The American EV giant, Tesla, is all set to foray into the Indian market on July 15 by opening its first experience centre in the country at Mumbai’s Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC), likely followed by another store in New Delhi by the month’s end. However, the actual car launches are likely to follow later.
Initially, Tesla will begin its India operations via the CBU route with its direct-to-customer approach. As of now, the company is dealing with excess manufacturing capacity at its global plants and a decline in worldwide sales.
Tesla Model Y Could Be The First Offering
Tesla is expected to kick off its India journey with the launch of Model Y. According to a report by Reuters, commercial import records from January to June indicate that Tesla has imported six units of the Model Y (five of the standard range and one of the long-range), charges, accessories as well as several Superchargers worth $1 million into India, primarily from China and US.
About Tesla Model Y
The Model Y is a compact all-electric crossover positioned between the Model 3 sedan and the larger Model X in Tesla’s global lineup. Launched in 2020, it is one of Tesla’s most successful models to date.
Globally, it comes in two trim levels: RWD and AWD. With the former claiming 574km of range on a single charge, the latter returns 526 (as per EPA testing). The brand claims that its AWD version can hit the century mark on the speedometer in just 4.6 seconds, while the single-motor RWD version takes 5.4 seconds for the same.
In terms of features, it comes equipped with the following state-of-the-art amenities & techs: –
- Acoustic glass for a quieter cabin experience
- Powered front & rear seats with heated & ventilation functions
- Powered frunk & tailgate
- 15.4-inch centre touchscreen
- 8-inch rear touchscreen
- Over-the-air updates support
- Panoramic sunroof
- Triple zone climate control
- Eight exterior cameras
- 360-degree surround view system
- Full self-driving ADAS system
- Blind-spot monitoring
- Seven airbags
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