With the launch of its first dealership in Mumbai’s Bandra Kurla Complex, Tesla has made its debut in the Indian market. The Model Y, which will be priced at INR 59.89 lakh for the entry-level RWD form and INR 67.89 lakh for the long-range variant, will serve as the brand’s representation in the nation.

In the meantime, the car costs INR 61.07 lakh and INR 69.15 lakh on the road, respectively. In the US, the Model Y costs $46,630, or roughly INR 40.01 lakh; in China, it costs 263,500 yuan, or roughly INR 31.57 lakh; and in Germany, it costs 45,970 euros, or roughly INR 46.09 lakh.

Because of import taxes and delivery charges, the Indian edition is therefore among the priciest. because the model is offered for sale in the nation as fully constructed units (CBUs). As a result, Indian consumers are experiencing inflation.

Tesla’s sales hit low in China and Europe

At a time when its sales in China and Europe are declining, Tesla is making its debut in the Indian market with the vehicle Y as its flagship vehicle. The business reportedly transported its first shipment of Model Y rear-wheel drive SUVs to India from its China plant.

Additionally, before deliveries start, the business plans to deploy superchargers in India. It would initially concentrate on Mumbai and Delhi.

Battery packs are available for the Tesla Model Y rear-wheel-drive variant in India: a 60 kWh and a larger 75 kWh model. One electric motor producing 295 horsepower powers this RWD model. With a full charge, the 60 kWh battery is supposed to have a WLTP range of 500 km, whilst the long-range model promises a range of 622 km.

Indian Government assures no special treatment

Piyush Goyal, the minister of commerce and industry, reiterated earlier this year that India will not create policies specifically for any one business.

Rather, the government wants to construct a wide framework that will entice international EV manufacturers to set up production facilities in India, which is currently the largest economy with the highest rate of growth in the world.

In order to lessen carbon emissions and the nation’s significant reliance on oil imports, Goyal also underlined the government’s dedication to developing a strong EV ecosystem. The Tesla Model Y will come with two interior trim options and seven exterior colour options in India.

The car also has a fixed glass roof, a motorised tailboard, dual-zone climate control, power-adjustable front seats and steering column, a 15.4-inch touchscreen screen in front, an 8-inch display for the backseaters, and 19-inch crossflow wheels.