Tesla has officially launched its first electric car, Tesla Model Y, in India. It is priced at ₹59.89 lakh (ex-showroom) and marks Tesla’s long-awaited entry into the Indian market. Bookings are now open, and deliveries are set to begin in the third quarter of 2025.

The Model Y will be available in two variants in India:

• Rear-Wheel Drive – ₹59.89 lakh
• Long Range Rear-Wheel Drive – ₹67.89 lakh

Buyers can also add Tesla’s Full Self-Driving feature, which will cost an extra ₹6 lakh.

The Model Y has a sleek and modern design. At the front, it has a clean, closed grille with sharp LED DRLs and a sculpted bumper. The side profile looks more like a crossover, with flush door handles and 19-inch black alloy wheels.

It comes in Stealth Grey by default, but Tesla also offers premium colours like Pearl White, Diamond Black, Glacier Blue, Quick Silver, and Ultra Red, each costing up to ₹1.85 lakh extra.

At the back, the car features connected LED tail lamps, a clean tailgate, and a subtle integrated spoiler.

Inside, the Model Y keeps things simple but high-tech. You get a clean dashboard with a 15.4-inch central touchscreen that controls everything. There are no physical buttons. There’s also an 8-inch touchscreen for rear passengers.

The cabin comes in an all-black theme by default, while a dual-tone black-and-white interior can be added for ₹95,000 more.

Some key features include Heated and ventilated front seats, Power-reclining rear seats, 9-speaker sound system, Ambient lighting, Wireless charger, Air purifier, and Powered bonnet (frunk).

On the safety front, Tesla has packed in Multiple airbags, 360-degree camera, and built-in dashcam. You can also get the pptional ADAS with full self-driving by paying ₹6 lakh extra.

Tesla hasn’t revealed the battery size or motor output, but it has confirmed the range.

Top speed for both variants is 201 kmph. The all-wheel drive version sold internationally hasn’t been launched in India yet.

The Tesla Model Y will compete with other premium EVs in India like the Kia EV6, Hyundai Ioniq 5, BYD Sealion 7, and Volvo’s XC40 and C40 Recharge.