You know that feeling when you’re just driving… or riding the bus… or even just standing at a crosswalk waiting for the light?
And then you notice: a Tesla passes by.
Then a little later… another Tesla.
Then… wait… Tesla again?!
Korea lately feels like it has a free “Tesla parade” every day. (Free for my eyes… but my anxiety? Premium subscription. 😭)
1) Model Y in Korea: “Discount? Okay, we’re multiplying.”
So yeah—over the past few months, you can really feel Tesla moving in Korea.
They’ve lowered prices, especially on the Model 3 and Model Y, and that makes them feel a lot more “okay, doable” for more people.
Result?
- Before: “Oh! A Tesla!”
- Now: “Oh! A Tesla!”
“Oh! Another Tesla!”
“Wait… is this on loop?!”
And yes, there’s also talk that some units are China-produced, which can make the pricing more competitive in certain market setups. Not automatically a “problem”—just interesting when we’re talking pricing. 😌
2) FSD (Supervised) in Korea: insanely impressive… but also very “hold on a second” 😳
This is the ultra-future part.
Because in Korea, there have been reports that Tesla Full Self-Driving (Supervised) has been activated / introduced — emphasis on Supervised, meaning it’s not a “robot car, good luck” situation.
- You’re still responsible.
- You’re still supervising.
- You’re still the “teacher,” while Tesla is the “student who learns fast.”
But… girl, once you watch the videos…
the car looks like it has its own brain—
lane changes, turns, flowing through traffic… and then it reaches the destination like it’s totally normal.
It’s mind-blowing.
But let’s be honest: it’s also a little nerve-wracking.
That feeling of “This is amazing!” followed by “Wait… is this safe?!” 😅
And on the US / North America side, FSD (Supervised) keeps evolving too—
even on the Cybertruck, it’s included in official pages/notes about FSD capability (still supervised).
So my heart splits into two personalities every day:
- Side A: “OMG, this is the future.”
- Side B: “OMG, this is the future… but could we lower the thrill level a bit, please.”
3) And then the Philippines: “Are we next?” — I’m excited to see how fast Tesla grows there
This is where my Filipina Joana side kicks in.
Because in the Philippines now, Tesla isn’t just an “internet brand” anymore—
there are prices, official listings, and an actual presence.
On Tesla PH’s official site, the Model Y RWD is listed at ₱2,369,000.
Of course, realistically, the Philippines still has a few big factors:
- charging infrastructure (especially once you’re outside major areas)
- condo/parking rules
- electricity costs, driving habits, daily practicality
- and that classic “maybe hybrid first because it’s more convenient” logic
But I’m still excited because…
when Tesla combines price pressure + tech wow factor,
the market can suddenly move faster than people expect.
And Korea right now feels like a live example of that.
Joana conclusion (one-liner, chika edition)
In Korea, Model Y price moves + the exploding number of Teslas on the road = Tesla is becoming normal.
And FSD (Supervised)? It’s amazing, but there’s still that “sis, hands on the wheel, okay?” vibe.
And in the Philippines… it feels like we’re only on episode 1. The question is: how fast will Tesla become a “common sight” for us—and how big could its market share get? ₱2,369,000 might just be the start of the story.