Tesla Model Y launched in India – Price, range and features detailed | Autocar India
After years and years of will they come to India, won’t they come to India, will they build in India, will they not build in India, the mystery is finally over. Tesla is finally here. We are in Mumbai at Tesla’s first experience center in the country. With me is the Model Y, which is the first model to go on sale in India. Prices start at 59 lakh rupees. Over this video, I’ll tell you all that I know about this model so far. As you can tell, there is a full frenzy around me. First things first, the Model Y comes to India as a full import. The Experience Center in Mumbai will be followed by one in New Delhi that opens soon. Now, onto the car. Now, Teslas are known for clean styling, and you see that on the Tesla Model Y. It’s all very neat, very tidy, and very minimalist. Now, for 2025, the front has been redesigned. You get this light bar which is something we’ve seen on a whole lot of EVs already. Of course, the main reason is best aero efficiency and that aero efficiency is what enables those big range numbers. Now, this being a Bon electric EV under here is a very large and very usable frunk. The Model Y is quite a substantial car measuring 4.8 m in length and 1.9 m in width. But the low and curved roof line means the size doesn’t necessarily translate into big road presence. The Model Y for India rides on 19-in rims. Now, the Tesla Model Y is identifiable by this fastback like roof line. It is a high riding crossover, but this roof line is what gives it a very distinctive look and this roof line is also essential for the arrow numbers that make those big range numbers possible. Now, if you talk of styling at the back, again, very clean, very Tesla. For 2025, you get these new tail lights. There is a light bar that extends all the way back, and practicality is really, really impressive. With all seats up, you get over 900 L of luggage capacity. It’s a flat loading space, so really, really good on uh space for your bags and suitcases. And if you want more, at the touch of these buttons, the rear seats will fold down, taking luggage capacity upwards of 2,000 L. Now, Tesla set the template for EV interior design. This whole uh wave of minimalism started with Tesla. Now, as you’d expect, everything is central and everything is central to this large touchscreen. This is a 15.3 in touchscreen and it controls almost all the functions on the car. If you look around, there’s really no physical buttons. All you get is an indicator stock, nothing else. A few buttons, a rotary controller for the lights and wipers on the steering, but everything else on this screen. Now, of the other things, you get pretty comprehensive ambient lighting. It extends all the way to the back as well. Uh the AC vents are tucked away into the dash. Uh at least the first feeling of quality is that this is a pretty nicely done interior. It’s got this denim like look. The leather seats look uh pleasant. They’re very well upholstered and also pretty good on comfort. Now, of course, being a Tesla, uh you will get a lot of wireless features, etc. So, you get two wireless charging pads. Uh being an EV, lots and lots of storage. So, you get storage right very deep over here. Two cup holders here, another deep storage right over here. To run through the features on board, the front seats are powered, heated, and ventilated. There’s an onboard air purifier, ambient lighting, and hands-free boot operation. The touchscreen measures 15.4 in, and there’s all manners of connectivity features packed in so you can precool the car if needed or remotely access the cameras to check your vehicle surroundings. The ADS suite relies on readings from eight cameras, and functions such as forward collision warning, auto braking, and lane departure assist are standard fit. Self-driving capabilities are a six lakh rupee option. Though it’s not clear as yet to what extent the car is programmed for Indian conditions. Now as for space at the back, the Model Y is actually quite generous and you have to think this is the smallest crossover in Tesla’s lineup. I’m just under 6 ft tall and check out the knee room I have at my disposal. The seating position is also quite comfortable. It’s not that typical knees up that you get or expect in EVs. Seat position also nice. The seat is well cushioned and you also have the option to recline the back rest. There’s power adjust for that. Now, of the other things, this one gets a full glass roof. There’s no cover for it. So, we’ll have to see how it fares against a hot Indian summer. There is space for three passengers to sit in comfort, but it fits only two of you. You can pull down this armrest. You get two cup holders here. And a tech feature at the back is this screen which sits above the rear AC vents which is again itself above two USB charging slots. Now apart from controlling the climate control system, it’s also your go-to display for watching movies on the go and you can even play games. So long journeys uh making the most of that range or just stuck in a traffic jam, your rear seat passengers will not be bored thanks to this little screen at the back. Tesla has launched the Model Y in two configurations. The standard RWD that comes priced at 59.89 lakh rupees at showroom uses a rear-mounted motor that can propel the Model Y from 0 to 100 kph in 5.9 seconds. WLTB range is 500 km. Tesla hasn’t announced battery size or motor power for India, but a comparable version abroad gets a 63 kWh battery pack and 283 horsepower rear motor. Similarly, the long range that’s priced at 67.89 89 lakh rupees is understood to use a larger 83 kWh battery and a 312 horsepower rear motor enabling a WLTP range of 622 km and a 0 to 100 kph time of 5.6 seconds. Top speed for both is 201 kph. Now beside me is the big daddy of EV chargers. This is the Tesla Supercharger and the good news is is Tesla is establishing its supercharger network in India. To start with there will be four locations with 16 superchargers in and around Mumbai and another four locations in and around Delhi with another 16 superchargers. Now uh the company has said that they will expand across the country slowly but surely uh because they’re doing this all on their own. It’s not a franchise model. It is direct by the company. So it will take time but they are fully committed uh to developing a supercharger network. Now, not to act corny, this is the home charger that will be supplied with your Tesla Model Y. Uh Tesla expects this to be the go-to charging option for all its buyers in India. Deliveries for the standard range model start in the coming few weeks. Deliveries for the longrange Model Y start in the fourth quarter of 2025. Hopefully, we’ll be driving the Tesla Model Y in India in a few days time. We’ll let you know how it is and how it fits into the India scheme of things. But before I sign off, I want to know what do you think of the Model Y, how it’s been priced, and will Tesla be a hit in India. Remember, it was the world’s bestselling car in 2023 and 2024. Could it repeat some of it? That’s success in India. You get two cup holders here. Hey. Whoa. Hello. Okay. What’s happening? [Music]
Tesla is finally in India and has started its India innings with the Model Y crossover. Nikhil Bhatia has the details.
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