S’pore couples drive Tesla 700km on autopilot to M’sia, reveals costs & charging points - The Independent Singapore News

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On top of sharing the places they visited, such as the Eastern & Oriental Hotel, the couple also highlighted the electric vehicle charging points along the way. One charging point they found was even FREE!

From walking to using a mini foldable bicycle, members of the public are sharing their mode of transportation to Malaysia as borders reopen fully. One couple in Singapore used the more conventional approach, although they did it on autopilot mode.

“Tesla SR+ can go to Malaysia!” wrote TikTok user @sgpikarchu, posting a video of their recent travels. They cruised through the Causeway on autopilot mode and even exceeded the maximum range of a single charge. The TikTok user said they managed to drive about 700km and reached Penang, Malaysia, despite the marketed maximum range of the vehicle being around 380km only.

On top of sharing the places they visited, such as the Eastern & Oriental Hotel, the couple also highlighted the electric vehicle charging points along the way.Photo: TikTok screengrab/sgpikarchu A netizen asked in a comment how much it costs to charge the Tesla at the hotel, and the TikTok user uploaded another video with a breakdown of costs and the respective location of the charging spots.About RM42 for 200km at JomCharge’s DC Fast Charger Those with EVs can also check out the PlugShare website, which pinpoints the EV chargers on a map.The Singapore-Malaysia land border restrictions were officially lifted on Friday .

 

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