Tesla has finally stepped into the Indian market. They opened their first showroom in Mumbai this week and started taking orders for the Model Y electric SUV. The company shared details on X about the car and its features. This move comes after years of talk about Tesla coming to India. Now, people can book the Model Y online, with deliveries set to start later this year.
The Model Y is Tesla’s compact crossover SUV. It’s built on the same base as the Model 3 but offers more space inside. Tesla is bringing it in as a fully built unit from abroad, which explains the higher price tag here compared to other countries.
What the Model Y Offers in Specs
Tesla is selling the Model Y in two versions for India: the standard Rear-Wheel Drive and the Long Range Rear-Wheel Drive. Both use a single motor at the back.
The standard one has a battery that gives up to 500 km of range on a full charge, based on WLTP tests. It can go from 0 to 100 km/h in 5.9 seconds and hits a top speed of 201 km/h. Inside, it comes with a big 15.4-inch touchscreen for all controls, no traditional dashboard dials. There’s also an 8-inch screen for the back seats.
The Long Range version steps it up with a bigger battery for 622 km of range. It accelerates to 100 km/h in 5.6 seconds but keeps the same top speed. Both models get features like heated and ventilated seats, a premium sound system, and over-the-air updates that improve the car without visits to a shop.
You can add Tesla’s Full Self-Driving tech for an extra Rs 6 lakh. It includes things like auto lane changes and smart summon, where the car comes to you in a parking lot.
Pricing Details for Indian Buyers
The standard Model Y starts at Rs 59.89 lakh before taxes and fees. The Long Range one costs Rs 67.89 lakh. These are ex-showroom prices, so on-road costs will be higher depending on the city.
For example, in Mumbai, the standard model goes up to about Rs 62 lakh on-road. In Delhi, it’s around Rs 61 lakh. Gurugram sees the highest at Rs 66.76 lakh because of extra taxes there.
Only one color, Stealth Grey, comes free. Other shades like red or blue add Rs 95,000 to Rs 1.85 lakh more. The inside is black by default, but a black-and-white mix costs Rs 95,000 extra. Wheels are 19-inch standard, with no upgrades mentioned yet.
Charging Options and Stations Coming Up
Every Model Y buyer gets a free home wall charger from Tesla. This lets you charge at home overnight. The car supports fast charging too.
Tesla is building its Supercharger network here. In Mumbai, they plan four spots: Lower Parel, Bandra Kurla Complex, Navi Mumbai, and Thane. Each will have charging points for quick top-ups. Delhi gets the same setup in places like Aerocity, Saket, Gurugram, and Noida.
These Superchargers can add up to 267 km of range in 15 minutes on the latest V4 version. There will also be slower destination chargers at hotels and malls for longer stays. Tesla says the network had 99.95% uptime last year globally, but we’ll see how it holds up here.
Other EVs might use these chargers too, but Tesla owners get better rates.
Test Drives and How to Try It
Right now, the Mumbai showroom at Jio World Drive lets people check out the Model Y up close. It’s a 4,000 square foot space where you can sit inside and see the tech. But test drives aren’t available yet at the experience center.
Bookings are open online through Tesla’s site. You pay a fee to reserve one, and deliveries start in the third quarter of 2025. That means from July to September this year.
What’s Next for Tesla in India
Tesla plans to open another showroom in Delhi’s Aerocity by the end of July. They’re hiring local staff and setting up service centers in both cities. Warehouses for parts are in the works too.
For now, there’s no factory in India. Cars come imported, which keeps prices high due to duties. But Tesla might build here later if demand picks up. They’re watching how sales go and could add more models like the Model 3 down the line.
The company wants to grow the EV scene in India with better charging and support. Elon Musk has talked about this for years, and now it’s starting small but could expand if things go well.
This launch has people talking, especially in big cities where EVs are catching on. More updates should come as deliveries begin and the network grows.
