Tesla, India and Model Y
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Tesla has officially arrived in India with the launch of its best-selling electric crossover, the Model Y. Available in two rear-wheel-drive (RWD) versions, Standard and Long-Range, the EV starts at ₹59.89 lakh (ex-showroom), with bookings now open in select metro cities.
Tesla has launched the Model Y in India, priced from ₹59.89 lakh, offering two variants, minimalist interiors, limited Autopilot features, fast-charging support, and a planned Supercharger network rollout.
Tesla launches the Model Y in India at $69,770, its highest global price, as it opens its first showroom in Mumbai and tests the premium EV market.
The Tesla Model Y Pearl White Multi-Coat RWD costs Rs 62,02,640 in Delhi and Rs 62,03,140 in Mumbai. While the RWD Long Range is priced at Rs 70,10,640 in Delhi and 70,11,140 in Mumbai.
Tesla has launched its Model Y SUV in India, opening its first retail outlet in Mumbai. Bookings are now available, with deliveries for the Standard variant expected soon. The Model Y competes in a growing EV market,
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The Tesla Model Y is the first vehicle to be launched in India, marking the company's long-awaited entry into the market after years of negotiations. Tesla opened its first showroom in Mumbai at BKC and will open one in Delhi soon. Tesla will bring the Model 3 sometime later in the year.
1don MSN
The Tesla India entry marked a new beginning in the country's EV landscape, with the company's Model Y launched to compete against BYD Sealion 7 and BMW iX1 among others.