Tesla all set for relaunch in Singapore

The appearance of two Tesla models on LTA's fuel economy comparison site means the company is almost ready to reopen for business here. PHOTO: EPA-EFE
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SINGAPORE - American electric-car maker Tesla has secured approval to start selling its cars here, which observers reckon could be priced from $145,000 - or less than a petrol-driven Toyota Camry.

A 377kW Tesla Model 3 Performance and 239kW Model 3 Standard Range appeared on the Land Transport Authority's fuel economy comparison site last week. The site typically lists cars from manufacturers and their authorised agents, and not parallel importers.

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