Tеsla has officially launchеd its Modеl Y in India today. Thе company opеnеd its first showroom in Mumbai’s Bandra-Kurla Complеx. Thе standard rеar-whееl drivе modеl starts at ₹59.89 lakh еx-showroom, whilе thе long-rangе rеar-whееl drivе variant costs ₹67.89 lakh. Pricеs in othеr citiеs vary slightly duе to taxеs, but both vеrsions offеr powеrful pеrformancе.
Specifications of the Tesla Model Y
| Specification | Model Y RWD (Standard) | Model Y Long‑Range RWD |
| Price (ex‑showroom) | ₹59.89 lakh | ₹67.89 lakh |
| Electric Range (WLTP) | 500 km | 622 km |
| 0–100 km/h acceleration | 5.9 s | 5.6 s |
| Top Speed | 201 km/h | 201 km/h |
| Battery Capacity (usable) | 60 kWh | 60.5 kWh |
| Supercharging (DC) | Up to 250 kW | Up to 250 kW |
| Fast Charging time (0–80%) | 24 min (110 kW typical) | 24 min (110 kW typical) |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Cargo Space (max) | up to 2,138 L | up to 2,138 L |
| Curb Weight | 1,909–1,959 kg | 1,959 kg standard |
Tesla ships the Model Y from its Shanghai plant as fully built units. Officials say import duties in India reach nearly 70%, adding over ₹21 lakh to the cost. Despite the high price, Tesla hopes to attract tech-savvy buyers who want advanced electric vehicles and cutting-edge features.
The standard Model Y delivers up to 500 km of range on the WLTP cycle and can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 5.9 seconds. The long-range version extends that to 622 km and hits 100 km/h in 5.6 seconds. Both models top out at a 201 km/h maximum speed.
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Tesla offers six exterior colours, with Stealth Grey included in the base price. Options like Pearl White, Glacier Blue, or Ultra Red cost up to ₹1.85 lakh extra. Inside, the cabin comes with heated and ventilated seats up front and heated rear seats.
You get a large 15.4 inch touchscreen upfront and an 8‑inch display for rear passengers. Advanced safety features include automatic emergency braking, blind-spot warnings, and live dashcam recording.
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Tesla also says ready-made finance options are available with monthly payments starting around ₹1.14 lakh for the standard model, plus a down payment of about ₹6.2 lakh . Customers can add Tesla’s full Self‑Driving Capability for ₹6 lakh extra once regulations allow.
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Tesla India has delivered five units to Mumbai so far. It plans to begin deliveries by Q3 2025. The long-range models are expected to reach customers by October. Tesla has started plans for more showrooms, likely in Delhi next, and says it will install Supercharger stations across major cities soon .
