Tesla has officially listed its electric SUV, the Model Y, on its India-dedicated webpage, with starting prices from ₹59.89 lakh. The page does not yet include delivery timelines, and no test drive options are listed either.Tesla opened its first India showroom in Mumbai on Wednesday, July 15, and is expected to open one in Delhi very soon.
Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis, who was at the Tesla Mumbai showroom, said: “It is a statement that Tesla has arrived in the right city in the right state. People in India were waiting for Tesla. Tesla is going to change the entire market. It’s a good start, but in future, we wish to see all the R&D and manufacturing being done in India, and I am sure Tesla will think about it at the appropriate time.”
Pricing in detailThe two variants, both with a top speed of 201 kilometres per hour, are listed as follows for Mumbai:
Model Y Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD): ₹59.89 lakh
Model Y Long Range RWD: ₹67.89 lakh
While the above pricing includes GST, the on-road pricing after road tax, FasTag and other fees is listed at ₹61,07,190 for Model Y RWD and ₹69,15,190 for the Long Range RWD version.Also, opting for Tesla’s Full Self-Driving Capability adds ₹6 lakh to the vehicle’s cost. On its website, Tesla says future software updates aim to enable the car to navigate and drive autonomously with minimal driver input across most road conditions.The Tesla Model Y in India comes in Stealth Grey as the standard included colour. Buyers opting for other finishes will need to pay extra: ₹95,000 for Pearl White Multi-Coat and Diamond Black, ₹1,25,000 for Glacier Blue, and ₹1,85,000 for Quick Silver and Ultra Red. These pricing options apply to both the RWD and Long Range variants.The Model Y comes with an All Black interior as standard. Buyers can upgrade to the Black and White interior option for an additional ₹95,000.Specifications in detailThe Tesla Model Y Rear-Wheel Drive will offer a range of up to 455 kilometres (WLTP) on a single charge. The Tesla Model Y Long Range variant extends that to approximately 533 kilometres (WLTP), making it suitable for longer intercity drives.While Model Y Rear-Wheel Drive accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 5.9 seconds, the Long Range variant achieves 0 to 100 km/h in 5.6 seconds. Model Y can recover up to 238 km (RWD) or 267 km (Long Range) of range in just 15 minutes using a supercharger.
All Tesla Model Y trims in India come packed with premium features. The cabin includes power-adjustable, heated and ventilated front seats, heated and foldable second-row seats, a 15.4-inch central touchscreen, and an 8-inch display for rear passengers.Comfort features include ambient lighting, noise-reduction suspension, and climate control with infrared-reflective safety glass.Safety is enhanced with eight exterior cameras, including a new front-facing one, and Tesla’s suite of active safety features. Entertainment options include Tesla Theater and Arcade, while the Tesla app enables remote vehicle control and automatic charging route planning.Will the pricing work?The Model Y, currently Tesla’s best-selling vehicle globally, is expected to appeal to the luxury and performance-conscious EV buyer in India.With premium rivals like Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Audi, and BYD strengthening their electric offerings in India, Tesla’s price band of ₹60–70 lakh puts the Model Y in competition with not just high-end EVs but also luxury internal combustion engine (ICE) SUVs.For comparison, the BYD Seal Performance variant costs ₹53 lakh, while the Mercedes EQB is priced from ₹77.75 lakh.The locally made Tata Nexon EV, meanwhile, starts at ₹14.49 lakh, and the MG ZS EV starts around ₹18.98 lakh, highlighting the wide gap between mainstream and premium EV segments.In parallel, Vietnamese EV maker VinFast Auto India officially opened bookings on July 15 for its premium electric SUVs — the VF 6 and VF 7. Customers across India can now reserve the models through VinFast showrooms or online for a fully refundable booking amount of ₹21,000.Tesla in India: A long courtshipTesla CEO Elon Musk met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2023 and publicly committed to entering the Indian market “soon”. Several state governments have since pitched potential factory locations, with Maharashtra and Gujarat leading the race.Neeta Sharda, Principal Architect at Trident Interiors and Designers, who led the design of Tesla’s first India showroom at BKC in Mumbai, told CNBC-TV18 that the project was internally dubbed “Operation Peacock” — a highly confidential initiative ahead of the brand’s launch.Sharda revealed that Tesla’s team envisioned an all-white theme for the space, aligning with its global design language, and added that a dedicated Tesla service workshop is also in the works.Tesla’s move comes at a time when the Indian government has introduced a new EV policy allowing lower import duties for automakers committing to local manufacturing within three years.
