Launch & Availability

• Tesla officially entered the Indian market with the launch of the Model Y SUV, marking its first product offering in the country.
• The first showroom, called the Tesla Experience Centre, opened at Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC), Mumbai.
• Deliveries for the Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) variant begin in Q3 2025, while the Long Range RWD variant will be available from Q4 2025.
• Tesla plans to expand to Delhi and Gurugram, with showrooms and charging infrastructure in development.

💰 Pricing & Booking

• Booking requires ₹22,220 upfront, followed by ₹3 lakh within 7 days.
• Full Self-Driving (FSD) capability is optional and costs an additional ₹6 lakh.
• The Indian version is significantly more expensive than global models due to 70–100% import duties.

⚙️ Performance & Range

• Both variants are rear-wheel drive and imported as Completely Built Units (CBUs) from Tesla’s Shanghai Gigafactory.

🎨 Customization & Features

• Standard Color: Stealth Grey
• Optional Colors:
  • Pearl White Multi-Coat
  • Diamond Black (₹95,000)
  • Glacier Blue (₹1.25 lakh)
  • Quick Silver & Ultra Red (₹1.85 lakh)
• Interior Options: All-black (standard) or Black & White (₹95,000 extra)

🛋️ Interior & Tech

• Infotainment: 15.4-inch front touchscreen + 8-inch rear touchscreen
• Comfort: Heated & ventilated front seats, power-folding heated rear seats
• Sound System: 9-speaker audio setup
• Other Features: Ambient lighting, panoramic glass roof, wireless charging, air purifier, powered frunk, and 8 external cameras

🔋 Charging & Infrastructure

• V4 Superchargers to be installed in:
  • Mumbai: Lower Parel, BKC, Navi Mumbai, Thane
  • Delhi NCR: Aerocity, Saket, Golf Course Road, Noida
• Charging Speeds:
  • Supercharger: Adds up to 267 km in 15 minutes
  • Wall Connector (included): Adds 70 km in 1 hour

🛡️ Safety & Warranty

• Safety features:
  • Automatic emergency braking
  • Lane departure warning
  • Blind spot monitoring
  • Dashcam/Sentry mode
• Warranty Coverage:
  • Vehicle: 4 years / 80,000 km
  • Battery & Drive Unit: 8 years / 1,92,000 km

🏁 Market Position & Strategy

• Competing brands: BMW iX1, Mercedes-Benz EQA, Kia EV6, Hyundai Ioniq 5, Volvo XC40/C40 Recharge
• Tesla enters India as a premium luxury brand, not a mass-market disruptor.
• No manufacturing plans confirmed yet, although Maharashtra is lobbying for local R&D and production.