Tesla Debuts in India with Two Model Y Variants: Here’s How Much They Cost

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday inaugurated American electric vehicle giant Tesla’s first showroom in the country at Mumbai’s Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC). Fadnavis welcomed the Elon Musk-owned EV maker, saying they had “arrived in the right city and state — Mumbai, Maharashtra.”

“It is a matter of great joy for us that Tesla has launched its first experience in India in Mumbai. Tesla is establishing a logistics and servicing system here. Four major charging stations are also being set up by them. I am happy that Tesla chose Maharashtra, as the state has become a leader in electric mobility. Tesla is launching its Model Y in India. Maharashtra has the most dynamic electric mobility policy. I believe Maharashtra will be a preferred destination when they decide to begin manufacturing in India,” he told reporters later.

Located at Maker Maxity Mall, the 4,000-square-foot Tesla 'experience centre' will begin selling Model Y cars. Tesla is launching the rear-wheel drive (RWD) and long-range RWD versions of the Model Y in India. The standard RWD model is priced at ₹59.89 lakh, while the long-range variant is set at ₹67.89 lakh.

Factoring in additional costs — including a ₹50,000 administration and service fee with 18% GST — the on-road prices come to ₹61.07 lakh for the standard RWD and ₹69.15 lakh for the long-range version, according to the company’s official site.

Buyers can further personalise their Model Y with a range of optional features and add-ons, which will affect the final price. One such option is Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) capability, available at an extra cost of ₹6 lakh.

Internationally, the Model Y starts at $44,990 (approximately ₹38.63 lakh) in the US, 263,500 yuan (about ₹31.57 lakh) in China, and €45,970 (around ₹46.09 lakh) in Germany. Compared to these markets, the Indian pricing is considerably higher, mainly due to steep import duties and shipping charges.

In India, the Model Y RWD will offer both 60 kWh and 75 kWh battery pack options. Powered by a single electric motor delivering around 295 horsepower, the 60 kWh version claims a WLTP range of up to 500 km, while the long-range version can reportedly reach up to 622 km per charge.

Customers will be able to choose from seven exterior colours and two interior themes. The car also features a 15.4-inch touchscreen in the front, an 8-inch screen at the back, power-adjustable front seats and steering wheel, dual-zone climate control, 19-inch crossflow wheels, a panoramic glass roof, and an automatic rear liftgate.

According to reports, Tesla plans to soon open a showroom in Delhi. The company has also ramped up its workforce in India. However, an earlier statement by a Union minister clarified that the company has not yet revealed any intention to begin manufacturing in the country.