive cruise control with stop and go.

The cheapest Tesla is available in three colours in the Land of Smiles – Stealth Grey, Diamond Black (a 75,000 baht option) and Multicoat White Pearl (50,000 baht option). The CBU import from China comes with a four-year or 80,000 km vehicle warranty, plus a separate eight-year or 160,000 km warranty for the battery and powertrain.

In Malaysia, the Model 3 range starts from RM169,000 for the RWD, and Tesla Malaysia recently confirmed that prices for the fully-imported 3 and Y will not change despite the expiration of tax incentives for CBU EVs. Would you buy the Standard at this price, in this spec?

GALLERY: 2026 Tesla Model 3 Standard