Some months ago a DSF.my reader shared this image of a Tesla stranded outside a workshop in an industrial area outside of Klang Valley. It seem, this white Tesla is not the only unit sitting there as there are another 2 units inside and at the side the workshop which does not seem to be authorised to be looking into an electric or even hybrid vehicles.
Right after we published this article and picture a ‘person’ (Person 1) emailed us requesting this post get deleted as the Tesla belongs to them and they were just visiting the area …….. but with no number plate and with all door opened?
Then a few days later another person (Person 2) contacted us saying this was one of the flooded cars from Hatyai, Thailand and it was being repaired at the workshop next to the car.
A day later, another person (Person 3) contacted us ……. very upset saying this was their car and we had no right to share this picture. We asked how come ‘their car’ had no number plate and how can they prove to us it is their car?
Meanwhile, a week or so passed and Person 1 emails us back upset and demanding we remove the article or they will sue us. We replied …… show proof of ownership and we will do the neceesary.
Then Person 2 emails us saying the same thing ….. legal action …… we reply with the same answer ….. show proof of ownership.
We have no bad intention here ……. but why the above 2 persons have not shown us proof of ownership ….. and why is this abandoned Tesla in Kajang with NO number plate a hot topic?
Till today ….. there has be no reply to show prof of ownership and we would like our readers in Kajang to continue sharing pictures of stranded cars.
Meanwhile, with the doors left unlocked/open we can assume that the battery system is ‘kaput’ because you need to have battery power to ‘lock’ and ‘unlock’ the Tesla (all electric cars also) doors.
In early, 2020, before Tesla officially arrived in Malaysia, some private importers brought in a number of units from Japan without knowing how to charge, where to maintain and what to do. Priced at RM380k or so some early Malaysian EV adopters bought these Tesla’s and today they might be simple ornaments in their garage or sitting outside workshops waiting for repair solutions.
Today a brand new with warranty and after sales Tesla Model 3 is just RM169,000. Thats a hefty RM211,000 savings!
These used Japanese-imported Teslas often get stranded in workshops due to charging incompatibility, specifically the lack of native CCS2 or CHAdeMO port support in certain Japanese models, requiring complex, costly, and often unavailable adapter or charging system conversions. These cars frequently arrive with low battery levels and lack standard charging cables, causing immediate functional failures in new, non-Japanese markets.
Why There Are Stranded Japanese Import Teslas In Malaysia
Charging Incompatibility (CCS2/CHAdeMO): Japanese Tesla models often use a different charging standard. Importing them to countries using CCS2 (like Malaysia, Singapore or Australia) requires a specialized, often expensive, CCS2 conversion for the onboard charger to work properly.
Lack of Proper Charging Equipment: These imported electric cars often do not come with the appropriate “granny chargers” or adapters compatible with local power sockets, making it impossible to charge them upon arrival.
Software/System Restrictions: The vehicles are programmed for Japanese charging infrastructure and network connectivity, which may not function correctly in other countries, causing issues.
Battery Health Issues: Some imported electric car units may have been stored for long periods, leading to severely drained or damaged battery packs.
Lack of Specialist Knowledge: Some local workshops may struggle with the specific technical requirements of a Japanese-specification Tesla, making repairs difficult or slow.
For these reasons, importing a used Tesla from Japan can lead to a “dead” car that cannot be charged or driven, requiring specialised knowledge to fix.
