The wait for EV enthusiasts is finally over, as Tesla has officially made its India debut with the Model Y, priced from Rs 59.89 lakh (ex-showroom). Alongside the launch, the brand has also opened its first showroom in India, located at Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC) in Mumbai.
Bookings for the Model Y are now open, with deliveries slated to commence in the third quarter of 2025.
| Tesla Model Y Variants | Ex-Showroom Price |
| Standard Rear-wheel drive | Rs 59.89 lakh |
| Long Range Rear-wheel drive | Rs 67.89 lakh |
*Rs 6 lakh extra for the full-self-driving option
Worth Exploring: Kia Carens Clavis EV Launched At Rs 17.99 Lakh; Booking Starting From July 22
Tesla Model Y Design
The Tesla Model Y flaunts a sleek and modern, aerodynamically optimised design. Upfront, it features a blanked-off face, with sleek LED DRLs connected by a light bar. The main headlamps are positioned slightly below.
From the sides, it has a crossover-like silhouette with a gently sloping roofline that seamlessly blends into the tailgate. It sits on 19-inch all-black alloy wheels and gets flush door handles for a modern look.
The rear features a clean tailgate design, with “Tesla” lettering and a subtle lip at its top acting as an integrated spoiler. It also gets connected LED tail lamps.
Tesla Model Y Interior
Step inside and you’ll be greeted by a clean, minimalist dashboard layout wrapped in an all-black cabin theme. It houses a large 15.4-inch touchscreen in the centre, along with a soft-touch finish & a single horizontal line of ambient light covering its entire width.
The centre console is wide and has a lot of storage, with covered compartments and a wireless charging pad. The other notable features of the EV are as follows: –
- Powered bonnet for hands-free access to the frunk
- An 8-inch rear entertainment screen
- Panoramic glass roof
- Connected car tech
- Powered front seats with heating & ventilation functions
- Powered rear seats with recline function
- Multi-colour ambient lighting
- Multi-zone climate control
- Air purifier
- 360-degree camera
- Built-in dashcam
- Full ADAS suite
The cabin of the Model Y is also available with a dual-tone black & white theme for an additional sum of Rs 95,000.
Tesla Model Y Colour Options
- The Indian-spec Model Y comes in a standard Stealth Grey colour, while other options are available at an extra cost of up to Rs 1.85 lakh.
- Having said that, you need to pay an additional Rs 95,000 for the while and black shades, while the blue hue commands an extra Rs 1.25 lakh.
- For red and silver colours, you need to pay Rs 1.85 lakh extra.
Tesla Model Y Battery, Power and Range
Tesla has yet to reveal the battery size of the Model Y. However, the brand has shared that the Standard Range version offers a WLTP-claimed range of 500 km, while the Long-Range version claims 622 km on a single charge.
The Standard version goes from 0-100 kmph in 5.9 seconds, while the top-spec version does it in 5.6 seconds. It has a top speed of 201 kmph.
Also Read: Maruti eVitara Range and Charging Time Revealed
Competition Check
The Tesla Model Y locks horns with the Kia EV6, BYD Sealion 7, and Volvo C40 Recharge.
