Part 4/13:
Global Expansion and Strategic Diplomacy
Tesla continues to expand its global footprint, with significant actions in Malaysia and India. Elon Musk recently held talks with Malaysia’s Prime Minister, who welcomed Tesla's investments and discussed Starlink development. Customers in Malaysia now can order the Model Y seamlessly, although Model 3 orders appear paused, possibly due to expected model refreshes.
Meanwhile, Tesla's interest in India is evident, with reports indicating Panasonic is in negotiations to establish battery manufacturing there. Tesla itself has asked suppliers to engage with the Indian government to support local battery production—a critical step for scaling EV manufacturing and reducing costs in the expanding Indian market.